Batasari
| Batasari | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | P. S. Ramakrishna Rao |
| Produced by |
P. S. Ramakrishna Rao P. Bhanumathi |
| Written by |
Saratchandra Chatterjee (story) Samudrala Raghavacharya (lyrics, dialogues and screenplay) |
| Starring |
A. Nageswara Rao P. Bhanumathi Devika Sowcar Janaki J. V. Ramana Murthy Suryakantham |
| Music by | Master Venu |
Release dates | 21 July 1961 |
| Country | India |
| Language |
Telugu Tamil |
Batasari is a 1961 Telugu Drama film directed and produced by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao and P. Bhanumathi under Bharani Pictures. The film is starring A. Nageswara Rao and P. Bhanumathi in lead roles. It was simultaneously made in Tamil language entitled Kaanal Neer.
It is based on the novel Bada Didi written by Saratchandra Chatterjee. The lyrics, dialogues and screenplay are written by Samudrala Raghavacharya.[1]
Plot
Surendranath (ANR) is the son of Zamindar (Ramanna Pantulu) who wanted to go abroad for higher studies. His parents do not agree, hence he decides to leave the house. He reaches Madras in search of a job and gets a place in the house of a traditional family as a teacher. The daughter of that house is Madhavi (Bhanumathi). She takes care of every need of the family. Surendranath's behaviour surprises her and she starts to like him. Surendranath tried to talk to her personally. As a result of some misunderstanding, she openly expresses her dislike. Unable to bear the insult, he leaves the house and meets with an accident. Her elder brother (Ramana Murthy) gets married. Surendranath goes back to his Zamindari. His father dies making him the Zamindar. He marries Janaki. Diwan (Lingamurthy) mismanages the finances. As a result, Madhavi loses some property. She wanted to meet Surendranath, but Diwan refuses permission to meet him. She comes to know that he built a village Madhavipuram on her name and felt happy. While verifying the records, Surendranath finds out the mistake happened. He wanted to meet Madhavi to request her pardon, in spite of his illness and finally dies in her hands.
Cast
| Actor/Actress | Character |
|---|---|
| A. Nageswara Rao | Surendranath |
| P. Bhanumathi | Madhavi |
| Devika | Manorama, friend of Madhavi |
| Sowcar Janaki | Wife of Surendranath |
| J. V. Ramana Murthy | Brother of Madhavi |
| Ramanna Pantulu | Zamindar |
| Mudigonda Lingamurthy | Diwan of Zamindari |
| Suryakantham | Mother of Surendranath |
| Chaya Devi | Maid of Madhavi (Poorna) |
| Doraiswamy | Old Man |
Soundtrack
- "Kanera Kamandhulai Manera Unmadulai" (Lyrics: Samudrala Raghavacharya; Singer: Bhanumathi)
- "Kanulakudoche Chetikandani Endamavulunnai" (Lyrics: Samudrala; Singers: Bhanumathi and Jikki; Cast: Devika and Bhanumathi)
- "Lokamerugani Baala Deeni Pokada Chitramu Chaala" (Lyrics: Samudrala; Singer: Bhanumathi; Cast: Bhanumathi)
- "O Batasari Nanu Maruvakoyi" (Lyrics: Samudrala; Singer: Bhanumathi; Cast: Bhanumathi)
Awards
- Bhanumathi Ramakrishna won the Filmfare Best Actress Award (Telugu) for portrayal as Madhavi character in 1961.
References
- ↑ Naati 101 Chitralu, S. V. Rama Rao, Kinnera Publications, Hyderabad, 2006, pp: 177-8.