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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Viswa Mohini | | name = Viswa Mohini | ||
| image = | | image = Viswa Mohini 1940 Poster.jpg | ||
| caption = Theatrical release poster | |||
| caption =Theatrical release poster | | director = [[Y. V. Rao]] | ||
| director = [[ | |||
| producer = Y. V. Rao | | producer = Y. V. Rao | ||
| screenplay =[[Balijepalli Lakshmikanta Kavi]] | | screenplay = [[Balijepalli Lakshmikanta Kavi]] | ||
| story =Y. V. Rao | | story = Y. V. Rao | ||
| starring = [[V. | | starring = [[V. Nagayya]]<br />Y. V. Rao<br />[[Pushpavalli]]<br />[[Gohar Mamajiwala]]<br />[[Lalitha (actress)|Lalitha]] | ||
| music = [[Ogirala Ramachandra Rao]] | | music = [[Ogirala Ramachandra Rao]] | ||
| cinematography =Pandurang Naik<br>Chandulal Shah | | cinematography = Pandurang Naik<br />Chandulal Shah | ||
| editing =Y. V. Rao | | editing = Y. V. Rao | ||
| studio =[[Sathya Studios|Newton Studios]]<br>Lakshmi Studios | | studio = [[Sathya Studios|Newton Studios]]<br />Lakshmi Studios | ||
| distributor =Sri Jagadesh Films | | distributor = Sri Jagadesh Films | ||
| released = | | released = {{Film date|1940|11|09}} | ||
| runtime = 195 minutes | | runtime = 195 minutes | ||
| country = | | country = India | ||
| language = | | language = Telugu | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Viswa Mohini''''' ( | '''''Viswa Mohini''''' ({{translation|''The World of Entertainment''}}) is a 1940 [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[romantic thriller]] film in the backdrop of Indian [[motion picture]] world, directed by [[Y. V. Rao]].<ref name="auto">{{Cite book |last1=Rajadhyaksha |first1=Ashish |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=rF8ABAAAQBAJ&q=vishwamohini&pg=RA10-PA1994-IA3 |title=Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema |last2=Willemen |first2=Paul |date=10 July 2014 |publisher=Routledge |isbn=978-1-135-94325-7 |via=Google Books}}</ref> The [[ensemble cast]] starring [[V. Nagayya]] was written by [[Balijepalli Lakshmikanta Kavi]], and was screened at the [[Venice Film Festival]].<ref name="auto" /><ref name="auto1">{{Cite news |last=narasimham |first=m.l. |title=Viswamohini (1940) |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/viswamohini-1940/article4841828.ece |website=[[The Hindu]]|date=22 June 2013 }}</ref> The production design was handled by T. V. S. Sarma, and cinematography was handled by Pandurang Naik.<ref>{{Cite web |last=pioneer |first=Y. V. Rao |date=21 August 2003 |title=A revolutionary filmmaker |url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2003/08/22/stories/2003082201400400.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040117021114/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2003/08/22/stories/2003082201400400.htm |archive-date=17 January 2004 |website=[[The Hindu]] |pages=04 |via=The Hindu (old)}}</ref><ref>entertaianment.oneindia.in/celebs/lakshmi/biography.html</ref> | ||
== | It is the first Indian film to be made about the movie world.<ref name="filmmaker">{{Cite web |last=Guy |first=Randor |date=22 August 2003 |title=A revolutionary filmmaker |url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2003/08/22/stories/2003082201400400.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20161119045811/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2003/08/22/stories/2003082201400400.htm |archive-date=19 November 2016 |access-date=19 November 2016 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> The film released in 1940, and turned out to be a mediocre success.<ref name="auto1" /><ref name="auto" /> | ||
== Plot == | |||
Mohan Rao, who works for a law firm in [[Madras]], cheats his Manager Padmanabham, and becomes the owner of the company through illegal means. Mohan Rao is the son of Padmanabham's business rival Purushothama Rao. He plans his son Mohan Rao's marriage with Hemalatha, the daughter of a wealthy widow Visalakshi who happens to be Puroshothama Rao's neighbour. But Mohan Rao is not interested in this alliance. | |||
Pasupathi, a renowned filmmaker and friend of Mohan Rao, lures him to popular actress Viswamohini on the sets of a film shooting. Viswamohini is the daughter of the same Padmanabham whom Mohan Rao cheated. Mohan Rao develops a secret affair with Viswamohini, and expresses his wish to marry her. Padmanabham, is unaware of the fact that Mohan Rao is the son of his arch rival Purushotham. | |||
==Cast== | Meanwhile, Pasupathi lures the wealthy Visalakshi into film production and distribution. Visalakshi loses all her wealth in the process. In a twist of fate, Padmanabham is shocked to know through Hemalatha that Mohan Rao is the son of his Purushotham. How Padmanabham deals with the situation, and how he becomes aware of Mohan Rao's criminal deeds, and Pasupathi's ulterior motive forms the rest of the plot. | ||
*V. | |||
*Y. V. Rao | == Cast == | ||
*[[V. Nagayya]] | |||
*[[Y. V. Rao]] | |||
*[[Pushpavalli]] | *[[Pushpavalli]] | ||
*[[Gohar Mamajiwala]] | *[[Gohar Mamajiwala]] | ||
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*Sampurna | *Sampurna | ||
==Soundtrack== | == Soundtrack == | ||
The lyrics for the soundtrack were written by Balijepalli Lakshmikantha Kavi, the songs were choreographed by Srinivasa Kulakarni.<ref name="auto1"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://hindi-films-songs.com/books/1940/1940-11.html | The lyrics for the soundtrack were written by Balijepalli Lakshmikantha Kavi, the songs were choreographed by Srinivasa Kulakarni.<ref name="auto1" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Viswamohini review Indian express |url=http://hindi-films-songs.com/books/1940/1940-11.html |website=hindi-films-songs.com}}</ref> | ||
*"Melavimpagade Cheliya Veena" | *"Melavimpagade Cheliya Veena" | ||
*"Bhale Face Beautiful Nee Pose" | *"Bhale Face Beautiful Nee Pose" | ||
*"Yee Poo Podarinta" | *"Yee Poo Podarinta" | ||
==Release and reception== | == Release and reception == | ||
The film had an unprecedented release in 1940 at 11 centers in [[Madras Presidency]], and turned out to be a mediocre success.<ref name="auto1"/><ref name="auto"/> | The film had an unprecedented release in 1940 at 11 centers in [[Madras Presidency]], and turned out to be a mediocre success.<ref name="auto1" /><ref name="auto" /> | ||
==References== | == References == | ||
{{Reflist | {{Reflist}} | ||
[[Category:1940 films]] | [[Category:1940 films]] | ||
[[Category:1940s romantic thriller films]] | [[Category:1940s romantic thriller films]] | ||
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[[Category:Films about mass media people]] | [[Category:Films about mass media people]] | ||
[[Category:Films about mass media owners]] | [[Category:Films about mass media owners]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by Ogirala Ramachandra Rao]] | |||
[[Category:Films about modeling]] | [[Category:Films about modeling]] | ||
[[Category:Films about filmmaking]] | [[Category:Films about filmmaking]] | ||
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[[Category:Films about screenwriters]] | [[Category:Films about screenwriters]] | ||
[[Category:Indian films based on actual events]] | [[Category:Indian films based on actual events]] | ||
[[Category:Films directed by Y. V. Rao]] | |||
Latest revision as of 23:04, 9 November 2025
| Viswa Mohini | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Y. V. Rao |
| Produced by | Y. V. Rao |
| Screenplay by | Balijepalli Lakshmikanta Kavi |
| Story by | Y. V. Rao |
| Starring | V. Nagayya Y. V. Rao Pushpavalli Gohar Mamajiwala Lalitha |
| Music by | Ogirala Ramachandra Rao |
| Cinematography | Pandurang Naik Chandulal Shah |
| Edited by | Y. V. Rao |
Production company | Newton Studios Lakshmi Studios |
| Distributed by | Sri Jagadesh Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 195 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Viswa Mohini (transl. The World of Entertainment) is a 1940 Telugu-language romantic thriller film in the backdrop of Indian motion picture world, directed by Y. V. Rao.[1] The ensemble cast starring V. Nagayya was written by Balijepalli Lakshmikanta Kavi, and was screened at the Venice Film Festival.[1][2] The production design was handled by T. V. S. Sarma, and cinematography was handled by Pandurang Naik.[3][4]
It is the first Indian film to be made about the movie world.[5] The film released in 1940, and turned out to be a mediocre success.[2][1]
Plot[edit | edit source]
Mohan Rao, who works for a law firm in Madras, cheats his Manager Padmanabham, and becomes the owner of the company through illegal means. Mohan Rao is the son of Padmanabham's business rival Purushothama Rao. He plans his son Mohan Rao's marriage with Hemalatha, the daughter of a wealthy widow Visalakshi who happens to be Puroshothama Rao's neighbour. But Mohan Rao is not interested in this alliance.
Pasupathi, a renowned filmmaker and friend of Mohan Rao, lures him to popular actress Viswamohini on the sets of a film shooting. Viswamohini is the daughter of the same Padmanabham whom Mohan Rao cheated. Mohan Rao develops a secret affair with Viswamohini, and expresses his wish to marry her. Padmanabham, is unaware of the fact that Mohan Rao is the son of his arch rival Purushotham.
Meanwhile, Pasupathi lures the wealthy Visalakshi into film production and distribution. Visalakshi loses all her wealth in the process. In a twist of fate, Padmanabham is shocked to know through Hemalatha that Mohan Rao is the son of his Purushotham. How Padmanabham deals with the situation, and how he becomes aware of Mohan Rao's criminal deeds, and Pasupathi's ulterior motive forms the rest of the plot.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- V. Nagayya
- Y. V. Rao
- Pushpavalli
- Gohar Mamajiwala
- Lalitha
- Bezawada Rajarathnam
- T. Suryanarayana
- Doraiswamy
- Cocanada Rajarathnam
- P. Ganga Rathnam
- Rangaswamy
- Sampurna
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The lyrics for the soundtrack were written by Balijepalli Lakshmikantha Kavi, the songs were choreographed by Srinivasa Kulakarni.[2][6]
- "Melavimpagade Cheliya Veena"
- "Bhale Face Beautiful Nee Pose"
- "Yee Poo Podarinta"
Release and reception[edit | edit source]
The film had an unprecedented release in 1940 at 11 centers in Madras Presidency, and turned out to be a mediocre success.[2][1]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Willemen, Paul (10 July 2014). Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-135-94325-7 – via Google Books.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 narasimham, m.l. (22 June 2013). "Viswamohini (1940)". The Hindu.
- ↑ pioneer, Y. V. Rao (21 August 2003). "A revolutionary filmmaker". The Hindu. p. 04. Archived from the original on 17 January 2004 – via The Hindu (old).
- ↑ entertaianment.oneindia.in/celebs/lakshmi/biography.html
- ↑ Guy, Randor (22 August 2003). "A revolutionary filmmaker". The Hindu. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Viswamohini review Indian express". hindi-films-songs.com.