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{{short description|1962 film by C. S. Rao}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Santhi Nivasam
| image = Santhi Nivasam 1960 poster.jpg

| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[C. S. Rao]]
| screenplay = C. S. Rao [[Samudrala Jr.]]
| based_on = {{Based on|''Santhi Nivasam''|[[Palagummi Padmaraju]]}}
| producer = Sundarlal Nahatha T. Ashwadanarayana
| starring = [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]] [[Rajasulochana]] [[Kantha Rao (actor)|Kantha Rao]] [[Krishna Kumari (actress)|Krishna Kumari]] [[Devika]]
| cinematography = [[Kamal Ghosh]]
| editing = N. M. Shankar C. Hari Rao
| music = [[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]]
| studio = Sri Productions
| released = {{Film date|df=y|1960|1|14}}
| runtime = 197 minutes
| country = India
| language = Telugu
}}
'''''Santhi Nivasam''''' ({{translation|Abode of peace}}) is a 1960 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]] directed by [[C. S. Rao]]. The film stars [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]], [[Rajasulochana]], [[Kantha Rao (actor)|Kantha Rao]], [[Krishna Kumari (actress)|Krishna Kumari]] and [[Devika]]. It is an adaptation of [[Palagummi Padmaraju]]'s Telugu play of the same name, which itself was based on [[B. S. Ramiah]]'s [[Tamil language|Tamil]] play ''Malliyam Mangalam''.<ref name="BFTP" />

''Santhi Nivasam'' was released on 14 January 1960. The film was a commercial success, running for over 100 days in several theatres. It was remade twice in [[Hindi]] as ''[[Gharana (1961 film)|Gharana]]'' (1961) and ''[[Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani (1988 film)|Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani]]'' (1988).

==Plot==
The film centers on a wealthy, conscientious joint family living in a grand house named Santhi Nivasam. The head of the family, Ramadasu, is a reserved man, and his wife, Santhamma, is a domineering figure. They have four children: three sons and a daughter. The eldest son, Ranga, has died, leaving his widow, Rama, and their two young children in the family home. The second son, Raju, frequently travels for work and manages the family's affairs. His wife, Lakshmi, is devoted to him and holds him in high regard. The youngest son, Gopi, is carefree and mischievous. The daughter, Chitti, is prideful and married to Simhalu, whom she refuses to live with due to his father's insanity.

Tensions run high in the household as Santhamma often mistreats her daughters-in-law, incited by Chitti's malicious behavior. Meanwhile, Raju reconnects with his childhood friend, Ragini, and begins spending time with her, which raises suspicions. Gopi, on the other hand, falls in love with Radha, the daughter of Advocate Seetapati Rao, who is tormented by her stepmother, Vimalamma. Gopi confides in Lakshmi, with whom he shares a close bond, about his relationship with Radha.

Chitti schemes to create misunderstandings between Raju and Lakshmi, leading Raju to question their relationship. Unaware of Vimalamma's intentions, Radha and Gopi get married in a playful ceremony. On the night of the wedding, Lakshmi, exhausted due to her pregnancy, is picked up by Gopi, further fueling Raju's suspicions about their relationship. Misled by Chitti, Raju becomes estranged from Lakshmi and begins spending most of his time with Ragini, misunderstanding her sibling-like affection for him.

As the situation deteriorates, Santhamma's cruelty towards her daughters-in-law intensifies, leading Rama to contemplate leaving the household. Gopi, determined to restore peace, confronts his father, Ramadasu, who then reasserts his authority in the household. Santhamma is reprimanded, and Chitti is sent back to live with Simhalu. Lakshmi later gives birth to a baby boy.

The family's troubles escalate when Ramadasu learns of Raju's lavish spending and decides to cut him off financially. Enraged, Raju returns home and accuses Lakshmi of infidelity. Distraught, Lakshmi attempts suicide, but Gopi intervenes and vows to bring Raju back. Gopi confronts Raju at Ragini's house, but Raju, still misled by Chitti, attacks him and wrongfully accuses Lakshmi. Ragini then reveals the true nature of her relationship with Raju, which devastates him.

In the midst of this turmoil, Simhalu uncovers Chitti's deceit, including her theft of a necklace Raju had gifted to Lakshmi. With the truth revealed, Raju realizes his mistakes and is overcome with remorse. Gopi, heartbroken by the family's disarray, contemplates self-sacrifice, but Raju intervenes in time and pleads for forgiveness from Lakshmi. The film concludes with the family reuniting and finding happiness once again.

== Cast ==
*[[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]] as Gopi
*[[Rajasulochana]] as Radha<ref name="BFTP" />
*[[Kantha Rao (actor)|Kantha Rao]] as Raju
*[[Krishna Kumari (actress)|Krishna Kumari]] as Ragini
*[[Devika]] as Lakshmi<ref name="BFTP" />
*[[V. Nagayya]] as Ramadasu<ref name="BFTP" />
*[[Relangi (actor)|Relangi]] as Narasimhalu<ref name="BFTP" />
*[[Ramana Reddy]] as Captain Paramanandaiah<ref name="BFTP" />
*K. V. S. Sarma as Seetapati Rao<ref name="BFTP" />
*[[Suryakantham (actress)|Suryakantham]] as Santamma<ref name="BFTP" />
*Surabhi Balasaraswathi as Chitti<ref name="BFTP" />
*[[Hemalatha (Telugu actress)|Hemalatha]] as Ramani<ref name="BFTP" />

== Production ==
=== Development ===
The actors Vallam Narasimha Rao and [[Padmanabham (actor)|Padmanabham]] acquired the Telugu rights of [[S. V. Sahasranamam]]'s Tamil play ''Malliyam Mangalam'', which was written by [[B. S. Ramiah]], for their first stage production made under the Rekha & Murali Arts banner. The Telugu version, ''Santhi Nivasam'', was written by Palagummi Padmaraju. The play, which starred Padmanabhan and Meenakumari, was an immense success, and caught the attention of producers Sundarlal Nahata, T. Aswathanarayana and director [[C. S. Rao]], who saw "immense potential" in it and bought the film rights. [[Samudrala Jr.]] was hired to make changes, such as expanding the story and creating new characters for the film adaptation, which was also titled ''Santhi Nivasam'' and was produced under Sri Productions. He also worked as a dialogue writer and lyricist. Cinematography was handled by [[Kamal Ghosh]] (with J. Sathyanarayana serving as "operative cameraman"), editing by N. M. Shankar and C. Hari Rao.<ref name="BFTP" />

=== Casting and filming ===
[[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]] was chosen to play Gopi, reprising the role originally played by Padmanabham in the Telugu play. This role was rewritten for the film as the male lead, unlike the play where it was a supporting role. C. S. Rao, who used to enact scenes for his actors, accidentally slipped during one such exercise on the doormat before Ragini's ([[Krishna Kumari (actress)|Krishna Kumari]]) house set while entering, but immediately managed to balance himself. [[Kantha Rao (actor)|Kantha Rao]], who portrayed Gopi's older brother Raju, believed this was intentional and part of the story, and did exactly the same when filming the scene. After this, C. S. Rao told Kanta Rao, "Any way, it now turned into a symbolic shot for the critics. For the first time you are entering into another woman’s house and the slip represents your fall and the balancing act symbolises your control." Except for two songs which were shot at [[Brindavan Gardens]] in [[Mysore]], the rest of the film was completed in one schedule.<ref name="BFTP" />

== Soundtrack ==
The soundtrack was composed by [[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]], and the lyrics were written by Samudrala Ramanujacharya.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Santhi Nivasam (1960) |url=https://mio.to/album/Shanti+Nivasam+%281960%29 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181114055643/https://mio.to/album/Shanti+Nivasam+(1960) |archive-date=14 November 2018 |access-date=14 November 2018 |website=Music India Online}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Shanthi Nivasam (1960)-Song_Booklet |url=https://indiancine.ma/documents/CAV/info |access-date=26 August 2021 |website=indiancine.ma}}</ref> Many of the songs were adapted from [[Hindi]] songs; "Aasalu Theerchave" was based on "Meethi Meethi Baton Se" from ''[[Qaidi No. 911]]'', "Chakkanidaana" was based on the title song of ''[[Dil Deke Dekho]]'', "Raave Radha Rani Raave" was based on "Jhumta Mausam" from ''[[Ujala (film)|Ujala]]'', and "Come Come" was based on "Tim Tim Tim" from ''[[Mausi]]''. "Sri Raghuram", "Kalanaina Nee Valape" and "Ragala Saragala" were original compositions.<ref name="BFTP" /> The song "Sri Raghuram" is based on Hamsadhwani raga.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/the-hindu-friday-review-hyderabad-books-ragalu-cine-geetalu-dr-kodati-sambaiah-carnatic-ragas-in-telugu-films/article26553378.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240403103423/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/the-hindu-friday-review-hyderabad-books-ragalu-cine-geetalu-dr-kodati-sambaiah-carnatic-ragas-in-telugu-films/article26553378.ece|archive-date=3 April 2024|access-date=3 April 2024|date=16 March 2019|work=[[The Hindu]]|title=Ragalu, Cine Geetalu: Confluence of two genres|last=Chandaraju|first=Aruna}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Aasalu Theerchave
| writer1 =
| lyrics1 =
| music1 =
| extra1 = [[Jikki]]
| length1 = 2:19
| title2 = Chakkanidaana
| note2 =
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| extra2 = [[Pithapuram Nageswara Rao]], Swarnalatha
| length2 = 3:13
| title3 = Come Come
| note3 =
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| music3 =
| extra3 = [[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]], Jikki
| length3 = 3:17
| title4 = Kalanaina Nee Valape
| note4 =
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| music4 =
| extra4 = [[P. Leela]]
| length4 = 3:42
| title5 = Lavokkintayu
| note5 =
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| music5 =
| extra5 = Ghantasala
| length5 = 1:57
| title6 = Raave Radha Rani Raave
| note6 =
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| lyrics6 =
| music6 =
| extra6 = Ghantasala, Jikki
| length6 = 3:21
| title7 = Ragala Saragala
| note7 =
| writer7 =
| lyrics7 =
| music7 =
| extra7 = Ghantasala, [[P. Susheela]]
| length7 = 3:09
| title8 = Selayeti Jaalulaga
| note8 =
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| lyrics8 =
| music8 =
| extra8 = P. Leela
| length8 = 6:06
| title9 = Sri Raghuram
| note9 =
| writer9 =
| lyrics9 =
| music9 =
| extra9 = [[P. B. Sreenivas]], P. Susheela
| length9 = 3:10
| total_length = 30:14 
}}

== Release and reception ==
''Santhi Nivasam'' was released on 14 January 1960.<ref>{{Cite news |date=14 January 1960 |title=శాంతి నివాసం |language=te |pages=8 |work=[[Andhra Prabha]] |url=https://pressacademy.ap.gov.in/archives/NIC%20Data/STATE_CENTRAL_LIBRARY_AFZALGUNJ/ANDHRAPRABHA/801565_ANDHRAPRABHA_14_01_1960_Volume_No_23_Issue_No_14/00000008.pdf |url-status=live |access-date=17 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220822041104/https://pressacademy.ap.gov.in/archives/NIC%20Data/STATE_CENTRAL_LIBRARY_AFZALGUNJ/ANDHRAPRABHA/801565_ANDHRAPRABHA_14_01_1960_Volume_No_23_Issue_No_14/00000008.pdf |archive-date=22 August 2022}}</ref> The film was a commercial success, running for over 100 days in several theatres.<ref name="BFTP" /> It was remade in Hindi as ''[[Gharana (1961 film)|Gharana]]'' (1961),<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Krishnaswamy |first=S. |date=27 December 1964 |title=The Tried Subject |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=MHc6AQAAIAAJ&q=santhi+nivasam |magazine=[[The Illustrated Weekly of India]] |volume=85 |pages=47}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=Devesh |date=7 October 2020 |title=Best Raaj Kumar Movies |url=https://www.filmfare.com/features/best-raaj-kumar-movies-44083.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220624031036/https://www.filmfare.com/features/best-raaj-kumar-movies-44083.html |archive-date=24 June 2022 |access-date=17 October 2022 |website=[[Filmfare]]}}</ref> and dubbed in [[Malayalam]] as ''Shantinivas'' (1962).<ref name="BFTP" />

== References ==
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<ref name="BFTP">{{Cite news |last=Narasimham |first=M. L. |date=31 December 2015 |title=Santhinivasam (1960) |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/santhinivasam-1960/article8050118.ece |url-status=live |access-date=14 November 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181114072200/https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/santhinivasam-1960/article8050118.ece |archive-date=14 November 2018}}</ref>

</references>

== External links ==
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[[Category:1960 drama films]]
[[Category:1960 films]]
[[Category:1960 Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:1961 Indian films]]
[[Category:Films based on adaptations]]
[[Category:Films directed by C. S. Rao]]
[[Category:Films scored by Ghantasala (musician)]]
[[Category:Indian drama films]]
[[Category:Indian films based on plays]]
[[Category:Telugu films remade in other languages]]

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