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{{Short description|1996 film K. Raghavendra Rao}} | |||
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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| image = Bombay Priyudu.jpg | |||
| image = Bombay Priyudu | | caption = DVD cover | ||
| caption = | |||
| director = [[K. Raghavendra Rao]] | | director = [[K. Raghavendra Rao]] | ||
| producer = K. Krishna Mohana Rao | | producer = K. Krishna Mohana Rao | ||
| studio =RK Film Associates | | studio = RK Film Associates | ||
| writer = Satyanand | | writer = Satyanand | ||
| starring = [[J. D. Chakravarthy]]<br>[[Rambha (actress)|Rambha]]<br>[[Vanisri]]<br>[[ | | starring = [[J. D. Chakravarthy]]<br />[[Rambha (actress)|Rambha]]<br />[[Vanisri]]<br />[[Sudhakar (actor)|Sudhakar]]<br />[[Brahmanandam]]<br />[[Tanikella Bharani]]<br />[[Chitti Babu Punyamurthula]] | ||
| music = [[M. M. Keeravani]] | | music = [[M. M. Keeravani]] | ||
| cinematography = [[Chota K. Naidu]] | | cinematography = [[Chota K. Naidu]] | ||
| editing = [[Marthand K. Venkatesh]] | | editing = [[Marthand K. Venkatesh]] | ||
| released = {{Film date|1996|09|05|df=y}} | | released = {{Film date|1996|09|05|df=y}} | ||
| runtime = | | runtime = | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = Telugu | | language = Telugu | ||
| budget = | | budget = | ||
| gross = | | gross = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Bombay Priyudu''''' ( | '''''Bombay Priyudu''''' ({{translation|Lover from Bombay}}) is a 1996 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language romantic comedy drama film directed by [[K. Raghavendra Rao]]. The film stars [[J. D. Chakravarthy]] and [[Rambha (actress)|Rambha]], with music composed by [[M. M. Keeravani]]. The film was a commercial success, particularly noted for its soundtrack, which became highly popular. | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
Chitti Babu | Chitti Babu and Pyarelal are roommates in [[Bombay]]. With photography as occupation, Chitti Babu is forever prowling the streets with his camera. One day when he comes to the airport to take pictures of a man, he spots Raga Sudha and falls in love with her at first sight. Bombay, who steals a gold chain from a jeweller's, drops it in Raga Sudha's bag while being chased by the police. The bag goes to Chitti Babu's gypsy, who finds his dream girl's photograph in it. | ||
Chitti Babu dons the guise of a rich man and makes her come to different places to collect her bag, but does not give it. Chitti Babu meets her and tells her that he will help her in getting her bag. She falls for Chitti Babu. Later, she finds that the bag is with Chitti Babu and accuses him of cheating her. In the process of appeasing his lady love, Chitti Babu meets with an accident and ends up in a hospital. This rekindles Raga Sudha's love for him. | Chitti Babu dons the guise of a rich man and makes her come to different places to collect her bag, but does not give it. Chitti Babu meets her and tells her that he will help her in getting her bag. She falls for Chitti Babu. Later, she finds that the bag is with Chitti Babu and accuses him of cheating her. In the process of appeasing his lady love, Chitti Babu meets with an accident and ends up in a hospital. This rekindles Raga Sudha's love for him. | ||
Raga Sudha's mother, Dhana Lakshmi | Raga Sudha's mother, Dhana Lakshmi returns from abroad with a prospective groom for her daughter. Coming to know of her daughter's love affair, she takes her away to [[Hyderabad]] and sets up a date for her wedding because Dhana Lakshmi's love is an anathema. Chitti Babu saves Dhana Lakshmi from goons sent by her manager. He is introduced himself as J. D. to Dhana Lakshmi. She appoints him as the bodyguard of Raga Sudha. The manager kidnaps Raga Sudha while they are going to [[Srisailam]] for marriage by bus. Raga Sudha's maternal uncle Buchiki reveals that J. D. is none other than Chitti Babu. The manager wants to marry Raga Sudha and tries to rape her in the running bus. Chitti Babu fights Benarjee and marries Raga Sudha with the blessings of Dhana Lakshmi. | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
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* [[Vanisri]] as Dhana Lakshmi | * [[Vanisri]] as Dhana Lakshmi | ||
* [[M. Balaiah]] as Dhana Lakshmi's father | * [[M. Balaiah]] as Dhana Lakshmi's father | ||
* [[ | * [[Sudhakar (actor)|Sudhakar]] as Pyarelal | ||
* [[Brahmanandam]] as Bombay | * [[Brahmanandam]] as Bombay | ||
* [[Tanikella Bharani]] as Kaima Patel | * [[Tanikella Bharani]] as Kaima Patel | ||
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* [[Gundu Hanumantha Rao]] as Pandu | * [[Gundu Hanumantha Rao]] as Pandu | ||
* [[Banerjee (actor)|Banerjee]] as Dhana Lakshmi's manager | * [[Banerjee (actor)|Banerjee]] as Dhana Lakshmi's manager | ||
== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||
{{Track listing | {{Track listing | ||
| headline = | |||
| headline = | | extra_column = Singer(s) | ||
| extra_column = Singer(s) | | total_length = 41:34 | ||
| total_length = 41:34 | | all_music = [[M. M. Keeravaani]].<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/bombai-priyudu/xSH7VEGT-MM_ | website = [[JioSaavn]] | title = Bombai Priyudu | access-date = 8 December 2020}}</ref> | ||
| all_music = [[M. M. Keeravaani]]<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/bombai-priyudu/xSH7VEGT-MM_ | website = [[JioSaavn]] | title = Bombai Priyudu | access-date = 8 December 2020}}</ref> | | all_writing = | ||
| all_writing = | | all_lyrics = | ||
| all_lyrics = | | title1 = Rajkapooru Cinemaloni | ||
| title1 = | | lyrics1 = [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]] | ||
| lyrics1 = [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]] | | extra1 = [[M. M. Keeravaani]], [[K. S. Chithra]] | ||
| extra1 = [[M. M. Keeravaani]], [[K. S. Chithra]] | | length1 = 5:12 | ||
| length1 = 5:12 | | title2 = Emhayigundiro | ||
| title2 = | | lyrics2 = [[Veturi]] | ||
| lyrics2 = [[Veturi]] | | extra2 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[M. M. Srilekha]] | ||
| extra2 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[M. M. Srilekha]] | | length2 = 4:57 | ||
| length2 = 4:57 | | title3 = Balamuralikrishna | ||
| title3 = | | lyrics3 = Chandrabose | ||
| lyrics3 = Chandrabose | | extra3 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra, M. M. Keeravaani | ||
| extra3 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra, M. M. Keeravaani | | length3 = 5:41 | ||
| length3 = 5:41 | | title4 = Chethilona Cheyyesi | ||
| title4 = Chethilona Cheyyesi | | lyrics4 = Veturi | ||
| lyrics4 = Veturi | | extra4 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Prathima Rao | ||
| extra4 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Prathima Rao | | length4 = 5:09 | ||
| length4 = 5:09 | | title5 = Chandana Cheeranu | ||
| title5 = Chandana | | lyrics5 = Chandrabose | ||
| lyrics5 = Chandrabose | | extra5 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, [[Anuradha Sriram]] | ||
| extra5 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, [[Anuradha Sriram]] | | length5 = 4:57 | ||
| length5 = 4:57 | | title6 = Aho Priya | ||
| title6 = Aho Priya | | lyrics6 = [[Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry]] | ||
| lyrics6 = [[Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry]] | | extra6 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | ||
| extra6 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | | length6 = 4:29 | ||
| length6 = 4:29 | | title7 = Guppedu Gundenu | ||
| title7 = Guppedu Gundenu | | lyrics7 = Chandrabose | ||
| lyrics7 = Chandrabose | | extra7 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | ||
| extra7 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | | length7 = 6:08 | ||
| length7 = 6:08 | | title8 = Pranayama | ||
| title8 = Pranayama | | lyrics8 = Chandrabose | ||
| lyrics8 = Chandrabose | | extra8 = M. M. Keeravaani, K. S. Chithra | ||
| extra8 = M. M. Keeravaani, K. S. Chithra | | length8 = 5:01 | ||
| length8 = 5:01 | |||
}} | }} | ||
== Reception == | |||
A critic from ''Andhra Today'' wrote, "After a superhit like '[[Pelli Sandadi|Pellisandadi]]' such a dull movie as this is not to the director's credit".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.andhratoday.com/movie/bpriyudu.htm |title=Reviews |website=www.andhratoday.com |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19980213002305/http://www.andhratoday.com/movie/bpriyudu.htm |archive-date=13 February 1998 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.zaminryot.com/pdf/1996/Sep/20-sep-1996.pdf|title=గెల్చే అవకాశమున్నా గెల్పించే వారులేరు !|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913122812/http://www.zaminryot.com/pdf/1996/Sep/20-sep-1996.pdf |archive-date=13 September 2016 }}</ref> | |||
==Awards== | |||
* [[Nandi Award for Best Female Playback Singer]] - [[K. S. Chitra]] - "Pranayama"<ref>{{Cite web |title=నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008) |trans-title=A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008) |url=http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf |access-date=21 August 2020 |publisher=[[Andhra Pradesh (magazine)|Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh]] |language=Telugu}}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
==External links== | == External links == | ||
* {{IMDb title | * {{IMDb title}} | ||
{{K. Raghavendra Rao}} | {{K. Raghavendra Rao}} | ||
[[Category:1996 Indian films]] | |||
[[Category:1990s musical comedy films]] | |||
[[Category:1990s romantic musical films]] | |||
[[Category:1996 Telugu-language films]] | |||
[[Category:1996 films]] | [[Category:1996 films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:1996 romantic comedy films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Films about singers]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Films directed by K. Raghavendra Rao]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by M. M. Keeravani]] | [[Category:Films scored by M. M. Keeravani]] | ||
[[Category:Films | [[Category:Films set in Mumbai]] | ||
[[Category:Films shot in Mumbai]] | |||
[[Category:Indian musical comedy films]] | [[Category:Indian musical comedy films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian romantic comedy films]] | [[Category:Indian romantic comedy films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian romantic musical films]] | [[Category:Indian romantic musical films]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:50, 3 March 2026
| Bombay Priyudu | |
|---|---|
 DVD cover | |
| Directed by | K. Raghavendra Rao |
| Produced by | K. Krishna Mohana Rao |
| Written by | Satyanand |
| Starring | J. D. Chakravarthy Rambha Vanisri Sudhakar Brahmanandam Tanikella Bharani Chitti Babu Punyamurthula |
| Music by | M. M. Keeravani |
| Cinematography | Chota K. Naidu |
| Edited by | Marthand K. Venkatesh |
Production company | RK Film Associates |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Bombay Priyudu (transl. Lover from Bombay) is a 1996 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy drama film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars J. D. Chakravarthy and Rambha, with music composed by M. M. Keeravani. The film was a commercial success, particularly noted for its soundtrack, which became highly popular.
Plot[edit | edit source]
Chitti Babu and Pyarelal are roommates in Bombay. With photography as occupation, Chitti Babu is forever prowling the streets with his camera. One day when he comes to the airport to take pictures of a man, he spots Raga Sudha and falls in love with her at first sight. Bombay, who steals a gold chain from a jeweller's, drops it in Raga Sudha's bag while being chased by the police. The bag goes to Chitti Babu's gypsy, who finds his dream girl's photograph in it.
Chitti Babu dons the guise of a rich man and makes her come to different places to collect her bag, but does not give it. Chitti Babu meets her and tells her that he will help her in getting her bag. She falls for Chitti Babu. Later, she finds that the bag is with Chitti Babu and accuses him of cheating her. In the process of appeasing his lady love, Chitti Babu meets with an accident and ends up in a hospital. This rekindles Raga Sudha's love for him.
Raga Sudha's mother, Dhana Lakshmi returns from abroad with a prospective groom for her daughter. Coming to know of her daughter's love affair, she takes her away to Hyderabad and sets up a date for her wedding because Dhana Lakshmi's love is an anathema. Chitti Babu saves Dhana Lakshmi from goons sent by her manager. He is introduced himself as J. D. to Dhana Lakshmi. She appoints him as the bodyguard of Raga Sudha. The manager kidnaps Raga Sudha while they are going to Srisailam for marriage by bus. Raga Sudha's maternal uncle Buchiki reveals that J. D. is none other than Chitti Babu. The manager wants to marry Raga Sudha and tries to rape her in the running bus. Chitti Babu fights Benarjee and marries Raga Sudha with the blessings of Dhana Lakshmi.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- J. D. Chakravarthy as Chitti Babu / J. D.
- Rambha as Raga Sudha
- Vanisri as Dhana Lakshmi
- M. Balaiah as Dhana Lakshmi's father
- Sudhakar as Pyarelal
- Brahmanandam as Bombay
- Tanikella Bharani as Kaima Patel
- A.V.S. as Buchiki
- Babu Mohan as P. K. Rao
- Sivaji Raja as P. K. Rao's son
- Chitti Babu Punyamurthula as singer
- Gundu Hanumantha Rao as Pandu
- Banerjee as Dhana Lakshmi's manager
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
All music is composed by M. M. Keeravaani.[1].
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Rajkapooru Cinemaloni" | Chandrabose | M. M. Keeravaani, K. S. Chithra | 5:12 |
| 2. | "Emhayigundiro" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, M. M. Srilekha | 4:57 |
| 3. | "Balamuralikrishna" | Chandrabose | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra, M. M. Keeravaani | 5:41 |
| 4. | "Chethilona Cheyyesi" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Prathima Rao | 5:09 |
| 5. | "Chandana Cheeranu" | Chandrabose | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Anuradha Sriram | 4:57 |
| 6. | "Aho Priya" | Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:29 |
| 7. | "Guppedu Gundenu" | Chandrabose | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 6:08 |
| 8. | "Pranayama" | Chandrabose | M. M. Keeravaani, K. S. Chithra | 5:01 |
| Total length: | 41:34 | |||
Reception[edit | edit source]
A critic from Andhra Today wrote, "After a superhit like 'Pellisandadi' such a dull movie as this is not to the director's credit".[2][3]
Awards[edit | edit source]
- Nandi Award for Best Female Playback Singer - K. S. Chitra - "Pranayama"[4]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Bombai Priyudu". JioSaavn. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ↑ "Reviews". www.andhratoday.com. Archived from the original on 13 February 1998. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ↑ "గెల్చే అవకాశమున్నా గెల్పించే వారులేరు !" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 September 2016.
- ↑ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF) (in Telugu). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
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