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, Sriranjani Jr. and music composed by Ashwathama.[1]
Plot
Once upon a time, there was a kingdom Mahendrapura its king, Rajashekara dotes on his sibling Uma Sundari. Queen Neelaven aspires to knit Uma with her green brother Alankar Bhoopati. Anyhow, Uma loves and splices her beloved Vijaya Rayalu, the King of Rayadurgam, it grudges Neelaveni and seeks vengeance. Time passes, and Uma Sundari is blessed with seven children. Meanwhile, Rayadurgam is continuously hit with severe droughts and is on the verge to collapse. Uma Sundari prays for her brother's aid but Neelaveni wile prevents it. As of now, the public affronts Uma Sundari for the deed, and she quits with her children. Parallelly, Rajashekara discerns his sister's plight and proceeds. By the time devastated, Vijaya Rayulu accuses Rajashekara and leaves the fort. At Mahendrapuram, Neelaveni scorns Uma Sundari when she drowns her children in a well, out of hunger and anguish. After returning, Rajashekara is aware of Neelaveni's ruse when she commits suicide. At the same time, Vijaya Rayalu becomes an insane & wanderer when Shiva appears in the form of a beggar, guides him to reach his wife, and retrieves their children & 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. Archived from the original on 9 September 2021. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
- ^ "Uma Sundari". JioSaavn. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
External links
- Uma Sundari at IMDb