Tata Manavadu
| Tata Manavadu | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Dasari Narayana Rao |
| Produced by | K. Raghava |
| Written by | Dasari Narayana Rao |
| Starring |
S. V. Ranga Rao Potti Veeraiah Anjali Devi Kaikala Satyanarayana Raja Babu Rajasulochana Vijaya Nirmala Allu Ramalingaiah Ramaprabha Chandrakala |
| Music by | Pasupuleti Ramesh Naidu |
| Cinematography | M. Kannappa |
Release dates |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Tata Manavadu (Telugu: తాత మనవడు) is a 1972 Telugu film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao (debut).[2] This is the first film as a hero for comedian Raja Babu paired with Guinness record holding director and actress Vijaya Nirmala. The film won Nandi Award for Best Feature Film. This super-hit Silver Jubilee film and ran for 25 weeks.
Anubandham Atmiyata Anta Oka Bootakam
Atma Truptikai Manushulu Aadutunna Natakam Vintha Natakam by V. Ramakrishna is a memorable song in the film.
Plot
Rangaiah (Ranga Rao) is a labourer. He is determined to educate his son Anand (Satyanarayana) and make him a doctor and marry Anand with his sister's daughter Suguna (Chandrakala) as promised to his sister on death-bed. Anand promises to marry Suguna and makes her pregnant. He loves a rich girl Geeta (Rajasulochana) and married her. They neglect and insulted parents. Suguna gives birth to a daughter, Laxmi. Geeta gives birth to a son, Giri (Raja Babu). Rangaiah becomes blind and Seetammma works as housemaid. Giri and Rani (Gummadi daughter-Vijaya Nirmala) are classmates The grandson grows up and with the help of Rani teaches them lesson.
Cast
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| S. V. Ranga Rao | Grand father Rangaiah |
| Anjali Devi | Seeta |
| Raja Babu | Grandson Giri |
| Kaikala Satyanarayana | Son Anand |
| Rajasulochana | Geeta |
| Vijaya Nirmala | Raani |
| Allu Ramalingaiah | |
| Ramaprabha | |
| Chhaya Devi | |
| Chandrakala | Suguna |
| Gummadi Venkateswara Rao | Paramatma Rao |
| Rao Gopal Rao | Kutumba Rao |
| Kommineni Seshagiri Rao | |
| Srividya | Dancer |
| Potti Veeraiah | |
Crew
- Director: Dasari Narayana Rao
- Story, Screenplay, Dialogues: Dasari Narayana Rao
- Producers: K. Raghava
- Production Companies Pratap Art Productions
- Original Music: Pasupuleti Ramesh Naidu
- Cinematography: M. Kannappa
- Art direction: Vaali and V. Ranga Rao
- Lyrics: Dr. C. Narayana Reddy, Kosaraju Raghavaiah, Sunkara
- Playback singers: V. Ramakrishna, L. R. Eswari, P. Susheela and S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Songs
- Anubandham Atmiyata Anta Oka Bootakam
Atma Truptikai Manushulu Aadutunna Natakam (Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy; Singer: V. Ramakrishna) - Eenade Babu Nee Puttinaroju Ee Intike Kotta Velugu Vachinaroju (Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy; Singer: P. Susheela; Cast: Anjali Devi)
- Nookalammani Nene Nee Peekani Nokkettane (Singers: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and L. R. Eswari; Cast: Vijaya Nirmala, Gummadi and Raja Babu)
- Raayantee Naa Mogudu Rangamelli Tirigi Raaledu (Singer: L. R. Eswari; Cast: Srividya)
- Soma Mangala Budha Guru Shukra Sani Aadi
Veediki Peredi Putte Vaadiki Chotedi (Singers: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and L. R. Eswari; Cast: Raja Babu and Vijaya Nirmala) - Yemito Ee Lokamanta Yentaku Antupattani Vinta Tandana (Singer: V. Ramakrishna)
References
- ↑ "Dasari to commence 151st movie next month". sify.com com. Feb 18, 2013. Retrieved February 19, 2013.
- ↑ http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/movieretrospect/tatamanavadu1973.php