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| image = Ardhangi.JPG | | image = Ardhangi.JPG | ||
| caption = Theatrical release poster | | caption = Theatrical release poster | ||
| | | screenplay = [[Acharya Aatreya]] | ||
| story = Manilal Banerjee | | story = Manilal Banerjee | ||
| director = [[P. Pullayya]] | |||
| based_on = {{Based on|''Swayamsiddha'' (novel)|Manilal Banerjee}} | |||
| director = [[P. | | starring = <!--ORDER AS PER THE OPENING CREDITS-->[[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]]<br />[[Santha Kumari]]<br />[[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]] | ||
| starring = [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]]<br />[[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]] | |||
| music = [[Master Venu]]<br />B. Narasimha Rao | | music = [[Master Venu]]<br />B. Narasimha Rao | ||
| cinematography = Madhav Bulbule | | cinematography = Madhav Bulbule | ||
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| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = Telugu | | language = Telugu | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Ardhangi''''' ({{translation}} | '''''Ardhangi''''' ({{translation|Other half}}) is a 1955 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[drama (film and television)|drama film]], produced and directed by [[P. Pullayya]] under the Ragini Pictures banner. It stars [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]], [[Santha Kumari]], and [[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]]. Music is composed by [[Master Venu]] and B. Narasimha Rao. [[Acharya Aatreya]] scripted the film based on Maddipatla Suri's Telugu translation of the [[Bengali language|Bengali]] novel ''Swayamsidda'' written by Manilal Banerjee. The film was successful at the box office. It received the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]] and the [[Filmfare Award for Best Film - Telugu]].<ref name="3rdawardPDF">{{cite web|url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/3rd_nff_1956.pdf |title=3rd National Film Awards |publisher=[[Directorate of Film Festivals]] |access-date=1 September 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105232134/http://dff.nic.in/2011/3rd_nff_1956.pdf |archive-date=5 November 2013 }}</ref> The film was remade in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as ''[[Pennin Perumai]]'' and in [[Hindi]] as ''[[Bahurani (1963 film)|Bahurani]]'' (1963).<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|last=Narasimham|first=M. L.|date=2014-06-06|title=Ardhangi (1955)|work=[[The Hindu]]|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/ardhangi-1955/article6086551.ece|access-date=2021-08-15}}</ref> | ||
==Plot== | |||
[[Zamindar]] Bhujanga Rao has two sons: Raghavendra / Raghu & Nagendra / Naagu. Raghu is the mentally challenged son of Zamindar from his first wife. After the death of his wife, Zamidar remarries vainglory Rajeswari and Nagendra is their son. Due to the mollycoddling of his mother, Naagu turns into a narcissist, and he mercilessly flogs his sibling. Once Naagu visits their village, he tyrannizes the peasants, when intrepid Padmavati / Padma impedes his slave-driving attitude. Listening to this, Zamindar walks to Padma, declares her the right choice for Naagu's amendment, and fixes the alliance. However, Rajeswari & Naagu vetoed it. Thus, to uphold his prestige, Zamindar gets Padma married with Raghu. At the last moment, the truth comes out about Raghu's condition but Padma accepts him, as a woman of virtue. From there, she becomes aware of Rajeswari & Naagu's savagery to Raghu and shows defiance. Parallelly, it is made known that the old maid in the household who acted as a foster mother to Raghu by raising him, unknowingly gave him opium in his childhood leading to his mental condition. Doctor says he can be cured but Nagu sways him with money to not treat Raghu. Following this, Padma, with austerity and tenacity, molds her husband into a civilized person. | |||
Zamindar is amazed after seeing this change and entrusts Raghu with the family tasks, which begrudge Naagu. So, he menaces his father for his share, which Rajeswari also bolsters. Tragically, Zamindar dies in that mishap by falling down a flight of stairs. Before leaving his breath, he consigns totality to Raghu. Hereupon, Rajeswari is pissed off and about to quit. Thus, Raghu surrenders all assets to her and shifts to their village with Padma. After that, Naagu burns cash for his vices and puppets his mother. Plus, he fits his paramour Neelaveni & her family at home, which Rajeswari goes against. Naagu seizes her authority, and she receives a slap from him. Naagu also pesters the farmers for the lease arrears, and they bestow it to Raghu, avowing him as proprietor. Being conscious of it, outraged Naagu heads to the village to shoot his brother. Parallelly, Raghu reaches Rajeswari and hands over the amount to her. At this, she realizes her mistake, pleads pardon, and accompanies him. On the other hand, Naagu starts raging on the farmers when Raghu arrives and drops the money before him. Forthwith, enraged Rajeswari is about to hit Naagu, which Padma hinders. At last, remorseful, Naagu reforms seeing the integrity of Raghu & Padma. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the family's reunion. | |||
Zamindar | |||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
* [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]] as Raghunatha Rao / Raghu | * [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]] as Raghunatha Rao / Raghu | ||
* [[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]] as Padmavati | * [[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]] as Padmavati | ||
* [[Santha Kumari]] as Rajeswari Devi | * [[Santha Kumari]] as Rajeswari Devi | ||
* [[ | * [[Gummadi (actor)|Gummadi]] as Zamindar Bhujangarao | ||
* [[Jaggayya]] as Nagendra Rao / Nagu | |||
* Surabhi Balasaraswathi as Neelaveni | * Surabhi Balasaraswathi as Neelaveni | ||
* [[Chadalavada Kutumba Rao|Chadalavada]] as Bheemudu | * [[Chadalavada Kutumba Rao|Chadalavada]] as Bheemudu | ||
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* B. Narasimha Rao as Musalaiah | * B. Narasimha Rao as Musalaiah | ||
== | == Production == | ||
[[P. Pullaiah|P. Pullayya]] originally wanted [[N. T. Rama Rao]] to play the mentally disabled Raghu and [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]] as Raghu's half-brother Nagu. Nageswara Rao felt the negative role would not suit him, and was later cast as Raghu, which he preferred as he considered it "more challenging". The role of Nagu ultimately went to [[Jaggayya]]. Pullayya cast Gummadi as the zamindar Bhujangarao at the suggestion of film producer T. V. S. Sastri.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
==Soundtrack== | ==Soundtrack== | ||
Music composed by [[Master Venu]] & B. Narasimha Rao. Lyrics were written by [[Acharya Aatreya]]. | |||
Music composed by [[Master Venu]] & B. Narasimha Rao. Lyrics were written by [[Acharya | |||
{|class="wikitable" | {|class="wikitable" | ||
|- | |- | ||
!S. No.!!Song | !S. No.!!Song title !!Singers !!length | ||
|- | |- | ||
|1 | |1 | ||
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|8 | |8 | ||
|"Tharalirava" | |"Tharalirava" | ||
|[[Ghantasala | |[[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]] | ||
|2:09 | |2:09 | ||
|} | |} | ||
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==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
* [[3rd National Film Awards|1955]] - [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]] - Certificate of Merit<ref name="3rdawardPDF">{{cite web|url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/3rd_nff_1956.pdf |title=3rd National Film Awards |publisher=[[Directorate of Film Festivals]] |access-date=1 September 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105232134/http://dff.nic.in/2011/3rd_nff_1956.pdf |archive-date=5 November 2013 }}</ref> | * [[3rd National Film Awards|1955]] - [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]] - Certificate of Merit<ref name="3rdawardPDF">{{cite web|url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/3rd_nff_1956.pdf |title=3rd National Film Awards |publisher=[[Directorate of Film Festivals]] |access-date=1 September 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105232134/http://dff.nic.in/2011/3rd_nff_1956.pdf |archive-date=5 November 2013 }}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:1955 films]] | [[Category:1955 films]] | ||
[[Category:Telugu films remade in other languages]] | [[Category:Telugu films remade in other languages]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:1955 Telugu-language films]] | ||
[[Category:Films directed by P. | [[Category:1955 Indian films]] | ||
[[Category:Films about | [[Category:Films directed by P. Pullayya]] | ||
[[Category:Films about intellectual disabilities]] | |||
[[Category:Developmental disabilities]] | [[Category:Developmental disabilities]] | ||
[[Category:Indian drama films]] | |||
[[Category:1955 drama films]] | |||
[[Category:Indian black-and-white films]] | |||
[[Category:Films scored by Master Venu]] | |||
[[Category:Films scored by B. Narasimha Rao]] | |||
[[Category:Films based on Indian novels]] | |||
[[Category:Films about mental disorders]] | |||
[[Category:Films about disability in India]] | |||
Latest revision as of 02:15, 4 March 2026
| Ardhangi | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | P. Pullayya |
| Screenplay by | Acharya Aatreya |
| Story by | Manilal Banerjee |
| Based on | Swayamsiddha (novel) by Manilal Banerjee |
| Starring | Akkineni Nageswara Rao Santha Kumari Savitri |
| Music by | Master Venu B. Narasimha Rao |
| Cinematography | Madhav Bulbule |
| Edited by | B. Narasimha Rao Sri Raamulu |
Production company | Ragini Pictures |
| Distributed by | Rajasri Pictures |
Release date |
|
Running time | 152 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Ardhangi (transl. Other half) is a 1955 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by P. Pullayya under the Ragini Pictures banner. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Santha Kumari, and Savitri. Music is composed by Master Venu and B. Narasimha Rao. Acharya Aatreya scripted the film based on Maddipatla Suri's Telugu translation of the Bengali novel Swayamsidda written by Manilal Banerjee. The film was successful at the box office. It received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu and the Filmfare Award for Best Film - Telugu.[1] The film was remade in Tamil as Pennin Perumai and in Hindi as Bahurani (1963).[2]
Plot[edit | edit source]
Zamindar Bhujanga Rao has two sons: Raghavendra / Raghu & Nagendra / Naagu. Raghu is the mentally challenged son of Zamindar from his first wife. After the death of his wife, Zamidar remarries vainglory Rajeswari and Nagendra is their son. Due to the mollycoddling of his mother, Naagu turns into a narcissist, and he mercilessly flogs his sibling. Once Naagu visits their village, he tyrannizes the peasants, when intrepid Padmavati / Padma impedes his slave-driving attitude. Listening to this, Zamindar walks to Padma, declares her the right choice for Naagu's amendment, and fixes the alliance. However, Rajeswari & Naagu vetoed it. Thus, to uphold his prestige, Zamindar gets Padma married with Raghu. At the last moment, the truth comes out about Raghu's condition but Padma accepts him, as a woman of virtue. From there, she becomes aware of Rajeswari & Naagu's savagery to Raghu and shows defiance. Parallelly, it is made known that the old maid in the household who acted as a foster mother to Raghu by raising him, unknowingly gave him opium in his childhood leading to his mental condition. Doctor says he can be cured but Nagu sways him with money to not treat Raghu. Following this, Padma, with austerity and tenacity, molds her husband into a civilized person.
Zamindar is amazed after seeing this change and entrusts Raghu with the family tasks, which begrudge Naagu. So, he menaces his father for his share, which Rajeswari also bolsters. Tragically, Zamindar dies in that mishap by falling down a flight of stairs. Before leaving his breath, he consigns totality to Raghu. Hereupon, Rajeswari is pissed off and about to quit. Thus, Raghu surrenders all assets to her and shifts to their village with Padma. After that, Naagu burns cash for his vices and puppets his mother. Plus, he fits his paramour Neelaveni & her family at home, which Rajeswari goes against. Naagu seizes her authority, and she receives a slap from him. Naagu also pesters the farmers for the lease arrears, and they bestow it to Raghu, avowing him as proprietor. Being conscious of it, outraged Naagu heads to the village to shoot his brother. Parallelly, Raghu reaches Rajeswari and hands over the amount to her. At this, she realizes her mistake, pleads pardon, and accompanies him. On the other hand, Naagu starts raging on the farmers when Raghu arrives and drops the money before him. Forthwith, enraged Rajeswari is about to hit Naagu, which Padma hinders. At last, remorseful, Naagu reforms seeing the integrity of Raghu & Padma. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the family's reunion.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Raghunatha Rao / Raghu
- Savitri as Padmavati
- Santha Kumari as Rajeswari Devi
- Gummadi as Zamindar Bhujangarao
- Jaggayya as Nagendra Rao / Nagu
- Surabhi Balasaraswathi as Neelaveni
- Chadalavada as Bheemudu
- Nagabhushanam as Veeraiah
- Dr. Sivaramakrishnaiah as Appula Sivakamaiah
- Dr. Kamaraju as Diwanji Kakkaiah
- Doraiswamy as Bhushaiah
- B. Narasimha Rao as Musalaiah
Production[edit | edit source]
P. Pullayya originally wanted N. T. Rama Rao to play the mentally disabled Raghu and Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Raghu's half-brother Nagu. Nageswara Rao felt the negative role would not suit him, and was later cast as Raghu, which he preferred as he considered it "more challenging". The role of Nagu ultimately went to Jaggayya. Pullayya cast Gummadi as the zamindar Bhujangarao at the suggestion of film producer T. V. S. Sastri.[2]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
Music composed by Master Venu & B. Narasimha Rao. Lyrics were written by Acharya Aatreya.
| S. No. | Song title | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Intiki Deepam Illale" | Akula Narasimha Rao | 2:39 |
| 2 | "Ekkadamma Chandrudu" | Jikki | 2:37 |
| 3 | "Pelli Muhurtham Kudirindha" | P. Leela | 2:40 |
| 4 | "Edche Vallani Edavani" | P. Leela | 3:35 |
| 5 | "Radhanu Rammannadu" | Akula Narasimha Rao | 2:16 |
| 6 | "Raka Raka Vachavu" | Jikki | 1:57 |
| 7 | "Vaddura Kannayya" | Jikki | 1:58 |
| 8 | "Tharalirava" | Ghantasala | 2:09 |
Box office[edit | edit source]
The film ran for more than 100 days in 5 centers in Andhra Pradesh.[3]
Awards[edit | edit source]
- 1955 - National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu - Certificate of Merit[1]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "3rd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 November 2013. Retrieved 1 September 2011.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Narasimham, M. L. (6 June 2014). "Ardhangi (1955)". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
- ↑ ANR's 100 days films list at Idlebrain.com Archived 26 December 2012 at the Wayback Machine