Uma Sundari
| Uma Sundari | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | P. Pullayya |
| Screenplay by | P. Pullayya |
| Story by | Vempati Sadasivabrahmam |
| Produced by | M. Somasundaram |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Sriranjani Jr. |
| Cinematography | P. Rama Swamy |
| Edited by | K. Govinda Swamy |
| Music by | Ashwathama |
Production company | Jupiter Pictures Pvt Ltd |
Release date |
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Running time | 169 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Uma Sundari is a 1956 Indian Telugu-language film, produced by M. Somasundaram under the Jupiter Pictures Pvt. Ltd. banner and directed by P. Pullayya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Sriranjani Jr., with music composed by Ashwathama.[1]
Plot
Once upon a time, there was a kingdom named Mahendrapura. It's king, Rajashekara (V. Nagayya), loves his sister Uma Sundari (Sriranjani Jr) more than his life. Queen Neelaveni (Kannamba) aspires to marry Uma Sundari with her retarded brother Alankar Bhoopati (Relangi), to which Uma refuses and marries her love interest Vijaya Rayalu, the King of Rayadurgam. Offended, Neelaveni keeps a grudge against her and wants to take revenge. Time passes, and Uma Sundari is blessed with seven children. Meanwhile, Rayadurgam is continuously hit with severe droughts and the kingdom is almost on the edge to collapse. Uma Sundari seeks her brother's help but Neelaveni prevents the attempts. The Rayadurgam people blame Uma Sundari for the deed, and Uma moves to Mahendrapuram along with her children. At the same time, Rajashekara learns about his sister's situation and starts for Rajadurgam. Humiliated, Vijaya Rayulu accuses Rajashekara and leaves the fort. At Mahendrapuram, Neelaveni scorns Uma Sundari when Uma Sundari drowns her children in a well, out of hunger and anguish. After returning, Rajashekara realizes the evil play of Neelaveni, and when he is about to slaughter her, she commits suicide. At the same time, Vijaya Rayalu loses his consciousness and becomes a wanderer when Shiva (Nagabhushanam) appears in the form of a beggar, guides him to reach his wife, and gives back their children and kingdom.
Cast
- N. T. Rama Rao as Vijaya Rayalu
- Sriranjani Jr. as Uma Sundari
- V. Nagayya as Raja Shekarudu
- Relangi as Alamkara Bhupathi
- Nagabhushanam as Shiva
- Vangara
- Peketi Sivaram
- Kannamba as Neelaveni
- Surabhi Balasaraswathi
Soundtrack
| Uma Sundari | |
|---|---|
| Film score by Ashwathama | |
| Released | 1956 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Producer | Ashwathama |
Music composed by Ashwathama. Lyrics were written by Vempati Sadasivabrahmam.[2]
| S. No. | Song Title | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amma Sailajata | Jikki | |
| 2 | Ammalara Raare | P. Leela | |
| 3 | Bhale Raju Vedale | Pithapuram | |
| 4 | Raaku Raaku | Madhavapeddi Satyam, Satyavathi | |
| 5 | Raavamma Rani | Satyavathi | |
| 6 | Yendukoi Reraju | Ghantasala, Jikki | |
| 7 | Raavoi Raavoi | V. Nagayya | |
| 8 | Illuvakili Veedi Poyadaru | Jikki | |
| 9 | Daatipogalada Naa Cheyi | N. L. Ganasaraswathi | |
| 10 | Pooni Bandi Pooni | Pithapuram | |
| 11 | Amba Gunanikiramba | V. Nagayya | |
| 12 | Raave Raave Sinnadana | Pithapuram | |
| 13 | Aadadavu Vachina | Ghantasala | |
| 14 | Anna Chellelu | Jikki | |
| 15 | Taarasillina Baatasarulu | Ghantasala | |
| 16 | Jeeva Thommidi | Pithapuram | |
| 17 | Idhi Maya Sasaamtham | Pithapuram | |
| 18 | Verri Mudiri | Pithapuram | |
| 19 | Nammakuraa | Ghantasala, Pithapuram | |
| 20 | Devaa Uma Mahesa | Ghantasala |
References
- ^ "Uma Sundari". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
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External links
- Uma Sundari at IMDb