Nireekshana
| Nireekshana | |
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 Poster | |
| Directed by | Balu Mahendra |
| Written by | Jandhyala (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Balu Mahendra |
| Story by | Ahila Mahendra |
| Produced by | Linga Raju |
| Starring | Bhanu Chander Archana |
| Cinematography | Balu Mahendra |
| Edited by | Balu Mahendra V. Bapu Raghu |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Lakshmi Films Division |
Release date |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Nireekshana (transl. Awaiting) is a 1982 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Balu Mahendra produced by Linga Raju starring Bhanu Chandra and Archana in lead roles and Allu Ramalingaiah, P. L. Narayana and Rallapalli in other roles.[1][2] The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[3] The film was remade into Tamil as Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam (2005) and Malayalam as Yathra (1985)[4] by Balu Mahendra himself.[5]
The film became one of the biggest hits of the time. Earlier the film was dubbed into other languages and received huge acclaim.
Plot
The story unfolds as Murali Krishna (Bhanu Chandra), a convict, now free from jail, tells his tragic love story to his fellow passengers ina school bus. An orphan and a forest officer by profession, he falls in love with a local tribal woman, Tulasi (Archana), during his stay at a forest area. They decided to get married, and he sets off to tell his best friend about his plans.
On his way back, the police inspector (Narra Venkateswara Rao) arrest him as a suspected naxalite criminal, who looks similar to Murali Krishna. There he accidentally kills a policeman and gets life imprisonment. During his early days at jail, he writes a letter to Tulasi asking her to forget him. When his prison term was about to complete, he writes a letter to see if she waits for him. After long years of torment in the jail he goes to meet Thulasi. Does she still wait for him? That's the question of his fellow passengers, too. At the end, she does wait for him, and welcomes him with lamps.
Cast
- Bhanu Chandra as Murali Krishna (forest officer)
- Archana as Tulasi (tribal woman)
- Allu Ramalingaiah as Church Father
- Narra Venkateswara Rao as D. Arjun Rao (Inspector)
- Kaikala Satyanarayana as Jailer
- Nirmalamma
- P. J. Sarma
- B. Saroja Devi
- Ranjitha
- K. K. Sarma
- Anju
- Preethi
- Keerthy Meenakshi
- Sumathi
- Malleswari
- Seethalakshmi
Release
The film was released in 1982 and became a super hit film.[6]
Soundtrack
| Nireekshana | |||||
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| Soundtrack album by | |||||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack, melody | ||||
| Length | 16:17 | ||||
| Label | Aditya Music Mango Music | ||||
| Producer | Ilaiyaraaja | ||||
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The music and background score was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[3] The lyrics were written by Aatreya.[7] The audio was published digitally by Aditya Music and Mango Music. This album is one of the biggest hits of Telugu Music of all time.
All music is composed by Ilaiyaraaja
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Thiyyani Danimma" | Aathreya | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. P. Sailaja | 4:23 |
| 2. | "Yamuna Theere" | Aathreya | S. Janaki | 4:17 |
| 3. | "Chukkalle Thochave" | Aathreya | K. J. Yesudas | 4:22 |
| 4. | "Aakasam Eenatidho" | Aathreya | S. Janaki | 3:55 |
| Total length: | 16:17 | |||
Reception.
The film went onto become one of the highest-grossing Tollywood films of the year. There are no proper resources mentioning the box office collections of the film.
The film received positive reviews from both the audience and critics. Director Balu Mahendra received acclaim for his direction and screenplay skills. Actress Archana received a lot praise for her role in the film. She got huge success for the film making her one of the big actors of the time in Tollywood.[8]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Nandi Awards | Nandi Special Jury Award | Archana | Won |
| Filmfare Awards South | Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu | Balu Mahendra | Nominated | |
| Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu | Bhanu Chandra | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Nireekshana (1982) | Movies". 9by10. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- ^ "BestofTolly.com: Best of Telugu Cinema, Telugu Cinema Classics, Tollywood Best Movies, Telugu Cinema". www.bestoftolly.com. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- ^ a b "Ilayaraja's 'Thumbi vaa' is hummed in 7 different ways!". OnManorama. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- ^ Saawariya, About the Author: Meenu (5 November 2016). "Mammootty's Longest Running Movies Ever". MalayalamEmagazine.com. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
{{cite web}}:|first=has generic name (help) - ^ Venkateswaran, N. (14 February 2014). "Balu Mahendra, who made his visuals speak, dies at 74". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- ^ "Nireekshana is a Telugu drama film directed by Balu Mahendra starring Bhanu Chander and Archana. The music was composed by Maes… | Drama film, Balu mahendra, Movies". Pinterest. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- ^ "ఇన్ని ఏల సుక్కల్లో నిన్ను నేనెతికానే". Sakshi (in Telugu). 4 February 2019. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- ^ Shedde, Meenakshi (18 July 2015). "Risking life and liberty". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
External links
- 1982 films
- 1980s romance films
- 1980s romantic drama films
- 1980s Telugu-language films
- 1982 romantic drama films
- Films directed by Balu Mahendra
- Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja
- Films set in Andhra Pradesh
- Films shot in Andhra Pradesh
- Films shot in Ooty
- Indian films
- Telugu films remade in other languages
- Telugu-language films