Vaade Veedu
| Vaade Veedu | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | D. Yoganand |
| Written by | D.V.Narasa Raju |
| Produced by | N. Ramabrahmam |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Manjula |
| Cinematography | S. S. Lal |
| Edited by | B. Kandaswamy |
| Music by | Satyam |
Production company | Sri Gowthami Pictures[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 164 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Vaade Veedu (transl. This Man is That Man only) is a 1973 Telugu-language comedy-drama film, produced by N. Ramabrahmam under the Sri Gowthami Pictures banner and directed by D. Yoganand.[2] It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Manjula in the lead roles and music composed by Satyam.[3]
Plot
The film begins, Zamindar Jaganatha Rao (Mikkilineni) leading a happy family life, with his wife Shantamma (Pangari Bai) and two children. On the occasion of their son Rambabu's 5th birthday, a thief kidnaps him for his jewelry and conveys his wife Lakshmi (Hemalatha) that he has brought an orphan as they don't have children. After that, they leave the city and Jaganatha Rao dies due to depression. Years roll by, Rambabu grows up as Kondadu (N. T. Rama Rao). Now Jaganatha Rao's manager Kodandam (Nagabhushanam) ploy along with Siddhanti (Allu Ramalingaiah) to grab the property and convinces Shantamma to adopt a boy. But she has a strong belief that her son will definitely return, so, Kodandam makes a plan to bring someone in his place. Meanwhile, Kondadu is about to reach the city in search of a job. On the way, he gets acquaintance with Savitri (Manjula) daughter of Kodandam and they fall in love. After reaching, Kodandam traps Kondadu and asks him to act like Rambabu and succeeds in it. After some time, Kondadu develops affection & emotional bondage with the family and treats Shantamma & her daughter Seeta (Leela Rani) as his own. At that point in time, learns that Seeta's marital life has been spoiled and his brother-in-law Shankar (Krishnam Raju) wants to get a divorce by suspecting her character. At present, Kondadu decides to set right his sister's life, so, in disguise along with his Seeta attracts Shankar when he finds out that all these are Kodandam's misdeeds. There onwards, Kondadu starts teaching a lesson to Kodandam with the help of Savitri. At last, he brings out the truth which makes Shankar realize his mistake. Meanwhile, Kondadu's foster mother Lakshmi also arrives and reveals Kodadu is only Rambabu. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Kondadu & Savitri.
Cast
- N.T.Rama Rao as Rambabu / Kondadu
- Manjula as Savitri
- Krishnam Raju as Shankar
- Nagabhushanam as Kodandam
- Padmanabham as Bheemudu
- Allu Ramalingaiah as Sidhanthi
- Mikkilineni as Zamindar Jaganatha Rao
- Ramana Reddy
- Chalapathi Rao as C.B.I.Officer
- KK Sarma
- Pandari Bai as Shantamma
- Hemalatha as Lakshmi
- Sandhya Rani as Sundari
- Leela Rani as Seeta
Crew
- Art: S. Krishna Rao
- Choreography: Chinni-Sampath
- Stills: R. Nagaraja Rao
- Fights: Das
- Story - Screenplay - Dialogues: D. V. Narasa Raju
- Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy, Devulapalli, Dasaradhi, Kosaraju
- Playback: Ghantasala, SP Balu, P. Susheela, S. Janaki, Vasantha, S. Janaki, Ramola
- Music: Satyam
- Editing: B. Kandaswamy
- Cinematography: S. S. Lal
- Producer: N. Ramabrahmam
- Director: D. Yoganand
- Banner: Sri Gowthami Pictures
- Release Date: 18 October 1973
Soundtrack
| Vaade Veedu | ||||
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| Released | 1973 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 33:18 | |||
| Producer | Satyam | |||
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Music composed by Satyam. Music released by Audio Company.[4]
| S. No. | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Atu Challani Vennela" | Dasaradhi | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 4:22 |
| 2 | "Cheeraleni Chinnadana" | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala, Ramola | 4:25 |
| 3 | "Edhutanunchi Kadhalanu" | Devulapalli | P. Susheela | 4:00 |
| 4 | "Netiki Mallee Maaintlo" | Devulapalli | Ghantasala, P. Susheela, S. Janaki | 3:33 |
| 5 | "Vayase Oka Paatham" | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 4:27 |
| 6 | "Yemkavaloi Neeku" | Kosaraju | S. Janaki | 4:30 |
| 7 | "Lovelone Undhi" | Kosaraju | SP Balu, Vasantha | 3:47 |
| 8 | "Hare Raama Aagandi" | Kosaraju | SP Balu, Vasantha | 4:14 |
References
- ^ "Vaade Veedu (Overview)". Youtube.
- ^ "Vaade Veedu (Preview)". Chitr.com.
- ^ "Vaade Veedu (Review)". Filmiclub.
- ^ "Vaade Veedu (Songs)". Cineradham.