Aatmiyulu
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Directed by | V. Madhusudhan Rao |
Written by | Pinisetty Srirama Murthy (dialogues) |
Screenplay by | D. Madhusudhana Rao |
Story by | Yaddanapudi Sulochana Rani |
Produced by | D. Madhusudhana Rao |
Starring | Akkineni Nageswara Rao Vanisree |
Cinematography | P. S. Selvaraj |
Edited by | M. S. Mani |
Music by | Saluri Rajeswara Rao |
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Distributed by | Navayuga Films |
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Running time | 173 mins |
Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Aatmiyulu (transl. Soulmates) is a 1969 Telugu-language drama film, produced by D. Madhusudhana Rao under the Saradhi Studios banner and directed by V. Madhusudhan Rao.[2] It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Vanisree in the lead roles and music composed by Saluri Rajeswara Rao.[3] The film was recorded as a Super Hit at the box office.
Plot
The film begins in a village where Veerayya (Dhulipala) a trustworthy servant, sacrifices his life while guarding his owner Jagannadham (Gummadi), a rich landlord against harm. Now Jagannadham makes arrangements for the maintenance of Veerayya's family and leaves to the city on the advice of his elder brother Barrister Raja Rao (Nagabhushanam). Veerayya has a son Suryam, daughter Seetha and their mother also died giving birth to a baby girl. Here Veerayya's sly sister Mahankaali (Suryakantham) sell the baby to a childless couple Chidambaram (Bhanu Prakash) & Nancharamma (Radha Kumari) and they rear her by the name Saroja. Mahankaali also snatches the amount given by Jagannadham, educates her son Chittibabu and treats Suryam & Seeta as slaves. Anguished Suryam & Seeta reach the city and start working in a hotel. Years roll by, Suryam (Akkineni Nageshwara Rao), by hard work studies, becomes a meritorious student, tops the university and also takes care of Seeta (Chandrakala). At present, Jagannatham is a rich businessman his son Chandram (Chandra Mohan) is a dullard who goes into clutches of a vicious person Sadanandam (Prabhakar Reddy). Even Mahankaali's son Chittibabu (Padmanabham) and Saroja (Vijaya Nirmala) split-up sister of Suryam are his friends. Saroja always conceits herself to live an elite lifestyle by marrying a wealthy man. Chittibabu deeply loves her, so, poses himself as a rich person and extravagant the money earned by his mother. Meanwhile, Jagannadham recognizes Suryam & Seetha and shifts them to his house where Jaya (Vanisri), the daughter of Raja Rao loves Suryam.
Having been impressed to Seeta's noble & humble character Jagannadham decides to perform her marriage with Chandram. On the other side, Chandram reveals the real face of Chittibabu and turns Saroja's love towards him. But Jagannadham forcibly performs his marriage with Seeta which Raja Rao dislikes and also opposes the love of Suryam & Jaya. Right now, Suryam leaves to Police training and Seeta becomes pregnant. Parallelly, Sadanandam has an evil eye on Saroja creates notoriety against her in society. At that time, unfortunately, Seeta goes into miscarriage when Saroja, working as a nurse arrives to serve her. There, Chandram explains the circumstances to marry Seeta. Listening to it, distressed Seeta blames Saroja when she also loses her job. Annoyed Chandram decides to marry Saroja for which Seeta also agrees. By the time, Suryam returns as a Police officer, learns the rift and moves to caution Saroja. At that point in time, he realizes her as his own sister. Knowing it, Saroja jubilates but rejects to reveal her identity. Now Suryam wants to perform Saroja's marriage with Chittibabu to which Mahankaali disagrees. Moreover, Sadanandam & Chandram builds many obstructions which leads various controversies and misunderstandings but Suryam gamely faces it. At last, the entire truth comes forward even Raja Rao appreciates Suryam's honesty. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriages of Suryam & Jaya and Chittibabu & Saroja.
Cast
- Akkineni Nageshwara Rao as Suryam
- Vanisree as Jaya
- Chandra Mohan as Chandram
- Gummadi as Jagannadham
- Nagabhushanam as Justice Rajaram
- Padmanabham as Chittibabu
- Dhulipala as Veerayya
- Prabhakar Reddy as Sadanandam
- Bhanu Prakash as Chidambaram
- Venkateswara Rao as Srinivasaiah, Hotel Owner
- Chandrakala as Seetha
- Vijaya Nirmala as Saroja
- Suryakantham as Mahankali
- Radha Kumari as Nancharamma
- Rukmini as Parvathi
Crew
- Art: G. V. Subba Rao
- Choreography: Thangappan, Pasumarthi
- Fights: Raghavulu
- Dialogues: Pinisetty Srirama Murthy
- Lyrics: Dasaradhi, Sri Sri, Kosaraju, Aarudhra, C. Narayana Reddy
- Playback: Ghantasala, P. Susheela, Pithapuram, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music: Saluri Rajeswara Rao
- Story: Yaddanapudi Sulochana Rani
- Editing: M. S. Mani
- Cinematography: P. S. Selvaraj
- Screenplay - Producer: D. Madhusudhana Rao
- Director: V. Madhusudhan Rao
- Banner: Saradhi Studios
- Release Date: 17 July 1969
Soundtrack
Aatmiyulu | ||||
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Film score by | ||||
Released | 1969 | |||
Genre | Soundtrack | |||
Length | 32:23 | |||
Producer | Saluri Rajeswara Rao | |||
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Music composed by Saluri Rajeswara Rao. All songs are blockbusters. Music released on Audio Company.[4]
S. No. | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
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1 | "Annayya Kalale Pandenu" | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 3:13 |
2 | "Kallalo Pelli Pandiri" | Sri Sri | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 3:41 |
3 | "Madilo Veenalu Mroge" | Dasaradhi | P. Susheela | 3:13 |
4 | "Ammababu Nammaradu" | Kosaraju | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 4:08 |
5 | "Chilipi Navvula" | Dasarathi | SP Balu, P. Susheela | 3:49 |
6 | "Eerojullo Paduchuvaru Gadusuvaru" | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 4:13 |
7 | "Swagatam Oho Chilipi" | Aarudhra | P. Susheela | 3:15 |
8 | "O Chamanti Emite" | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 3:46 |
9 | "Empillo Tattara" | Kosaraju | Pithapuram | 3:05 |
Award
- The film won the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film in 1969.
Other
- VCDs and DVDs on - VOLGA Videos, Hyderabad
References
- ^ "Aatmiyulu (Overview)". IMDb.
- ^ "Aatmiyulu (Production)". Filmiclub.
- ^ "Aatmiyulu (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com.
- ^ "Aatmiyulu (Songs)". Cineradham.