Ramu (1968 film)

Ramu
Theatrical release poster
Directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar
Produced by M. Murugan
M. Kumaran
M. Saravanan
M. Balasubramanian
M. S. Guhan
Written by D. V. Narasa Raju (dialogues)
Screenplay by Javar Seetharaman
Story by Javar Seetharaman
Based on Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Mein (1964)
Starring N. T. Rama Rao
Jamuna
Music by R. Goverdhanam
Cinematography D. Rajagopal
Edited by R. G. Gopu
Production
company
Release date
  • 4 May 1968 (1968-05-04)
Running time
 172 mins
Country India
Language Telugu

Ramu is a 1968 Telugu drama film, produced by M. Murugan, M. Saravanan and M. Kumaran under the AVM Productions banner and directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jamuna in the lead roles, with music composed by R. Goverdhanam. The film is a remake of the Hindi movie Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Mein (1964), which was first remade as the Tamil movie of the same name (1966). The film was recorded as a Super Hit at the box office.

Plot

Ramu (Master Rajkumar) is a proactive boy, who leads a happy life with father Raja (N. T. Rama Rao) and mother Seeta (Pushpalata). Raja works as a soldier in the Army. Once he gets an emergency call, hence he rushes back to the war field, during that time some dacoits attack their village and put fire to Ramu’s house. Seeing his mother being burnt alive, Ramu out of shock becomes dumb. Their neighbor Chinnaiah (Perumallu) takes care of Ramu and is waiting for his father’s return. Raja comes back from the war, goes into shock and takes an oath that he will get back his son's voice at any cost. Ramu and Raja leave the village. Meanwhile, in another village, Lakshmi (Jamuna) daughter of Sipayi Singanna (S. V. Raghavan) is a rich woman, but her property is under the guardianship of her maternal uncle Ganganna (Relangi). Ganganna has two sons Ranganna (Rajanala) and Venkanna (Padmanabham). Ranganna is as crooked as his father, but Venkanna is a kind-hearted person. Ganganna wants to grab the entire property of Lakshmi by making her marriage with Ranganna. But Lakshmi gets back her property through a Lawyer, (Allu Ramalingaiah). Due to this, Ganganna keeps a grudge against Lakshmi and challenges her that she could survive against his wish. While they are coming back, Ramu and Raja are passing through that village. Ranganna beats Ramu for obstructing their way, there arises a quarrel between Raja and Ranganna. Ranganna back-stabs Raja and he faints. Lakshmi sees them, Ramu asks for her help, she takes them to her house and gives treatment to Raja. After that, she requests Raja to stay in her house until he recovers. Days pass on, Ramu gets closer to Lakshmi. She also takes care of him as her own son and also loves Raja. Meanwhile, Ganganna sees that no one comes forward to work in Lakshmi’s fields. Then Raja comes to her help, brings a tractor and completes the farming. Once Ramu goes to a burial ground in that village where he meets a madman Gopalam (S. V. Ranga Rao), who was previously a school teacher. Gopalam's daughter is cheated by Ganganna. Both Gopalam and Ramu become good friends. Frustrated, Ranganna kidnaps Ramu and keeps him in his custody. Lakshmi, in search of Ramu reaches there, Ranganna tries to molest her. At the same time, Venkanna brings Raja. In that quarrel, fire erupts and Lakshmi is stuck in it. Due to this incident, Ramu gets back his voice and saves her. Gopalam recognizes Ganganna and kills him. Gopalam is arrested. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Raja and Lakshmi.

Cast

Crew

Soundtrack

Ramu
Film score by R. Goverdhanam
Released 1968
Genre Soundtrack
Length 28:30
Label SAREGAMA Audio
Producer R. Goverdhanam

Music composed by R. Goverdhanam. All songs are blockbusters. Music released on SAREGAMA Audio Company.

S. No.Song TitleLyricsSingerslength
1 "Pacchani Chettu" Aarudhra P. Susheela 3:01
2 "Thaaraa Shashaankam" Kosaraju Pithapuram, Madhavapeddi Satyam L. R. Eswari, R. Tilakam 7:41
3 "Pacchani Chettu" - 2 Aarudhra Ghantasala, P. Susheela 3:40
4 "Kalaganti Kalaganti" Dasaradhi Ghantasala, P. Susheela 5:00
5 "Maamidi Komma" Dasaradhi P. Susheela 3:31
6 "Raaraa Krishnayya" Dasaradhi Ghantasala 5:37

Box Office

Ramu was released on 4 May 1968.[1] The film was Super Hit, it had a 100-day run 15 centers. running for 181 days at Durga Kala Mandir, Vijayawada, and becoming a silver jubilee film.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Saravanan 2013, p. 203.
  2. ↑ "Durga Kala Mandir, Vijayawada - Telugu cinema hall". Idlebrain. Retrieved 2017-09-04.

Bibliography

  • Saravanan, M. (2013). AVM 60 Cinema (in Tamil). Chennai: Rajarajan Publications.


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