Paruvu-Prathishta
| Paruvu Prathishta | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Manapuram Appa Rao |
| Written by | Samudrala Jr (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Manapuram Appa Rao |
| Story by | Manapuram Appa Rao |
| Produced by | Jupudi Venkateswara Rao |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Anjali Devi |
| Cinematography | Kamal Ghosh |
| Edited by | B. Gopal Rao |
| Music by | Pendyala Nageswara Rao |
Production company | Valta Productions[1] |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Paruvu Prathishta (English: Honour – Prestage) is a 1963 Telugu language, drama film, produced by Jupudi Venkateswara Rao on Valta Productions banner[2] and directed by Manapuram Appa Rao.[3] Starring N. T. Rama Rao, Anjali Devi in the lead roles[4] and music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao.[5][6]
Plot
Raghu (N. T. Rama Rao) an intelligent guy from rich family falls in love with Susheela (Anjali Devi) a beautiful girl with good nature. Susheela stays in her maternal uncle Paramdamaiah’s house. Paramdhamaiah’s wife Durgamma (Suryakantham) is a shrew who always lets down Susheela. To get rid of her problem Susheela joins in a job. Narendra (Rajanala) an employer tries to molest her but somehow she escapes and calls the police, Narendra escapes. Due to this Susheela comes late, Durgamma blames her and chides her out of the house. Seeing Susheela homeless Narendra chases her, Rao Bahadoor Prakasham (Gummadi) saves her and gives shelter in his house. Police catch Narendra and he was jailed.
Everyone in Prakasam house including his wife Parvathi (Kannamba) likes her, she is surprised to see Raghu as Prakasam’s son and fears about the marriage. Raghu convinces her and marries in the temple which no one knows. After the marriage Raghu leaves abroad for higher studies at that time Susheela becomes pregnant and everybody suspects her chastity. At the same time, Narendra released from jail, takes advantage of the situation, showcases Susheela as his wife, Prakasham believes it and they send her away. She escapes from him. Meanwhile, Raghu returns from abroad and reveals the truth to his parents. At that time Susheela gives birth to a baby boy. She leaves the baby in front of their common friend Venkat (Relangi) & Dr. Karuna’s (Girija) house by keeping a letter and tries to commit suicide; Shantamma who runs an orphanage rescues her and gives shelter. Narendra reaches there also but Shantamma’s brother Ranga (Satyanarayana) protects her.
Time passes Venkat & Karuna adopts the child and he grows up as Venu (Chalam) and becomes an advocate. Raghu is in search of Susheela past 25 years finally, he finds her, explains her everything and they are reunited. Unfortunately, Narendra attacks them, in the quarrel Ranga kills Narendra by throwing the knife from behind and the blame comes on Susheela. Venu prosecutes the case and Raghu defends. Venu almost proves Susheela is the culprit, at that he comes to know that she is her mother through Karuna but he is helpless, Susheela joins father & son and prepares for punishment. In the last minute, Ranga accepts his crime and surrenders himself, Susheela is acquitted. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note.
Cast
- N. T. Rama Rao as Raghu
- Anjali Devi as Susheela
- Relangi as Venkat
- Rajanala as Narendra
- Gummadi Rao Bahadoor Prakasam
- Satyanarayana as Ranga
- Chalam as Venu
- Mikkilineni as Parandhamaiah
- Raja Babu
- Amarnath as Judge
- Kakarala
- Jagga Rao
- Kannamba as Parvathi
- Suryakantham as Durgamma
- Chayadevi as Shanthamma
- Girija as Dr. Karuna
Crew
- Art: Rajendra Kumar
- Choreography: Pasumathi, Vempati
- Stills: Satyam
- Dialogues: Samudrala Jr
- Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy, Aarudhra, Sri Sri, Kosaraju
- Playback: Ghantasala, P. Susheela, Rajashri
- Music: Pendyala Nageswara Rao
- Editing: B. Gopal Rao
- Cinematography: Kamal Ghosh
- Producer: Jupudi Venkateswara Rao
- Story - Screenplay - Director: Manapuram Appa Rao
- Banner: Valta Productions
- Release Date: 9 May 1963
Soundtrack
| Untitled | |
|---|---|
Music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. Music released by EMI Columbia Audio Company.
| S.No | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vinu Vinu | Aarudhra | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 3:37 |
| 2 | Prabhu Giridhari | Rajashri | P. Susheela | 3:34 |
| 3 | Aa Mabbu Teralalona | Sri Sri | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 4:12 |
| 4 | Ela Ela Jeevitam | Rajashri | Ghantasala | 3:19 |
| 5 | Kanulundi Chudalenu | C. Narayana Reddy | P. Susheela | 3:40 |
| 6 | Aa Mabbu Teralalona (Pathos) | Sri Sri | P. Susheela | 2:51 |
References
- ^ "Paruvu Prathishta (Overview)". IMDb.
- ^ "Paruvu Prathishta (Banner)". Chitr.com.
- ^ "Paruvu Prathishta (Direction)". Filmiclub.
- ^ "Paruvu Prathishta (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com.
- ^ "Paruvu Prathishta (Preview)". Know Your Films.
- ^ "Paruvu Prathishta (Review)". Spicy Onion.