Rechukka Pagatichukka

Rechukka Pagatichukka
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao
Produced by N. Trivikrama Rao
Written by Samudrala Jr (dialogues)
Screenplay by N. Trivikrama Rao
Story by N. Trivikrama Rao
Starring N. T. Rama Rao
Sowcar Janaki
S. V. Ranga Rao
Music by T. V. Raju
Cinematography M. A. Rehman
Edited by G. D. Joshi
Production
company
Swastisri Pictures[1]
Release date
  • 14 May 1959 (1959-05-14)
Running time
 164 mins
Country India
Language Telugu

Rechukka Pagatichukka (English: Night Star – Day Star) is a 1959 Telugu, swashbuckling film, produced by N. Trivikrama Rao on Swastisri Pictures banner[2] and directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao.[3] Starring N. T. Rama Rao, Sowcar Janaki, S. V. Ranga Rao in the lead roles[4] and music composed by T. V. Raju.[5] The film is simultaneously made as Tamil movie Raja Sevai (1959); by the same banner & director and some of the scenes & artists are same in both versions.[6]

Plot

Once upon a time, there was a king Vijayarayalu (S. V. Ranga Rao) who rules Vijayapuri, his wife Sumathi Devi (Kannamba). On the occasion of their only son’s birthday, Vijayarayalu gets an invitation from Emperor Veera Raghava (C.S.R), who is an innocent & coward person. Taking this as an advantage his younger brother Vikram Simha (R. Nageswara Rao) takes reins of the kingdom. He cheats the daughter of the tribal leader Puli Dora (Mahankali Venkaiah). Because of their fear he called for this meeting to eliminate them. At the same time, the tribal leader Puli Dora brings his pregnant daughter Gauri (S. Varalakshmi) to the court. Insulted Gouri commits suicide in front of all. Puli Dora furiously says that he will take revenge. Vikram asks to arrest Pulidora, Vijayarayulu objects for this injustice and allows the tribals to go. Vikram arrests Vijayarayulu and sets fire to his palace. Queen escapes with her son. Puli Dora helps Vijayarayalu to escape. Army commander Dharmadeva (Chittor V. Nagaiah) chase Puli Dora & Vijayarayalu. Puli Dora makes Dharmadeva believe that Vijayarayalu is dead and he changes himself as Rechukka. On Dharmadeva's way back, he founds Vijayarayalu’s son and takes him to his house. Sumathi comes to know this and joins as a caretaker to the baby. The child is named as Vijay Kumar. After some time Veera Raghava is blessed with a baby girl. Vikram tries to kill the baby but Vijayarayalu rescues her and brings up as his daughter.

Years roll by, Vijay Kumar (N. T. Rama Rao) becomes a great warrior and gets the appreciation of King Veera Raghava. On the occasion of Vijaya Dasami, the King announces Vikram's son Uttar Kumar (Rajanala) as the future king. Knowing this Rechukka kidnaps him. Vikram orders Vijay Kumar to catch Rechukka within six months otherwise he will be beheaded. Vijay Kumar starts along with his friend Ayomayam (Relangi) in search of Rechukka. Ayomayam names Vijay Kumar as Pagatichukka. Once Vijay Kumar saves the princess (Sowcar Janaki) and they fell in love. Listening to this Puli Dora takes them to Rechukka, Vijaya Kumar shows his valor and he was facilitated. Ayomayam is jailed. When Rechukka leaves for borders of the country Pagatichukka relieves Ayomayam & Uttar Kumar from tribal hold along with princess and sends word to Rechhukka to come and release his daughter if capable. Rechukka & Pagatichukka came across each other and Rechukka is defeated. Vijay Kumar arrests and takes him to the fort. Sumathi identifies him as her husband and reveals that Vijay Kumar is their son. Vijay Kumar also listens to everything and says sorry to father. Vijayarayalu feels proud that his son has become a great warrior than him and asks him to protect the princess who is the actual heir to the dynasty. At the same time, Vikram arrives, arrests them all and presents in the court. In the court, Vijayarayalu brings out all the atrocities of Vikram. At last Rechukka & Pagatichukka stamps out Vikram and gives back his daughter to the King. Finally, the movie ends with a happy on the marriage of Vijay Kumar & Princess.

Cast

Crew

Soundtrack

Rechukka Pagatichukka
Film score by T. V. Raju
Released 1959
Genre Soundtrack
Length 39:09
Producer T. V. Raju

Music composed by T. V. Raju. Lyrics were written by Samudrala Jr. Music released by Audio Company.

S.NoSong TitleSingerslength
1 Vardhillara P. Leela 3:37
2 Neeve Ninoy S. Janaki 4:17
3 Bhala Bhale Devuda Madhavapeddi Satyam, Pithapuram 3:05
4 Aadu Pilla Pithapuram, S. Janaki 4:18
5 Maa Aasa Neevega P. Leela 4:27
6 Annalaara Thammulaara Ghantasala 4:40
7 Pantham Patti Pithapuram 3:30
8 Kaadhaa Avunaa Ghantasala, P. Susheela 2:55
9 Manave Seyani Ghantasala 3:28
10 Kuchchu Topi Ghantasala, A. P. Komala 4:24
11 Prema Premani P. Susheela 2:28

References

  1. ↑ "Rechukka Pagatichukka (Overview)". IMDb.
  2. ↑ "Rechukka Pagatichukka (Banner)". Chitr.com.
  3. ↑ "Rechukka Pagatichukka (Direction)". Filmiclub.
  4. ↑ "Rechukka Pagatichukka (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com.
  5. ↑ "Rechukka Pagatichukka (Preview)". Know Your Films.
  6. ↑ "Rechukka Pagatichukka (Review)". Spicy Onion.
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