Marumagal (1953 film)
| Ammalakkalu | |
|---|---|
| File:Ammalakkalu.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | D. Yoganand L. V. Prasad (supervision) |
| Written by | Vempati Sadasivabrahmam (story / dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | D. Yoganand |
| Produced by | Lena Chettiar |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Padmini |
| Cinematography | Bomman Irani |
| Edited by | Nataraja Modaliyar |
| Music by | C. R. Subburaman Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy |
Production company | Krishna Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Ammalakkalu (transl. Mothers & Sisters) is a 1953 Telugu language drama film, produced by Lena Chettiar under the Krishna Pictures banner[1] and directed by D. Yoganand[2] in his directorial debut.[3] Dasari Yogaand was stated to direct Thodu dongalu as his debut but after looking at the first copy, NTR suggested him to take help with L.V. Prasad. Prasad encouraged him to direct a film for his friend Lena chettiar as a start undr his supervision. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Padmini in the lead roles[4] and music composed by C. R. Subburaman & Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy.[5] The film was simultaneously made in Tamil as Marumagal.[6] The movie was hit in Telugu but fared moderately well in Tamil.
Plot
The story begins with two close friends Ramaiah (B. R. Panthulu) & Kistaiah (D. Balasubramanyam) who are farmers. Ramaiah's family consists of his wife Sugunamma (Rushyendramani) and two sons Sundar (Amarnath), Kumar (N. T. Rama Rao) and a daughter Rupa (Surabhi Balasaraswathi), who are struggling for their daily needs. On the guidance of Kishtaiah, Ramaiah starts a small contract business in the town for which Kistaiah organizes the amount by mortgaging his wife's jewelry. Right now, Ramaiah settles in the town, returns the debt and also promises to couple up Kishtaiah's daughter Usha (Padmini) with Kumar. Meanwhile, Ramaiah's sons move to town for education when this Ammalakkalu heckles at Usha which makes Kistaiah offended, so, he too joins Usha in the same school. Years roll by, Kumar & Usha grow up together and love each other. At present, Ramaiah arranges his elder son Sundar's marriage with a shrew woman Shanta (Lalitha). During the time of the wedding, Ammalakkalu provokes Sugunamma and she insults Kistaiah's wife when a rift arises between families. Here Kistaiah becomes furious leaves the venue and even breaks up the match of Usha & Kumar. So, they perform register marriage when soft-hearted Ramaiah welcomes the couple into the home. But Sugunamma & Shanta are very cold towards Usha. During that plight, Kumar leaves abroad for higher studies and Usha faces a lot of difficulties in her in-law's house. The rest of the story how she gets rid of these problems and reunited the family.
Cast
- N. T. Rama Rao as Kumar
- Padmini as Usha
- Lalitha as Shanta
- Relangi as Riyo
- Amarnath as Sundar
- Dr. Sivaramakrishnaiah as Achchaiah
- B. R. Panthulu as Rammaiah
- D. Balasubramanyam as Kishtaiah
- Suryakantham as Seshamma
- Rushyendramani as Sugunamma
- Surabhi Kamalabai as Parvathi
- Surabhi Balasaraswathi as Rupa
Crew
- Art: Thota
- Choreography: Vempati
- Stills: Naad
- Story — Dialogues: Vempati Sadasivabrahmam
- Lyrics: Samudrala Jr
- Playback:
- Music: C. R. Subburaman, Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy
- Editing: Nataraja Moiliyar
- Cinematography: Bomman Irani
- Producer: Lena Chettiar
- Direction Supervision: L. V. Prasad
- Screenplay — Director: D. Yoganand
- Banner: Krishna Pictures
- Release Date: 12 March 1953
Soundtrack
| Ammalakkalu | |
|---|---|
| Film score by | |
| Released | 1953 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 34:06 |
| Producer | C. R. Subburaman Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy |
Music composed by C. R. Subburaman & Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy. Lyrics were written by Samudrala Jr. Music released by Audio Company.
| S. No. | Song Title | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Kannemaavi Thotalona" | 2:45 | |
| 2 | "Neeve Naa Prema" | 2:27 | |
| 3 | "Undaloi Undaloi" | 11:10 | |
| 4 | "Kannemaavi Thotalona" (Sad) | 3:56 | |
| 5 | "Hurray Hurray" | 3:01 | |
| 6 | "Nee Kosam" | 1:48 | |
| 7 | "Penugonu Manasula" | 3:27 | |
| 8 | "Rupaa Rupante" | 2:18 | |
| 9 | "Jhan Jhan" | 0:26 | |
| 10 | "Maaradavela" | 3:48 |
References
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- ^ "Patriot and an idealist". The Hindu. 1 December 2006. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
- ^ FilmiClub. "Ammalakkalu (1953)". FilmiClub. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
- ^ "Ammalakkalu (1953)". gomolo.com. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
- ^ "Ammalakkalu". KnowYourFilms. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
- ^ "Ammalakkalu". Spicyonion.com. Retrieved 28 June 2018.