Iddaru Pellalu
| Iddaru Pellalu | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | F. Nagur |
| Written by | Kopalli Venkataramana Rao (dialogues) |
| Story by | Nagur Cine Productions Unit |
| Produced by | F. Nagur |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Jamuna |
| Cinematography | Kumar Devan |
| Edited by | P. V. Narayana |
| Music by | T. R. Pappa T. K. Kumara Swamy T. A. Kalyan Raman |
Production company | Nagur Cine Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 144 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Iddaru Pellalu (transl. Two wives) is a 1954 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by F. Nagur. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jamuna, with music composed by T. R. Papa, T. K. Kumara Swamy & T. A. Kalyan Raman.
Plot
[edit]The film begins with a Zamindar living with his wife, Radha, who is perturbed as they are childless. Once, Zamindar was acquainted with a dancer, Pushpa, who trapped him with the help of her acolyte, Appala Swamy. Zamindar convinces Radha to espouse Pushpa, and slowly, she corrals him to take over the authority. Time passes, and Radha startlingly conceives when vicious Pushpa throws the newborn baby in the dustbin and claims his death. A pair of Ramudu, a sweeper, & his wife Lachi rear him as Mallaiah. Destiny makes his wife Lachi work at Zamindar's house, Mallaiah accompanies his mother, whereas Radha develops unknown affection for him. Once Pushpa beats Mallaiah, Ramudu retorts, and Zamindar fires them. Next, Radha visits Ramudu's home for Mallaiah when Pushpa ruses by making Zamindar suspect her chastity. In enrage, he batters her, assumes she is dead and loses consciousness. Pushpa & Appala Swamy try to dispose of her when she silently escapes. Eventually, Ramudu & Lachi quit the village.
Years roll by, and Mallaiah, a sculptor, falls for a girl named Kannamma. Once he saves Radha from an accident, Kannamma gives her shelter when Ramudu & Lachi recognize her. Besides, Pushpa enjoys Zamindar's wealth and seizes him in a room, where he repents and senses how treacherous having two wives is. Radha learns about the plight, so she secretly visits to see her husband, but Pushpa necks her out. Zamindar overhears the conversation between Pushpa & Appala Swamy and understands the entire truth. Simultaneously, Ramudu & Lachi arrive when Zamindar realizes Mallaiah is their son, and they all rush up for Radha. At last, Pushpa dies consuming poison. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Mallaiah & Kannamma.
Cast
[edit]- N. T. Rama Rao as Mallaiah
- Jamuna as Kannamma
- C.S.R as the Zamindar
- Kasturi Siva Rao as Appala Swamy
- K. V. Ramana Rao as Ramudu
- K. Ram Murthy as Shavkaru
- M. V. Rajamma as Radha
- Lakshmikantham as Pushpa Rani
- Gangaratnam as Lachi
- Kanakam as Appala Swamy's wife
- Dhanam as Miss Prema
Soundtrack
[edit]| Iddaru Pellalu | |
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| Film score by T. R. Papa T. K. Kumara Swamy T. A. Kalyan Raman | |
| Released | 1954 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 25:11 |
| Producer | T. R. Papa T. K. Kumara Swamy T. A. Kalyan Raman |
Music composed by T. R. Papa, T. K. Kumara Swamy & T. A. Kalyan Raman. Lyrics were written by Kopalli Venkataramana Rao.[1]
| S. No. | Song Title | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Jaya Maata Kalyani" | V. Sarala | 1:52 |
| 2 | "My Face is" | V. Sarala | 2:43 |
| 3 | "Kantilo Nalakayu" | Madhavapeddi Satyam | 2:34 |
| 4 | "O Madana Raa" | Ghantasala, P. Leela | 2:26 |
| 5 | "Telesindi Nee Manasulona" | Ghantasala, P. Leela | 2:52 |
| 6 | "Tholiprema" | Ghantasala, P. Leela | 3:16 |
| 7 | "Nanu Chooda" | P. Leela | 3:43 |
| 8 | "Madilo Hai" | Ghantasala, P. Leela | 4:45 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Iddaru Pellalu (1954)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 16 August 2021.