Kathanayakuni Katha
| Kathanayakuni Katha | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | D. Yoganand |
| Written by | Modukuri Johnson Appala Chary (dialogues) |
| Produced by | K. Devi Vara Prasad |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Vanisri |
| Cinematography | J. Satyanarayana |
| Edited by | Kandaswamy |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
Production company | Tarakarama Pictures[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 154 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Kathanayakuni Katha (transl. Story of a Hero) is a 1965 Telugu-language action drama film, produced by K. Devi Vara Prasad under the Tarakarama Pictures banner[2] and directed by D. Yoganand.[3] It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Vanisri in the lead roles[4] and music composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[5]
Plot
The film begins in a village, where Ramu (N. T. Rama Rao) a valiant loaf, suffers his foster mother Pullatla Tayaramma (G. Varalakshmi). Besides, Lalitha (Vanisri) sister of malicious Zamidar Phani Bhushan Rao (Satyanarayana) be sweet on Ramu's innocence and falls for him. Right now, Ramu reaches Phani Bhushan Rao with the marriage proposal when he is badly humiliated. So, Ramu aims to handout Rs.1 lakh to Phani Bhushan Rao for acquiring Lalitha. Forthwith, he moves for the city where he acquainted with a dumb girl Lakshmi (Srividya) whom he nurtures as a sister. Parallelly, Phani Bhushan Rao decides Lalitha's alliance with a film star Suresh (Prabhakar Reddy). So, Lalitha escapes and lands at the city in search of Ramu. After some time, the wheel of fortune makes Ramu a top gun in the film industry. Just as, he backs for Lalitha when Phani Bhushan Rao falsifies him with her death. Knowing it, Ramu collapses when his co-artist Madhuri (Bharathi) consoles him and Tayaramma aspires to knit them. Here, fortuitously, Lalitha returns which envy Suresh, so, he approaches Phani Bhushan Rao. Before long, Phani Bhushan Rao ploys by reconciling with Ramu's family and molests Lakshmi. Later, he intimidates Lalitha to wed Suresh which she agrees. Meanwhile, Parvathamma (Pandari Bai) mother of Suresh recognizes Ramu as her detached son by his birthmark. During, Suresh attempts forcibly to couple up Lalitha when Ramu rescues her and in the combat, Parvathamma is wounded while guarding Ramu against harm who divulges the actuality. At last, Suresh & Phani Bhushan Rai realize their mistake. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Ramu & Lalitha.
Cast
- N. T. Rama Rao as Ramu
- Vanisri as Lalitha
- Satyanarayana as Phanibhushanam
- Prabhakar Reddy as Suresh
- Raja Babu as Babu
- Mikkilineni as Rangaiah
- Allu Ramalingaiah as Sankharaiah
- Pandari Bai as Parvathi
- G. Varalakshmi as Pulatla Tayaramma
- Bharathi as Madhuri
- Rama Prabha as Nanchari
- Hemalatha as herself
- Chaya Devi as Chayadevi
- Srividya as Lakshmi
Crew
- Art: S. Krishna Rao
- Choreography: Chinni-Sampath
- Stills: Baina
- Fights: Sambasiva Rao
- Dialogues: Modukuri Johnson
- Comedy Track: Appala Chary
- Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy, Dasaradhi, Kosaraju, Acharya Aatreya
- Playback: Ghantasala, P. Susheela, SP Balu, Vani Jayaram, P. Leela, Madhavapeddi Satyam, L. R. Eswari, Chakravarthy
- Music: K. V. Mahadevan
- Editing: Kandaswamy
- Cinematography: J. Satyanarayana
- Producer: K. Devi Vara Prasad
- Screenplay - Director: D. Yoganand
- Banner: Tarakarama Picture
- Release Date: 21 February 1975
Soundtrack
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| Released | 1975 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 32:14 | |||
| Producer | K. V. Mahadevan | |||
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Music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Music released by Audio Company.
| S. No. | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Vemanna Cheppindhi" | Kosaraju | Ghantasala, P. Leela | 3:58 |
| 2 | "Chilipi Kalla Baava" | Kosaraju | P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari | 4:09 |
| 3 | "Cheppanaa Oka Chinna Maata" | Kosaraju | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 3:39 |
| 4 | "Devude Chesthaadu" | C. Narayana Reddy | SP Balu, Vani Jayaram | 3:59 |
| 5 | "Cheyandira Bhojanam" | Kosaraju | Madhavapeddi Satyam | 1:54 |
| 6 | "Devudu Lokamlo" | Acharya Aatreya | P. Susheela | 3:59 |
| 7 | "Magasiri Choopula" | Dasaradhi | SP Balu, Vani Jayaram | 4:10 |
| 8 | "O Tight Pantu" | Kosaraju | Chakravarthy, L. R. Eswari | 1:48 |
| 9 | "Sreemathigaaroo" | Acharya Aatreya | SP Balu, P. Susheela | 4:38 |
References
- ^ "Kathanayakuni Katha (Overview)". IMDb.
- ^ "Kathanayakuni Katha (Banner)". Chitr.com.
- ^ "Kathanayakuni Katha (Direction)". Know Your Films.
- ^ "Kathanayakuni Katha (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com.
- ^ "Kathanayakuni Katha (Review)". Filmiclub.