Donga Ramudu
| Donga Ramudu | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Directed by | Kadiri Venkata Reddy |
| Produced by | D. Madhusudhana Rao |
| Written by |
D. V. Narasa Raju D. Madhusudhana Rao |
| Starring |
Akkineni Nageswara Rao Jamuna Savitri Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Kongara Jaggayya Allu Ramalingaiah R. Nageswara Rao Suryakantham |
| Music by | Pendyala Nageshwara Rao |
| Cinematography | Adi M. Irani |
| Studio | Vauhini Studios |
| Release dates | October 1, 1955 |
| Running time | 197 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Donga Ramudu (Telugu: దొంగ రాముడు) is a 1955 Telugu Drama film directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy and produced by D. Madhusudhana Rao. Lyrics are penned by Samudrala Raghavacharya including the Bhale Tatha Mana Bapuji song on Mahatma Gandhi. The film was archived in the curriculum of the Film and Television Institute of India[1]
The plot
Ramu (Akkineni) and Lakshmi (Jamuna) are siblings. Ramu used to tell lies and get into troubles since childhood. He likes his sister very much. He brings crackers for Deepavali to make his sister happy. He steals medicines for the mother. He was caught and sent to jail. His mother dies and Sister was joined in an Orphanage.
Grown up Ramu and understands the situation. He saves the son of Veerabhadraiah (Relangi) from goonda Babul (R. Nageswara Rao) and joined in their house as worker. Babul tries to spoil Vegetable vendor Seeta (Savitri). Ramu fights with him and saves Seeta. He goes to their house as a rich man and used help his sister. He steals money from Veerabhadraiah and caught once again.
Lakshmi was sent out from the orphanage. She was given shelter by the doctor Mohan (Jaggayya). Ramu also joins as driver in the same house. There is theft in the house, suspicion rests of Ramu. It hurts Lakshmi. The doctor likes Lakshmi and convinces his mother to marry her. During the same time, Babus kills Veerabhadraiah. This crime also falls on Ramu. Seeta connivingly brings out the truth from Babul resulting the arrest. Police arrests Babul and releases Ramu. Ramu and Seeta marries at the end.
Cast
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Akkineni Nageshwara Rao | Ramudu |
| Savitri | Seeta |
| Jamuna | Laxmi |
| Kongara Jaggaiah | Dr. Mohan |
| R. Nageswara Rao | Babul |
| Relangi Venkataramaiah | Bhadraiah |
| Suryakantham | |
| Maddali Krishnamurthy | |
| Allu Ramalingaiah | |
| Kanchi Narasimha Rao | Medical shop owner |
| Vangara Venkata Subbaiah | School teacher |
Crew
- Director: Kadri Venkata Reddy
- Writers: D. Madhusudhana Rao, D. V. Narasa Raju and Kadri Venkata Reddy
- Producer: Chalasani. Gopi
- Production Company: Annapoorna Pictures
- Music Director: Pendyala Nageshwara Rao
- Cinematography: Adi M. Irani
- Art Direction: S. Krishnarao
- Lyrics: Samudrala Raghavacharya
- Playback singers: Jikki Krishnaveni, Malladi Ramakrishna Sastry, Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao and P. Susheela
Lyrics
- Anda Chandala Sogasari Vaadu (Lyricist: Samudrala; Singer: Jikki Krishnaveni; Cast: Savitri)
- Anuragamu Virisena (Lyricist: Samudrala; Singer: P. Susheela)
- Balagopala (Lyricist: Samudrala; Singer: P. Susheela)
- Bhale Tatha Mana Bapuji Balala Tatha Bapuji (Lyricist: Samudrala; Singer: P. Susheela; Cast: Jamuna)
- Cherasala Palainava (Lyricist: Samudrala; Singer: Ghantasala)
- Chigurakulalo Chilakamma Chinnamata Vinaravayya (Lyricist: Samudrala; Singers: Jikki and Ghantasala; Cast: Savitri and Akkineni)
- Levoyi Chinnavada (Lyricist: Samudrala; Singer: Jikki)
- Raroyi Maa Intiki Maatunnadi Manchi Maatunnadi (Lyricist: Samudrala; Singer: Jikki Krishnaveni; Cast: Savitri and R. Nageswara Rao)
- Thelisindhaa Babu (Lyricist: Samudrala; Singer: P. Susheela)
Bhale Tatha Mana Bapuji
The Lyrics are penned by Samudrala Raghavacharya, voiced by P. Susheela and music score provided by Pendyala Nageswara Rao.[2]
భలే తాత మన బాపూజీ - బాలల తాతా బాపూజీ
బోసినవ్వుల బాపూజీ - చిన్నీ పిలక బాపూజీ
కుల మత బేధం వలదన్నాడు - కలిసి బతికితే బలమన్నాడు
మానవులంతా ఒకటన్నాడు - మనలో జీవం పోసాడు || భలే తాత ||
నడుం బిగించి లేచాడు - అడుగూ ముందుకు వేశాడు
కదం తొక్కుతూ పదం పాడుతూ - దేశం దేశం కదిలింది
గజగజలాడెను సామ్రాజ్యం - మనకు లభించెను స్వరాజ్యం || భలే తాత ||
సత్యాహింసలే శాంతి మార్గమని - జగతికి జ్యోతిని చూపించాడు
మానవ ధర్మం బోధించాడు - మహాత్ముడై ఇల వెలిశాడు || భలే తాత ||
1988 film
Donga Ramudu film is made in 1988 directed by K. Raghavendra Rao starring Nandamuri Balakrishna and Radha in lead roles.[3]
References
- ↑ Sashidhar AS, TNN Aug 13, 2012, 04.15PM IST (2012-08-13). "Donga Ramudu was included in FTII - Times Of India" (Press release). Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2012-08-27.
- ↑ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgYMLi6_Gvo
- ↑ Donga Ramudu 1988 film at IMDb.