Nindu Manasulu
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Directed by | S. D. Lal |
Written by | Pinishetty (dialogues) |
Screenplay by | S. D. Lal |
Story by | S. D. Lal |
Produced by | M. Jaganatha Rao |
Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Devika |
Cinematography | S. S. Lal |
Edited by | B. Gopal Rao |
Music by | T. V. Raju |
Production company | S.V.S.Films[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 161 mins |
Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Nindu Masasulu (English: Whole Hearts) is a 1967 Telugu, drama film, produced by M. Jaganatha Rao on S.V.S.Films banner[2] and directed by S. D. Lal.[3] Starring N. T. Rama Rao, Devika in the lead roles[4] and music composed by T. V. Raju.[5]
Plot
Raju (N. T. Rama Rao) is a young, honest & courageous guy who cannot withstand any sort of injustice. He fights against it and frequently goes to jail. Once when he is released from jail Seshu (Rajanala) owner of ‘Three Aces Club’ who is a cruel person, comes to know about Raju's bravery and wants to use him for his evil acts. Raju refuses his offer and reaches his area. In his area there live so many bad people with various fickle minds and everyone is frightened on Raju's release. Raju has a follower in the colony Chanti (Raja Babu) a pick-pocketer. With the help of dancer Rosy (L. Vijayalakshmi), Seshu steals a diamond necklace and puts the theft on Raju. Police arrest him and he asks them to give a chance to prove his innocence. Raju catches Rosy, in that quarrel, Seshu's henchmen Dasu dies and the blame comes on Raju. Now Seshu threatens Raju to join hands with him as there is no other choice, he agrees and starts doing robberies. Parallelly, another story runs Raguhpathi (Dhulipala) a Zamindar who is always in a drunken state lives with his daughter Susheela (Devika). Raghupathi’s father makes a trust and keeps the entire property in it. Veerabhadrayya (Ramana Reddy) a cunning person comes to know regarding this. He & his shrew wife Durgamma (Chaya Devi) pampers Raghupathi and arranges Susheela's marriage with their son who is a T.B. patient (Allu Ramalingaiah). During the time of marriage, Raghupathi comes to know the truth and he could not tolerate the injustice, shoots the groom and he dies. Raghupathi escapes, and Susheela is locked in the hands of Verabhadrayya. At the same time, Seshu sends Raju to steal a diamond necklace in Veerabhadraiah's house where he sees Shankaram (Ch. Krishna Murthy), the second son of Veerabhadraiah molesting Susheela. He rescues and takes her along with him to his house. In her acquaintance, Raju totally transforms into a good person and both of them start liking each other. Rosy who truly loves Raju comes to know regarding Susheela, reaches Raju's house and blames her. Raju necks Rosy out. Eventually, Rangayya (Satyanarayana) a goon in Raju's colony abuses Susheela as a prostitute, Raju beats him very badly and tries to kill him when Susheela stops him by slapping. Rangayya out of rage tries to set fire to Raju house but unfortunately, Rangayya’s house also catches fire and Rangayya struck in it. On request of Susheela Raju rescues him. Now everyone in that colony realizes the virtue of Raju & Susheela. Meanwhile, Chanti breaks out murder mystery of Dasu, who is alive by developing intimacy with Dasu’s sister Chitti (Vanisri). Raju catches Dasu, takes him before Seshu and gives him last warning that not to interfere in his life. Now Raju starts a new life as a mechanic. An angered Seshu kidnaps Susheela, Raghupathi who hides behind, fortunately, observers it and he follows them but he is caught by Seshu's men. Raju comes to know regarding this, he immediately rushes and protects Susheela. Seshu tries to kill Raju and Rosy saves him by sacrificing her life. Raghupathi kills Seshu, runs away, both the murders blame fall on Raju and he is presented in the court. In the last minute, Raghupathi accepts his crime, surrenders himself and Raju is acquitted. Before leaving to jail Raghupathi joins hands of Raju & Susheela. Both of them reaches their colony and everyone gives them a warm welcome. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Raju & Susheela and Chanti & Chitti.
Cast
- N. T. Rama Rao as Raju
- Devika as Susheela
- Rajanala as Seshu
- Satyanarayana as Rangaiah
- Ramana Reddy as Veerabhadraiah
- Allu Ramalingaiah as TB Patient
- Raja Babu as Chanti
- Dhulipala as Raghupati
- M. Balaiah as Lawyer
- Prabhakar Reddy as Nagulu
- Raavi Kondala Rao
- Ch. Krishna Murthy
- Vanisri as Chitti
- L. Vijayalakshmi as Rosy
- Chaya Devi as Durgamma
Crew
- Art: Thota
- Choreography: Chinni-Sampath
- Stills: Baina
- Fights: Sambasiva Rao
- Dialogues: Pinishetty
- Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy, Dasaradhi, Kosaraju
- Playback: Ghantasala, P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari, Pithapuram, Raghavan
- Music: T. V. Raju
- Editing: B. Gopal Rao
- Cinematography: S. S. Lal
- Producer: M. Jaganatha Rao
- Story - Screenplay - Director: S. D. Lal
- Banner: S.V.S.Films
- Release Date: 10 August 1967
Soundtrack
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Music composed by T. V. Raju. Music released by H.M.V. Audio Company.
S.No | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
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1 | Le Le Lemannadi | C. Narayana Reddy | L. R. Eswari | 4:06 |
2 | Chikkani Chekkili | C. Narayana Reddy | L. R. Eswari | 3:36 |
3 | Ayyayyayyo Adiripotunnanu | C. Narayana Reddy | L. R. Eswari, A. L. Raghavan | 4:39 |
4 | Neevevaro Nenevaro | Dasaradhi | Ghantasala | 3:35 |
5 | Apada Mokkulavada | C. Narayana Reddy | P. Susheela | 3:40 |
6 | Chitti Chitti | Kosaraju | Pithapuram, L. R. Eswari | 2:56 |
References
- ^ "Nindu Masasulu (Overview)". IMDb.
- ^ "Nindu Masasulu (Banner)". Chitr.com.
- ^ "Nindu Masasulu (Direction)". Filmiclub.
- ^ "Nindu Masasulu (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com.
- ^ "Nindu Masasulu (Review)". The Cine Bay.