Chenchu Lakshmi
Chenchu Lakshmi | |
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Directed by | B. A. Subba Rao |
Produced by | B. A. Subba Rao |
Written by | Vempati Sadasivabrahmam |
Starring |
A. Nageswara Rao Anjali Devi S. V. Ranga Rao Master Babji |
Music by | S. Rajeswara Rao |
Cinematography | C. Nageshwara Rao |
Edited by | K. Marthandam |
Release dates | 1958 |
Country | India |
Language | Telugu & Tamil |
Chenchu Lakshmi is a 1958 bilingual Telugu and Tamil film directed by B. A. Subba Rao. The film was released in 1958.
Production
It is a musical hit film based on the Hindu mythological story of Lord Vishnu blessing Prahlada. It was also made earlier in 1943 with different cast and crew.
The plot
The storyline is that of Ahobilam, wherein Lord Vishnu as Narasimha after killing Hiranyakasipa leaves into the deep forest. Mahalaxmi as Chenchu Lakshmi born as daughter of the Chenchu tribal head. Narasimha gets attracted to Lakshmi and she puts many conditions who successful in them and they get married.
Cast
Actor | Role |
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A. Nageswara Rao | Lord Vishnu |
Anjali Devi | Goddess Lakshmi/Chenchita |
S. V. Ranga Rao | Hiranyakashipu |
Pushpavalli | Leelavathi |
Relangi Venkata Ramaiah (Telugu) K. A. Thangavelu (Tamil) | Saint Narada |
Master Babji | Prahlada |
E. R. Sahadevan | King of the Chenchus |
Sandhya | Queen of the Chenchus |
Nagabhushanam | Lord Shiva |
Rushyendramani | |
Gummadi Venkateswara Rao (Telugu) C. V. V. Panthulu (Tamil) | Durvasa |
Vangara Venkata Subbaiah | Chandamarkula |
A. V. Subba Rao | |
Nalla Rama Murthy | |
K. S. Angamuthu |
Crew
- Producer: B. A. Subba Rao
- Production Company: B. A. S. Productions
- Director: B. A. Subba Rao
- Music: S. Rajeswara Rao
- Lyrics: Arudra (Telugu) / Papanasam Sivan, Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass & M. S. Subramaniam (Tamil)
- Story: M. Natesan
- Screenplay: Vempati Sadasivabrahmam
- Dialogues: Vempati Sadasivabrahmam (Telugu) / Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass & M. S. Subramaniam (Tamil)
- Art Direction: Vaali
- Editing: K. Marthandam
- Choreography: V. J. Sharma
- Cinematography: C. Nageshwara Rao
- Stunt: None
- Dance: E. V. Saroja, P. T. Saroja, Thangkappan & K. S. Reddy
Soundtrack
Chenchu Lakshmi | |
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Soundtrack album by S. Rajeswara Rao | |
Released | 1958 |
Language | Telugu & Tamil |
Producer | B. A. Subba Rao |
Telugu Songs
The music was composed by S. Rajeswara Rao.
No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
1 | Aananda Maaye | Ghantasala & Jikki | Arudra | 04:13 |
2 | Adhigo Kanalera | P. Suseela | 02:47 | |
3 | Chettulekka Galava | Ghantasala & Jikki | 02:17 | |
4 | Chilaka Gorinka | Ghantasala & Jikki | 03:23 | |
5 | Kaanaga Raavaa | Ghantasala & Jikki | 01:16 | |
6 | Karunaala Vaalaa | Ghantasala | ||
7 | Neelagagana Ghana Shyama | Ghantasala | ||
8 | Paala Kadalipai | P. Suseela |
Tamil Songs
The music was composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. Lyrics by Papanasam Sivan, Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass & M. S. Subramaniam. Playback singers are Ghantasala, Seerkazhi Govindarajan, M. Sathyam, V. N. Sundharam, P. B. Sreenivas, Jikki, P. Suseela, P. S. Vaidehi & Sathyavathi.
No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
1 | Aanandham Eedhe Alidula Veni | Ghantasala & Jikki | 04:13 | |
2 | Naaraayanan Thiru Adi Malar Panindhu | P. Suseela | 02:47 | |
3 | Maratthil Eruvaayaa Ye Singga Manadhil | Ghantasala & Jikki | 02:17 | |
4 | Mangai Endhan Manadhil Inbam | Ghantasala & Jikki | 05:01 | |
5 | Anbe En Raaja Assai Kannaalane | Ghantasala & Jikki | 02:38 | |
6 | Vidhiyai Vellum Valimai Amma Unakku Illaiye | Ghantasala | 01:00 | |
7 | Sri Hariye Sagala Soothradhaari | Ghantasala | 00:40 | |
8 | Paal Kadal Thanile Sesha Sayanatthil | P. Suseela | 02:54 | |
9 | Oyilu Kummi Podalaam Ullaasamaai | Jikki, P. S. Vaidehi & Sathyavathi | 03:22 | |
10 | Andha Naal Arakkan Iraniyan Arundhava Palanil | Ghantasala | 00:26 | |
11 | Alitthidum Avamadhippaiyai Naan Nasukkuven | V. N. Sundharam | 02:32 | |
12 | Agila Jegamadhil Aadhi Naadhan | Ghantasala | 01:26 | |
13 | Bramma Sittha Niyaayatthilum Unnmai Purivadhedhu | Ghantasala | 01:01 | |
14 | Undhanai Pol Dheivam Undo Dhevaa | P. Suseela | 01:54 | |
15 | Paarkadal Thanile Palli Konde Endrum | Seerkazhi Govindarajan | 00:51 | |
16 | Sri Hari Dheva Jegame Pugazh Jeeva | Ghantasala & Jikki | 03:09 | |
17 | Naaraayanaa Hari Naaraayanaa Sriman | P. Suseela | 03:23 | |
18 | Vidha Vidhamaagave Vedanggal Aniyum | Seerkazhi Govindarajan | 00:45 | |
19 | Eerezhu Loganggal Koorume Un Perai | Ghantasala | 01:13 | |
20 | Chandhrodhayam Pole Indha Jegam Meedhile | Jikki | 01:59 | |
21 | Gaandha Sakthi Enavo Kai Padave | Ghantasala | 00:44 | |
22 | Dhargamudan Viyaagaranam Sangeetham | P. Suseela | 04:00 | |
23 | Lambaadi Lambaadi Hoi Lambaadi | M. Sathyam & Jikki | 02:58 | |
24 | Uyar Karunaamoorthi Perumai Avar Kanndaar | Ghantasala | 02:44 | |
25 | Inngiruppaano Anggiruppaano Endra Iyame | V. N. Sundharam & P. Suseela | 02:58 |
The 1943 film
Chenchu Lakshmi was made in 1943 directed by S. Soundararajan and starring C. H. Narayana Rao and Kamala Kotnis in the lead roles.[1]
References
External links
- Chenchu Lakshmi at IMDb.
- Chenchu Lakshmi Tamil Titles on YouTube
- Listen to Chenchu Lakshmi songs at Telugufm.com.
- Chenchu Lakshmi songs at Raaga.com