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| Directed by | F. Nagur |
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| Written by | Kopalli Venkataramana Rao Template:Small |
| Produced by | F. Nagur |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Jamuna |
| Cinematography | Kumar Devan |
| Edited by | P. V. Narayana |
| Music by | T. R. Pappa T. K. Kumara Swamy T. A. Kalyan Raman
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu
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Iddaru Pellalu (Template:Translation Two Wives) is a 1954 Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by F. Nagur under the Nagur Cine Productions banner.[1][2] It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jamuna[3] and music composed by T. R. Papa, T. K. Kumara Swamy & T. A. Kalyan Raman[4]
Plot
The film begins on a Zamindar (C.S.R) who lives with his wife Radha (M. V. Rajamma), the couple is perturbed as they are childless. Once Zamindar is acquainted with a dancer Pushpa (Lakshmikantham) at Madras in an accident who ensnares him with the help of her acolyte Appala Swamy (Kasturi Siva Rao). Right now, Zamindar convinces Radha, marries Pushpa and slowly she corrals Zamindar takes over the authority. Time passes, Radha becomes pregnant when vicious Pushpa throws the newborn baby in the dustbin and claims as a miscarriage. Here Ramudu (K.V.Ramana Rao) a sweeper, rears the boy by the name Mallaiah. As Ramudu's wife Lachi (Gangaratnam) works at Zamindar's house, Mallaiah daily accompanies his mother where Radha develops unknown affection on him. Once Pushpa beats Mallaiah badly when Ramudu retorts, so, Zamindar fires them. Thereafter, Radha visits Ramudu's home for Mallaiah when Pushpa ruse against her and makes Zamindar suspect her chastity. In enrage, he batters her, assumes as if she is dead and loses his conscious. At Present, Pushpa & Appala Swamy try to dispose of her when she silently escapes. Eventually, Ramudu & Lachi also leave the village. Years roll by, Mallaiah (N. T. Rama Rao) becomes a sculptor and falls for a beautiful girl Kannamma (Jamuna). Once he saves Radha from an accident and Kannamma gives her when Ramudu & Lachi also recognizes her. On the other side, Pushpa, who is enjoying Zamindar's wealth seizes him in a room, where he repents and senses how treacherous having two wives. Meanwhile, Radha learns regarding the plight, so she secretly visits to see the Zamindar, but Pushpa necks her out. At that point in time, Zamindar overhears the conversation of Pushpa & Appala Swamy and understands the entire truth. Simultaneously, Ramudu & Lachi arrive and realize Mallaiah as their son. Immediately, they all rush up for Radha and get her back. At last, Pushpa dies consuming poison. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Mallaiah & Kannamma.
Cast
- N. T. Rama Rao as Mallaiah
- Jamuna as Kannamma
- C.S.R as the Zamindar
- Kasturi Siva Rao as Appala Swamy
- K. V. Ramana Rao as Ramudu
- K. Ram Murthy as Shavkaru
- M. V. Rajamma as Radha
- Lakshmikantham as Pushpa Rani
- Gangaratnam as Lachi
- Kanakam as Appala Swamy's wife
- Dhanam as Miss Prema
Soundtrack
Music composed by T. R. Papa, T. K. Kumara Swamy & T. A. Kalyan Raman. Lyrics were written by Kopalli Venkataramana Rao. Music released by Audio Company.
| S. No. | Song Title | Singers | length |
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| 1 | "Jaya Maata Kalyani" | V. Sarala | 1:52 |
| 2 | "My Face is" | V. Sarala | 2:43 |
| 3 | "Kantilo Nalakayu" | Madhavapeddi Satyam | 2:34 |
| 4 | "O Madana Raa" | Ghantasala, P. Leela | 2:26 |
| 5 | "Telesindi Nee Manasulona" | Ghantasala, P. Leela | 2:52 |
| 6 | "Tholiprema" | Ghantasala, P. Leela | 3:16 |
| 7 | "Nanu Chooda" | P. Leela | 3:43 |
| 8 | "Madilo Hai" | Ghantasala, P. Leela | 4:45 |