Kalavari Kodalu
| Kalavari Kodalu | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K. Hemambaradhara Rao |
| Written by | Narla Chiranjeevi (story / dialogues) |
| Produced by | K. Hemambaradhara Rao |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Krishna Kumari |
| Cinematography | M. G. Singh |
| Edited by | B. Gopala Rao |
| Music by | T. Chalapathi Rao |
Production company | Raghuram Pictures[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 132 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Kalavari Kodalu (transl. Daughter-in-law of a Wealthy Family) is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by K. Hemambaradhara Rao under the Raghuram Pictures banner.[2][3] It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Krishna Kumari,[4] with music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao.[5]
Plot
[edit]The film begins with two besties, Dr. Anand & Shankar. Shankar is a famous Veena player, and his sister Latha is a classical singer. Tragically, Shankar died in an accident. So, Anand gives shelter to Latha, who is lonely, and she acquires everyone's affection and loves Anand. Afterward, Latha realizes that Anand's nuptial is fixed with his maternal uncle Sivanandam's daughter Rani and quits. The train Latha travels on meets with an accident, and she loses her voice. Everyone assumes she is dead, but a Church Priest secures her. Time passes, and Anand becomes a famous ENT specialist and knits Rani for his mother, Rajyalakshmi's sack. After a while, being unbeknownst, the Church Priest consults Anand for Latha, and he backs her when he triumphs in retrieving her voice. Rani suspects the allied relationship between Anand & Latha and is enraged. So, she attempts to poison Latha but only consumes it by mistake. Before dying, Rani regrets and unites Anand & Latha.
Cast
[edit]- N. T. Rama Rao as Dr. Anand
- Krishna Kumari as Latha
- Ramana Reddy as Sivanandam
- Padmanabham as Bheema Rao
- Chalam as Anji
- Prabhakar Reddy as Shankar
- Suryakantham as Gangamma
- Geetanjali as Hamsa
- Girija as Rani
- Hemalatha as Rajyalakshmi
Soundtrack
[edit]| Kalavari Kodalu | |
|---|---|
| Film score by | |
| Released | 1964 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 24:50 |
| Producer | T. Chalapathi Rao |
Music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao. Music released by Audio Company.
| S. No. | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Manchi Manasu" | Narla Chiranjeevi | S. Janaki | 3:52 |
| 2 | "Yanduke Yanduke" | C. Narayana Reddy | P. Susheela, Saraswathi | 3:09 |
| 3 | "Donga Choopulu" | Aarudhra | Ghantasala, Jikki | 4:53 |
| 4 | "Bhalega Navvithivi" | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala | 3:17 |
| 5 | "Emito Ee Vipareetam" | Kosaraju | Ghantasala | 3:37 |
| 6 | "Virisina Poovunu" | C. Narayana Reddy | P. Susheela | 2:56 |
| 7 | "Nee Sogase" | Kosaraju | Madhavapeddi Satyam, Pithapuram | 3:06 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Kalavari Kodalu (Overview)". Youtube. Archived from the original on 30 August 2020. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
- ^ "Kalavari Kodalu (Banner)". Chitr.com.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Kalavari Kodalu (Direction)". Filmiclub. Archived from the original on 16 February 2018. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
- ^ "Kalavari Kodalu (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com. Archived from the original on 16 February 2018. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
- ^ "Kalavari Kodalu (Review)". The Cine Bay. Archived from the original on 16 February 2018. Retrieved 16 February 2018.