Aradhana (1962 film)
| Aradhana | |
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| Directed by | V. Madhusudhan Rao |
| Written by | Narla Chiranjeevi Acharya Aatreya (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | V. Madhusudhan Rao |
| Produced by | V. B. Rajendra Prasad P. Ranga Rao |
| Starring | Akkineni Nageswara Rao Savitri |
| Cinematography | C. Nageswara Rao |
| Edited by | N. K. Gopal |
| Music by | Saluri Rajeswara Rao |
Production company | Jagapathi Art Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 150 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Aradhana (English: Devotion; Telugu: ఆరాధన) is a 1962 Telugu romance film produced by V. B. Rajendra Prasad and D. Ranga Rao under the Jagapathi Art Productions banner and directed by V. Madhusudhan Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Savitri in lead roles, with music composed by Saluri Rajeswara Rao. The film is a remake of Bengali film Sagarika (1956). The film was recorded as a Super Hit at the box office.[citation needed]. The sequence of the song Ohoho Mamayya was shot in Gevacolor as it is clearly stated in the censor certificate and the film credits.
Plot
Dr. Murali Krishna (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) loves Anuradha (Savitri) in college, but keeps it to himself. Anuradha becomes the victim of her classmate Sarala's (Rajasree) jealousy and trickery and complains about Murali to the Principal. The event results in hatred between them and Murali losing his scholarship. Murali gets help from his uncle Lingaiah (Ramana Reddy) and goes to London for higher studies. Lingaiah in return plans to give his daughter Lakshmi (Girija) to Murali upon his return. Lingaiah appoints Anuradha as caretaker of innocent Lakshmi. Anuradha comes to know about their plan and sacrifices her love for her cousin Lakshmi. Lakshmi has different plans; She is in love with her cousin Yoganandam (Relangi) and is not interested in Murali. She asks Anuradha to write replies to Murali's letters on her behalf. Anuradha goes through a lot of struggle in the process.
Murali loses his eyes in a lab accident. Lingaiah loses interest in the alliance. Anuradha pretends as Lakshmi and nurses Murali, while he is blind. She prepares for his operation with the help of their common friend Sarathi (Jaggaiah) and the Principal. She plans to disappear after the eye surgery, but Murali recognizes the difference and insists that he wants the Lakshmi that served him. The movie ends with the reunion of the lovers.
Cast
- Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Dr. Murali Krishna
- Savitri as Anuradha
- Gummadi as Principal
- Jaggaiah as Dr. Sarathi
- Relangi as Yoganandam
- Ramana Reddy as Langaru Chinnalingaiah
- Dr. Sivaramakrishnaiah as Bondam
- Rajasree as Sarala
- Girija as Lakshmi
Crew
- Art: S. Krishna Rao
- Choreography: Chinni - Sampath
- Dialogues: Acharya Atreya, Naarla Chiranjeevi
- Lyrics: Arudra, Sri Sri, Kosaraju
- Playback: Ghantasala, P. Suseela, S. Janaki, Swarnalatha, Pithapuram Nageswara Rao
- Music: Saluri Rajeswara Rao
- Editing: N. K. Gopal
- Cinematography: C. Nageshwara Rao
- Producer: V. B. Rajendra Prasad
- Screenplay - Director: V. Madhusudhan Rao
- Banner: Jagapathi Art Pictures
- Release Date: 16 February 1962
Soundtrack
| Aradhana | |
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| Film score by | |
| Released | 1962 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 22:39 |
| Producer | Saluri Rajeswara Rao |
Music composed by Saluri Rajeswara Rao. All songs are evergreen blockbusters. Music released on Audio Company.
| S. No | Song Title | lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Na Hrudayamlo Nidurinche Cheli" | Sri Sri | Ghantasala | 2:27 |
| 2 | "Nee Chelimi" | Narla Chiranjeevi | P. Susheela | 3:01 |
| 3 | "Emanta Emanta" | Kosaraju | Pithapuram, Swarnalata | 3:29 |
| 4 | "Ohoho Mamayya" | Arudra | Ghantasala, S. Janaki | 3:46 |
| 5 | "Adadani Orachupulo" | Arudra | S. Janaki | 3:43 |
| 6 | "Vennelaloni Vikasame" | Sri Sri | P. Susheela | 3:12 |
| 7 | "Englishlona Marriage" | Arudra | Ghantasala, S. Janaki | 2:56 |
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