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| writer        =  
| story          = Sri Sailesh Day
| story          = Sri Sailesh Day
| screenplay    = A. C. Tirulokchandar
| screenplay    = A. C. Trilokchandar
| producer      = [[S. V. Ranga Rao]]
| producer      = [[S. V. Ranga Rao]]
| director      = [[A. C. Tirulokchandar]]
| director      = [[A. C. Tirulokchandar|A. C. Trilokchandar]]
| starring      = [[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]]<br />[[N. T. Rama Rao]]<br />[[S. V. Ranga Rao]]<br />[[Ramana Reddy]]
| starring      = [[N. T. Rama Rao]]<br />[[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]]
| music          = [[R. Sudarsanam]]
| music          = [[R. Sudarsanam]]
| cinematography = T. Muthu Swamy
| cinematography = T. Muthu Swamy
| editing        = R. G. Gopu
| editing        = R. G. Gopu
| based_on      = {{based on|''Bodhu''|Sri Shailash Dey}}
| based_on      = ''[[Naanum Oru Penn]]'' (1963)
| studio        = Srivani Films
| studio        = Srivani Films
| released      = {{Film date|df=y|1965|1|7}}
| released      = {{Film date|df=y|1965|1|7}}
| runtime        = 125 mins
| runtime        = 125 minutes
| country        = India
| country        = India
| language      = Telugu
| language      = Telugu
| budget        =
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'''''Naadi Aada Janme''''' ({{translation|I am also a woman}}) is a 1965 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]], produced by [[S. V. Ranga Rao]] under the banner Srivani Films and directed by [[A. C. Tirulokchandar]]. It stars [[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]] in the lead role, along with [[N. T. Rama Rao]], [[S. V. Ranga Rao]], and [[Ramana Reddy]], with music composed by R. Sudarshanam. The film is a remake of the [[Tamil language|Tamil]] film ''[[Naanum Oru Penn]]'' (1963), which itself was a remake of the [[Bengali language|Bengali]] film ''Kala Bou'',<ref>{{Cite web|last=Vamanan|author-link=Vamanan|date=2018-04-23|title=Tamil cinema's bong connection|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/tracking-indian-communities/tamil-cinemas-bong-connection/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-11-23|website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> which in turn was an adaptation on the Bengali play ''Bodhu'' by Sri Shailash Dey.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Saravanan |first=M. |title=AVM 60 cinema |publisher=Rajarajan Pathippagam |year=2013 |isbn=978-93-84301-05-7 |edition=3rd |pages=135–145 |language=ta|author-link=M. Saravanan (film producer) |orig-year=2005}}</ref> The film was a commercial success.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Krishnamoorthy |first=Suresh |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/50-years-on-pandava-vanavaasam-is-still-appealing/article6787110.ece |title=50 years on, Pandava Vanavaasam is still appealing |date=14 January 2015 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=14 February 2020 |language=en-IN}}</ref>
'''''Naadi Aada Janme''''' ({{translation|I am also a woman}}) is a 1965 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]] directed by [[A. C. Tirulokchandar|A. C. Trilokchandar]] and produced by [[S. V. Ranga Rao]]. The film stars [[N. T. Rama Rao]] and [[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]] in lead roles, with music composed by [[R. Sudarsanam]]. The film centres on a dark-complexioned, uneducated woman who proves to everyone that character is more important than appearance and education for a woman.
 
The film is a remake of the 1963 Tamil film ''[[Naanum Oru Penn]]'', which in turn was an adaptation on the [[Bengali language|Bengali]] play ''Bodhu'' by Sri Shailash Dey.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Saravanan |first=M. |title=AVM 60 cinema |publisher=Rajarajan Pathippagam |year=2013 |edition=3rd |pages=135–145 |language=ta |oclc=1158347612 |author-link=M. Saravanan (producer) |orig-date=2005}}</ref> Both versions were directed by Trilokchandar, with S. V. Ranga Rao reprising his role in the Telugu adaptation. ''Naadi Aada Janme'' was a commercial success and went on to run for 100 days in 14 centres.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Krishnamoorthy |first=Suresh |date=14 January 2015 |title=50 years on, Pandava Vanavaasam is still appealing |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/50-years-on-pandava-vanavaasam-is-still-appealing/article6787110.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200214042440/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/50-years-on-pandava-vanavaasam-is-still-appealing/article6787110.ece |archive-date=14 February 2020 |access-date=14 February 2020 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
Zamindar Vijaya Narasimha Rayalu (S. V. Ranga Rao) becomes mentally disturbed after the death of his wife Parvati and sticks to his room. He has two sons, Bhaskar (N. T. Rama Rao) and Chandram (Haranath). Bhaskar is an artist who dreams intensely regarding his future and wants to marry a beautiful educated girl. Zamindar's brother-in-law Dasaradharamaiah (Ramana Reddy), a cunning person freezes in their house and hangs around the property. Meanwhile, Zamindar wants to perform the alliance of Bhaskar and his ambition is also that the bride must resemble his wife. In the same town, there lives a small grocery vendor Simhadri (Allu Ramalingaiah) who has two sisters, the elder one Kalyani (Savitri) a dark complexion whereas the younger one Malathi (Jamuna) is elegant. Here Dasaradaramaiah makes a ploy by showing Malathi to Bhaskar and fixes the match with Kalyani. During the time of the wedding, the truth comes forward when everyone rebukes Kalyani. Now to protect her grace and his esteem Bhaskar marries Kalyani. Learning it, Zamindar becomes furious and does not allow the couple into the house, but on request of his loyal servant Ranganna (Perumallu), he soothes. Initially, the Zamindar & Bhaskar are reluctant towards Kalyani, but she gains their hearts through her good nature and also tends motherly affection towards Chandram. Eventually, Chandram & Malathi falls in love. Soon after, Kalyani becomes pregnant when Bhaskar awakens she is uneducated, he chides on her and she goes into a miscarriage. After that, Bhaskar leaves to Delhi for the national painting competitions. Now Kalyani firmly decides to study and requests Chandram to teach her at nights. Dasaradaramaiah exploits the situation by attributing an illicit relationship to them and makes Zamindar neck them out. In Delhi, Bhaskar gets acquaintance with his childhood friend Mohan (Jaggayya) in a drunken state, who reveals that his beautiful wife has ditched him. At that moment, Bhaskar realizes virtue is greater than beauty. After return, he learns the dilemma but gives no credence to it and leaves the house. Due to which Zamindar goes down when Dasaradaramaiah plans to transfer the property into his name, just in time, Kalyani arrives, breaks out his foul play and he flees when Zamindar senses the noble character of Kalyani. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note by the reunion of the family along with the marriage of Chandram & Malathi.
[[Zamindar]] Vijaya Narasimha Rayalu, deeply affected by the death of his wife Parvati, wishes for his elder son, Bhaskar, an artist, to marry a woman who embodies her qualities. Bhaskar, in turn, dreams of marrying an educated and beautiful woman. Meanwhile, Dasaratha Ramayya, the Zamindar's scheming brother-in-law, plots to seize the family’s wealth by arranging Bhaskar's marriage to Kalyani, a woman with a dark complexion. Despite initial reluctance, Bhaskar marries Kalyani out of sympathy but remains indifferent to her.
 
Kalyani earns the affection of the Zamindar and Bhaskar’s younger brother Chandram through her kindness. Chandram falls in love with Kalyani’s sister, Malathi. Bhaskar discovers Kalyani is illiterate and harshly criticises her, leading to a tragic [[miscarriage]]. Determined to improve herself, Kalyani secretly seeks Chandram's help to become educated.
 
While Bhaskar travels to [[Delhi]] to participate in a national competition, Dasaratha Ramayya spreads rumours of an illicit relationship between Chandram and Kalyani. In Delhi, Bhaskar meets his childhood friend Mohan, who shares the story of his attractive wife who abandoned him. This encounter leads Bhaskar to recognise the importance of virtue over beauty.
 
Upon his return, Bhaskar learns of the rumours but dismisses them as false. Meanwhile, Dasaratha Ramayya intensifies his efforts to usurp the Zamindar's property. Kalyani exposes his schemes, reaffirming her integrity and earning the Zamindar’s trust. The family reconciles, and the film concludes with Chandram and Malathi’s marriage.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
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*[[N. T. Rama Rao]] as Bhaskar
*[[N. T. Rama Rao]] as Bhaskar
*[[S. V. Ranga Rao]] as Zamindar Vijaya Narasimha Rayalu
*[[S. V. Ranga Rao]] as Zamindar Vijaya Narasimha Rayalu
*[[Ramana Reddy]] as Dasaradharamaiah
*[[Ramana Reddy]] as Dasaradha Ramayya
*[[Haranath (actor)|Haranath]] as Chandram
*[[Haranath (actor)|Haranath]] as Chandram
*[[Allu Ramalingaiah]] as Simhadri Appanna
*[[Allu Ramalingaiah]] as Simhadri Appanna
*Perumallu as Rangaiah
*Perumallu as Rangayya
*[[Jaggayya]] as Mohan (special appearance)
*[[Jaggayya]] as Mohan (special appearance)
*[[Jamuna (actress)|Jamuna]] as Malathi
*[[Jamuna (actress)|Jamuna]] as Malathi
*[[Chaya Devi]] as Tayaramma
*Chaya Devi as Tayaramma
*Surabhi Balasaraswathi as Seeta
*Surabhi Balasaraswathi as Seeta


== Soundtrack ==
== Soundtrack ==
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Music composed by [[R. Sudarsanam]]. Lyrics were written by [[Daasarathi Krishnamacharyulu|Dasaradhi]].
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|"Chinnari Ponnari Puvvu"
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Latest revision as of 02:05, 4 March 2026


Naadi Aada Janme
Theatrical release poster
Directed byA. C. Trilokchandar
Produced byS. V. Ranga Rao
Screenplay byA. C. Trilokchandar
Story bySri Sailesh Day
Based onNaanum Oru Penn (1963)
StarringN. T. Rama Rao
Savitri
Music byR. Sudarsanam
CinematographyT. Muthu Swamy
Edited byR. G. Gopu
Production
company
Srivani Films
Release date
  • 7 January 1965 (1965-01-07)
Running time
125 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Naadi Aada Janme (transl. I am also a woman) is a 1965 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by A. C. Trilokchandar and produced by S. V. Ranga Rao. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao and Savitri in lead roles, with music composed by R. Sudarsanam. The film centres on a dark-complexioned, uneducated woman who proves to everyone that character is more important than appearance and education for a woman.

The film is a remake of the 1963 Tamil film Naanum Oru Penn, which in turn was an adaptation on the Bengali play Bodhu by Sri Shailash Dey.[1] Both versions were directed by Trilokchandar, with S. V. Ranga Rao reprising his role in the Telugu adaptation. Naadi Aada Janme was a commercial success and went on to run for 100 days in 14 centres.[2]

Plot[edit | edit source]

Zamindar Vijaya Narasimha Rayalu, deeply affected by the death of his wife Parvati, wishes for his elder son, Bhaskar, an artist, to marry a woman who embodies her qualities. Bhaskar, in turn, dreams of marrying an educated and beautiful woman. Meanwhile, Dasaratha Ramayya, the Zamindar's scheming brother-in-law, plots to seize the family’s wealth by arranging Bhaskar's marriage to Kalyani, a woman with a dark complexion. Despite initial reluctance, Bhaskar marries Kalyani out of sympathy but remains indifferent to her.

Kalyani earns the affection of the Zamindar and Bhaskar’s younger brother Chandram through her kindness. Chandram falls in love with Kalyani’s sister, Malathi. Bhaskar discovers Kalyani is illiterate and harshly criticises her, leading to a tragic miscarriage. Determined to improve herself, Kalyani secretly seeks Chandram's help to become educated.

While Bhaskar travels to Delhi to participate in a national competition, Dasaratha Ramayya spreads rumours of an illicit relationship between Chandram and Kalyani. In Delhi, Bhaskar meets his childhood friend Mohan, who shares the story of his attractive wife who abandoned him. This encounter leads Bhaskar to recognise the importance of virtue over beauty.

Upon his return, Bhaskar learns of the rumours but dismisses them as false. Meanwhile, Dasaratha Ramayya intensifies his efforts to usurp the Zamindar's property. Kalyani exposes his schemes, reaffirming her integrity and earning the Zamindar’s trust. The family reconciles, and the film concludes with Chandram and Malathi’s marriage.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Music was composed by R. Sudarsanam. Lyrics were written by Dasarathi.[3]

Song title Singers length
"Kallallo Gantulu" Pithapuram, P. Suseela 4:27
"Naa Mata Nammitivela" (M) Pithapuram 3:21
"Kannayya Nallani" P. Suseela 4:48
"Chinnari Ponnari Puvvu" Ghantasala, P. Suseela 3:29
"Naa Mata Nammiti" (F) P. Suseela 3:13

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Saravanan, M. (2013) [2005]. AVM 60 cinema (in தமிழ்) (3rd ed.). Rajarajan Pathippagam. pp. 135–145. OCLC 1158347612.
  2. ↑ Krishnamoorthy, Suresh (14 January 2015). "50 years on, Pandava Vanavaasam is still appealing". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 14 February 2020. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  3. ↑ "Nadhi Aada Janme (1965)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 12 October 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)

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