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{{short description|1965 film by Adurthi Subba Rao}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2021}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2019}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Thene Manasulu
| image = Thene Manasulu 1965 poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Adurthi Subba Rao]]
| producer = C. Sundaram
| screenplay = Adurthi Subba Rao
| story = [[Mullapudi Venkata Ramana]]<br/>[[K. Viswanath]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Thene Manasulu (1965) Poster Design |url=https://indiancine.ma/documents/RUG/info |access-date=2024-09-05 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref>
{{Infobox | decat = yes | child = yes
| label1= Dialogues by
| data1 = {{Ubl |[[Acharya Aatreya|Aatreya]], K. Viswanath}}
}}
| based_on = {{based on|''Vakrinchina Sarala Rekhalu''|K. R. K. Mohan}}
| starring = [[Krishna (Telugu actor)|Krishna]]<br />[[Ram Mohan (actor)|Ram Mohan]]<br />Sandhya Rani<br />Sukanya
| music = [[K. V. Mahadevan]]
| cinematography = P. S. Selvaraj
| editing = T. Krishna
| studio = Babu Movies
| distributor = 
| released = {{film date|df=y|1965|3|31}}
| runtime = 174 minutes{{sfn|Rajadhyaksha|Willemen|1998|p=386}}
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| budget = 
| gross = 
}}
'''''Thene Manasulu''''' ({{Translation|Sweet hearts}}) is a 1965 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[romance film]] directed by [[Adurthi Subba Rao]] and produced by C. Sundaram under the Babu Movies banner. The film stars [[Krishna (Telugu actor)|Krishna]], [[Ram Mohan (actor)|Ram Mohan]], Sukanya, and Sandhya Rani in lead roles. Notably, it was the first Telugu social film to be shot entirely in colour.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Srikar |first=Ram Venkat |date=2022-11-15 |title=Krishna: The end of an era |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/features/2022/Nov/15/krishna-the-end-of-an-era-36670.html |access-date=2024-09-04 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> The story was based on the novel ''Vakrinchina Saralarekhalu'' by K. R. K. Mohan.<ref name="thehansindia">{{Cite news |last=Kalyanam |first=Rajeshwari |date=2 April 2015 |title=The launch of a Superstar |work=[[The Hans India]] |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2015-04-02/The-launch-of-a-Superstar/141388 |url-status=live |access-date=6 April 2019 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190406054729/https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2015-04-02/The-launch-of-a-Superstar/141388 |archive-date=6 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-31 |title=SuperStarKrishna: మొదటి సినిమాకి 58 ఏళ్ళు, అది ఎలా మొదలయిందంటే... |trans-title=58 years since Krishna's debut film Tene Manasulu: How it all began |url=https://www.chitrajyothy.com/2023/oldies/58-years-for-krishna-debut-film-tene-manasulu-and-how-it-actually-started-kavi-43698.html |access-date=2024-11-30 |website=Chitra Jyothy |publisher=[[Andhra Jyothy]] |language=te}}</ref>

The film marked the debut of Krishna in a lead role and also the acting debut for Ram Mohan, Sandhya Rani and Sukanya. Despite initial skepticism from some in the industry about casting newcomers, ''Tene Manasulu'' became a commercial success and ran for 100 days in theatres. The film is also known for its popular soundtrack composed by [[K. V. Mahadevan]], with songs like "Divinundi Bhuviki" and "Yemamma Ninnenamma" becoming hits. It was remade in [[Hindi]] as ''[[Doli (film)|Doli]]'' (1969).<ref name="BFTP">{{Cite news |last=Narasimham |first=M. L. |date=12 January 2018 |title=Tenemanasulu (1965) |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/tenemanasulu-1965/article22426721.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190328085154/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/tenemanasulu-1965/article22426721.ece |archive-date=28 March 2019 |access-date=28 March 2019 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>

== Plot ==

The story revolves around the intertwined lives of four main characters: Sita, Bhanumathi, Chittibabu, and Basavaraju. Sita is the daughter of Narasaraju, and Bhanumathi is the daughter of Srinivasa Rao. Chittibabu agrees to marry Sita on the condition that her father sends him to the United States for higher studies. However, after Chittibabu leaves, Srinivasa Rao's office money is stolen by Narasaraju, and he flees, leaving Bhanumathi behind.

Basavaraju, who was originally supposed to marry Bhanumathi, rejects her without even seeing her. Bhanumathi moves to the city with her mother and starts working, unaware that Basavaraju falls in love with her. Meanwhile, Chittibabu returns from the U.S. and neglects Sita, instead falling for Bhanumathi. Bhanumathi, realizing the situation, enacts a drama to reunite Chittibabu and Sita. In the end, she marries Basavaraju, and the film concludes with both couples finding happiness.

== Cast ==
Source: <ref name="BFTP" />{{sfn|Rajadhyaksha|Willemen|1998|p=386}}
{{Cast listing|
*[[Krishna (Telugu actor)|Krishna]] as Basavaraju
*[[Ram Mohan (actor)|Ram Mohan]] as Chittibabu
*Sandhya Rani as Sita
*Sukanya as Bhanumati
*Venkateswara Rao as Srinivasa Rao
*G. S. R. Murthy as Narasaraju
*[[Radha Kumari]] as Basavaraju's stepmother
*Baby Rojarani as Chinni
}}

== Production ==
=== Development ===
In the mid-1960s, director [[Adurthi Subba Rao]] wanted to make a film with newcomers as the stars. It was decided to adapt K. R. K. Mohan's novel ''Vakrinchina Sarala Rekhalu'' with the title ''Thene Manasulu''. The film was produced by C. Sundaram under Babu Movies,<ref name="BFTP" /> [[Mullapudi Venkata Ramana]] was hired as the screenwriter and [[K. Viswanath]] as associate director.<ref name="thehansindia" /> Viswanath also worked as the dialogue writer alongside [[Acharya Aatreya|Aatreya]]. Cinematography was handled by P. S. Selvaraj, and editing by T. Krishna.<ref name="BFTP" />

=== Casting ===
Babu Movies released an advertisement saying the film required newcomers in the lead, and thousands of aspiring actors auditioned.<ref name="thehansindia" /> [[Hema Malini]] and [[J. Jayalalithaa]], not yet the stars of [[Hindi cinema|Hindi]] and [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] cinema they would later become, were among those who auditioned, but both were rejected. [[Krishnam Raju]] too was an unsuccessful contender.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2020-05-31 |title= మేరునగధీరుడు.. సెల్యులాయిడ్ కర్షకుడు.. ఆంధ్రా జేమ్స్ బాండ్ |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/telugu/telangana/sitara/cinema/krishna-birthday-special-story/na20200531052920661 |access-date=2024-09-05 |website=ETV Bharat News |language=te}}</ref>

[[Krishna (Telugu actor)|Krishna]] and Rammohan were selected from thousands of applicants to play the two male leads. Sukanya and Sandhyarani, hailing from [[Rajahmundry]] and [[Vijayawada]] respectively, were cast as the female leads. This was Krishna's first film in a major role, after he appeared as an [[Extra (acting)|extra]] in the 1962 releases ''[[Padandi Munduku]]'' and ''[[Kula Gotralu]]''. Krishna's remuneration for the film was ₹2,000.<ref name=":0" />

=== Filming ===
Adurthi Subba Rao, known for directing films with established stars, took on the challenge of working with newcomers. The actors were rigorously trained in dialogue delivery by K. Viswanath, while Hiralal coached them in dance sequences. Voice training sessions were held on the beach to help the cast project their voices more effectively.<ref name="BFTP" />

[[Principal photography]] began at [[Sarathi Studios]], [[Hyderabad]]. The film was initially planned to be in [[black-and-white]], but after seven to eight reels were shot, Adurthi decided to reshoot the entire film in [[Eastmancolor]].<ref name="thehansindia" /> ''Thene Manasulu'' thus became the first Telugu social film to be shot completely in colour.{{efn|''[[Lava Kusa (1963 film)|Lava Kusa]]'' (1963), the first full-length Telugu colour film was not a "social", i.e. a film having a contemporary setting.<ref name="thehansindia" />}} A few scenes required Krishna to ride a scooter, so actor [[Raavi Kondala Rao]], at Adurthi’s request, taught Krishna to drive the scooter in the streets leading from Sarathi Studios to [[Sanathnagar]]. It took four days for Krishna to learn scooter driving.<ref name="BFTP" /> ''Thene Manasulu'' (1965) showcased Krishna's willingness to perform risky stunts. In one scene, he impressed the crew by jumping from a moving scooter onto a speeding jeep without using a [[Double (occupation)|double]], a feat that left the director Adurthi Subba Rao amazed.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=31 May 2021 |title=Krishna: ఆంధ్రుల జేమ్స్‌ బాండ్‌ |url=https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/movies/happy-birthday-super-star-krishna/0212/121110195 |access-date=2024-09-05 |website=[[Eenadu]] |language=te}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
The soundtrack was composed by [[K. V. Mahadevan]], while the lyrics were written by Aatreya and [[Daasarathi Krishnamacharyulu|Dasaradhi]].<ref name="songbook">{{Cite book |url=https://indiancine.ma/documents/DPJ/info |title=Thene Manasulu |publisher=Babu Movies |year=1965 |language=te |type=songbook}}</ref>
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length =
| title1 = Em Endukani Ee Siggendukani
| writer1 =
| lyrics1 = [[Acharya Aatreya|Aatreya]]
| music1 =
| extra1 = [[P. Susheela]], [[P. B. Sreenivas]]
| length1 =
| title2 = Yemamma Ninnenamma Yelagunnavu
| note2 =
| writer2 =
| lyrics2 = Aatreya
| music2 =
| extra2 = P. Susheela, [[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]]
| length2 =
| title3 = Dhivinundi Bhuviki Digivache
| note3 =
| writer3 =
| lyrics3 = [[Daasarathi Krishnamacharyulu|Dasaradhi]]
| music3 =
| extra3 = P. Susheela, Ghantasala
| length3 =
| title4 = 1 2 3 4
| note4 =
| writer4 =
| lyrics4 = Aatreya
| music4 =
| extra4 = P. Susheela, [[Padmanabham (actor)|Padmanabham]]
| length4 =
| title5 = Nee Edhuta Nenu Vaaredhuta Neevu
| note5 =
| writer5 =
| lyrics5 = Aatreya
| music5 =
| extra5 = P. Susheela
| length5 =
| title6 = Anadhiga Jarugutunna Anyayam Idhile
| note6 =
| writer6 =
| lyrics6 = Aatreya
| music6 =
| extra6 = P. Susheela
| length6 =
| title7 = Purushudu Nenai Puttali
| note7 =
| writer7 =
| lyrics7 = Aatreya
| music7 =
| extra7 = P. Susheela, P. B. Sreenivas, Ghantasala
| length7 =
| title8 = Yevaro Yevaro Neevaadu
| note8 =
| writer8 =
| lyrics8 = Dasaradhi
| music8 =
| extra8 = P. Susheela
| length8 =
}}

== Release and reception ==
''Thene Manasulu'' was released on 31 March 1965.<ref name="BFTP" />  The film became a commercial success, running for over 100 days in theatres.<ref name=":0" /> Critics praised the film for its fresh cast and technical achievements, particularly the cinematography and music.<ref name="thehansindia" />

== Legacy ==
Adurthi Subba Rao remade the film in [[Hindi]] as ''[[Doli (film)|Doli]]'' (1969) which was also successful.<ref name="BFTP" /> Subba Rao signed the four lead actors again for his next film, ''[[Kanne Manasulu]]'' (1966) which turned out to be an average grosser.<ref name=":0" /> Despite ''Thene Manasulu''<nowiki/>'s success, only Krishna became a star among the four leads.<ref name="thehansindia" />

After the film, Krishna caught the attention of producers [[Doondi]] and Sundarlal Nahata, who were impressed by his daring stunt of jumping onto a speeding car without a [[Double (occupation)|double]].<ref name=":02">{{Cite web |last=Nagaraju |first=Jinka |date=2022-11-17 |title=Krishna obit: Andhra's James Bond who turned Telugu cinema's heartthrob |url=https://thefederal.com/obituary/krishna-obit-andhras-james-bond-who-turned-telugu-cinemas-heartthrob/?infinitescroll=1 |access-date=2024-09-04 |website=The Federal |language=en}}</ref> Recognizing his potential, they cast him in the spy thriller ''[[Gudachari 116]]'' (1966), which became a major success and a turning point in Krishna's career.<ref name=":1" />

== Notes ==
{{notelist}}

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== Bibliography ==
* {{Cite book |last1=Rajadhyaksha |first1=Ashish |title=Encyclopaedia of Indian Cinema |last2=Willemen |first2=Paul |publisher=[[British Film Institute]] and [[Oxford University Press]] |year=1998 |isbn=0-19-563579-5 |author-link=Ashish Rajadhyaksha |author-link2=Paul Willemen |orig-date=1994}}

== External links ==
*{{IMDb title|0269950}}
{{Adurthi Subba Rao}}

[[Category:1960s romance films]]
[[Category:1965 Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:1965 Indian films]]
[[Category:1965 films]]
[[Category:Films based on Indian novels]]
[[Category:Films directed by Adurthi Subba Rao]]
[[Category:Films scored by K. V. Mahadevan]]
[[Category:Indian romance films]]
[[Category:Telugu films remade in other languages]]

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