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| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| writer        = [[Samudrala Raghavacharya|Samudrala Jr]]<br />({{small|story / dialogues}})
| writer        = [[Samudrala Sr.|Samudrala Jr]]<br />({{small|story / dialogues}})
| producer      = Kovelamudi Bhaskar Rao
| producer      = Kovelamudi Bhaskar Rao
| director      = [[P. S. Ramakrishna Rao]]
| director      = [[P. S. Ramakrishna Rao]]
| starring      = [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]]<br />[[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]]
| starring      = [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]]<br />[[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]]
| music          = [[C. R. Subbaraman]]<br />[[Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao|Ghantasala]]
| music          = [[C. R. Subbaraman]]<br />[[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]]
| cinematography = [[Kamal Ghosh]]
| cinematography = [[Kamal Ghosh]]
| editing        = P. S. Ramakrishna Rao
| editing        = P. S. Ramakrishna Rao
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'''''Bratuku Teruvu''''' ({{trans|Livelihood}})  is a 1953 [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[drama (film and television)|drama film]], produced by Kovelamudi Bhaskar Rao under the Bhaskar Productions banner and directed by [[P. S. Ramakrishna Rao]]. It stars [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]] and [[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]] and music composed by [[Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao|Ghantasala]].<ref>Naati 101 Chitralu, S. V. Rama Rao, Kinnera Publications, Hyderabad, 2006, pp: 73-4.</ref> The film was also dubbed in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as ''Bale Raman'' (1956), remade in [[Hindi]] as ''[[Jeene Ki Raah]]'' (1969)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Best Tanuja Movies|url=https://www.filmfare.com/features/best-tanuja-movies-43747.html|access-date=2020-12-11|website=filmfare.com|language=en}}</ref> and later in Tamil as ''[[Naan Yen Pirandhen]]'' (1972).<ref>{{Cite news|last=Guy|first=Randor|date=2016-03-26|title=Naan Yean Pirandhen (1972)|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Naan-Yean-Pirandhen-1972/article14176379.ece|access-date=2020-12-11|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The film is the debut of famous lyricist ''[[Samudrala Raghavacharya|Samadrala Jr.]]'' in the film industry.
'''''Bratuku Teruvu''''' ({{translation|Livelihood}})  is a 1953 [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[drama (film and television)|drama film]], produced by Kovelamudi Bhaskar Rao under the Bhaskar Productions banner and directed by [[P. S. Ramakrishna Rao]]. It stars [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]] and [[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]], with music composed by [[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]].<ref>Naati 101 Chitralu, S. V. Rama Rao, Kinnera Publications, Hyderabad, 2006, pp: 73-4.</ref> The film was also dubbed in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as ''Bale Raman'' (1956), remade in Kannada as ''[[Badukuva Daari]]'' (1966), in [[Hindi]] as ''[[Jeene Ki Raah]]'' (1969)<ref>{{Cite web |date=Sep 23, 2020 |title=Best Tanuja Movies |url=https://www.filmfare.com/features/best-tanuja-movies-43747.html |access-date=2020-12-11 |website=[[Filmfare]] |language=en |archive-date=20 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020001946/https://www.filmfare.com/features/best-tanuja-movies-43747.html |url-status=live }}</ref> and in Tamil as ''[[Naan Yen Pirandhen]]'' (1972).<ref>{{Cite news |last=Guy |first=Randor |author-link=Randor Guy |date=2016-03-26 |title=Naan Yean Pirandhen (1972) |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Naan-Yean-Pirandhen-1972/article14176379.ece |access-date=2020-12-11 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en-IN |archive-date=10 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210310113737/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Naan-Yean-Pirandhen-1972/article14176379.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
Mohan Rao (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) an unemployed graduate who suffers out of poverty & debts and he is the only person to nourish his huge family. So, he reaches the town in search of a job but could not succeed. Desperate, Mohan understands the reality, so, he changes his attire and starts a new life. Once he gets acquainted with a Zamindar Balasaheb (S. V. Ranga Rao) who appreciates his intelligence and offers him a job provided he should be alone. Mohan joins in the job lying as single to feed his family by. After completion of studies, Balasaheb's daughter Meena (Savitri) returns home and starts loving Mohan. Now the situation becomes delicate, Mohan is in a dichotomy and not able to reveal the truth. On the double, in the village, Mohan's sister Kotamma (Suryakantham) steals the money sent by him. Learning it, their mother leaves the house along with Mohan's family and reach the town in search of Mohan. Accidentally, Mohan meets them and keeps them separately. Eventually, Mohan's house in the village is occasioned by debtors. So, Kotamma & her husband Lokabhi Ramaiah (Relangi) also reach the town and takes shelter at Bhushaiah's house, the friend of Balasaheb. Mohan spots and brings them back. At present, Mohan leads a double life and makes a daring effort to avoid all parties knowing the truth. Meanwhile, Balasaheb makes Meena's marriage proposal with Mohan by luring him with a lot of money for which Mohan gets attracted. He decides to conceive his family so that everyone can live happily. Rest of the story is what happens?
Mohan Rao is unemployed, suffers from debt, and is the only breadwinner of his extended family. So, he lands in town for the job hunt, but it is in vain. Desperate, Mohan comprehends the world, affirms his principles so futile, and turns into a conman. Once he is acquainted with a Zamindar Balasaheb who appreciates his intelligence and offers him a job, provided he should be alone. Mohan joins the post, forging as a single. Meena Balasaheb's daughter comes back home from abroad and endears him. Now, Mohan is in a dichotomy as the situation becomes delicate, but they cannot reveal the truth. On the double, in the village, Mohan's sister Kotamma steals his strive amount. Learning it, their mother quits along with Mohan's family in her son's quest. Accidentally, Mohan meets them and keeps them separate. Eventually, debtors occasion Mohan's house in the village. So, Kotamma & her husband Lokabhi Ramaiah also arrive and take shelter at Bhushaiah's house, the mate of Balasaheb whom Mohan recoups. Mohan leads a dual life, daringly preventing the parties from reality. Balasaheb makes Meena's marriage proposal, to which Mohan gets attracted and decides to conceive his family. The rest of the story is about what happens.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Telugu |first=ntv |date=2023-02-06 |title=Brathuku Theruvu: ఏడు పదుల 'బ్రతుకు తెరువు'! |url=https://ntvtelugu.com/movie-news/70-years-for-batuku-teruvu-313430.html |access-date=2023-04-25 |website=NTV Telugu |language=te-IN |archive-date=12 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240612045346/https://ntvtelugu.com/movie-news/70-years-for-batuku-teruvu-313430.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
* [[Akkineni Nageshwara Rao]] as Mohan Rao
* [[Akkineni Nageshwara Rao]] as Mohan Rao
* [[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]] as Meena
* [[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]] as Meena
* [[Sriranjani (junior)|Sriranjani]] as Lalitha
* [[Sriranjani (junior)|Sriranjani]] as Lalitha, Mohan's Wife
* [[S. V. Ranga Rao]] as Zamindar Balasaheb
* [[S. V. Ranga Rao]] as Zamindar Balasaheb
* [[Relangi Venkataramaiah|Relangi]] as Lokabhi Ramaiah
* [[Relangi (actor)|Relangi]] as Lokabhi Ramaiah
* [[Suryakantam (actress)|Suryakantam]] as Kotamma
* [[Suryakantam (actress)|Suryakantam]] as Kotamma


== Soundtrack ==
== Soundtrack ==
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===Original Track List (Telugu)===
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Music composed by [[Ghantasala (singer)|Ghantasala]]. Lyrics were written by [[Samudrala Raghavacharya|Samudrala Sr]]. The song ''Andame Aanandam'' is an evergreen blockbuster. Music released on Audio Company.
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!S. No.!!Song Title !!Singers !!length
!Song title !!Singers !!length
|-
|-
|1
|"Andame Aanandam"
|"Andame Aanandam"
|[[Ghantasala (singer)|Ghantasala]]
|[[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]]
|3:10
|3:10
|-
|-
|2
|"Daarithennu Kaanagada"
|"Daarithennu Kaanagada"
|[[Jikki]]
|[[Jikki]]
|2:12
|2:12
|-
|-
|3
|"Inthe Prapanchamanna"
|"Inthe Prapanchamanna"
|[[A. M. Rajah]]
|[[K. Prasadarao]]
|2:25
|2:25
|-
|-
|4
|"Vachenamma Vachenne"
|"Vachenamma Vachenne"
|Udutha Sarojini
|Udutha Sarojini
|2:44
|2:44
|-
|-
|5
|"Chalo Chalo Yenkanna"
|"Chalo Chalo Yenkanna"
|[[A. M. Rajah]]
|[[Relangi (actor)|Relangi]]
|2:25
|2:25
|-
|-
|6
|"Raadooyi Kanaraadooyi"
|"Raadooyi Kanaraadooyi"
|[[P. Leela]], [[A. P. Komala]]
|[[P. Leela]], [[A. P. Komala]]
|2:41
|2:41
|-
|-
|7
|"Yedomattu Mandu Jalli"
|"Yedomattu Mandu Jalli"
|P. Leela
|P. Leela
|3:06
|3:06
|-
|-
|8
|"Andame Aanandam"
|"Andame Aanandam"
|Ghantasala, P. Leela
|Ghantasala, P. Leela
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===Bale Raman (Tamil) Songs===
===Bale Raman (Tamil) Songs===
The music was composed by T. A. Kalyanam. Lyrics were by Kanaga Surabhi. [[Playback singer]]s are [[Ghantasala (singer)|Ghantasala]], [[A. M. Rajah]], P. Seenivasan, [[P. Leela]], [[Jikki]], [[A. P. Komala]] & Udutha Sarojini.
The music was composed by T. A. Kalyanam. Lyrics were by Kanaga Surabhi. [[Playback singer]]s are [[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]], [[A. M. Rajah]], P. Seenivasan, [[P. Leela]], [[Jikki]], [[A. P. Komala]] & Udutha Sarojini.


All the tunes for all the songs  for both languages are the same. The song ''Engume Aanandham Aanandhame Jeevanin Magarandham'' is still very popular.
All the tunes for all the songs  for both languages are the same. The song ''Engume Aanandham Aanandhame Jeevanin Magarandham'' is still very popular.
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|-
!S. No.!!Song Title !! Singers !! Length
!Song title !! Singers !! Length
|-
|-
|1 || "Engume Aanandham" || Ghantasala || 03:10
| "Engume Aanandham" || Ghantasala || 03:10
|-
|-
|2 || "Thaaye Ninnarul Thaal" || Jikki || 02:12
| "Thaaye Ninnarul Thaal" || Jikki || 02:12
|-
|-
|3 || "Pattadhaarigal Vaazhvidhu" || A. M. Rajah || 02:25  
| "Pattadhaarigal Vaazhvidhu" || A. M. Rajah || 02:25  
|-
|-
|4 || "Vanthaachammaa Vandhaachu" || Udutha Sarojini || 02:44
| "Vanthaachammaa Vandhaachu" || Udutha Sarojini || 02:44
|-
|-
|5 || "Chalo Chalo Chenkannaa" || P. Seenivasan || 02:00
| "Chalo Chalo Chenkannaa" || P. Seenivasan || 02:00
|-
|-
|6 || "Kaanene Innum Kaanene" || P. Leela & A. P. Komala || 02:41   
| "Kaanene Innum Kaanene" || P. Leela & A. P. Komala || 02:41   
|-
|-
|7 || "Sokku Podi Potta" || P' Leela || 03:06   
| "Sokku Podi Potta" || P. Leela || 03:06   
|-
|-
|8 || "Engume Aanandham" || P. Leela  || 03:35
| "Engume Aanandham" || P. Leela  || 03:35
|-
|-
|9 || "Thaamadham En Endru" || P. Leela || 00:53   
| "Thaamadham En Endru" || P. Leela || 00:53   
|}
|}


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Latest revision as of 04:15, 20 March 2026

Bratuku Teruvu
Theatrical release poster
Directed byP. S. Ramakrishna Rao
Produced byKovelamudi Bhaskar Rao
Written bySamudrala Jr
(story / dialogues)
StarringAkkineni Nageswara Rao
Savitri
Music byC. R. Subbaraman
Ghantasala
CinematographyKamal Ghosh
Edited byP. S. Ramakrishna Rao
Production
company
Bhaskar Productions
Release date
  • 6 February 1953 (1953-02-06)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Bratuku Teruvu (transl. Livelihood) is a 1953 Telugu-language drama film, produced by Kovelamudi Bhaskar Rao under the Bhaskar Productions banner and directed by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Savitri, with music composed by Ghantasala.[1] The film was also dubbed in Tamil as Bale Raman (1956), remade in Kannada as Badukuva Daari (1966), in Hindi as Jeene Ki Raah (1969)[2] and in Tamil as Naan Yen Pirandhen (1972).[3]

Plot[edit | edit source]

Mohan Rao is unemployed, suffers from debt, and is the only breadwinner of his extended family. So, he lands in town for the job hunt, but it is in vain. Desperate, Mohan comprehends the world, affirms his principles so futile, and turns into a conman. Once he is acquainted with a Zamindar Balasaheb who appreciates his intelligence and offers him a job, provided he should be alone. Mohan joins the post, forging as a single. Meena Balasaheb's daughter comes back home from abroad and endears him. Now, Mohan is in a dichotomy as the situation becomes delicate, but they cannot reveal the truth. On the double, in the village, Mohan's sister Kotamma steals his strive amount. Learning it, their mother quits along with Mohan's family in her son's quest. Accidentally, Mohan meets them and keeps them separate. Eventually, debtors occasion Mohan's house in the village. So, Kotamma & her husband Lokabhi Ramaiah also arrive and take shelter at Bhushaiah's house, the mate of Balasaheb whom Mohan recoups. Mohan leads a dual life, daringly preventing the parties from reality. Balasaheb makes Meena's marriage proposal, to which Mohan gets attracted and decides to conceive his family. The rest of the story is about what happens.[4]

Cast[edit | edit source]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Original Track List (Telugu)[edit | edit source]

The Music was composed by Ghantasala and the Lyrics were written by Samudrala Jr. The song Andame Aanandam is an evergreen blockbuster.

Song title Singers length
"Andame Aanandam" Ghantasala 3:10
"Daarithennu Kaanagada" Jikki 2:12
"Inthe Prapanchamanna" K. Prasadarao 2:25
"Vachenamma Vachenne" Udutha Sarojini 2:44
"Chalo Chalo Yenkanna" Relangi 2:25
"Raadooyi Kanaraadooyi" P. Leela, A. P. Komala 2:41
"Yedomattu Mandu Jalli" P. Leela 3:06
"Andame Aanandam" Ghantasala, P. Leela 3:35

Bale Raman (Tamil) Songs[edit | edit source]

The music was composed by T. A. Kalyanam. Lyrics were by Kanaga Surabhi. Playback singers are Ghantasala, A. M. Rajah, P. Seenivasan, P. Leela, Jikki, A. P. Komala & Udutha Sarojini.

All the tunes for all the songs for both languages are the same. The song Engume Aanandham Aanandhame Jeevanin Magarandham is still very popular.

Song title Singers Length
"Engume Aanandham" Ghantasala 03:10
"Thaaye Ninnarul Thaal" Jikki 02:12
"Pattadhaarigal Vaazhvidhu" A. M. Rajah 02:25
"Vanthaachammaa Vandhaachu" Udutha Sarojini 02:44
"Chalo Chalo Chenkannaa" P. Seenivasan 02:00
"Kaanene Innum Kaanene" P. Leela & A. P. Komala 02:41
"Sokku Podi Potta" P. Leela 03:06
"Engume Aanandham" P. Leela 03:35
"Thaamadham En Endru" P. Leela 00:53

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Naati 101 Chitralu, S. V. Rama Rao, Kinnera Publications, Hyderabad, 2006, pp: 73-4.
  2. ↑ "Best Tanuja Movies". Filmfare. 23 September 2020. Archived from the original on 20 October 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
  3. ↑ Guy, Randor (26 March 2016). "Naan Yean Pirandhen (1972)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 10 March 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
  4. ↑ Telugu, ntv (6 February 2023). "Brathuku Theruvu: ఏడు పదుల 'బ్రతుకు తెరువు'!". NTV Telugu (in తెలుగు). Archived from the original on 12 June 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2023.

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