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During the time of the Pre-independence era, a province ruled by Zamindar Bhupathi Raja, stubborn & ruthless, who had two sons, Sarva Rayudu & Vikram. Zamindar slaughtered younger Vikram for knitting destitute since he adhered to caste & family prestige. Ergo, he rears his grandson Chinnababu in a royal cage and civilizes him within the boundaries. Frustrated, Chinnababu once skips to immerse himself in the external world. Recognizing it, Sarva Rayudu immediately moves in to hunt his son, concealing it from his father. Destiny makes him, Chinnababu acquit a beautiful girl, Madhura Ranjani, who belongs to a prostitute's clan with a noble character, and they fall in love. Hereupon, Sarvarayudu retrieves his son back, but somehow, he flees again & again. The act makes Sarvarayudu terrified of his fury father because it is hazardous to Chinnababu. So, he pleads with Madhura to make herself low before Chinnababu discards, and she does so. Devastated, Chinnababu turns alcoholic, and even grief-stricken Madhura becomes terminally ill. Later, Chinnababu realizes the fact and declares Madhura as his spouse when Zamindar edicts Sarvarayudu to slay them. Then, Sarvarayudu performs their wedlock and gives a warm welcome. On their first night, Sarva Rayudu forges his father that he had poisoned them. Indeed, he presents it to Zamindar and consumes himself. At last, Zamindar dies with his monarchy. Finally, the movie ends with Sarvarayudu breathing his last, proclaiming, ''Love is beyond any caste & clan.'' | |||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
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*[[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]] as Pedababu Sarvarayudu & Chinnababu (dual role) | *[[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]] as Pedababu Sarvarayudu & Chinnababu (dual role) | ||
*[[Jaya Prada]] as Madhura Ranjani | *[[Jaya Prada]] as Madhura Ranjani | ||
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*[[Nagesh]] as Lavakusalu | *[[Nagesh]] as Lavakusalu | ||
*[[Chalam (actor)|Chalam]] as Lavakusalu | *[[Chalam (actor)|Chalam]] as Lavakusalu | ||
*[[Sarathi]] as Servant | *[[Sarathi (comedian)|Sarathi]] as Servant | ||
*[[Valluri Balakrishna|Balakrishna]] as Servant | |||
*[[P. J. Sarma]] as Britisher | *[[P. J. Sarma]] as Britisher | ||
*[[Ambika (actress)|Ambika]] as Hema | *[[Ambika (actress)|Ambika]] as Hema | ||
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*[[Rama Prabha]] as Madhura Vani | *[[Rama Prabha]] as Madhura Vani | ||
*[[Nirmalamma]] as Raja Ranjani | *[[Nirmalamma]] as Raja Ranjani | ||
*[[D. Ramanaidu]] as Doctor | |||
==Crew== | ==Crew== | ||
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{{Dasari Narayana Rao}} | {{Dasari Narayana Rao}} | ||
[[Category:Films directed by Dasari Narayana Rao]] | [[Category:Films directed by Dasari Narayana Rao]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by K. V. Mahadevan]] | [[Category:Films scored by K. V. Mahadevan]] | ||
[[Category:1981 Telugu-language films]] | |||
[[Category:Telugu-language drama films]] | |||
[[Category:1981 drama films]] | |||
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| Prema Mandiram | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Dasari Narayana Rao |
| Produced by | D. Ramanaidu |
| Written by | Dasari Narayana Rao |
| Starring | Akkineni Nageswara Rao Jaya Prada |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
| Cinematography | P. S. Selvaraj |
| Edited by | K. A. Marthand |
Production company | |
Release date |
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Running time | 160 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Prema Mandiram (transl. Temple of Love) is a 1981 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by D. Ramanaidu under the Suresh Productions[2] banner and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao.[3] It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Jaya Prada, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[4]
Plot[edit | edit source]
During the time of the Pre-independence era, a province ruled by Zamindar Bhupathi Raja, stubborn & ruthless, who had two sons, Sarva Rayudu & Vikram. Zamindar slaughtered younger Vikram for knitting destitute since he adhered to caste & family prestige. Ergo, he rears his grandson Chinnababu in a royal cage and civilizes him within the boundaries. Frustrated, Chinnababu once skips to immerse himself in the external world. Recognizing it, Sarva Rayudu immediately moves in to hunt his son, concealing it from his father. Destiny makes him, Chinnababu acquit a beautiful girl, Madhura Ranjani, who belongs to a prostitute's clan with a noble character, and they fall in love. Hereupon, Sarvarayudu retrieves his son back, but somehow, he flees again & again. The act makes Sarvarayudu terrified of his fury father because it is hazardous to Chinnababu. So, he pleads with Madhura to make herself low before Chinnababu discards, and she does so. Devastated, Chinnababu turns alcoholic, and even grief-stricken Madhura becomes terminally ill. Later, Chinnababu realizes the fact and declares Madhura as his spouse when Zamindar edicts Sarvarayudu to slay them. Then, Sarvarayudu performs their wedlock and gives a warm welcome. On their first night, Sarva Rayudu forges his father that he had poisoned them. Indeed, he presents it to Zamindar and consumes himself. At last, Zamindar dies with his monarchy. Finally, the movie ends with Sarvarayudu breathing his last, proclaiming, Love is beyond any caste & clan.
Cast[edit | edit source]
Soure[5]
- Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Pedababu Sarvarayudu & Chinnababu (dual role)
- Jaya Prada as Madhura Ranjani
- Gummadi as Bhupati Raja
- Jaggayya as Vikram
- Satyanarayana as Diwanji
- Allu Ramalingaiah as Aachary
- Sridhar as Madhura's brother
- Nagesh as Lavakusalu
- Chalam as Lavakusalu
- Sarathi as Servant
- Balakrishna as Servant
- P. J. Sarma as Britisher
- Ambika as Hema
- Geetha as Vikram 's wife
- Suryakantam as Anya Ranjani
- Rajasulochana as Sabha Ranjani
- Rama Prabha as Madhura Vani
- Nirmalamma as Raja Ranjani
- D. Ramanaidu as Doctor
Crew[edit | edit source]
- Art: S. Krishna Rao
- Choreography: Saleem
- Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy, Aarudhra, Veturi, Dasari Narayana Rao
- Playback: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela, S. Janaki
- Music: K. V. Mahadevan
- Editing: K. A. Marthand
- Cinematography: P. S. Selvaraj
- Producer: D. Ramanaidu
- Story - Screenplay - Dialogues - Director: Dasari Narayana Rao
- Banner: Suresh Productions
- Release Date: 19 September 1981
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
| Prema Mandiram | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Film score by | ||||
| Released | 1981 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 38:45 | |||
| Label | SEA Records | |||
| Producer | K. V. Mahadevan | |||
| K. V. Mahadevan chronology | ||||
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Music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Music released on SEA Records Audio Company.[6]
| S.No | Song title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Prema Mandiram Ide" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:32 |
| 2 | "Chandrodayam" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam,P. Susheela | 4:03 |
| 3 | "Ekkado Chusinattu Unnadi" | Aarudhra | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:35 |
| 4 | "Aata Tandana Tana" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:12 |
| 5 | "Tholisari Palikenu" | C. Narayana Reddy | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 5:33 |
| 6 | "Udayama Udayinchaku" | C. Narayana Reddy | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:23 |
| 7 | "Amaram Amaram" | Dasari Narayana Rao | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 5:47 |
| 8 | "Maa Inti Alluda" | Veturi | S. Janaki, P. Susheela | 5:40 |
Others[edit | edit source]
- VCDs and DVDs on - VOLGA Videos, Hyderabad
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Prema Mandiram (Overview)". IMDb.
- ↑ "Prema Mandiram (Banner)". Filmiclub.
- ↑ "Prema Mandiram (Direction)". Know Your Films.
- ↑ "Prema Mandiram (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com.
- ↑ "Prema Mandiram (1981)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
- ↑ "Prema Mandiram (Songs)". Cineradham.