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Amara Deepam (1977 film)
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| Amara Deepam | |
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| File:Amaradeepam 1977 film.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K. Raghavendra Rao |
| Produced by | Uppalapati Surya Narayana Raju |
| Written by | Jandhyala |
| Starring | Krishnam Raju Jayasudha Murali Mohan Kaikala Satyanarayana Jayamalini |
| Music by | Chellapilla Satyam |
Release date | September 16, 1977 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Amara Deepam (transl. The Eternal Lamp) is a 1977 Telugu drama film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Krishnam Raju, Jayasudha and Murali Mohan in the lead roles. The film is a remake of the Tamil film Dheepam (1977), starring Sivaji Ganesan, which itself was a remake of the Malayalam film Theekkanal. Krishnam Raju received the Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) and Nandi Award for Best Actor.
Plot[edit]
Hari and Shiva Prasad are siblings. One day Shiva accidentally breaks their family photo. Hari beats Shiva and runs away from home. Hari is brought up by a notorious smuggler (Kaikala Satyanarayana). The smuggler changes Hari's name into Shri Krishna which was his deceased son's name. Krishna (Krishnam Raju) grows up to be an immoral man who uses women for his own pleasure. He falls in love with Parvati (Jayasudha), who is his adoptive sister Madhavi's (Madhavi) friend. However, Parvati and Shiva Prasad (Murali Mohan) love each other. When Krishna proposes to Parvati, she refuses. A jealous Krishna attempts to kill Shiva Prasad. He accidentally sees their childhood photo and realizes that Shiva is his own younger brother. He arranges Shiva Prasad and Parvati's marriage. Shiva Prasad comes to know about Krishna's love for Parvati. He misunderstands the situation and starts suspecting Parvati's devotion towards him. Krishna comes to know of this and decides to kill himself for his brother's happiness.
Cast[edit]
| Actor / Actress | Character |
|---|---|
| Krishnam Raju | Hari / Shri Krishna |
| Jayasudha | Parvati |
| Muralimohan | Shiva Prasad |
| Madhavi | Madhavi "Madhu" |
| Kaikala Satyanarayana | Madhavi's father |
| Prabhakar Reddy | Ranganatham |
| Jayamalini | Asha |
| Sarathi | Rahim |
| Sakshi Ranga Rao | Manager |
| Mada Venkateswara Rao | Appa Rao |
| Ramaprabha | Ratnam |
| Dubbing Janaki | Paidi Nookalu |
| Narra Venkateswara Rao | |
| Potti Prasad |
Soundtrack[edit]
- "Antalesi Andaalu" (Lyricist: Arudra; Singers: V. Ramakrishna, Ramola)
- "Inte Ee Jeevitamu Chivariki Anta Shoonyamu" (Lyricist: Atreya; Singer: V. Ramakrishna)
- "Kottaga Unda Badhaga Unda" (Lyricist: Atreya; Singer: P. Susheela)
- "Naa Jeevana Sandhya Samayamlo" (Lyricist: Veturi; Singers: V. Ramakrishna, P. Susheela)
- "Neeve Sarathi" (Lyricist: Veturi; Singer: P. Susheela)
- "E Ragamo Idi E Talamo" (Lyricist: Atreya; Singers: P. Susheela, S. P. Balu)
Awards[edit]
- Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) - Krishnam Raju
- Nandi Award for Best Actor - Krishnam Raju
External links[edit]
- Amara Deepam on IMDb
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