Balaraju
| Balaraju | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Ghantasala Balaramaiah |
| Produced by | Ghantasala Balaramaiah |
| Written by |
Samudrala Sr (screenplay / dialogues) |
| Story by | Prayaaga |
| Starring |
Akkineni Nageswara Rao S. Varalakshmi Anjali Devi |
| Music by |
Ghantasala Galipenchala Narasimha Rao C. R. Subbaraman (background score) |
| Cinematography | P. Sridhar |
| Edited by | L. M. Lal |
Production company |
Pratibha Productions |
| Distributed by | Poorna films |
Release date |
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Running time | 163 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Balaraju (Telugu: బాలరాజు) is a 1948 Telugu fantacy film, produced and directed by Ghantasala Balaramaiah on Pratibha Productions banner. Starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Anjali Devi, S. Varalakshmi in the lead roles and music Jointly composed by Ghantasala, Galipenchala Narasimha Rao, C. R. Subbaraman.[1] The film recorded as Industry Hit at the box office which was first Telugu Silver Jubilee film.
Plot
One Yakshini fell in love with another Yaksha. As a result, Indra curses them to be born as humans on the Earth. The Yaksha is born as Balaraju (Akkineni) and Yakshini as Sita (Varalakshmi). Balaraju does not remember the past love story. Sita follows him and tries to remind him of their past love history and finally succeeds after many twists.
Cast
- Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Balaraju
- Anjali Devi as Mohini
- S. Varalakshmi as Seeta
- Kasturi Siva Rao as Yalamanda
- Seetaram as Rayudu
- D. S. Sadasiva Rao as Indra
- G. Ramaiah as Kammanaidu
- G. Subba Rao as Shetty
- A. L. Narayana as Gandharva
- N. Krishnaiah as Agni
- G. Narayana Rao as Kubera
- C. Venkateswara Rao as Yaksha
- A. Aadi Seshaiah as Lord Shiva
- K. Ram Murthy as Varuna
- T.K.V.Naidu as Rushi
- Lingam Subba Rao as Thief
- K.K.Ayangar as Chalamaiah
- K.V.Subba Rao as Peda Naidu
- Surabhi Balasaraswathi
- Naarimani as Lakshmi
- C. Rajaratnam as Lakshmamma
- B. Seetabayamma as Punnamma
- Anasuya
- Krishnaveni
Crew
- Art: S. V. S. Rama Rao
- Choreography: Vedantam Raghavaiah
- Screenplay - Lyrics - Dialogues: Samudrala Sr
- Playback: Ghantasala, S. Varalakshmi, V. Sarala Rao, Kasturi Siva Ram
- Music: Galipenchala Narasimha Rao, Ghantasala
- Background Score: C. R. Subburaman
- Story: Prayaaga
- Editing: T. M. Lal
- Cinematography: P. Sridhar
- Producer - Director: Ghantasala Balaramaiah
- Banner: Pratibha Films
- Release Date: 26 February 1948
Soundtrack
| Balaraju | |
|---|---|
| Film score by Galipenchala Narasimha Rao Ghantasala | |
| Released | 1948 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 50:47 |
| Producer |
Galipenchala Narasimha Rao Ghantasala |
Music composed by Galipenchala Narasimha Rao, Ghantasala. Lyrics were written by Samudrala Sr. Music released on Audio Company.
| S.No | Song Title | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | O Balaraja Preme Yerugava | S. Varalakshmi | 1:55 |
| 2 | Evarine Nenevirine | S. Varalakshmi | 2:46 |
| 3 | O Balaraja Jali Leda | S. Varalakshmi | 2:45 |
| 4 | Alak Paadi Araka Chesi | Chorus | 1:51 |
| 5 | Cheliya Kanarava | Ghantasala | 2:25 |
| 6 | Rupama Neeyaraya | S. Varalakshmi | 5:47 |
| 7 | Okarini Nanavesav | Kasturi Siva Rao. V. Sarala Rao | 1:46 |
| 8 | Teeyani Vennela Reyi | V. Sarala Rao | 2:53 |
| 9 | Gutilo Chilakedire | Chorus | 1:31 |
| 10 | Chalura Vagalu | S. Varalakshmi, Akkineni Nageswara Rao | 1:17 |
| 11 | Teli Chudumu Hai | Ghantasala S. Varalakshmi | 2:51 |
| 12 | Chuda Chakkani Chinnadi | Seetaram | 1:02 |
| 13 | Devudayya Devudu | Kasturi Siva Rao | 2:19 |
| 14 | Raja Ra Na Raja | S. Varalakshmi | 3:39 |
| 15 | Navodayam Subhodayam | Ghantasala | 3:25 |
| 16 | Neeku Nevaru Leru | S. Varalakshmi | 3:54 |
| 17 | Vere Leraya Paramesha | S. Varalakshmi | 2:16 |
| 18 | Varala Kuna | Kasturi Siva Rao | 2:56 |
| 19 | Varuna Varuna | S. Varalakshmi | 3:29 |
Boxoffice
- The film ran for more than 100 days in 11 centers in Andhra Pradesh.[2]
- The Silver Jubilee celebrations were held at Jaihind Talkies, Vijayawada on 4 June 1948.[3]
- This film had a 365-day run in Vijayawada and a 100-day run in another 12 centers.
References
- ↑ Narasimham, M. L. "Balaraju (1948)". thehindu.com. Kasturi and Sons. Retrieved 23 July 2016.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 26 December 2012. Retrieved 2013-05-08.
- ↑ Memorabilia of Telugu cinema in The Hindu, 2007.