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Bala Gopaludu

2022-06-07T13:16:41Z

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{{Infobox film
| name = Bala Gopaludu
| image = Bala Gopaludu.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| writer = Satyanand {{small|(dialogues)}}
| story = P.B.R. Arts Unit
| screenplay = Kodi Ramakrishna
| producer = M. R. V. Prasad
| director = [[Kodi Ramakrishna]]
| starring = [[Nandamuri Balakrishna]] [[Suhasini Maniratnam|Suhasini]]
| music = [[Raj–Koti]]
| cinematography = Sarath
| editing = Suresh Tata
| studio = P. B. R. Art Productions
| released = {{Film date|df=y|1989|10|13}}
| runtime = 148 minutes
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Bala Gopaludu''''' is a 1989 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language film produced by M. R. V. Prasad under the P. B. R. Art Productions banner and directed by [[Kodi Ramakrishna]]. It stars [[Nandamuri Balakrishna]], [[Suhasini Maniratnam|Suhasini]] and music composed by [[Raj–Koti]]. This film is the debut of [[Nandamuri Kalyan Ram]] as child artist.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 May 2017 |title=A decade after her debut, Kajal Agarwal may pair up with Kalyan Ram again |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/decade-after-her-debut-kajal-agarwal-may-pair-kalyan-ram-again-62138 |access-date=4 September 2021 |website=[[The News Minute]]}}</ref>

== Plot ==
The film begins in an orphanage where children are subjected to severe punishments under the evil clutches of diabolic wardens. Once, they plot to smuggle a sibling Raju and Lakshmi. So, they abscond and reach the village. Right now, they decide to adopt a wise person as their father. Besides, Narasimham a malicious carries out several barbarities in the village. Bangaru Muvva Bala Gopalam a gallant always confronts his cruelties. At this juncture, the children get closer to him, so, he adopts and also words never call them orphans. Meanwhile, Rekha a vainglory medico is the daughter of a multimillionaire Shekar Rao lands in a medical camp when Gopalam teases her friends. Looking at her, the children aspire to make her their mother by espousing Gopalam but she leaves. Afterward, they announce an advertisement for a mother. Spotting it, Rekha misinterprets Gopalam and decides to teach him a lesson. Hence, she approaches Gopalam in the disguise of innocent village girl Subba Lakshmi. However, he falls for her and decides to couple up. Then, Rekha reveals her true identity and humiliates Gopalam. Thereafter, he determines to get her back and proceeds towards the city along with the children. Parallelly, Shekar Rao fixes Rekha's alliance with his nephew Govinda Babu (Mohan Babu) without her approval. At that point, Rekha understands the virtue of Gopalam, also learns that he is foster to the children, and accompanies him. Following this, Shekar Rao and Govinda Babu arrive to retrieve Rekha when they mingle with Narasimham. The blackguards conspire and separate children from Gopalam which he is unable to bear. Moreover, their intrigue destroys the entire village. At last, Gopalam ceases the baddies and the children also break the prison. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the children conjoining with Gopalam.

== Cast ==
{{colbegin}}
*[[Nandamuri Balakrishna]] as Bangaru Muvva Bala Gopalam
*[[Suhasini Maniratnam|Suhasini]] as Rekha
*[[Rao Gopal Rao]] as Narasimham
*[[Allu Rama Lingaiah|Allu Ramalingaiyah]] as Lingaiah
*[[Jaggayya]] as Chandra Shekar Rao
*[[Mohan Babu]] as Govinda Babu
*[[Giri Babu]] as Tikkanna
*[[Mallikarjuna Rao (actor)|Mallikarjuna Rao]] as School Master
*[[Chitti Babu Punyamurthula|Chitti Babu]] as Raj
*Hema Sundar as Narasaiah
*Bhimiswara Rao as Officer
*Madan Mohan as Drama Artist
*Jaya Bhaskar as Orphanage Warden
*Chidatala Appa Rao as Kung Fu master
*Tata Appa Rao as Doctor
*Gadiraju Subba Rao as Officer
*Juttu Narasimham as Dead body
*[[Hema (actress)|Hema]] as Rekha's friend
*Rekha as Kantham
*Mamatha as Amba Shetty
*Kuaili as Nagaratnam
*Samyuktha as Rekha's friend
*[[Nandamuri Kalyan Ram|Master Nandamuri Kalyan Ram]] as Raja
*[[Raasi (actress)|Baby Raasi]] as Lakshmi
{{colend}}

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Bala Gopaludu
| type = film
| artist = [[Raj–Koti]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 1989
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = Soundtrack
| length = 28:38
| label = LEO Audio
| producer = [[Raj–Koti]]
| prev_title = [[Lankeswarudu]]
| prev_year = 1989
| next_title = [[Vicky Daada]]
| next_year = 1989
}}

Music composed by [[Raj–Koti]]. Lyrics written by [[Veturi]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bala Gopaludu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/4xNgdB1wtlEWNFjT4pEq3l |access-date=4 September 2021 |website=[[Spotify]]}}</ref>
{{Track listing
| collapsed =
| headline =
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 28:38
| all_writing =
| all_lyrics =
| all_music =
| writing_credits =
| lyrics_credits =
| music_credits =
| title1 = Okate Thanuvantha
| extra1 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[K. S. Chithra|Chitra]]
| length1 = 4:28
| title2 = Bava Bava Banthi Puvva
| extra2 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, [[S. Janaki]]
| length2 = 4:25
| title3 = Chakkanamma Pakkanunte
| extra3 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
| length3 = 4:13
| title4 = Sitika Meda Sitikalaie
| extra4 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
| length4 = 6:30
| title5 = Suvvi Suvvi
| extra5 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, [[P. Susheela]]
| length5 = 4:22
| title6 = Dont Worry Be Happy
| extra6 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
| length6 = 4:40
}}

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==

* {{IMDb title|id=1300342}}
{{Kodi Ramakrishna}}

[[Category:1980s Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:1989 films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Kodi Ramakrishna]]
[[Category:Films scored by Raj–Koti]]
[[Category:Indian films]]

Bhargava Ramudu

2022-06-07T13:00:56Z

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{{Use Indian English|date=December 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Bhargava Ramudu
| image = Bhargava Ramudu.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| writer = [[Paruchuri Brothers]] {{small|(dialogues)}}
| story = Kommanapalli Ganapathi Rao
| screenplay = A. Kodandarami Reddy
| producer = S. Jaya Rama Rao [[Rao Gopal Rao]] {{small|(Presents)}}
| director = [[A. Kodandarami Reddy]]
| starring = [[Nandamuri Balakrishna]] [[Vijayashanti]]
| music = [[K. Chakravarthy|Chakravarthy]]
| cinematography = Nandamuri Mohana Krishna
| editing = [[Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao]]
| studio = Jaya Productions
| released = {{Film date|df=y|1987|1|14}}
| runtime = 149 minutes
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Bhargava Ramudu''''' is a 1987 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[action film]] produced by S. Jaya Rama Rao under the Jaya Productions banner, presented by [[Rao Gopal Rao]] and directed by [[A. Kodandarami Reddy]]. It stars [[Nandamuri Balakrishna]], [[Vijayashanti]] and music composed by [[K. Chakravarthy|Chakravarthy]].<ref name="Heading">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0355257/ |title=Heading |publisher=IMDb}}</ref><ref name="Heading-2">{{cite web|url=http://telugumoviepedia.com/movie/cast/927/bhargava-ramudu-cast.html |title=Heading-2 |publisher=Chithr.com}}</ref><ref name="Heading-3">{{cite web|url=http://www.gomolo.com/bhargava-raamudu-movie/17583 |title=Heading-3 |publisher=gomolo}}</ref>

==Plot==
Bhargav (Nandamuri Balakrishna) an unemployed youth lives with his mother Parvati (Annapurna) and hates his escapist coward father. He falls in love with the beautiful girl Latha (Vijayashanti). Meanwhile, Minister Rajashekaram (Gollapudi Maruti Rao) a spiteful aspires to acquire a government project. So, he pressurizes Chief Engineer Bhanogi Rao (Jaggayya) father of Latha to intrude on his person as an assistant engineer. But Bhargav triumphs, with his merit. Parallelly, his mother passes away. Soon after, Rajashekaram tries in many ways to submissive Bhargav and also lust him with a worse Roja (Mandakini) but fails. In turn, Roja is reformed by him. Therefore, he indicts him for the crime of bribing and sentences him. In jail, he meets his father Tagore (Ranganath), who revolts but understands his virtue learning that he too is a victim of Rajashekaram. Moreover, Tagore dies in a quarrel while guarding Bhargav. Immediately, after being released, he gallantly encounters Rajashekaram. At last, Bhargav ceases the baddies with the help of Roja. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Bhargav & Latha.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
*[[Nandamuri Balakrishna]] as Bhargav
*[[Vijayashanti]] as Latha
*[[Mandakini (actress)|Mandakini]] as Roja
*[[Rao Gopal Rao]] as DIG Pratap Rao
*[[Jaggayya]] as Chief Engineer Bhanogi Rao
*[[Gollapudi Maruti Rao]] as Minister Raja Shekaram
*[[Paruchuri Brothers|Paruchuri Gopala Krishna]] as Minister's Brother
*[[Chandra Mohan (Telugu actor)|Chandra Mohan]] as Shankaram
*[[Ranganath (actor)|Ranganath]] as Tagore
*[[Kota Srinivasa Rao]] as Sadanandam
*[[Chalapathi Rao]] as Kallu Dasu
*[[P. J. Sarma]]
*[[Suthi Velu]] as Anjineelu
*[[Mallikarjuna Rao (actor)|Mallikarjuna Rao]] as Customs Officer
*MVS Harinath Rao as DEO
*Hema Sundar
*Bhimiswara Rao as Janardhan
*Jaya Bhaskar as Doctor
*Eeswar Rao as Asst Engineer
*Ramana Reddy as Kallu Dasu's son
*[[Chitti Babu Punyamurthula|Chitti Babu]]
*[[Annapoorna (actress)|Annapurna]] as Parvathi
*[[Aruna Mucherla|Mucharlla Aruna]] as Padma
*Mahija as typist
*Rekha
{{colend}}

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Bhargava Ramudu
| type = film
| artist = [[K. Chakravarthy|Chakravarthy]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 1987
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = Soundtrack
| length = 25:29
| label = AVM Audio
| producer = [[K. Chakravarthy|Chakravarthy]]
| prev_title = [[Apoorva Sahodarudu]]
| prev_year = 1986
| next_title = [[Allari Krishnaiah]]
| next_year = 1987
}}

Music composed by [[K. Chakravarthy|Chakravarthy]]. Lyrics written by [[Veturi]]. Music released on AVM Audio Company.
{|class="wikitable"
|-
!S.No!!Song Title !!Singers !!length
|-
|1
|"Anando Brahma"
|[[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[S. Janaki]]
|3:51
|-
|2
|"Maghamasamelavache Manmadha"
|S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, [[P. Susheela]]
|4:20
|-
|3
|"Manmadhanama Samvatsaram"
|S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
|4:30
|-
|4
|"Vayyarama Nee Yavvaramemi"
|S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
|4:18
|-
|5
|"Allukora Andagada"
|S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
|4:15
|-
|6
|"Kalame Thalamai"
|S. Janaki, [[S. P. Sailaja]]
|4:15
|}

==Others==
* VCDs and DVDs on - KAD Video Company, [[Hyderabad, Telangana|Hyderabad]]

==References==
{{reflist}}
{{A. Kodandarami Reddy}}

[[Category:1987 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Films directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy]]
[[Category:Films scored by K. Chakravarthy]]
[[Category:1980s Telugu-language films]]

{{1980s-Telugu-film-stub}}

Kutumba Gowravam

2022-06-05T12:52:48Z

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{{Use Indian English|date=March 2019}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Kutumba Gowravam
| image = Kutumba Gowravam.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| writer = Anishetty {{small|(dialogues)}}
| producer = B. S. Ranga
| director = [[B. S. Ranga]]
| starring = [[N. T. Rama Rao]] [[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]]
| music = [[Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy]]
| cinematography = B. N. Hari
| editing = P. G. Mohan M. Devendranath
| studio = Vikram Studios<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0261010/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_216 |title=Kutumba Gowravam (Overview) |work=IMDb}}</ref>
| released = {{Film date|df=y|1957|11|7}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://chasingcinema.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/text.pdf |title=Kutumba Gowravam (Preview) |work=Enclopaedia of Indian Cinima}}</ref>
| runtime = 153 mins
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Kutumba Gowravam''''' ({{trans|Family prestige}}) is a 1957 [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[drama (film and television)|drama film]], produced and directed by [[B. S. Ranga]] under the Vikram Studios banner.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://telugumoviepedia.com/movie/cast/1182/kutumba-gouravam-cast.html |title=Kutumba Gowravam (Banner) |work=Chitr.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmiclub.com/movie/kudumba-gowravam-1957-telugu-movie |title=Kutumba Gowravam (Direction) |work=Filmiclub}}</ref> It stars [[N. T. Rama Rao]], [[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gomolo.com/kudumba-gowravam-movie/15803 |title=Kutumba Gowravam (Cast & Crew) |work=gomolo.com}}</ref> and music composed by [[Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.knowyourfilms.com/film/Kutumba-Gauravam/11147 |title=Kutumba Gowravam (Preview) |work=Know Your Films}}</ref> The film was remade in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] under ''[[Kudumba Gouravam|same name]]'', banner and director; starring [[Gemini Ganesan]] and Savitri.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://spicyonion.com/title/kutumba-gauravam-telugu-movie/ |title=Kutumba Gowravam (Review) |work=Spicy Onion}}</ref> The film was recorded a commercial success.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://idlebrain.com/movie/cinemahall/vijayawada-maruthi.html |title=Kutumba Gowravam (Record) |work=idlebrain}}</ref>

==Plot==
Gopalam (N. T. Rama Rao), son of a Zamindar (Doraiswamy), leads a happy family life with a compassionate wife, wife Satya (Savitri), stepmother Rangamma (Kannamba), younger brother Pratap (Padmanabham) and a little sister Bala (Baby Uma). Rangamma's distant relative Shankariah (Rajanala) a crooked & cruel person also lives with them. Once Zamindar becomes sick when Shankaraiah forces Zamindar to write a will where he cheats and makes him sign before the villagers. Meanwhile, Pratap becomes a spoiled brat, he tries to make a theft when his father obstructs his way and dies in the mishap. After his death, Shankaraiah slowly poisons Rangamma's mind when misunderstandings arise in the family and they decide to divide the property. Here Shankariah's mischief makes Gopalam get into a wasteland and he also leaves the house. Now Shankariah takes the household authority and shifts them to the city. On the other side, Gopalam & Satya struggle a lot in tilling the wasteland to bring out the water and succeed in cultivating it into a fertile. Parallelly, in the city, Shankaraiah shows heavy losses to Rangamma and steals the money. Moreover, he implicates Pratap in a murder case when Gopalam comes to the rescue, saves his brother, sees the end of Shankaraiah, and protects their family prestige. At last, Rangamma also realizes her mistake and says sorry to Gopalam & Satya. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the reunion of the family.

==Cast==
*[[N. T. Rama Rao]] as Gopalam
*[[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]] as Satya
*[[Rajanala Kaleswara Rao|Rajanala]] as Shankaraiah
*[[Padmanabham (actor)|Padmanabham]] as Pratap
*[[Vangara Venkata Subbaiah|Vangara]] as Marvadi
*[[Kalyanam Raghuramaiah|Raghuramaiah]] as Giri
*[[Valluri Balakrishna|Balakrishna]] as Pichodu
*Doraiswamy as Zamindar
*[[P. Kannamba|Kannamba]] as Rangamma
*[[E. V. Saroja]] as Mohana
*Baby Uma as Bala

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Kutumba Gowravam
| type = film
| artist = [[Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 1957
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = Soundtrack
| length = 30:14
| label =
| producer = [[Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy]]
| prev_title =
| prev_year =
| next_title =
| next_year =
}}

Music composed by [[Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy]]. Lyrics were written by Anishetty. Music released on Audio Company.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cineradham.com/newsongs/song.php?movieid=87 |title=Kutumba Gowravam (Songs) |work=Cineradham}}</ref>
{|class="wikitable"
|-
!S. No.!!Song Title !!Singers !!length
|-
|1
|"Padara Pada Pada"
|[[Ghantasala (singer)|Ghantasala]]
|3:50
|-
|2
|"Soda Beedi Beeda"
|[[Pitapuram]]
|1:33
|-
|3
|"Challani Samsaram"
|[[P. Leela]]
|3:04
|-
|4
|"Podamu Ravoi Bava"
|[[S. Janaki]]
|3:54
|-
|5
|"Kaaniki Koragaaru"
|P. Leela
|3:45
|-
|6
|"Rammayya Mamayya"
|P. Leela
|4:16
|-
|7
|"Anandale Nindali"
|[[P. B. Sreenivas]], [[K. Jamuna Rani]], [[L. R. Eswari]]
|3:13
|-
|8
|"Rayyudori Intikada"
|[[Pithapuram Nageswara Rao]], K. Jamuna Rani
|1:45
|-
|9
|"Padavoi Raithanna"
|Madhavapeddi Satyam, K. Jamuna Rani
|3:54
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Indian drama films]]
[[Category:Telugu films remade in other languages]]
[[Category:Films scored by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy]]

Chiranjeevulu 1956 film

2022-06-05T12:37:28Z

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{{short description|1956 film by Vedantam Raghavaiah}}
{{For|the 2001 film of the same name|Chiranjeevulu (2001 film)}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2021}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2021}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Chiranjeevulu
| image = Chiranjeevulu 1956 poster.jpg
| border = no
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| screenplay = Vedantam Raghavaiah
| producer = D. L. Narayana
| director = [[Vedantam Raghavaiah]]
| starring = [[N. T. Rama Rao]] [[Jamuna (actress)|Jamuna]]
| music = [[Ghantasala (singer)|Ghantasala]]
| cinematography = [[V. N. Reddy]]
| editing = R. Hanumantha Rao
| studio = Vinoda Productions
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=y|1956|8|15}}
| runtime = 166 minutes
| country = India
| language = Telugu
}}

'''''Chiranjeevulu''''' ({{Translation|Immortals}}) is a 1956 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[romantic drama]] film, produced by D. L. Narayana under Vinoda Productions banner and directed by [[Vedantam Raghavaiah]]. It is a partial remake of the [[Hindi]] film ''[[Mela (1948 film)|Mela]]'' (1948). The film stars [[N. T. Rama Rao]] and [[Jamuna (actress)|Jamuna]], with music composed by [[Ghantasala (singer)|Ghantasala]]. It was released on 15 August 1956 and became a commercial success.

== Plot ==
Mohan and Sarada are neighbors who have been in love since childhood. Sarada's father Rayudu is a school teacher whereas Mohan's father Ramadasu is a sweet shop owner. Sarada's mother Govindamma is a shrew and her brother Ratnam does not relish the closeness of Mohan and Sarada. As his behavior is mischievous, Govidamma sends Ratnam away and he returns after a few years. Once Sarada and Mohan visit the village fair where Krishna, a wise doctor, sees and likes Sarada. Spotting it, Ratnam gets acquainted with him. Meanwhile, elders decide to couple up Mohan and Sarada when Mohan moves to town to get jewelry for Sarada. On the way back, a thief hits him and steals the jewelry. Krishna, passing on the way, takes him to his hospital. Ratnam notices it and spoils the marriage by lying that Mohan has eloped with another girl. Subsequently, he fixes Sarada's marriage with Krishna. Knowing it, Mohan rushes towards the village when his bullock cart turns upside down and he becomes blind.

After learning that Sarada is married, a dejected Mohan attempts suicide but Krishna rescues and takes him to his home. Here Sarada sees Mohan, but does not reveal her identity and starts serving him. After some time, Mohan gets back his vision and returns to his village. Once Sarada talks to Mohan at the temple. Witnessing it, Ratnam starts blackmailing her. Once Mohan reaches Krishna's house to get back his doll when he realizes Sarada is Krishna's wife. At present, Ratnam poisons Krishna's mind and he suspects his wife's fidelity. Grief-stricken, Mohan sits at the temple without food and water. Janaki, sister of Mohan, cannot tolerate it, so she brings out the truth before Krishna through Ratnam. By that time, Sarada consumes poison. Immediately, Krishna lifts her and drives, amidst the cyclonic night, to the garden where Mohan and Sarada spent their childhood. There, he allows Sarada to die in front of Mohan, who also succumbs to the shock.

== Cast ==
Adapted from ''[[The Hindu]]'':<ref name="BFTP">{{Cite news |last=Narasimham |first=M. L. |date=30 October 2014 |title=Blast from past: Chiranjeevulu (1956) |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/blast-from-past-chiranjeevulu-1956/article6549130.ece |url-status=live |access-date=21 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141203001441/https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/blast-from-past-chiranjeevulu-1956/article6549130.ece |archive-date=3 December 2014}}</ref>

*[[N. T. Rama Rao]] as Mohan
*[[Jamuna (actress)|Jamuna]] as Sarada
*[[Gummadi (actor)|Gummadi]] as Krishna
*[[C. S. R. Anjaneyulu]] as Rayudu
*B. Narasimha Rao as Ramadasu
*[[Peketi Sivaram]] as Ratnam
*[[Valluri Balakrishna|Balakrishna]] as Satyam
*[[Suryakantham (actress)|Suryakantham]] as Akhilandamma
*[[Chhaya Devi]] as Govindamma
*Surabhi Balasaraswati as Janaki
*Mahankali Venkayya
*Allu Ramalingam

== Production ==
''Chiranjeevulu'' was directed by [[Vedantam Raghavaiah]] and produced by D. L. Narayana under Vinoda Productions. It was remade from the [[Hindi]] film ''[[Mela (1948 film)|Mela]]'' (1948), but Raghavaiah, Narayana and dialogue writer [[Malladi Ramakrishna Sastry]] made substantial changes to the screenplay, one of them being the male lead going blind which did not happen in the Hindi original. While the female lead in ''Mela'' is unable to marry the male lead and instead [[Age disparity in sexual relationships|forced to marry a much older widower]] who has children, the female lead in ''Chiranjeevulu'' marries a "young eligible bachelor". [[N. T. Rama Rao]] was chosen to play the male lead Mohan, reprising the role originally played by [[Dilip Kumar]]. He wore contact lenses to portray his character when blind. The scene where a blind Mohan attempts suicide by walking into the way of an incoming train and is saved by the doctor Krishna was shot at [[Chengalpattu Junction railway station|Chengalpattu junction railway station]]. While filming this scene, [[Gummadi (actor)|Gummadi]], who played Krishna, fell but managed to get up and to push an oblivious Rama Rao out of the train's way. It was not written in the script that Krishna had to fall, but the filmed scene was retained. [[Jamuna (actress)|Jamuna]] played the female Sarada, portrayed by [[Nargis]] in ''Mela'' where the character was known as Manju. ''Chiranjeevulu'' was her first film with Raghavaiah, who would frequently help correct her acting over the course of the film's production. Cinematography was handled by V. N. Reddy, and the editing by R. Hanumantha Rao. Principal photography took place primarily at Revathy Studios, Madras.<ref name="BFTP" />

== Soundtrack ==
The soundtrack was composed by [[Ghantasala (singer)|Ghantasala]], and the lyrics were written by Malladi Ramakrishna Sastry.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://indiancine.ma/documents/CBJ/info |title=Chiranjeevulu |publisher=Vinoda Productions |year=1956 |language=te |type=songbook |access-date=21 January 2019}}</ref> The songs "Thellavaaraga Vachhe", "Kanupaapa Karuvaina Kanulenduko" and "Yendaka Yendaka" attained popularity.<ref name="BFTP" />
{|class="wikitable"
|-
!S. No.!!Song Title !!Singers
|-
|1
|"Raamanamanu Mitaayi"
|[[Madhavapeddi Satyam]]
|-
|2
|"Tinendukunnaayiraa Konendukunnaayiraa"
|[[Jamuna Rani]], [[K. Rani (singer)|K. Rani]]
|-
|3
|"Alavaari Abbayi, Yenchakka Yenchakka Yenchakka"
|[[P. Leela]], [[Ghantasala (singer)|Ghantasala]]
|-
|4
|"Manasaina Pata Marani Pata Vinipinchenu"
|P. Leela, Ghantasala
|-
|5
|"Manasaina Pata Marani Pata Vinipinchenu" (male)
|Ghantasala
|-
|6
|"Marani Prema Mallelamala Edurayyenoo" (Part 1)
|P. Leela, Ghantasala
|-
|7
|"Marani Prema Mallelamala Edurayyenoo" (Part 2)
|P. Leela, Ghantasala
|-
|8
|"Marani Prema Mallelamala Edurayyenoo" (female, Part 1)
|P. Leela
|-
|9
|"Marani Prema Mallelamala Edurayyenoo" (female, Part 2)
|P. Leela
|-
|10
|"Allavade Repallevade Allibilli Pillanagrovi Paatagade"
|P. Leela, Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, Chorus
|-
|11
|"Chikilinta Chiguru Sampangi Guburu Chinadaani"
|P. Leela, Ghantasala
|-
|12
|"Endaka Endaka Endaka Andaka Andaka Andaka"
|P. Leela, Ghantasala
|-
|13
|"Yenaatikainaa Nee Danane Enaatikaina Needanane"
|P. Leela
|-
|14
|"Manasu Needhe Mamata Nadhe Nadhanave Ne Neevaadane"
|Ghantasala
|-
|15
|"Migilindi Nena Brathukindukena Maracheva Yedabaasi"
|Ghantasala
|-
|16
|"Tellavara Vacche Teliyaka Naa Saami"
|P. Leela
|-
|17
|"Kanupaapa Karavaina Kanulenduku Tanavare Parulaina"
|P. Leela, Ghantasala
|-
|18
|"Sukumara Hridayala Vedanaku Santi"
|Ghantasala
|-
|19
|"Chivurula Needala Chirunavvu Taanai Virisina"
|Ghantasala
|}

== Release and reception ==
''Chiranjeevulu'' was released on 15 August 1956 and became a commercial success.<ref name="BFTP" /> The film was dubbed in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as ''Amarageetham''.<ref name="anandan">{{Cite book |last=Film News Anandan |url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1956.asp |title=Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru |date=23 October 2004 |publisher=Sivakami Publishers |location=Chennai |language=Tamil |trans-title=History of Landmark Tamil Films |author-link=Film News Anandan |access-date=7 October 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170826001149/http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1956.asp |archive-date=26 August 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|id=0256691}}

{{Vedantam Raghavaiah}}

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[[Category:Indian romantic drama films]]
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