Iddaru Mitrulu (1961 film)
Iddaru Mitrulu | |
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Theatrical release poster | |
Directed by | Adurthi Subba Rao |
Produced by | D. Madhusudhana Rao |
Written by | Korrapati Gangadhara Rao (dialogues) |
Screenplay by | Adurthi Subba Rao |
Story by |
K. Viswanath D. Madhusudhana Rao Gora Sastry A. Subba Rao (Telugu adaption) |
Based on | Tasher Ghar (1957) |
Starring |
Akkineni Nageswara Rao Raja Sulochana E. V. Saroja |
Music by | Saluri Rajeswara Rao |
Cinematography | P. S. Selvaraj |
Edited by | M. S. Mani |
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Release date |
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Running time | 165 mins |
Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Iddaru Mitrulu (English: Two Friends) is a 1961 Telugu drama film, produced by D. Madhusudhana Rao under Annapurna Pictures and directed by Adurthi Subba Rao. Starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Raja Sulochana, E. V. Saroja in the lead roles and music composed by Saluri Rajeswara Rao. The film is a remake of 1957 Bengali film Tasher Ghar (1957).
The film is the first Telugu film in which an actor portrayed the dual role. This film is the first debut to lyricist Dasarathi and dialogue writer Korrapati Gangadhara Rao and it is the first film of music director Saluri Rajeswara Rao in this banner after that he has given music for maximum movies (8 movies) in this banner.
Plot
The wealthy Ajay and the poor Vijay (both roles played by ANR) are lookalikes. Having met accidentally, they share their miseries and exchange places with each other for a year with an agreement. Ajay’s cunning manager Bhanoji (Gummadi) plan to usurp his wealth. Vijay who is now impersonating Ajay, foils his plots. Bhanoji’s daughter Sarala (Rajasulochana) sincerely loves him. Ajay who is now impersonating Vijay joins as a mechanic and falls in love with colleague Prakash’s (Nanduri Muralikrishna) sister Padma (E.V. Saroja). While settling his sister Meena’s (Sarada) marital life by doling out the money to her avaricious father-in-law Parandhamaiah (Relangi), he forges his own signature and taken into custody. Bhanoji learns about the agreement between Ajay and Vijay and hastens the marriage of Sarala with Ajay knowing well that he is Vijay. The subsequent events lead to Bhanoji’s confession and the story ends on a happy note with real Vijay marrying Sarala and Ajay marrying Padma.
Cast
- Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Ajay Babu & Vijay Kumar (Dual role)
- Raja Sulochana as Sarala
- E. V. Saroja as Padma
- Relangi as Parandhamaiah
- Ramana Reddy as Ramadasu
- Gummadi as Bhanoji Rao
- Padmanabham as Bujji
- Allu Ramalingaiah as Seshavataram
- Suryakantham as Suramma
- G. Varalakshmi as Ajay's aunt
- Sharada as Meena
Crew
- Art: G. V. Subba Rao
- Choreography: Heeralal, Pasumarthi Krishna Murthy
- Dialogues: Korrapati Gangadhara Rao
- Lyrics: Sri Sri, Aarudhra, Dasaradhi, Kosaraju
- Playback: Ghantasala, P. Susheela, P. B. Sreenivas, Madhavapeddi Satyam
- Music: Saluri Rajeswara Rao
- Cinematography: P. S. Selvaraj
- Editing: M. S. Mani
- Associate Director: K. Viswanath
- Producer: D. Madhusudhana Rao
- Screenplay - Director: Adurthi Subba Rao
- Banner: Annapurna Pictures
- Release Date: 29th December 1961
Soundtrack
Iddaru Mitrulu | ||||
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Film score by Saluri Rajeswara Rao | ||||
Released | 1961 | |||
Genre | Soundtrack | |||
Length | 27:44 | |||
Producer | Saluri Rajeswara Rao | |||
Saluri Rajeswara Rao chronology | ||||
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Music composed by Saluri Rajeswara Rao. All songs are blockbusters. Music released on Audio Company.
S.No | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
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1 | Hello Hello O Ammayi | Aarudhra | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 3:12 |
2 | Ee Musi Musi Navvulu | Aarudhra | Ghantasala,P. Susheela | 3:41 |
3 | Khushi Khushi Ga Navvuthu | Dasaradhi | Ghantasala,P. Susheela | 3:41 |
4 | Oh Oho Ninne Korega | Sri Sri | Ghantasala,P. Susheela | 3:23 |
5 | Paadavela Radhika | Sri Sri | Ghantasala,P. Susheela | 3:20 |
6 | Chakkani Chukka Sarasaku Raave | Aarudhra | P. B. Sreenivas,P. Susheela | 3:17 |
7 | Navvaali Navvaali | Dasaradhi | P. Susheela | 4:29 |
8 | Srirama | Kosaraju | Madhavapeddi Satyam | 2:41 |
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