Satya Harishchandra (1965 Telugu film)
| Satya Harishchandra | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K. V. Reddy |
| Written by | Pingali Nagendra Rao (story / dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | K. V. Reddy |
| Based on | life of Harishchandra |
| Produced by | Chakrapani Nagi Reddy |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao, S. Varalakshmi |
| Cinematography | Kamal Ghosh |
| Edited by | G. Kalyana Sunder D. G. Jayaram |
| Music by | Pendyala Nageswara Rao |
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Release date |
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Running time | 162 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Satya Harishchandra (Telugu: సత్య హరిశ్చంద్ర) is a Telugu language mythological film, based on the life of Harishchandra, produced by Nagireddy-Chakrapani under the Vijaya Productions banner[2] and directed by K. V. Reddy.[3] It stars N. T. Rama Rao, S. Varalakshmi in the lead roles[4] and music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao.[5] K. V. Reddy produced the film simultaneously in Kannada with the same title, starring Rajkumar.[6]
Plot
Satya Harishchandra (N. T. Rama Rao) is a ruler of Ayodhya belongs to Suryavasam, he is one among the six kings who ruled the earth like heaven and performed a hundred Rajasuya Yagas, whose path of life is always the truth. Once in Indra's (Mikkilineni) court, Maharshi Vishwamitra (Mukkamala) had a confrontation with Maharshi Vashista (Chittor V. Nagaiah) that he will divert Harishchandra's path of truth. In the beginning, asks a huge amount, without any hesitation, Harishchandra agrees. Vishwamitra asks to keep it with him as his property. Then he creates wild animals which creates trouble when Harishchandra moves for the protection of people to the forest. There he creates two beautiful women called Matanga Kanyalu (Rajasri & Meena Kumari), tries to lure Harishchandra and also threatens either to marry the girls or leave the kingdom. Harishchandra gives away his kingdom when Vishwamitra asks to repay the amount. Here Harishchandra asks some time, Viswamitra gives a month and accompanies his assistant Nakshatraka (Ramana Reddy). On the way, Viswamitra keeps many tests to Harishchandra but he stands on his true path. After reaching Kaasi, he observes that people are sold in the market. Due to the shortage of time, on his wife Chandramathi's (S. Varalakshmi) advice, he sells her along with his son Lohitha. Lord Kaasi Vishwanath (M. Prabhakar Reddy) buys them in the form of Kaalakoushika (Relangi). After that, Nakshatraka asks him to pay his travel expenses for which he sells himself to Veerabahu (Rajanala), king of the graveyard. Now Harishchandra starts working as a watchman to the burial ground and Chandramathi & Lohitha as slaves in Kaalakoushika's house. One day, unfortunately, Lohitha dies due to snake bite while Chandramathi is performing his funeral, Harischandra stops and asks her to pay the fee without knowing her identity. But she doesn't have anything to pay then he indicates her golden wedding chain when she recognizes him as her husband because her wedding chain is invisible to others. In such pathetic situations also Harishchandra did not yield. Chandramathi rushes to get the money from her owner. At the same time, Viswamitra creates an illusion that Chadramathi has kidnapped and killed Kaasiraju's son. The King gives the death sentence to her and sends her to Harishchandra to execute it. Even then he does not leave his true path and executes the punishment. Suddenly, Viswamitra, Vashita & Lord Shiva appear. Finally, Viswamitra accepts his defeat before Harishchandra and by the blessings of Lord Siva, he gets back his kingdom.
Cast
- N. T. Rama Rao as Harishchandra
- S. Varalakshmi as Chandramathi
- Chittor V. Nagaiah as Maharshi Vashista
- Rajanala as Veerabhadrudu
- Relangi as Kaalakoushikudu
- Ramana Reddy as Nakshatrakudu
- Mikkilineni as Indra
- Mukkamala as Vishwamitra
- Prabhakar Reddy as Lord Siva
- Chadalavada as Velampaata
- Raja Babu as Kaalakoushikudu's student
- Balakrishna as Kaalakoushikudu's student
- Girija as Kalahakanthi
- L. Vijayalakshmi as Menaka
- Rajasree as Matanga Kanya
- Vanisri as Matangi
- Meena Kumari as Matanga Kanya
- Mohana as Kaasi Rani
- Sabitaa Devi as Goddess Parvathi
Crew
- Art: Gokhale, Kaladhar
- Choreography: Pasumarthi
- Story – Dialogues – Lyrics: Pingali Nagendra Rao
- Playback: Ghantasala, P. Susheela, P. Leela, Madhavapeddi Satyam, Swarnalatha, B. Gopalam
- Music: Pendyala Nageswara Rao
- Editing: G. Kalyana Sunder, D. G. Jayaram
- Cinematography: Kamal Ghosh
- Producer: Nagireddy, Chakrapani
- Screenplay – Director: K. V. Reddy
- Banner: Vijaya Productions
- Release Date: 22 April 1965
Soundtrack
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| Released | 1965 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Label | EMI Columbia | |||
| Producer | Pendyala Nageswara Rao | |||
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Music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. Lyrics were written by Pingali Nagendra Rao. Music released by EMI Columbia Audio Company.
| S. No. | Song Title | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Vande Suraanaam" | Ghantasala | 1:06 |
| 2 | "Neevu Maku Chikkinavule" | P. Susheela, Swarnalatha | 2:53 |
| 3 | "Vamsamunu" | Ghantasala | 0:21 |
| 4 | "Andalatanaya" | S. Varalakshmi | 2:29 |
| 5 | "Naanaa Deva Dhanambunu" | Ghantasala | 0:43 |
| 6 | "Eeswara Jagadheeshwara" | Ghantasala | 4:05 |
| 7 | "Namo Bhootanadha" | Ghantasala, S. Varalakshmi | 2:57 |
| 8 | "Kulamulo Yemundira" | Madhavapeddi Satyam | 3:17 |
| 9 | "Taranadhim" | Swarnalatha | 3:04 |
| 10 | "Chathuraashantha" | Ghantasala | 0:34 |
| 11 | "Vidhi Vipareetham" | Ghantasala, P. Leela | 5:36 |
| 12 | "Aadaneevu Eedaneevu" | Swarnalatha | 3:06 |
| 13 | "Thadina Bhojanam" | P. Susheela, B. Gopalam | 2:45 |
| 14 | "Adhigo" | Ghantasala | 0:30 |
| 15 | "Kalalonanaina" | Ghantasala | 1:27 |
| 16 | "Thaali Kattina" | Ghantasala | 1:11 |
See also
References
- ^ "Satya Harishchandra (Overview)". IMDb.
- ^ "Satya Harishchandra (Banner)". Chitr.com.
- ^ "Satya Harishchandra (Direction)". Filmiclub.
- ^ "Satya Harishchandra (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com.
- ^ "Satya Harishchandra (Preview)". Know Your Films.
- ^ "Satya Harishchandra (Review)". The Cine Bay.