Chinnanati Snehitulu

Chinnanati Snehitulu (English: Childhood Friends) is a 1971 Telugu drama film, produced by DVS Raju under the DVS Productions[3] banner and directed by K. Viswanath.[4] It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Sobhan Babu, Vanisri in the lead roles[5] and music composed by T. V. Raju.[6][7]

Chinnanati Snehitulu
Theatrical release poster
Directed byK. Viswanath
Produced byD. V. S. Raju
Written bySamudrala Jr (dialogues)
Screenplay byK. Viswanath
Story byK. Viswanath
StarringN. T. Rama Rao
Sobhan Babu
Vanisri
Music byT. V. Raju
CinematographyS.S.Lal
Edited byB. Gopala Rao
Production
company
D.V.S. Productions[1]
Release date
  • 6 October 1971 (1971-10-06)
[2]
Running time
165 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Plot

Srinivas Rao (N. T. Rama Rao) & Sridhar Rao (Jaggayya) are childhood bosom friends. Sridhar Rao is a business magnate whereas Srinivas Rao works as his manager. Sridhar Rao's daughter Aruna (Vanisri) is attached with Srinivasa Rao. Nagabhushnam (Rajanala) Sridhar Rao's brother-in-law, a crooked person, lives along with them and wants to grab the property by making Aruna's marriage with his son Rambabu (Rajababu). He is also has rivalry over Srinivasa Rao as he obstructs him both in office & home. On the other hand, Srinivas Rao leads a happy family life with his good companion wife Lalitha (Devika) and blind mother (Santha Kumari). Once Aruna visits her friend's marriage where she gets acquaintance with her childhood friend Ravi (Shobhan Babu) both of them fell in love and they unite. Meanwhile, Sridhar Rao gets a heart attack when Aruna returns and notices herself as pregnant. At that point in time, Ravi who works in Air force dies in a plane crash, hearing upon, Aruna collapses and explains the entire situation to Srinivas Rao. Now Srinivas Rao plans with the help of Lalitha by making everyone believe that his wife is pregnant. He also convinces Sridhar Rao and brings Aruna to his house as a nurse. Aruna gives birth to the baby boy and goes back to her father leaving the child at Lalitha. Here Srinivas Rao feels relief, but now the real problem arises, Lalitha becomes really pregnant and she too gives birth to the baby boy. Nagabhushanam senses it, kidnaps Srinivas Rao's child and threatens Aruna to marry Rambabu. Aruna agrees and she tells her decision to her Sridhar Rao which leads to his death. After that, Aruna is forced to send Srinivas Rao away. But kind-hearted Srinivas Rao understands her situation, lands in disguise, breaks up Nagabhushanam's plan and saves Aruna. Surprisingly, Ravi held by enemies in the air crash also comes back. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the reunion of the entire family.

Cast

Crew
  • Art: Kaladhar
  • Choreography: Vempati
  • Stills: D. Radha Krishna Murthy
  • Fights: Swaminathan
  • Dialogues: Samudrala Jr
  • Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy
  • Playback: Ghantasala, SP Balu, P. Susheela, Vasantha
  • Music: T. V. Raju
  • Editing: B. Gopala Rao
  • Cinematography: S. S. Lal
  • Producer: D. V. S. Raju
  • Story - Screenplay - Director: K. Viswanath
  • Banner: D.V.S. Productions
  • Release Date: 6 October 1971

Soundtrack
Chinnanati Snehitulu
Film score by
T. V. Raju
Released1971
GenreSoundtrack
Length26:50
ProducerT. V. Raju

Music composed by T. V. Raju. Lyrics were written by C. Narayana Reddy. Music released by Audio Company.

S. No.Song TitleSingerslength
1 "Ekkade Ee Gadilone" Ghantasala, P. Susheela 3:38
2 "Emani Telupanu Ra" P. Susheela 4:06
3 "Adagalani Vundi" SP Balu, P. Susheela 3:58
4 "Andala Sreemathiki" SP Balu, P. Susheela 3:54
5 "Seethamma Talliki Seemantham" P. Susheela 3:57
6 "Noomula Pandaga" P. Susheela, Vasantha 3:53
7 "Enukayya Navuutavu" P. Susheela 3:24

References
  1. "Chinnanati Snehitulu (Overview)". IMDb.
  2. "Chinnanati Snehitulu (Preview)". Spicy Onion.
  3. "Chinnanati Snehitulu (Banner)". Chitr.com.
  4. "Chinnanati Snehitulu (Director)". Filmiclub.
  5. "Chinnanati Snehitulu (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com.
  6. "Chinnanati Snehitulu (Music)". Know Your Films.
  7. "Chinnanati Snehitulu (Review)". The Cine Bay.
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