Pedda Manushulu (1954 film)
| Peddamanushulu | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Kadri Venkata Reddy |
| Written by | K.V. Reddy, D. V. Narasa Raju, D.B.G. Tilak |
| Starring | Jandhyala Gaurinatha Sastri Mudigonda Lingamurthy Hemalatha Jr. Sriranjani Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Sriranjani A.V.Subba Rao Chadalavada Kutumba Rao Ramachandra Kasyapa Vangara |
| Cinematography | B. N. Konda Reddy |
| Edited by | M. S. Mani |
| Music by | Ogirala Ramchandra Rao Addepalli Rama Rao |
Production company | |
Release date | March 11, 1954 |
Running time | 191 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Peddamanushulu (transl. Respectable persons) is a 1954 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy.[1] The film is themed on corruption, and portrays corruption among so called Respectable persons of the society. The film has a cult status. Become a trend setter for many films with similar theme. It is a National Award winning film.
Cast
- Jandhyala Gaurinatha Sastry as Dharma Rao
- Relangi Venkata Ramaiah as Sankaraiah
- Vangara Venkata Subbaiah as Priest
- Mudigonda Lingamurthy as Ramadasu
- Hemalatha
- Chadalavada Kutumba Rao
- Sriranjani Jr.
- Ramachandra Kasyapa as Prabhakar
- A. V. Subbarao
Soundtrack
Lyrics were penned by Vutukuri Satyanarayana Rao, Kosaraju Raghavaiah and N. Raghava Rao. While Ghantasala, P. Leela, Jikki, Pithapuram Nageswara Rao, Madhavapeddi Satyam and Varma were playback singers.
- "Nandamaya Guruda Nandamaya Ananda Deviki Nandamaya" (Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao)
- "Siva Siva moortivi Gananatha" (Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao)
Awards
References
- ^ "Nostalgia-Peddamanushulu at Cinegoer". Archived from the original on 22 April 2009. Retrieved 27 August 2009.
- ^ "2nd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
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