Aatma Gowravam
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| Telugu | ఆత్మ గౌరవం |
| Directed by | K. Viswanath |
| Written by | Gollapudi Maruthi Rao Bhamidipati Radhakrishna (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | K. Viswanath |
| Based on | Aathma Gouravam by Yaddanapudi Sulochana Rani |
| Produced by | D. Madhusudhana Rao |
| Starring | Akkineni Nageswara Rao Kanchana Rajasree |
| Cinematography | P. S. Selvaraj |
| Edited by | M. S. Mani |
| Music by | S. Rajeswara Rao |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Navayuga Films |
Release date | 1965 |
Running time | 170 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Aatma Gowravam (transl. Self-esteem) is a 1965 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by K. Viswanath. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Kanchana and Rajasree, with music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. It is produced by D. Madhusudhana Rao under Annapurna Pictures banner.
The film is the directorial debut of Viswanath.[1] It is based on the novel of same name by Yaddanapudi Sulochana Rani, and won two Nandi Awards. The film was screened at the Asian and African film Festival at Tashkent.[2][3]
Plot
The film begins with a wealthy couple Zamindar Varahala Rao and his shrew wife Santana Lakshmi who are perturbed as they are childless. Once Zamindar visits the village where he endears a peasant Ramaiah's younger Srinivasa Rao / Vasu and wants to adopt him. Here, Ramaiah's mother Shanthamma mentions that she aspires to couple up Vasu with his niece Savitri when Zamindar promises to fulfill her wish. But Santana Lakshmi does not give her acceptance as she desires to adopt her sister's son Venu. Then Zamindar forcibly makes her agree. Soon after the adoption, she breaks up connections between Vasu and his family and sends him to the city for education along with Venu.
Years roll by, and Vasu and Venu study at college, and in the village, Savitri grows up keeping her entire hopes on Vasu. Once Vasu gets acquainted with Zamindar's close friend Bhaja Govindam and his daughter Geeta. Just after, Geeta falls for Vasu, and the adults decide to perform their espousal but Vasu does not have such intention. Meanwhile, in an awful incident, Ramaiah's wife Janaki passes away, madcap Santana Lakshmi does not even inform Vasu and he is unable to attend the funeral which woes Ramaiah more.
After a while, Ramaiah proceeds to Zamindar to knit Vasu with Savitri where he is humiliated by Santana Lakshmi. In that anger, Ramaiah decides to perform a rich alliance for Savitri for which he agrees to marry the bridegroom's mad sister Parvati. Just before the marriage, Savitri leaves the venue to commit suicide, yet, Ramaiah stands for piety and marries Parvati. Being cognizant of the afflict, Vasu immediately rushes to the village where he is accused by Ramaiah but later on, realizing the factuality the brothers embrace each other. Parallelly, Savitri is rescued by Geeta who gives her shelter. Right now, the wheel of fortune brings Savitri nearer to Vasu and both of them fall in love without revealing their identity. Knowing it, Geeta blames Savitri for her deceit when Savitri divulges the reality. At present, Geeta makes Vasu perceive the actuality and unites him with Savitri. At last, Vasu, Savitri, Geeta, and Venu play a drama and make elders admit their mistakes. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Vasu & Savitri.
Cast
- Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Srinivasa Rao
- Kanchana as Savitri / Sarala
- Rajasree as Geeta Devi
- Gummadi as Ramayya
- Relangi as Zamindar Varahala Rao
- Ramana Reddy as Bhajagovindam
- Chalam as Venu
- Allu Ramalingaiah as Appalacharyulu
- Suryakantham as Santana Lakshmi
- Vasanthi as Parvathi
- Hemalatha as Santhamma
- Pushpa Kumari as Janaki
- Giribabu as Raj
Music
| Aatma Gowravam | |
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| Film score by | |
| Released | 1965 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 36:34 |
| Label | H.M.V. Audio |
| Producer | S. Rajeswara Rao |
Music was composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. Music released on H.M.V. Audio Company.
| S. No. | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Preminichi Pellichesuko" | Aarudhra | Ghantasala | 3:30 |
| 2 | "Maaraajulochchaaru" | C. Narayana Reddy | P. Susheela, Vasantha | 3:14 |
| 3 | "Preminchanide Pellaadanani" | Arudra | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 3:37 |
| 4 | "Paruvam Ponge Velalo" | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala,P. Susheela | 4:04 |
| 5 | "Mundativale Naapai" | Dasaradhi | P.Susheela | 4:55 |
| 6 | "Andenu Nede Andani" | Dasaradhi | P. Susheela | 3:31 |
| 7 | "Oka Poolabaanam" | Dasaradhi | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 3:41 |
| 8 | "Bratuku Netito Baruvai" | Arudra | P. Susheela | 3:30 |
| 9 | "Raanani Raalenani" | Arudra | Ghantasala | 3:23 |
| 10 | "Valapulu Virisina" | Sri Sri | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 3:09 |
Accolades
- Nandi Awards - 1965[4]
- Third Best Feature Film - Bronze - D. Madhusudhana Rao
- Best Story Writer - Gollapudi Maruthi Rao and Yaddanapudi Sulochana Rani
Reception
Sport and Pastime gave a positive review citing "It has all the elements – a heart-warming story, good acting, pleasing music and conventional cliches – that appeal to the average moviegoer".[5]
References
- ^ "Articles : Movie Retrospect : Atma gowravam (1966)". Telugucinema.com. Archived from the original on 25 February 2012. Retrieved 11 February 2012.
- ^ Collections. Update Video Publication. 1991. p. 387.
- ^ "Arts / History & Culture : Celebrating a doyen". The Hindu. 26 April 2012. Archived from the original on 1 July 2012. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
- ^ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF) (in Telugu). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Archived (PDF) from the original on 23 February 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
- ^ "FOR THE AVERAGE MOVIEGOER". Sport and Pastime. 23 April 1966. p. 52.