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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name          = Superman
| name          = Superman
| image          = Superman (1980 film).jpg
| image          = Superman (1980 film).jpg
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| writer        = [[Aatreya (playwright)|Acharya Aatreya]] {{small|(dialogues)}}
| director      = [[V. Madhusudhana Rao]]
| writer        = [[Acharya Aatreya]] {{small|(dialogues)}}
| based_on      = {{based on|''[[Superman (1978 film)|Superman]]'' (1978)|[[Mario Puzo]]|{{quad}}[[David Newman (screenwriter)|David Newman]]|{{quad}}[[Leslie Newman]]|{{quad}}[[Robert Benton]]|{{quad}}[[Richard Donner]]}}
| screenplay    = V. Madhusudhana Rao
| story          = R. K. Dharmaraju
| story          = R. K. Dharmaraju
| screenplay    = V. Madhusudhana Rao
| producer      = R. Gopal
| producer      = R. Gopal
| director      = [[V. Madhusudhan Rao]]
| starring      = [[N. T. Rama Rao]]<br>[[Jaya Prada]]
| starring      = [[N. T. Rama Rao]]<br />[[Jaya Prada]]
| narrator      =
| music          = [[K. Chakravarthy|Chakravarthy]]
| cinematography = K. S. Prasad
| cinematography = K. S. Prasad
| editing        = D. Venkataratnam
| editing        = D. Venkataratnam
| based_on      =  
| music          = [[K. Chakravarthy|Chakravarthy]]
| studio        = Lakshmi Vishnu Productions
| studio        = Lakshmi Vishnu Productions
| distributor    =
| released      = {{Film date|df=y|1980|7|10}}
| released      = {{Film date|df=y|1980|7|10}}
| runtime        = 134 mins
| runtime        = 134 minutes
| country        = India
| country        = India
| language      = Telugu
| language      = Telugu
| budget        =
| gross          =
}}
}}
'''''Superman''''' is a 1980 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[superhero film]] directed by [[V. Madhusudhana Rao]]. The film stars [[N. T. Rama Rao]] and [[Jaya Prada|Jayaprada]] in lead roles. Produced by R. Gopal under the Lakshmi Vishnu Productions banner, the film features a musical score by [[K. Chakravarthy|Chakravarthy]]. It is an unofficial Indian adaptation of the 1978 American film [[Superman (1978 film)|Superman]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 October 2013 |title=Meet Krrish's predecessors: Nagin, Ajooba and Superman |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/meet-krrishs-predecessors-nagin-ajooba-and-superman-1202615.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210208155350/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/meet-krrishs-predecessors-nagin-ajooba-and-superman-1202615.html |archive-date=8 February 2021 |access-date=25 December 2020 |website=[[Firstpost]]}}</ref>


'''''Superman''''' is a 1980 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[superhero film]] produced by R. Gopal under the Lakshmi Vishnu Productions banner. It is directed by [[V. Madhusudhan Rao]], starting [[N. T. Rama Rao]] and [[Jaya Prada]], with music composed by [[K. Chakravarthy|Chakravarthy]]. The film is based on the [[DC Comics]] character of [[Superman|the same name]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2013-10-31|title=Meet Krrish's predecessors: Nagin, Ajooba and Superman|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/meet-krrishs-predecessors-nagin-ajooba-and-superman-1202615.html|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-12-25|website=Firstpost}}</ref>
== Plot ==
Zamindar Raghunath Rao, a devout worshipper of [[Hanuman]], offers his family's heirloom jewelry during [[Hanuman Jayanti|Hanuman Jayanthi]]. Meanwhile, three villains—Maharaj, Sardar, and Jaisingh—rob and murder Raghunath Rao, his wife Annapurna, and the temple priest. Their son, Raja, undertakes severe penance, and Hanuman grants him supernatural powers, transforming him into a superhero.


==Plot==
Years later, Raja uses his powers discreetly to help the public while concealing his true identity. He starts a mining business with Bangarayya and falls in love with Bangarayya's daughter, Jaya. The three villains, now involved in criminal activities, pose a threat to the region. Raja first eliminates Jaisingh, then discovers Maharaj's attempt to exploit gold deposits in the mine by creating a fake demon threat. Raja confronts and defeats Sardar.
Raja ([[N. T. Rama Rao]]) is the son of Zamindar Raghunath Rao ([[Kanta Rao]]), the entire family are great devotees of [[Lord Hanuman]] (Arja Janardhana Rao). In his childhood, on the occasion of ''Hanuman Jayanthi'', Raghunath Rao wants to offer their heritage jewelry to the deity. At the same time, three thieves, Maharaj ([[Kaikala Satyanarayana|Satyanarayana]]), Sardar ([[Srilanka Manohar]]) and Jaisingh ([[Tyagaraju]]) steal the jewelry and kill Raghunath Rao along with his wife Annapurna ([[Annapoorna (actress)|Annapoorna]]) and the temple priest. Raja and the priest's family are left orphaned. So, Raja takes care of them as his own mother and sister. But Raja is struggling to take revenge against the three traitors. So, he prays to Lord Hanuman; with his blessings, Raja acquires supernatural powers and becomes a Superman. Raja's foster mother Sarada ([[Pandari Bai]]) detects it, and she takes an oath from him that he should not reveal it out. Years roll by, Raja always utilizes his power to help others but hides his identity. Raja undertakes mining business along with Bangariah ([[Allu Ramalingaiah]]) and falls in love with his daughter Jaya ([[Jaya Prada]]). The three traitors are still performing the anti-social and illegal activities. First, Raja eliminates Jaisingh. After that, Maharaj comes to know that there is gold in Raja & Bangariah's mine, which they have not known. So, they want to grab that mine when they create rumors that there are demons in that mining area and do not allow anyone to work. Raja discovers their plan, and in that process, he eliminates Sardar too.
Meanwhile, Raja's sister Lakshmi ([[Geetha (actress)|Geeta]]) loves a guy, Mohan ([[Chakrapani]]), and becomes pregnant. Here Raja decides to make her marriage with Mohan. But unfortunately, Mohan is the son of Maharaj, and he meets Raja in disguise as Dharma Rao, takes Raja's share in the mine as dowry and flees away along with son Mohan. Now Lakshmi tries to commit suicide, and Raja protects her giving an assurance that he will bring Mohan back. Knowing that they are in Hong Kong, Raja moves.
Meanwhile, Bangariah & Jaya also reaches there to sell the remaining mine due to the luring of Maharaj. Maharaj keeps Bangariah in his custody and tries to grab the mine forcibly. But Jaya escapes when Raja safeguards her. Simultaneously, Maharaj tries to kill Raja on several occasions, but Raja breaks his each and every plan. Ultimately, he sends a sorceress, Lee ([[Jayamalini]]) who uses her black magic on Raja, but she too is destroyed. At last, Raja recognizes Maharaj as the 3rd traitor, so, he eliminates him also, brings back Mohan and performs his marriage with Lakshmi. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Raja & Jaya.


==Cast==
Raja’s foster sister, Lakshmi, falls in love with Mohan, Maharaj's son, and becomes pregnant. Raja proposes marriage, but Maharaj, discovering Raja’s secret identity, seizes the dowry and escapes with Mohan. Lakshmi, in despair, attempts suicide but is saved by Raja.
*[[N. T. Rama Rao]] as Raja
*[[Jayaprada]] as Jaya
*[[Kaikala Satyanarayana|Satyanarayana]] as Maharaj Dharma Rao
*[[Allu Ramalingaiah]] as Bangaraiah
*[[Kanta Rao]] as Raghunatha Rao
*Tyagaraju as Jai Singh
*Chakarapani as Mohan  
*Arja Janardhan Rao  as [[Lord Hanuman]]
*Srilanka Manohar as Sardar
*[[Pandari Bai]] as Sarada
*[[Geetha (actress)|Geetha]] as Lakshmi  
*[[Annapoorna (actress)|Annapurna]] as Annapurnamma
*[[Jayamalini]] as Lee


==Soundtrack==
Raja travels to [[Hong Kong]], where Bangarayya and Jaya follow him. Maharaj, having lured them there, tries to sell the mine and also seeks to kill Raja with the help of a sorceress, Lee. However, her black magic proves ineffective. Raja ultimately identifies Maharaj as the third villain, defeats him, retrieves Mohan, and marries Lakshmi. The film concludes with Raja and Jaya’s marriage, bringing the story to a joyous end.
 
== Cast ==
* [[N. T. Rama Rao]] as [[Superman|Raja / Superman]]
* [[Jaya Prada]] as Jaya
* [[Kaikala Satyanarayana|Satyanarayana]] as Maharaj Dharma Rao
* [[Allu Ramalingaiah]] as Bangarayya
* [[Kanta Rao]] as Raghunatha Rao
* Tyagaraju as Jai Singh
* Chakarapani as Mohan
* Arja Janardhan Rao as [[Lord Hanuman]]
* Srilanka Manohar as Sardar
* [[Pandari Bai]] as Sarada
* [[Geetha (actress)|Geetha]] as Lakshmi
* [[Annapoorna (actress)|Annapurna]] as Annapurnamma
* [[Jayamalini]] as Lee
 
== Music ==
{{Infobox album
{{Infobox album
| name      = Superman
| name      = Superman
| type      = film
| type      = film
| artist    = [[K. Chakravarthy|Chakravarthy]]
| artist    = [[K. Chakravarthy]]
| cover      =
| cover      =
| alt        =
| alt        =
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| studio    =
| studio    =
| genre      = Soundtrack
| genre      = Soundtrack
| length    = 28:16
| length    = 25:16
| label      = AVM Audio
| label      =  
| producer  = [[K. Chakravarthy|Chakravarthy]]
| producer  =  
| prev_title = [[Aatagadu]]
| prev_title =  
| prev_year  = 1980
| prev_year  =  
| next_title = [[Sardar Papa Rayudu]]
| next_title =  
| next_year  = 1980
| next_year  =  
}}
}}


Music composed by [[K. Chakravarthy|Chakravarthy]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Superman (1980)-Song_Booklet|url=https://indiancine.ma/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-12-25|website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref>  
The music for ''Superman'' was composed by [[K. Chakravarthy|Chakravarthy]], with lyrics written by [[Acharya Aatreya]] and [[Veturi]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Superman (1980)-Song_Booklet |url=https://indiancine.ma/documents/DON/info |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230128110721/https://indiancine.ma/documents/DON/info |archive-date=28 January 2023 |access-date=28 January 2023 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref>
{|class="wikitable"
|-
!S. No.!!Song Title !!Lyrics !!Singers !!length
|-
|1
|"Mabbullo Chandraiah"
|[[Aatreya (playwright)|Acharya Aatreya]]
|[[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam|SP Balu]], [[P. Susheela]]
|6:10
|-
|2
|"Atta Sudamaaka"
|[[Veturi Sundararama Murthy]]
|SP Balu, P. Susheela
|3:23
|-
|3
|"Chinuku Chitikesindhi"
|Veturi Sundararama Murthy
|SP Balu, P. Susheela
|2:55
|-
|4
|"Kotalo Paaga"
|Veturi Sundararama Murthy
|SP Balu, P. Susheela
|3:26
|-
|5
|"Kannu Kotteyyana"
|Veturi Sundararama Murthy
|SP Balu, P. Susheela
|3:04
|-
|6
|"Vecchani"
|Veturi Sundararama Murthy
|SP Balu, P. Susheela
|4:30
|-
|7
|"Sri Anjaneya"
|Acharya Aatreya
|P. Susheela
|4:48


|}
{{Track listing
| collapsed =
| headline =
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 25:16
| all_writing =
| all_lyrics =
| all_music =
| writing_credits =
| lyrics_credits =
| music_credits =
| title1 = Mabbullo Chandramma
| extra1 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[P. Susheela]]
| length1 = 6:10
| title2 = Atta Sudamaaka
| extra2 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[P. Susheela]]
| length2 = 3:23
| title3 = Chinuku Chitikesindhi
| extra3 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[P. Susheela]]
| length3 = 2:55
| title4 = Kotalo Paaga
| extra4 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[P. Susheela]]
| length4 = 3:26
| title5 = Kannu Kotteyyana
| extra5 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[P. Susheela]]
| length5 = 3:04
| title6 = Methani Kougita
| extra6 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[P. Susheela]]
| length6 = 4:30
| title7 = Sri Anjaneya
| extra7 = [[P. Susheela]]
| length7 = 4:48
}}


==References==
== See also ==
{{Portal|1980s|Film|India}}
* [[List of Indian superhero films]]
 
== References ==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


{{V. Madhusudhan Rao}}
== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|id=0371968}}


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Latest revision as of 11:39, 6 March 2026

This article is about the 1980 Indian film. For the 1980 American film, see Superman II.
Superman
Theatrical release poster
Directed byV. Madhusudhana Rao
Produced byR. Gopal
Written byAcharya Aatreya (dialogues)
Screenplay byV. Madhusudhana Rao
Story byR. K. Dharmaraju
Based on
Superman (1978)
by
StarringN. T. Rama Rao
Jaya Prada
Music byChakravarthy
CinematographyK. S. Prasad
Edited byD. Venkataratnam
Production
company
Lakshmi Vishnu Productions
Release date
  • 10 July 1980 (1980-07-10)
Running time
134 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Superman is a 1980 Indian Telugu-language superhero film directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jayaprada in lead roles. Produced by R. Gopal under the Lakshmi Vishnu Productions banner, the film features a musical score by Chakravarthy. It is an unofficial Indian adaptation of the 1978 American film Superman.[1]

Plot[edit | edit source]

Zamindar Raghunath Rao, a devout worshipper of Hanuman, offers his family's heirloom jewelry during Hanuman Jayanthi. Meanwhile, three villains—Maharaj, Sardar, and Jaisingh—rob and murder Raghunath Rao, his wife Annapurna, and the temple priest. Their son, Raja, undertakes severe penance, and Hanuman grants him supernatural powers, transforming him into a superhero.

Years later, Raja uses his powers discreetly to help the public while concealing his true identity. He starts a mining business with Bangarayya and falls in love with Bangarayya's daughter, Jaya. The three villains, now involved in criminal activities, pose a threat to the region. Raja first eliminates Jaisingh, then discovers Maharaj's attempt to exploit gold deposits in the mine by creating a fake demon threat. Raja confronts and defeats Sardar.

Raja’s foster sister, Lakshmi, falls in love with Mohan, Maharaj's son, and becomes pregnant. Raja proposes marriage, but Maharaj, discovering Raja’s secret identity, seizes the dowry and escapes with Mohan. Lakshmi, in despair, attempts suicide but is saved by Raja.

Raja travels to Hong Kong, where Bangarayya and Jaya follow him. Maharaj, having lured them there, tries to sell the mine and also seeks to kill Raja with the help of a sorceress, Lee. However, her black magic proves ineffective. Raja ultimately identifies Maharaj as the third villain, defeats him, retrieves Mohan, and marries Lakshmi. The film concludes with Raja and Jaya’s marriage, bringing the story to a joyous end.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Music[edit | edit source]

Superman
Film score by
K. Chakravarthy
Released1980
GenreSoundtrack
Length25:16

The music for Superman was composed by Chakravarthy, with lyrics written by Acharya Aatreya and Veturi.[2]

No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Mabbullo Chandramma"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela6:10
2."Atta Sudamaaka"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela3:23
3."Chinuku Chitikesindhi"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela2:55
4."Kotalo Paaga"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela3:26
5."Kannu Kotteyyana"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela3:04
6."Methani Kougita"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela4:30
7."Sri Anjaneya"P. Susheela4:48
Total length:25:16

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Meet Krrish's predecessors: Nagin, Ajooba and Superman". Firstpost. 31 October 2013. Archived from the original on 8 February 2021. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
  2. ↑ "Superman (1980)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 28 January 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)

External links[edit | edit source]

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