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| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| writer        = [[Samudrala Ramanujacharya|Samudrala Jr]] {{small|(dialogues)}}
| writer        = [[Samudrala Jr.|Samudrala Jr]] {{small|(dialogues)}}
| story          = N. T. Rama Rao
| story          = N. T. Rama Rao
| screenplay    = N. T. Rama Rao
| screenplay    = N. T. Rama Rao
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| studio        = NAT & [[Ramakrishna Cine Studios]]
| studio        = NAT & [[Ramakrishna Cine Studios]]
| released      = {{Film date|df=y|1967|4|20}}
| released      = {{Film date|df=y|1967|4|20}}
| runtime        = 160 mins
| runtime        = 160 minutes
| country        = India
| country        = India
| language      = Telugu
| language      = Telugu
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'''''Ummadi Kutumbam''''' ({{trans|Joint Family}}) is a 1967 India [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[comedy-drama]] film, produced by [[N. Trivikrama Rao]] under the NAT & [[Ramakrishna Cine Studios]] banner and directed by [[D. Yoganand]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Narasimham|first=M. L.|date=2018-10-26|title=Movie: Vummadi Kutumbam (1967)|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/blast-from-the-past-vummadi-kutumbam-1967/article25334371.ece|access-date=2021-08-05|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> It stars [[N. T. Rama Rao]], [[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]], [[Krishna Kumari (actress)|Krishna Kumari]] and music composed by [[T. V. Raju]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Yashodhara|date=26 April 1967|title=ఉమ్మడి కుటుంబం |trans-title=Ummadi Kutumbam|work=[[Visalaandhra]]|url=https://indiancine.ma/documents/GYX/0,0,2550,1650|access-date=17 September 2020|language=te}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Thurlapati|date=28 April 1967|title=ఉమ్మడి కుటుంబం |trans-title=Ummadi Kutumbam|work=[[Andhra Prabha]]|url=https://indiancine.ma/documents/GYW/0,80,2550,1730|access-date=17 September 2020|language=te}}</ref>
'''''Ummadi Kutumbam''''' ({{translation|Joint Family}}) is a 1967 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[comedy drama]] film, produced by [[N. Trivikrama Rao]] under the NAT & [[Ramakrishna Cine Studios]] banner and directed by [[D. Yoganand]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Narasimham |first=M. L. |date=2018-10-26 |title=Movie: Vummadi Kutumbam (1967) |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/blast-from-the-past-vummadi-kutumbam-1967/article25334371.ece |access-date=2021-08-05 |archive-date=5 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210805113331/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/blast-from-the-past-vummadi-kutumbam-1967/article25334371.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> It stars [[N. T. Rama Rao]], [[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]] and [[Krishna Kumari (actress)|Krishna Kumari]], with music composed by [[T. V. Raju]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Yashodhara|date=26 April 1967|title=ఉమ్మడి కుటుంబం|trans-title=Ummadi Kutumbam|work=[[Visalaandhra]]|url=https://indiancine.ma/documents/GYX/0,0,2550,1650|access-date=17 September 2020|language=te|archive-date=14 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201114130752/https://indiancine.ma/documents/GYX/0,0,2550,1650|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Thurlapati|date=28 April 1967|title=ఉమ్మడి కుటుంబం|trans-title=Ummadi Kutumbam|work=[[Andhra Prabha]]|url=https://indiancine.ma/documents/GYW/0,80,2550,1730|access-date=17 September 2020|language=te|archive-date=1 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231001204359/https://indiancine.ma/documents/GYW/0,80,2550,1730|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
The story revolves around a joint family in a village, in which an old mother (Hemalatha) has four sons. The elder one Nagaiah (Relangi) works as a clerk, his wife is Gauri (Suryakantham) a selfish woman and they have a son Kittu. The second son Chandram takes care of their farming, his wife is Kantham (S. Varalakshmi) a shrew. The third son is Mukundam (Prabhakar Reddy) who becomes a doctor with the combined effort of the family, his wife Rama (Savitri) a kind-hearted woman. At last, Ramu (N. T. Rama Rao) an uneducated smart village guy who always enjoys life by playing dramas. But he has great respect towards his family and loves Kittu a lot. Mukundam becomes a good practitioner in the city, but he does not like Rama due to her traditional behavior for which he leaves her back in the village. Thereafter, he goes into the trap of a call girl Mohini (L. Vijayalakshmi) and does not care of the family. At home, all the daughters-in-law quarrel, in between, Chandram leaves to his in-law's house and Gauri divides the house into two. Here everyone insults Rama with straightforward words, so, Ramu decides to bring his brother, so, he leaves to the city. On the way, he gets acquainted with a beautiful girl Sarada (Krishna Kumari), daughter of the Zamindar (Nagabhushanam), who gives him shelter for a night when Ramu protects the Zamindar from thieves. The next day, he reaches Mukundam, understands his state and becomes distressed. Sarada consoles him, meets Mohini and asks her to leave Mukundam, but she sends her away by insulting. Now Sarada decides to take revenge, so, she transforms Ramu into a cultured educated guy when they fall in love. Meanwhile, Chandram has to face many insults in his in-law's house and leaves that place. Upon seeing it, Kantham's younger brother (Nagaraju) teaches her a lesson and sends her back. In the village, Kittu becomes sick due to depression on Ramu. At the same time, the village doctor Pasupathi (Allu Ramalingaiah) tries to molest Rama when she attempts suicide, saved by her mother-in-law and they too move towards the city. Parallelly, Ramu dramatizes himself as the Zamindar in a disguised form and traps Mohini, by which he teaches a lesson to Mukundam and sends him to the village. On his return, Ramu meets his mother & sister-in-law and everyone starts to the village. In between, Chandram also accompanies, after reaching home they spot Kittu in deathbed when Ramu protects him with his love & affection. Finally, the entire family is reunited and the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Ramu & Sarada.
The film begins in a village where a conjoined family, with an old mother and four sons: a clerk, Chandram, a farmer, and Mukundam, is molded into a doctor by the hard of all. Ramu is a gallant, naughty younger who spends his life with stage plays but provides regard to his family. The first three siblings performed nuptial Nagaiah's wife, Gauri, is bratty, Chandram's wife, Kantham, is a shrew, whereas Mukundam's wife, Rama, is benevolent. Ramu pays the utmost respect to Rama and dotes on Nagaiah's son Kittu, who also reciprocates. Soon, Mukundam detests Rama due to her traditional customs and quits. In the city, Mohini, a dancer, snares him who neglects the family.  
 
At home, a falling-out arises between the daughters-in-law that causes a rupture. Chandram moves to his in-laws' house, and Gauri splits the house into two. Plus, Rama is subjected to indignities when Ramu proceeds to retrieve Mukundam. On the way, he aids a girl, Sarada, the Zamindar's daughter, who shelters him, and the same night, he protects them from thieves. Following, Ramu reaches Mukundam and becomes dejected when Sarada contacts Mohini, and she offends her. Now, Sarada seeks vengeance and carves Ramu as civilized when she crushes him.
 
Meanwhile, Chandram is slighted in his in-law's house and exits, turning insane. Whereat, Kantham's younger, reforms and sends her back. Plus, Kittu is ailing because of Ramu's melancholy. The village doctor, Pasupathi, tries to molest Rama when she attempts suicide, but her mother-in-law saves her, and they, too, go on for Mukundam. Besides, in various disguises, Ramu snares Mohini and rectifies his brother, who returns. Ramu views his mother & sister-in-law, and everyone starts to the village. Amid, Chandram also accompanies them. At that point, Ramu spots Kittu on his deathbed, who shields him with his idolization. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Ramu & Sarada.


==Cast==
==Cast==
* [[N. T. Rama Rao]] as Ramu
* [[N. T. Rama Rao]] as Ramu
* [[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]] as Rama
* [[Krishna Kumari (actress)|Krishna Kumari]] as Sarada  
* [[Krishna Kumari (actress)|Krishna Kumari]] as Sarada  
* [[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]] as Rama
* [[Relangi (actor)|Relangi]] as Nagaiah
* [[Relangi Venkata Ramaiah|Relangi]] as Nagaiah
* [[Nagabhushanam (actor)|Nagabhushanam]] as Zamindar Bhavani Prasad
* [[Nagabhushanam (actor)|Nagabhushanam]] as Zamindar Bhavani Prasad
* [[Kaikala Satyanarayana|Satyanarayana]] as Chandram
* [[Kaikala Satyanarayana|Satyanarayana]] as Chandram
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* [[Allu Ramalingaiah]] as Pasupathi
* [[Allu Ramalingaiah]] as Pasupathi
* [[Raja Babu (actor)|Raja Babu]] as Tippayya
* [[Raja Babu (actor)|Raja Babu]] as Tippayya
* [[Mukkamala]] as Subbaiah
* [[Mukkamala (actor)|Mukkamala]] as Subbaiah
* [[Valluri Balakrishna|Balakrishna]]
* [[Valluri Balakrishna|Balakrishna]]
* Nagaraju  
* Nagaraju  
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Music composed by [[T. V. Raju]]. Music released on Audio Company.  
Music composed by [[T. V. Raju]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ummadi Kutumbam (1967)-Song_Booklet |url=https://indiancine.ma/ |access-date=2021-09-11 |website=Indiancine.ma |archive-date=5 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130405060204/http://indiancine.ma/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
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|"Tassadiyya Tassadiyya"
|"Tassadiyya Tassadiyya"
|[[Kosaraju Raghavaiah|Kosaraju]]
|[[Kosaraju Raghavaiah|Kosaraju]]
|[[Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao|Ghantasala]]
|[[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]]
|2:12
|2:12
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==Awards==
==Awards==
The film was selected by the [[Film Federation of India]] as one of its entries to the 1968 [[Moscow Film Festival]].<ref name=autogenerated3>[[Eenadu]] Daily, Eenadu cinema – 17 July 2013, National art theater, Page 10</ref><ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/27325.html Director Yoganand is no more - Telugu Movie News<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
The film was selected by the [[Film Federation of India]] as one of its entries to the 1968 [[Moscow Film Festival]].<ref name=autogenerated3>[[Eenadu]] Daily, Eenadu cinema – 17 July 2013, National art theater, Page 10</ref>


==Box office==
==Box office==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{IMDb title|tt0264126|Ummadi Kutumbam}}
*{{IMDb title|tt0264126}}
{{Dasari Yoganand}}
{{D. Yoganand}}


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Ummadi Kutumbam
Theatrical release poster
Directed byD. Yoganand
Produced byN. Trivikrama Rao
Written bySamudrala Jr (dialogues)
Screenplay byN. T. Rama Rao
Story byN. T. Rama Rao
StarringN. T. Rama Rao
Savitri
Krishna Kumari
Music byT. V. Raju
CinematographyRavikant Nagaich
Edited byG. D. Joshi
Production
company
Release date
  • 20 April 1967 (1967-04-20)
Running time
160 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Ummadi Kutumbam (transl. Joint Family) is a 1967 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film, produced by N. Trivikrama Rao under the NAT & Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner and directed by D. Yoganand.[1] It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Savitri and Krishna Kumari, with music composed by T. V. Raju.[2][3]

Plot[edit | edit source]

The film begins in a village where a conjoined family, with an old mother and four sons: a clerk, Chandram, a farmer, and Mukundam, is molded into a doctor by the hard of all. Ramu is a gallant, naughty younger who spends his life with stage plays but provides regard to his family. The first three siblings performed nuptial Nagaiah's wife, Gauri, is bratty, Chandram's wife, Kantham, is a shrew, whereas Mukundam's wife, Rama, is benevolent. Ramu pays the utmost respect to Rama and dotes on Nagaiah's son Kittu, who also reciprocates. Soon, Mukundam detests Rama due to her traditional customs and quits. In the city, Mohini, a dancer, snares him who neglects the family.

At home, a falling-out arises between the daughters-in-law that causes a rupture. Chandram moves to his in-laws' house, and Gauri splits the house into two. Plus, Rama is subjected to indignities when Ramu proceeds to retrieve Mukundam. On the way, he aids a girl, Sarada, the Zamindar's daughter, who shelters him, and the same night, he protects them from thieves. Following, Ramu reaches Mukundam and becomes dejected when Sarada contacts Mohini, and she offends her. Now, Sarada seeks vengeance and carves Ramu as civilized when she crushes him.

Meanwhile, Chandram is slighted in his in-law's house and exits, turning insane. Whereat, Kantham's younger, reforms and sends her back. Plus, Kittu is ailing because of Ramu's melancholy. The village doctor, Pasupathi, tries to molest Rama when she attempts suicide, but her mother-in-law saves her, and they, too, go on for Mukundam. Besides, in various disguises, Ramu snares Mohini and rectifies his brother, who returns. Ramu views his mother & sister-in-law, and everyone starts to the village. Amid, Chandram also accompanies them. At that point, Ramu spots Kittu on his deathbed, who shields him with his idolization. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Ramu & Sarada.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Ummadi Kutumbam
Film score by
Released1967
GenreSoundtrack
Length25:31
ProducerT. V. Raju

Music composed by T. V. Raju.[4]

S. No. Song title Lyrics Singers length
1 "Tassadiyya Tassadiyya" Kosaraju Ghantasala 2:12
2 "Bhale Mojuga Tayaraina" C. Narayana Reddy Ghantasala, P. Susheela 3:21
3 "Cheppalani Undi" C. Narayana Reddy Ghantasala, P. Susheela 3:11
4 "Hello Hello My Dear" C. Narayana Reddy Ghantasala, L. R. Eswari 3:38
5 "Chethiki Chikave Pitta" C. Narayana Reddy Ghantasala 3:48
6 "Jigi Jigi Jigelumannadi" C. Narayana Reddy L. R. Eswari 3:18
7 "Sadivinodikanna Oranna" Kosaraju Madhavapeddi Satyam, L. R. Eswari 2:58
8 "Kutumbam Ummadi Kutumbam" C. Narayana Reddy Ghantasala, P. Leela 3:05

Awards[edit | edit source]

The film was selected by the Film Federation of India as one of its entries to the 1968 Moscow Film Festival.[5]

Box office[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Narasimham, M. L. (26 October 2018). "Movie: Vummadi Kutumbam (1967)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 5 August 2021. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
  2. Yashodhara (26 April 1967). "ఉమ్మడి కుటుంబం" [Ummadi Kutumbam]. Visalaandhra (in తెలుగు). Archived from the original on 14 November 2020. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
  3. Thurlapati (28 April 1967). "ఉమ్మడి కుటుంబం" [Ummadi Kutumbam]. Andhra Prabha (in తెలుగు). Archived from the original on 1 October 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
  4. "Ummadi Kutumbam (1967)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 5 April 2013. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
  5. Eenadu Daily, Eenadu cinema – 17 July 2013, National art theater, Page 10
  6. CineGoer.com - Box-Office Records And Collections - Silver Jubilee Films Of NTR Archived 16 June 2012 at the Wayback Machine

External links[edit | edit source]