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{{short description|1978 film by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao}}
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| name          = Sommokadidi Sokokadidi
| name          = Sommokadidi Sokokadidi
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| director      = [[Singeetam Srinivasa Rao]]
| director      = [[Singeetam Srinivasa Rao]]
| producer      = B. Radha Manohari
| producer      = B. Radha Manohari
| writer        = [[Jandhyala Subramanya Sastry|Jandhyala]] {{small|(Dialogues)}}<ref>https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/tp-others/end-of-a-comedy-era/article27964287.ece</ref>
| writer        = [[Jandhyala]] {{small|(Dialogues)}}
| screenplay    = Singeetam Srinivasa Rao
| story          = S. L. Kalyani
| story          = S. L. Kalyani
| screenplay    = [[Singeetam Srinivasa Rao]]
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| starring      = {{plainlist|
| starring      = {{plainlist|
* [[Kamal Haasan]]
* [[Kamal Haasan]]
* [[Jayasudha]]
* [[Jayasudha]]
* [[Rojaramani]]
* [[Rojaramani]]
* [[Prabhakar Reddy]]
* [[Sarathi]]
* [[Pandari Bai]]
}}
}}
| music          = [[Rajan-Nagendra]]
| music          = [[Rajan–Nagendra]]
| cinematography = [[Balu Mahendra]]
| cinematography = [[Balu Mahendra]]
| editing        = D. Vasu
| editing        = D. Vasu
| studio        =  
| studio        = SBS Films
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| released      = {{film date|df=y|1979|1|5}}
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'''''Sommokadidi Sokokadidhi''''' ({{trans|One toils, another enjoys}})<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=5g2fNL8GZWkC&q=Sommokadidi+Sokokadidi&pg=PA498 |title=Telugu English Dictionary |last=Rao Vemuri |first=V. |publisher=[[Asian Educational Services]] |year=2003 |page=498|isbn=9788120616370 }}</ref> is a 1978 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[comedy film]] directed by [[Singeetam Srinivasa Rao]]. Kamal Haasan plays a double role as an honest doctor and a happy-go-lucky youth. He was paired with [[Jayasudha]] and [[Roja Ramani]]. The film was well supported by [[Prabhakar Reddy]], [[Sarathi]], [[Pandari Bai]], [[Kanta Rao]], [[Ramaprabha]] and [[C. S. Rao]]. This was the first film of Singeetam Srinivasa Rao and [[Kamal Haasan]] together.
'''''Sommokadidi Sokokadidi''''' ({{trans|One toils, another enjoys}})<ref>{{Cite book |last=Rao Vemuri |first=V. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=5g2fNL8GZWkC&q=Sommokadidi+Sokokadidi&pg=PA498 |title=Telugu English Dictionary |publisher=[[Asian Educational Services]] |year=2003 |isbn=9788120616370 |page=498}}</ref> is a 1979 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[action comedy film]] directed by [[Singeetam Srinivasa Rao]]. Kamal Haasan plays a double role as an honest doctor and a happy-go-lucky youth. He was paired with [[Jayasudha]] and [[Roja Ramani]]. The film was well supported by [[Prabhakar Reddy]], [[Sarathi]], [[Pandari Bai]], [[Kanta Rao]], [[Ramaprabha]] and [[C. S. Rao]]. This was the first film of Singeetam Srinivasa Rao and [[Kamal Haasan]] together.


The film was dubbed and released in Tamil as ''Iru Nilavugal'' and Malayalam as ''Jeevikkaan Padikkanam''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=1284 |title=Sommokadidi Sokokadidi |publisher=www.malayalachalachithram.com}}</ref> The film was remade into Hindi as ''[[Hum Dono (1985 film)|Hum Dono]]'' and in Kannada as ''[[Gadibidi Krishna]]''.
The film was dubbed and released in [[Tamil language]] as ''Iru Nilavugal''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 November 2019 |title=உண்மையான உலக நாயகன் கமலின் சாதனைகளில் சில துளிகள்...கமல் 65’ ஸ்பெஷல்... |language=ta |work=[[Asianet News]] |url=https://tamil.asianetnews.com/cinema/kamal-s-65th-birthday-his-lifetime-achievements-q0l08z |access-date=23 June 2021}}</ref> and Malayalam as ''Jeevikkaan Padikkanam''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jeevikkaan Padikkanam (1981) |url=http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=1284 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210623104838/https://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=1284 |archive-date=23 June 2021 |access-date=23 June 2021 |website=Malayalachalachithram.com}}</ref> The film was remade into Hindi as ''[[Hum Dono (1985 film)|Hum Dono]]'' and in Kannada as ''[[Gadibidi Krishna]]''.


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
''Sommokadidi Sokokadidi'' is the story of a well respected doctor and his look alike, who realizes that his face is similar to that of the doctor. So he plots a plan to take the doctor's place when he is away from hospital and he starts to pretend that he is the doctor. One day the doctor discovers he has a look alike. He pretends that he is Shekhar. Shekhar goes to rest Ranga's house but fall in love with Ranga's cousin sister at the first sight. Ranga falls in love with Shekhar's fiancée. The climax reveals that Ranga and Shekhar are identical twins. Some goons kidnapped Shekhar for money. Both brothers are reunited and marry their lovers.
''Sommokadidi Sokokadidi'' is the story of a well respected doctor and his look alike, who realises that his face is similar to that of the doctor. So he plots a plan to take the doctor's place when he is away from hospital and he starts to pretend that he is the doctor. One day the doctor discovers he has a look alike. He pretends that he is Shekhar. Shekhar goes to rest Ranga's house but fall in love with Ranga's cousin sister at the first sight. Ranga falls in love with Shekhar's fiancée. The climax reveals that Ranga and Shekhar are identical twins. Some goons kidnapped Shekhar for money. Both brothers are reunited and marry their lovers.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
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*[[Raavi Kondala Rao]]
*[[Raavi Kondala Rao]]
*[[Ramaprabha]]
*[[Ramaprabha]]
*[[C. S. Rao]]<ref>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2020/apr/15/veteran-playwright-writer-cs-rao-no-more-2130320.html</ref>
*[[C. S. Rao]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=15 April 2020 |title=Veteran playwright, writer CS Rao no more |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2020/apr/15/veteran-playwright-writer-cs-rao-no-more-2130320.html |url-status=live |access-date=23 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200422153936/https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2020/apr/15/veteran-playwright-writer-cs-rao-no-more-2130320.html |archive-date=22 April 2020}}</ref>


== Production ==
== Production ==
''Sommokadidi Sokokadidi'' was the first film where Singeetam Srinivasa Rao and Kamal Haasan worked together.<ref>{{Cite news |date=13 August 2017 |title=Bollywood blockbuster to Kollywood classic: Kamal Haasan picks his 70 favourite movies |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/interactives/kamal-hassan-70-movies/ |access-date=30 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sri |date=21 September 2009 |title=Interview: Singeetam Srinivas Rao |url=http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/singeetam_interview_2009_2.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110101023751/http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/singeetam_interview_2009_2.php |archive-date=1 January 2011 |access-date=21 April 2021 |website=Telugucinema.com |page=2}}</ref>
''Sommokadidi Sokokadidi'' was the first film where [[Singeetam Srinivasa Rao]] and [[Kamal Haasan]] worked together.<ref>{{Cite news |date=13 August 2017 |title=Bollywood blockbuster to Kollywood classic: Kamal Haasan picks his 70 favourite movies |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/interactives/kamal-hassan-70-movies/ |url-status=live |access-date=30 November 2019 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170813134310/http://www.hindustantimes.com/interactives/kamal-hassan-70-movies/ |archive-date=13 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sri |date=21 September 2009 |title=Interview: Singeetam Srinivas Rao |url=http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/singeetam_interview_2009_2.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110101023751/http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/singeetam_interview_2009_2.php |archive-date=1 January 2011 |access-date=21 April 2021 |website=Telugucinema.com |page=2}}</ref> The dialogues were written by [[Jandhyala]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Narasimham |first=M. L. |date=29 June 2001 |title=End of a comedy era |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/tp-others/end-of-a-comedy-era/article27964287.ece |url-status=live |access-date=23 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210623104902/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/tp-others/end-of-a-comedy-era/article27964287.ece |archive-date=23 June 2021}}</ref>


== Soundtrack ==
== Soundtrack ==
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== Trivia ==
The film was dubbed in Tamil language as ''Iru Nilavukal'' released on March 16 and had a good box office outing, but the voice of Kamal Haasan was dubbed by [[Y. G. Mahendran]] in Tamil.


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt0265781|Sommokadidi Sokokadidi}}
* {{IMDb title|tt0265781}}


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Sommokadidi Sokokadidi
File:Sommokadidi Sokokadidi poster.jpg
Poster
Directed bySingeetam Srinivasa Rao
Produced byB. Radha Manohari
Written byJandhyala (Dialogues)
Screenplay bySingeetam Srinivasa Rao
Story byS. L. Kalyani
Starring
Music byRajan–Nagendra
CinematographyBalu Mahendra
Edited byD. Vasu
Production
company
SBS Films
Release date
  • 5 January 1979 (1979-01-05)
Running time
140 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Sommokadidi Sokokadidi (transl. One toils, another enjoys)[1] is a 1979 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. Kamal Haasan plays a double role as an honest doctor and a happy-go-lucky youth. He was paired with Jayasudha and Roja Ramani. The film was well supported by Prabhakar Reddy, Sarathi, Pandari Bai, Kanta Rao, Ramaprabha and C. S. Rao. This was the first film of Singeetam Srinivasa Rao and Kamal Haasan together.

The film was dubbed and released in Tamil language as Iru Nilavugal.[2] and Malayalam as Jeevikkaan Padikkanam.[3] The film was remade into Hindi as Hum Dono and in Kannada as Gadibidi Krishna.

Plot[edit]

Sommokadidi Sokokadidi is the story of a well respected doctor and his look alike, who realises that his face is similar to that of the doctor. So he plots a plan to take the doctor's place when he is away from hospital and he starts to pretend that he is the doctor. One day the doctor discovers he has a look alike. He pretends that he is Shekhar. Shekhar goes to rest Ranga's house but fall in love with Ranga's cousin sister at the first sight. Ranga falls in love with Shekhar's fiancée. The climax reveals that Ranga and Shekhar are identical twins. Some goons kidnapped Shekhar for money. Both brothers are reunited and marry their lovers.

Cast[edit]

Production[edit]

Sommokadidi Sokokadidi was the first film where Singeetam Srinivasa Rao and Kamal Haasan worked together.[5][6] The dialogues were written by Jandhyala.[7]

Soundtrack[edit]

Sommokadidi Sokokadidi
Soundtrack album by
Rajan–Nagendra
Released1979
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LanguageTelugu
ProducerRajan–Nagendra

The soundtrack is composed by Rajan–Nagendra.

Telugu Track listing
No. TitleSinger(s) Length
1. "Tholivalapo"  S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki 4:03
2. "Aakasam Nee Haddura"  S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 4:27
3. "Aa Ponna Needalo"  S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela 4:26
4. "Oh Baala Raja"  P. Susheela 4:03
5. "Abbo Neredu Pallu"  S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki 4:48
Malayalam Track listing (Jeevikkaan Padikkanam)
No. TitleSinger(s) Length
1. "Aa Poovanathilum"  P. Jayachandran, Vani Jairam  
2. "Aakaasham Nin Swantham"  S. P. Balasubrahmanyam  
3. "Ambeyyaan"  P. Jayachandran, S. P. Sailaja  
4. "Oh Praananaadha"  S. P. Sailaja  
5. "Oru Vasantham"  K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki  
Tamil Track listing (Iru Nilavugal)
No. TitleSinger(s) Length
1. "Thoda Varavo Thontharavo"  S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki  
2. "Anandam Adhu Ennada"  S. P. Balasubrahmanyam  
3. "Anbulla Kannano"  S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela  
4. "Ammadi Kannaippaaru"  S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki  

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Rao Vemuri, V. (2003). Telugu English Dictionary. Asian Educational Services. p. 498. ISBN 9788120616370.
  2. ↑ "உண்மையான உலக நாயகன் கமலின் சாதனைகளில் சில துளிகள்...கமல் 65' ஸ்பெஷல்..." Asianet News (in தமிழ்). 7 November 2019. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  3. ↑ "Jeevikkaan Padikkanam (1981)". Malayalachalachithram.com. Archived from the original on 23 June 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  4. ↑ "Veteran playwright, writer CS Rao no more". The New Indian Express. 15 April 2020. Archived from the original on 22 April 2020. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  5. ↑ "Bollywood blockbuster to Kollywood classic: Kamal Haasan picks his 70 favourite movies". Hindustan Times. 13 August 2017. Archived from the original on 13 August 2017. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  6. ↑ Sri (21 September 2009). "Interview: Singeetam Srinivas Rao". Telugucinema.com. p. 2. Archived from the original on 1 January 2011. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  7. ↑ Narasimham, M. L. (29 June 2001). "End of a comedy era". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 23 June 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2021.

External links[edit]

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