Vaazhkai Oppandham
| Vaazhkai Oppandham | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | K. V. Reddy |
| Produced by | K. V. Reddy |
| Written by |
Pingali Nagendra Rao (story / dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | K. V. Reddy |
| Starring |
A. Nageswara Rao Jamuna Rajasulochana |
| Music by | Ghantasala |
| Cinematography | K. S. Prasad |
| Edited by | M. S. Mani |
Production company |
Jayanthi Pictures |
Release date |
|
Running time | 172 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Vaazhkai Oppandham (English: Contract Of Life) is a 1959 Tamil comedy film, produced & directed by K. V. Reddy on Jayanthi Pictures banner.[1] Starring A. Nageswara Rao, Jamuna in lead roles and music composed by Ghantasala. The film was simultaneously made in Telugu as Pellinaati Pramanalu.[2]
Plot
Bheemasena Rao (S. V. Ranga Rao) is a dignified and respectful man, he has son Captain Pratap (R. Nageswara Rao) works in Military services and a daughter is Rukmini (Jamuna). Salahala Rao (Ramana Reddy) the close friend and relative to Bheemasena Rao is trying to arrange the marriage to Rukmini. Krishna Rao (A. Nageswara Rao) a distinct relative of Salahala Rao. He was sent to meet Bheemasena Rao with a recommendation letter. During the meantime, he attracts Rukmini with his good manners. Bheemasena Rao arranged the marriage between Krishna Rao and Rukmini and a political leader takes Marriage Vows (Vaazhkai Oppandham) from them that they should not cheat each other.
Krishna Rao starts a new family in the town and finds a job in Salahala Rao's company "Andalu and Alankaralu" owned by R. P. Nanda (Dr. Sivaramakrishnaiah). During the next seven years, they had three children. But after that Rukmini becomes busy with household responsibilities. Krishna Rao becomes fed-up with her behavior. Subsequently, he is attracted towards his Secretary Radha (Raja Sulochana). He even goes to her house during the absence of his wife. After knowing about the affair, Pratap and Salahala Rao plays a small drama and let Krishna Rao know about his mistake. Finally, the movie ends with marriage of Pratap & Radha.
Cast
- A. Nageswara Rao as Krishna Rao
- Jamuna as Rukmini
- S. V. Ranga Rao as Raubahadoor Bheemasena Rao
- Rajasulochana as Radha Rani
- M. N. Nambiar as Pratap
- Ramana Reddy as Salahala Rao
- Dr. Sivaramakrishnaiah as R.P.Nanda
- Peketi Sivaram as M.V.Tesam
- Allu Ramalingaiah as Prakatanalu
- Chadalavada as Ammakalu
- Balakrishna as Office Peon
- Chhaya Devi as Salahala Rao's wife
- Surabhi Kamalabai as Yerukala Subbi
Crew
- Art: Thota Venkateswara Rao
- Choreography: Pasumarthi
- Story - Lyrics - Dialogues: Pingali Nagendra Rao
- Editing: M. S. Mani
- Cinematography: K. S. Prasad
- Producer - Screenplay - Director: K. V. Reddy
- Banner: Jayanthi Pictures
- Release Date: 04 September 1959
Soundtrack
| Vaazhkai Oppandham | |
|---|---|
| Film score by Ghantasala | |
| Released | 1959 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 28:52 |
| Producer | Ghantasala |
Music composed by Ghantasala. Lyrics were written by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass. Playback singers are Ghantasala , Thiruchi Loganathan, P. Leela , P. Suseela, Jikki & T. V. Rathinam.[3]
Music released on Audio Company.
| S.No | Song Title | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brandhaavana Vennilaave Bedham Innum Eno | Ghantasala & P. Leela | Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass | 2:35 |
| 2 | Naanalla Yenbadhum .. Kanivudan Paaraayo Endhan | Ghantasala | 2:31 | |
| 3 | Neethaane Logamum Neethaane Sorgamum | Ghantasala & P. Leela | 3:02 | |
| 4 | Idhaya Vaanil Udhaymaana Nilave | 2:28 | ||
| 5 | Krishnaa .. Ennaiye Marandhe Azhaitthadhinaale | P. Suseela | 3:21 | |
| 6 | Ponaa Varaadhu Idhu Pozhudu Pona Kidaikkadhu | Jikki | 2:44 | |
| 7 | Vaaraai Aaruyir Raadhaa En Vaazhvin Selvam | Ghantasala & P. Suseela | 2:55 | |
| 8 | Jeyame Nee Arul Engal Sendhamizh Thaaye | P. Leela | 3:10 | |
| 9 | Aaraaro Aaraaro Anbe Kann Valaraai | 3:03 | ||
| 10 | Kocchi Malai Kudagu Malai Engal Naadu | T. V. Rathinam | 3:23 | |
| 11 | Rambaiyum Oorvasiyum | Thiruchi Loganathan | 3:03 |
References
- ↑ Naati 101 Chitralu, S. V. Rama Rao, Kinnera Publications, Hyderabad, 2006, pp: 153-4.
- ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-columns/blast-from-the-past-column-pellinati-premanalu/article7481072.ece
- ↑ G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014. p. 187.
External links
- Vaazhkai Oppandham on IMDb
- Info View – Indiancine.ma
- Vazhkai Oppantham on Moviebuff.com
- Vazhkai Oppantham
- M. L. Narasimham (30 July 2015). "Pellinati Premanalu/Vaazhkai Oppandham 1959". The Hindu.