Badi Panthulu
| Badi Panthulu | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | P. Chandrasekhara Reddy |
| Produced by | P. Perraju |
| Written by | D. V. Narasa Raju (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | P. Chandrasekhara Reddy |
| Story by | Sirvaadkar |
| Starring |
N. T. Rama Rao Anjali Devi |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
| Cinematography | K. S. Prasad |
| Edited by | V. Anki Reddy |
Production company |
Triveni Productions |
Release date | 23 November 1972 |
Running time | 165 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Badi Panthulu (English: School Teacher; Telugu: బడిపంతులు) is a 1972 Telugu drama film, produced by P. Perraju under the Triveni Productions banner and directed by P. Chandrasekhara Reddy. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Anjali Devi in the lead roles, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film is a remake of the Kannada movie School Master (1958). The film was recorded as a Super Hit at the box office.
Plot
Raghava Rao (N. T. Rama Rao) is a teacher in a government primary school. His wife is Janaki (Anjali Devi). Papa Rao (Nagabhushanam) is the school proprietor. The teacher lives with a commitment to the basic values of life. He has two sons Satyam (Rama Krishna) and Venu (Krishnam Raju) and a daughter (T. Padmini). The school children built a house for their teacher with love and affection. After retirement, Raghava Rao has no choice but to live with his children. His ungrateful children sell the house of Raghava Rao and Janaki against their wishes. They separate their father and mother and take care of them by rotation even though the old couple wants to live together. Ramu (Jaggayya) is an old student of Raghava Rao, who becomes a police officer. He purchases Raghava Rao's house in the auction and gifts it to his beloved teacher.
Cast
- N. T. Rama Rao as Head Master Raghava Rao
- Anjali Devi as Janaki
- Krishnam Raju as Venu
- Ramakrishna as Satyam
- Jaggaiah as Ramu
- Nagabhushanam as Papa Rao
- Allu Ramalingaiah
- Raja Babu as Pichchayya
- Mikkilineni
- Dr. Sivaramakrishnaiah
- Raavi Kondala Rao as Kantayya
- Suryakantham
- Sowcar Janaki as Radha
- Vijayalalitha as Jaya
- Jayanthi
- Radha Kumari
- T. Padmini as Lakshmi
- Master Adinarayana as Young Ramu
- Baby Sridevi
Crew
- Art: S. Krishna Rao
- Choreography: Heeralal, Pasumarti, Venu Gopal Rao
- Dialogues: D. V. Narasa Raju
- Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy, Dasaradhi, Acharya Aatreya, Aarudhra
- Playback: Ghantasala, P. Susheela, SP Balu
- Music: K. V. Mahadevan
- Story: Sirvaadkar
- Editing: V. Anki Reddy
- Cinematography: K. S. Prasad
- Producer: P. Perraju
- Screenplay - Director: P. Chandrasekhara Reddy
- Banner: Triveni Productions
- Release Date: 23 November 1972
Soundtrack
| Badi Panthulu | ||||
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| Film score by K. V. Mahadevan | ||||
| Released | 1972 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 30:41 | |||
| Producer | K. V. Mahadevan | |||
| K. V. Mahadevan chronology | ||||
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Music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Music released on Audio Company.
| S. No | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Bharatha Mathaku Jejelu" | Acharya Aatreya]] | Ghantasala | 3:25 |
| 2 | "Pillalamu Badi Pillalamu" | Acharya Aatreya | P. Susheela | 3:03 |
| 3 | "Ninna Monna" | Acharya Aatreya | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 3:16 |
| 4 | "Olammo Oliyo" | C. Narayana Reddy | P. Susheela | 2:52 |
| 5 | "Mee Nagumonu" | Acharya Aatreya | P. Susheela | 3:57 |
| 6 | "Orori Pillagada" | Acharya Atreya | SP Balu, P. Susheela | 3:31 |
| 7 | "Yeda Baatu Yerugani" | Dasaradhi | Ghantasala | 3:28 |
| 8 | "Raka Raka Vachavu" | Aarudhra | SP Balu, P. Susheela | 3:40 |
| 9 | "Boochaadammaa Boochaadu" | Acharya Aatreya | P. Susheela | 3:29 |
Awards
- Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao won the Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) for his portrayal of an aged school teacher in 1972.
Reception
- Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao's career was in the doldrums during the making of this film with him facing a series of flops (in 1971). This role and film gave him a fresh lease on life. His performance was acclaimed by everyone including the critics. The film was a commercial success celebrating 100 days in 3 centres. N. T. Rama Rao created history later on with all-time blockbusters like Adavi Ramudu (1977 film), Yamagola, Driver Ramudu, Vetagaadu, Kondaveeti Simham, Justice Chowdary, Sardar Papa Rayudu and Bobbili Puli. This is the first film of popular Indian actress Sridevi, who played the role of NTR's granddaughter. Sridevi would later go on to star as the lead heroine alongside NTR in his later films.[1]