Srimanthudu (1971 film)

Srimanthudu (transl. Millionaire) is a 1971 Indian Telugu-language drama film produced by G. Radhakrishna Murthy and A. Ramachandra Rao under the Viswa Bharathi Productions banner[2] and directed by K. Pratyagatma.[3] It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jamuna in the lead roles[4] and music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao.[5] Kamal Haasan worked under Thangappan as his dance assistant in this movie.[6]

Not to be confused with Srimanthudu.

Srimanthudu
Theatrical release poster
Directed byK. Pratyagatma
Produced byG. Radhakrishna Murthy
A. Ramachandra Rao
Written byMullapudi Venkata Ramana
Screenplay byK. Pratyagatma
StarringAkkineni Nageswara Rao
Jamuna
Music byT. Chalapathi Rao
CinematographyK. S. Ramakrishna Rao
Edited byP. Srihari Rao
Production
company
Viswa Bharathi Productions[1]
Release date
  • 16 July 1971 (1971-07-16)
Running time
151 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Plot

The film begins on two blossom friends Sekharam (Gummadi) a wealthy man & Chalapathi (J. L. Narasimha Rao) an intelligent drunkard who accommodates in Sekharam 's outhouse. They also fix-up their children Raja (Master Aadinarayana) & Radha (Baby Sridevi) alliance. Once Chalapathi discovers Mica in a particular area, with Sekharam's help starts-up business when Sekharam invests his entire property and they succeed. At that time, awfully Chalapathi dies in an accident. Exploiting the situation, Chalapathi's devious & materialistic sister Kaasulamma (Suryakantham) and her innocent husband Hanumanthu (Ramana Reddy) along with Manager Kishtappa (Raavi Kondala Rao) ploys by taking charge as guardians to minor Raja and throws Sekharam into the debts. Due to which, he bankrupt, loses his wife Lakshmi (Jhansi) and leaves the town. Years roll by, Kaasulamma raises Raja (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) as debauchery and takes authority over the property. At present, Sekharam & Radha (Jamuna) return when Radha becomes distressed to see Raja in that blowout condition. So, Radha cleverly makes the acquaintance and reforms him. Right now, Raja understands his aunt's deceptiveness, also finds out atrocities played by Kishtappa in the factory and eradicates them. Simultaneously, Raja decides to marry Radha to which Kaasulamma opposes but he proceeds forward. So, Kaasulamma & Kishtappa intrigues and eliminates him in an accident. After a few days, shockingly, a rude man who resembles Raja arrives when everyone claims himself as a duplicate including Radha. But he resides with proofs and starts teasing the cunnies. At last, it is revealed that Raja has survived from Kaasulamma's ruse with the help of his wise uncle Hanumanthu. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Raja & Radha.

Cast

Crew

Soundtrack
Kanna Koduku
Film score by
T. Chalapathi Rao
Released1971
GenreSoundtrack
Length29:13
ProducerT. Chalapathi Rao

Music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao. All songs are hit tracks. Music released on Audio Company.

S. No.Song TitleLyricsSingerslength
1 "Modati Peggulo" C. Narayana Reddy Ghantasala 3:36
2 "Bulli Bulli" Dasaradhi Ghantasala 3:46
3 "Challani Vennelalo" Aarudhra P. Susheela 2:59
4 "Entho Chinnadi Jeevitham" Kosaraju Ghantasala 3:13
5 "Chitti Potti Bommalu" Dasaradhi Jikki, P. Susheela 3:45
6 "Harilo Ranga Hari" Kosaraju L. R. Eswari, Jayadev 4:26
7 "Aha Emandamu" Dasaradhi Ghantasala 3:03
8 "Konte Chooplu" C. Narayana Reddy P. Susheela 4:35

References
  1. "Srimanthudu (Overview)". IMDb.
  2. "Srimanthudu (Banner)". Filmiclub.
  3. "Srimanthudu (Direction)". Know Your Films.
  4. "Srimanthudu (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com.
  5. "Srimanthudu (Review)". The Cine Bay.
  6. Ramachandran, Naman (5 November 2012). "Before All The Galata". Outlook. Archived from the original on 23 November 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.