Chintamani (1956 film)
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| Chintamani | |
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| Directed by | P. S. Ramakrishna Rao |
| Screenplay by | P. S. Ramakrishna Rao |
| Based on | Chintamani by Kallakuri Narayana Rao |
| Produced by | P. S. Ramakrishna Rao |
| Starring | P. Bhanumathi N. T. Rama Rao Jamuna |
| Cinematography | Sridhar |
| Edited by | P. S. Ramakrishna Rao |
| Music by | Addepalli Rama Rao T. V. Raju |
Production company | |
Release date |
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Running time | 148 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Chintamani is a 1956 Indian Telugu-language film, produced and directed by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao. It stars P. Bhanumathi, N. T. Rama Rao, and Jamuna, with music composed by Addepalli Rama Rao and T. V. Raju. The film is based on the play of the same name, written by Kallakuri Narayana Rao.[1][2]
Plot
[edit]The film begins with a courtesan, Chintamani,[3] despite an advent devotee of Krishna. She half-heartedly lures and snatches the wealth of Bhavani Shankarudu, a Brahmin, and Subbi Shetty, a merchant, due to the pestering of her rapacious mother, Srihari. Bellvamangaludu, son of Vasudeva Murthy, a gold merchant, lives delightfully with his dedicated wife, Radha. Bhavani Shankarudu makes his acquaintance with Chintamani, and they are infatuated. Being aware of it, Vasudeva Murthy warns his son, who has deaf ears. Plus, it leads to his ailing and death. However, Bellvamangaludu's desire for Chintamani magnifies, and he proceeds by neglecting his father's death on a cyclonic night. Beyond that, he crosses the river with the aid of the carcass of none other than Radha, who died falling from the cliff backing him. Moreover, he climbs the compound with a snake, assuming it is a crupper. At that point, Chintamani spots his bloodshed clothes and enquires when he proclaims his activity. Accordingly, she chides Bellvamangaludu, and he collapses out of repentance, discerning the corpse as Radha. At this, Krishna enlightens Chintamani, who moves on bestowing her property to the village. After Radha's funeral, Bellvamangaludu burns his eyes as repentance for his sins. Then he turns an advent devotee of Krishna and resides in an Ashram, Chintamani also arrives therein. Next, Krishna decides to give salvation to the two which Rukmini bars—questioning how he could do so. Hence, he lands with Rukmini for a test to detect fragrance, which is impossible for great saints. Anyhow, Bellvamangaludu, without vision, recognizes it as the fragrance of the Lord when he recoups his vision. Finally, the movie ends with Krishna giving salvation to Chintamani & Bellvamangaludu.
Cast
[edit]- P. Bhanumathi as Chintamani
- N. T. Rama Rao as Bellvamangaludu
- Jamuna as Radha
- S. V. Ranga Rao as Bhavani Shankarudu
- Relangi as Subbi Shetty
- Raghuramaiah as Lord Krishna
- Rushyendramani as Srihari
- Chaya Devi as Mani
- Prabhavathi as Rukmini
- Leelarani as Chitra
- Mikkilineni as Bhagavantham
- Dr kamaraju
- Addala Narayana Rao
- RV Krishna Rao
- Boddapati Krishna Rao
- Venkata rathnam
- Krishna Prasad
Soundtrack
[edit]| Chintamani | |
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| Film score by Addepalli Rama Rao T. V. Raju | |
| Released | 1956 |
| Genre | Addepalli Rama Rao T. V. Raju |
| Producer | Addepalli Rama Rao T. V. Raju |
Music composed by Addepalli Rama Rao & T. V. Raju. Lyrics were written by Ravuru.
| S. No. | Song Title | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andalu Chindeti | A. M. Rajah, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna | 3:21 |
| 2 | Teeyani Veenalu | Bhanumathi Ramakrishna | 2:40 |
| 3 | Kanara Srihari | Raghuramaiah | 4:49 |
| 4 | Taguna Nanu | P. Leela | 3:25 |
| 5 | Melaye Neevela | Bhanumathi Ramakrishna | 4:12 |
| 6 | Rangaina Ravvnura | P. Susheela | 4:09 |
| 7 | Jaya Jaya Sundara | Ghantasala, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna | 1:19 |
| 8 | Inta Rambhalavanti | Madhavapeddi Satyam | 1:02 |
| 9 | Intulu Tarasilluvarake | Bhanumathi Ramakrishna | 1:04 |
| 10 | Enta Dayo | Relangi | 0:20 |
| 11 | Kaligin Bhagyamunellanu | Madhavapeddi Satyam | 0:49 |
| 12 | Kani Rojulu | Relangi | 2:43 |
| 13 | Tapasa Vruttibooni | Raghuramaiah | 1:18 |
| 14 | Tatalanati Kshetramulella | Madhavapeddi Satyam | 1:18 |
| 15 | Tani Yadhanudu | P. Leela | 0:35 |
| 16 | Naluvura Nota | Madhavapeddi Satyam | 0:53 |
| 17 | Nallni Menutoda | Bhanumathi Ramakrishna | 0:58 |
| 18 | Nanu Devendruniga | Madhavapeddi Satyam | 0:53 |
| 19 | Pasidi Seelammunammina | Raghumaiah | 1:44 |
| 20 | Papini Brasthurala | Bhanumathi Ramakrishna | 0:48 |
| 21 | Pujyulaintanu Puttina | Raghumaiah | 2:07 |
| 22 | Bhakti Bhavammu | Raghumaiah | 1:14 |
| 23 | Mounul Satatmu | Bhanumathi Ramakrishna | 0:52 |
| 24 | Vidichiti Bandhuvargamula | Madhavapeddi Satyam | 0:55 |
| 25 | Sirikin Cheppadu | P. Susheela | 0:54 |
| 26 | Haindava Sundari | P. Susheela | 0:56 |
| 27 | Kastabharitambu | Ghantasala | 0:52 |
| 28 | Kalindi | Ghantasala | 0:53 |
| 29 | Chuchinavelayettidiyo | Ghantasala | 0:59 |
| 30 | Ardhanga | Ghantasala | 1:23 |
| 32 | Chadiviti | Ghantasala | 0:29 |
| 33 | Taalimi | Ghantasala | 0:37 |
| 34 | Talliro | Ghantasala | 0:30 |
| 35 | Kasturi Thilakam | Ghantasala | 0:59 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Chintamani – Success on stage, Failure on Silver Screen". iQlikmovies. 8 November 2013. Archived from the original on 9 September 2021. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
- ^ Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Willemen, Paul (1998) [1994]. Encyclopaedia of Indian Cinema (PDF). British Film Institute and Oxford University Press. p. 345. ISBN 0-19-563579-5. Archived (PDF) from the original on 21 August 2016. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
- ^ "Explained: Why has Andhra govt banned 100-year-old play 'Chintamani Padya Natakam'?".
External links
[edit]- Chintamani at IMDb