Punarjanma (1963 film)

Punarjanma
Theatrical release poster
Directed by K. Pratyagatma
Produced by A. V. Subba Rao
Written by Acharya Atreya
K. Pratyagatma (dialogues)
Screenplay by K. Pratyagatma
Based on Patthar Ke Honth
by Gulshan Nanda
Starring Akkineni Nageshwara Rao
Krishna Kumari
Music by T. Chalapathi Rao
Cinematography P. S. Selvaraj
Edited by A. Sanjeevi
Production
company
Distributed by Navayuga Films
Release date
  • 29 August 1963 (1963-08-29)
Running time
 127 mins
Country India
Language Telugu

Punarjanma (English: Re-Birth) is a 1963 Telugu drama film, produced by A. V. Subba Rao under the Prasad Art Pictures banner[2] and directed by K.Pratyagatma.[3] It stars Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, Krishna Kumari in lead roles,[4] and music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao.[5] The film was remade in Hindi as Khilona (1970), in Tamil as Engirundho Vandhaal and in Malayalam as Amritavaahini.[6]

Plot

Gopi (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) is a son of a Zamindar (Gummadi), who is a sculptor and an artist. He creates a statue and names it as his dream girl but unfortunately, the statute which he had sculpted so passionately, catches fire when Gopi gets a mental shock. Before this illness, he and his niece Vasanthi (Vasanthi) are in love. Now, Vasanthi’s mother Yasoda Devi (Suryakantham) breaks up their alliance. The doctor finds out that Gopi is responding to music and he gives an idea to Zamindar that to keep a beautiful girl who knows dance & music as his caretaker. So, Zamindar brings a beautiful girl Radha (Krishnakumari) daughter of a prostitute (Nirmalamma) to take care of Gopi. Though Radha is born to a prostitute she does not have any taint, as she is longing for a normal family life, accepts Zamindar's offer. Radha gingerly serves Gopi and tries to make him normal. One day when Radha is playing dolls marriage Bommala Pelli with the children of the Zamindar’s elder son (Prabhakar Reddy), Gopi suddenly brings his deceased mother’s wedding chain Mangalsutra from the cupboard and ties it to Radha. Zamindar & his mother (Hemalatha) accept it as a real marriage because they understood the virtue of Radha. In the company of Radha, a gradual change comes in Gopi and he regains his sanity. However, he forgets about Radha and renews his love for Vasanthi. A crestfallen Radha leaves for her home and resumes her life as an entertainer. Meanwhile, Gopi is confused as some vague remembrances haunt him when Vasanthi reveals him the truth and he immediately rushes for Radha. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the reunion of Gopi & Radha.

Cast

Crew

Soundtrack

Punarjanma
Film score by T. Chalapathi Rao
Released 1963
Genre Soundtrack
Length 22:42
Producer T. Chalapathi Rao

Music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao. Music released on Audio Company.

S. No.Song TitleLyricsSingerslength
1 "Evarivo Neevarivo" Daasarathi Ghantasala 6:08
2 "Deepalu Velige" Sri Sri P. Susheela 3:00
3 "Neekosam" Kosaraju P. Susheela 4:34
4 "Poolu Virisenu" Daasarathi P. Susheela 3:44
5 "Neekosam" (Pathos) Kosaraju P. Susheela 3:44
6 "Manasu Terachi Choodu" C. Narayana Reddy P. Susheela 1:32

References

  1. ↑ "Punarjanma (Overview)". IMDb.
  2. ↑ "Punarjanma (Banner)". Filmiclub.
  3. ↑ "Punarjanma (Direction)". Know Your Films.
  4. ↑ "Punarjanma (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com.
  5. ↑ "Punarjanma (Music)". Spicy Onion.
  6. ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/punarjanma-1963/article17440168.ece
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