Thalli Prema

Thalli Prema
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Srikanth
Produced by M. Azam
Written by Bhamidipati Radhakrishna (dialogues)
Screenplay by Srikanth
Story by M. Azam
Starring N. T. Rama Rao
Savitri
Music by R. Sudarshanam
Cinematography E. N. Balakrishna
Edited by R. M. Venu
Production
company
Azam Arts[1]
Release date
  • 9 March 1968 (1968-03-09)
Running time
 146 mins
Country India
Language Telugu

Thalli Prema (English: Mother's Love) is a 1968 Telugu drama film, produced by M. Azam under the Azam Arts banner[2] and directed by Srikanth.[3] It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Savitri in the lead roles, with music composed by Sudarshanam.[4] The film was remade in Tamil as Kulama Gunama (1971), in Hindi as Swarag Se Sunder (1986) and it has been again remade in Telugu as Naa Ille Naa Swargam (1991).[5]

Plot

Kesava Rao (N. T. Rama Rao) President of a village, a well-respected person by the entire village, has a happy family with his wife Seeta (Savitri) and his younger brother Venu (Ram Mohan). Venu loves and respects his brother and sister-in-law more than his parents. Kesava Rao is always busy with village activities and doesn’t have any time to spend with Seeta who suffers, as a result, they do not have children. Viswaroopam (Nagabhushanam) is a Kirana Store owner who sells cheap quality products harming the villagers. Kesava Rao opens a government store to provide better goods. Since that hurts Viswaroopam and his wife Bhadramma (Chaya Devi), they develop enmity against him. Bhadramma always insults Seeta as she doesn't have children. Venu loves Lalitha (Kanchana), the daughter of Viswaroopam and they get married. Lalitha is a very good girl who lacks the bad qualities of her parents. Lalitha and Seeta live like sisters. Kesava Rao aspires to Lalitha’s behavior and all of them live happily. Seeta and Lalitha become pregnant at the same time, Seeta gives birth to a male child, Lalitha’s child dies at birth. Meanwhile, Venu goes to bring medicines and does not know the matter. The doctor says there is a risk to Lalitha’s life so Kesava Rao and Seeta secretly give their child to save Lalitha’s life. After some time, there arise misunderstandings in the family due to the child. Venu and Lalitha leave the house with the child after they come to words of Viswaroopam. He plays a trick; they insist Venu ask for his share in their property. Lalitha prompts him to agree, which hurts Kesava Rao and he gives up the entire property to Venu and wants to leave the village. Meanwhile, the baby gets hurt and loses a lot of blood, immediately, a transfusion is required; Venu and Lalitha's blood group does not match and Seeta comes forward to give the blood, but Viswaroopam and Bhadramma obstructs her way, then the doctor reveals the truth, where Venu and Lalitha realise their mistake and give back the child. Finally, all misunderstandings are removed and they live happily.

Cast

Crew

Soundtrack

Thalli Prema
Film score by Sudarshanam
Released 1968
Genre Soundtrack
Length 23:30
Producer Sudarshanam

Music composed by Sudarshanam. Music released by Audio Company.

S. No.Song TitleLyricsSingerslength
1 "Komma Meedi Koyilamma" Dasaradhi P. Susheela 3:34
2 "Ledaa Ledaa" C. Narayana Reddy P. Susheela, P. B. Srinivas 3:28
3 "Ninna Monna" C. Narayana Reddy P. Susheela, P. B. Srinivas 3:22
4 "Kalalo Ilalo" Dasaradhi P. Susheela, P. Leela 3:39
5 "Hello Hello Doragaru" Kosaraju Pithapuram, L. R. Eswari 4:02
6 "Veedhi Natakam" Kosaraju Pithapuram, L. R. Eswari 4:20
7 "Talli Ninnu Talanchi" P. Tyagaraju P. B. Srinivas 1:05

References

  1. ↑ "Thalli Prema (Overview)". IMDb.
  2. ↑ "Thalli Prema (Banner)". Chitr.com.
  3. ↑ "Thalli Prema (Direction)". Filmiclub.
  4. ↑ "Thalli Prema (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com.
  5. ↑ "Thalli Prema (Review)". The Cine Bay.
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