Dagudu Moothalu
| Dagudu Moothalu | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Adurthi Subba Rao |
| Screenplay by | Adurthi Subba Rao |
| Story by | Mullapudi Venkata Ramana |
| Produced by | D. B. Narayana |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao B. Saroja Devi |
| Cinematography | P. L. Roy |
| Edited by | T. Krishna |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
Production company | D.B.N. Productions[2] |
Release date |
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Running time | 139 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Dagudu Moothalu (English: Blind Game) is a 1964 Telugu comedy film, produced by D. B. Narayana under the D.B.N. Productions banner[3] and directed by Adurthi Subba Rao.[4] It stars N. T. Rama Rao and B. Saroja Devi in the lead roles,[5] with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[6][7] The film was remade in Tamil as Avan Pithana?,[8] and in Hindi as Jwaar Bhata.[9]
Plot
Zamindar Vishwasundara Rao (Gummadi) is an affluent gentleman. He deserts his son who marries without the former's consent. By the time Vishwasundara Rao realizes what he did, he loses his son and daughter-in-law. The couple’s son Sundaiah (N.T.Rama Rao) is raised as an orphan despite being the grandson of a rich family. He earns his living by establishing a coffee hotel in the same town as his grandfather. Vishwasundara Rao’s relatives eye the richness of the former. His distant relatives Bhushanam (Ramana Reddy) along with his daughter Sarada (Sarada), Suramma (Suryakantham) and her son (Padmanabham) from the other side arrive in the house. They irritate Vishwasundara Rao a lot, thereby spoiling his health. Meanwhile, Subbulu (B. Saroja) escapes from her house in order to avoid an unwanted wedding. She dramatically takes shelter in Sundarayya’s house. They both fall in love. After some days, Subbulu gets a job to take care of Vishwasundarayya in the bungalow. She looks at Sundarayya’s parents' photos in the bedroom and realizes that her husband is the grandson of Vishwasundara Rao. She brings the grandfather-grandson together. Vishwasundara Rao sadly dies after looking at his grandson. Sundarayya and Subbulu fight over the evil relatives and teach them a lesson. The film ends on a happy note with their wedding.[10]
Cast
- N. T. Rama Rao as Sundaiah
- B. Saroja Devi as Subbulu
- Gummadi as Zamindar Vishwasundara Rao
- Ramana Reddy as Nagabhushanam
- Chittor V. Nagaiah as Police Officer
- Padmanabham as Paapai
- Allu Ramalingaiah as Siddhanthi
- Peketi Sivaram as Mental Doctor
- Raavi Kondala Rao as Doctor
- Malladi as Subbulu's father
- Suryakantam as Suramma
- Sharada as Ammadu
- Radha Kumari as Savitramma
Crew
- Art: S. Krishna Rao
- Choreography: Hiralal, P. S. Gopala Krishnan
- Stiils: Satyam
- Story - Dialogues: Mullapudi Venkata Ramana
- Lyrics: Acharya Aatreya, Dasarathi, Aarudhra
- Playback: Ghantasala, P. Susheela, Pithapuram, Swarnalatha
- Music: K. V. Mahadevan
- Editing: T. Krishna
- Cinematography: P. L. Roy
- Producer: D. B. Narayana
- Screenplay - Director: Adurthi Subba Rao
- Banner: D.B.N. Productions
- Release Date: 22 August 1964
Soundtrack
| Dagudu Moothalu | ||||
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| Released | 1964 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 28:49 | |||
| Label | HMV Audio | |||
| Producer | K. V. Mahadevan | |||
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Music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. All songs are hit tracks. Music released by HMV Audio Company.
| S. No. | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Goronka Gootike" | Dasarathi | Ghantasala | 3:07 |
| 2 | "Mella Mella Mellaga" | Acharya Aatreya | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 4:42 |
| 3 | "Adagaka Ichina" | Acharya Aatreya | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 3:30 |
| 4 | "Goranka Kendhuko" | Dasarathi | P. Susheela | 3:21 |
| 5 | "Divvi Divvi Divvittam" | Aarudhra | Pithapuram,Swarnalatha | 3:26 |
| 6 | "Andhalam Yekkaadammaa" | Acharya Aatreya | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 3:31 |
| 7 | "Yenkocchindhoi Maamaa" | Aarudhra | P. Susheela | 3:36 |
| 8 | "Devudane Vadu Unnada" | Acharya Aatreya | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 3:36 |
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- ^ "Dagudu Moothalu (Music)". Know Your Films.
- ^ "Dagudu Moothalu (Preview)". Spicy Onion.
- ^ Narasimham, M. L. (3 June 2017). "Dagudu Moothalu (1964)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 14 February 2018. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
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