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| caption        = Theatrical release poster
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| writer        = [[Samudrala Ramanujacharya|Samudrala Jr]] {{small|(dialogues)}}
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| screenplay    = Tapi Chanakya
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| producer      = M. Sambasiva Rao<br />G. Vandanam
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'''''Adugu Jaadalu''''' ({{translation}} ''Footsteps'') is an Indian 1966 [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[philosophical fiction|philosophical film]], produced by the M. Sambasiva Rao, G. Vandanamon under  Nava Jyothi Films banner It stars [[N. T. Rama Rao]], [[Jamuna (actress)|Jamuna]], [[S. V. Ranga Rao]] with music composed by [[Master Venu]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Yashodhara|date=3 October 1966|title=అడుగు జాడలు |trans-title=Adugu Jaadalu|work=[[Visalaandhra]]|url=https://indiancine.ma/documents/GGV/0,0,2550,1650|access-date=12 September 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=1 October 1966|title=అడుగు జాడలు |trans-title=Adugu Jaadalu|work=[[Andhra Jyothi]]|url=https://indiancine.ma/documents/GGT/0,0,2550,1650|access-date=12 September 2020}}</ref>
'''''Adugu Jaadalu''''' ({{translation|''Footsteps''}}) is a 1966 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[philosophical fiction|philosophical film]], produced by the M. Sambasiva Rao, G. Vandanamon under  Nava Jyothi Films banner It stars [[N. T. Rama Rao]], [[Jamuna (actress)|Jamuna]], [[S. V. Ranga Rao]] with music composed by [[Master Venu]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Yashodhara|date=3 October 1966|title=అడుగు జాడలు |trans-title=Adugu Jaadalu|work=[[Visalaandhra]]|url=https://indiancine.ma/documents/GGV/0,0,2550,1650|access-date=12 September 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=1 October 1966|title=అడుగు జాడలు |trans-title=Adugu Jaadalu|work=[[Andhra Jyothi]]|url=https://indiancine.ma/documents/GGT/0,0,2550,1650|access-date=12 September 2020}}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
Dr. Krishna (S. V. Ranga Rao) is a noble person who is enriched with human values & norms and dedicated his life to his hospital. Krishna is making research on inventing an anti-polio medicine. Dr. Vijay (N. T. Rama Rao) the grandson of Zamindar Padmasri Sivaramakrishna Prasad (Relangi) is a medical graduate, he still enjoys the life in the frolic. Vijay & Parvati (Jamuna), only daughter of Dr. Krishna always get into petty quarrels. Once, Dr. Krishna visits a seaside resort for rest when he gets a severe breathing attack. At the same time, Vijay also meets with an accident and the oxygen cylinder which was brought for Dr. Krishna is utilized for Vijay. By which, Dr. Krishna dies and his hospital & patients become an orphan. After coming to consciousness, everybody starts blaming Vijay and Parvati sees him as a demon. Desperate Vijay feels that he is responsible for Dr. Krishna's death. On the advice of a nurse Sarada (Surabhi Balasaraswathi), Vijay decides to replace Dr. Krishna position by walking in his footsteps and joins as a doctor in his hospital. In the beginning, no one likes him but he endures all the insults and makes himself recognized as a good doctor. But he feels something else is lacking behind to follow the ideologies of Dr.Krishna. Then Sarada informs him regarding a diary of Dr.Krishna. Vijay requests Parvati to give it, but she refuses and hands it over to the hospital. As it is in code language, nobody can understand and throws it into the dustbin. Vijay acquires it after a great deal of dedication he decodes it. Now he wants to reveal it to Parvati, but she is not ready to listen, tries to run away and meets with an accident when she loses her eyesight. At present, the blames on Vijay increases but takes up with cheer and start serving Parvati by introducing himself as Shekar. Meanwhile, Vijay successfully completes Dr. Krishna's research which Parvati does not accept, she accompanies with remaining doctors, makes a complaint to the medical board that Vijay has stolen Dr. Krishna's diary and completed the research. The inquiry is held, everybody accuses him as a criminal and he is terminated from the medical services. After that judgment, Vijay wants to speak a while, he shows all the people whom Dr. Krishna helped in his entire life without giving his identity and also reads the diary which was nothing but adage of human values which tells how much happiness an individual gets while performing work without selfishness. Here everyone understands Vijay's virtue including Parvati, she also learns that Vijay is only Shekar and says sorry to him. At last, Parvati gets back her eyesight and the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Vijay & Parvati.
Dr. Krishna is a nobleman enriched with human values & norms and dedicated his life to his hospital. Plus, he is under research on inventing an anti-polio medicine. Dr. Vijay, the grandson of Zamindar Sivaramakrishna Prasad, is a medical graduate but still enjoys his life frolic and constantly quarrels with Parvati, the daughter of Krishna. Once, Krishna gets a massive breathing attack when Vijay also meets with an accident, and they utilize the oxygen cylinder allotted for Krishna to Vijay. As a result, Krishna dies, which leaves his hospital & patients as orphans. Soon after recovery, everyone loathes Vijay, and Parvati claims him as a homicide, making him repent. During that plight, a nurse, Sarada, guides him, who aims to follow in Krishna's footsteps and joins as a doctor in his hospital. Initially, Vijay faces the music, which he thresholds and craves himself as an amicable. Anyhow, he calls for something else about the ideologies of Krishna when Sarada notifies him about his diary. So, Vijay proceeds to Parvati, but she detests him and hands him to the hospital. Nobody gets and throws it into the dustbin as it is in code. Vijay acquires and decodes it with admiration and dedication. Currently, he likes to divulge to Parvati, which she denies. Whereat, she meets with an accident and tragically loses her eyesight. Further, her hatred towards Vijay and the public insults to him magnifies. However, with cheerfulness, Vijay moves on and starts serving Parvati as Shekar. Meanwhile, Vijay triumphs over Krishna's research, which repudiates Parvati and spits doctors. They all file a charge against Vijay, saying he has gained victory by stealing Krishna's diary. During the inquiry, all imputed him as a criminal, and the medical board terminated him. After that judgment, Vijay seeks to speak for a while, shows the people Krishna aided in his life without giving his identity, and reads the diary affirming an adage of human values that tells how blissful one gets while succoring without selfishness. At last, the entire world comprehends Vijay's virtue, including Parvati, and the knowledge that Vijay is only Shekar pleads pardon. Following, she recoups her vision. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Vijay & Parvati.


==Cast==
==Cast==
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*[[S. V. Ranga Rao]] as Dr. Krishna
*[[S. V. Ranga Rao]] as Dr. Krishna
*[[Relangi Venkatramaiah|Relangi]] as Padmasri Sivaramakrishna Prasad
*[[Relangi Venkatramaiah|Relangi]] as Padmasri Sivaramakrishna Prasad
*[[Chittoor V. Nagaiah]] as Doctor  
*[[V. Nagayya]] as Doctor  
*[[Mukkamala]] as Singanna  
*[[Mukkamala (actor)|Mukkamala]] as Singanna  
*[[Mikkilineni Radhakrishna Murthy|Mikkilineni]] as Doctor  
*[[Mikkilineni (actor)|Mikkilineni]] as Doctor  
*[[Chalam (actor)|Chalam]] as Shyam  
*[[Chalam (actor)|Chalam]] as Shyam  
*Surabhi Balasaraswathi as Sarada  
*Surabhi Balasaraswathi as Sarada  
*[[Rama Prabha]] as Kokila
*[[Rama Prabha]] as Kokila
*Kakarala as Dr. Ram


==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==
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Music composed by [[Master Venu]]. Music released by Audio Company.
Music composed by [[Master Venu]].
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{IMDB title|tt0157292}}
*{{IMDb title|tt0157292}}


{{Tapi Chanakya}}
{{Tapi Chanakya}}


[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Indian drama films]]
[[Category:Indian drama films]]
[[Category:1960s Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:1966 Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:1966 Indian films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Tapi Chanakya]]
[[Category:Films directed by Tapi Chanakya]]
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[[Category:Films scored by Master Venu]]

Latest revision as of 02:03, 4 March 2026

Adugu Jaadalu
Theatrical release poster
Directed byTapi Chanakya
Produced byM. Sambasiva Rao
G. Vandanam
Written bySamudrala Jr (dialogues)
Screenplay byTapi Chanakya
StarringN. T. Rama Rao
Jamuna
S. V. Ranga Rao
Music byMaster Venu
CinematographyAnnayya
Edited byMarthand
Production
company
Nava Jyothi Films
Release date
  • 29 September 1966 (1966-09-29)
Running time
135 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Adugu Jaadalu (transl.Footsteps) is a 1966 Indian Telugu-language philosophical film, produced by the M. Sambasiva Rao, G. Vandanamon under Nava Jyothi Films banner It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jamuna, S. V. Ranga Rao with music composed by Master Venu.[1][2]

Plot[edit | edit source]

Dr. Krishna is a nobleman enriched with human values & norms and dedicated his life to his hospital. Plus, he is under research on inventing an anti-polio medicine. Dr. Vijay, the grandson of Zamindar Sivaramakrishna Prasad, is a medical graduate but still enjoys his life frolic and constantly quarrels with Parvati, the daughter of Krishna. Once, Krishna gets a massive breathing attack when Vijay also meets with an accident, and they utilize the oxygen cylinder allotted for Krishna to Vijay. As a result, Krishna dies, which leaves his hospital & patients as orphans. Soon after recovery, everyone loathes Vijay, and Parvati claims him as a homicide, making him repent. During that plight, a nurse, Sarada, guides him, who aims to follow in Krishna's footsteps and joins as a doctor in his hospital. Initially, Vijay faces the music, which he thresholds and craves himself as an amicable. Anyhow, he calls for something else about the ideologies of Krishna when Sarada notifies him about his diary. So, Vijay proceeds to Parvati, but she detests him and hands him to the hospital. Nobody gets and throws it into the dustbin as it is in code. Vijay acquires and decodes it with admiration and dedication. Currently, he likes to divulge to Parvati, which she denies. Whereat, she meets with an accident and tragically loses her eyesight. Further, her hatred towards Vijay and the public insults to him magnifies. However, with cheerfulness, Vijay moves on and starts serving Parvati as Shekar. Meanwhile, Vijay triumphs over Krishna's research, which repudiates Parvati and spits doctors. They all file a charge against Vijay, saying he has gained victory by stealing Krishna's diary. During the inquiry, all imputed him as a criminal, and the medical board terminated him. After that judgment, Vijay seeks to speak for a while, shows the people Krishna aided in his life without giving his identity, and reads the diary affirming an adage of human values that tells how blissful one gets while succoring without selfishness. At last, the entire world comprehends Vijay's virtue, including Parvati, and the knowledge that Vijay is only Shekar pleads pardon. Following, she recoups her vision. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Vijay & Parvati.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Adugu Jaadalu
Film score by
Released1966
GenreSoundtrack
Length29:12
ProducerMaster Venu

Music composed by Master Venu.

S. No. Song title Lyrics Singers length
1 "Manase Madhugeetamai" Sri Sri P. Susheela 3:47
2 "Antha Kopamaithe" C. Narayana Reddy Ghantasala, P. Susheela 3:19
3 "Bhayamu Vadelenule" Kosaraju P. B. Srinivas, L. R. Eeswari 3:50
4 "Chinnoda Bullemma" Aarudhra Ghantasala, P. Susheela 6:44
5 "Mallelukurisina" C. Narayana Reddy Ghantasala, P. Susheela 4:25
6 "Moogavoyiana" Sri Sri P. Susheela 3:40
7 "Thoolisolenu" Sri Sri Ghantasala, Vasantha 3:27

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Yashodhara (3 October 1966). "అడుగు జాడలు" [Adugu Jaadalu]. Visalaandhra. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  2. "అడుగు జాడలు" [Adugu Jaadalu]. Andhra Jyothi. 1 October 1966. Retrieved 12 September 2020.

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