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Bharya Biddalu
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| Bharya Biddalu | |
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| File:Bharya Biddalu.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Tatineni Rama Rao |
| Produced by | A. V. Subba Rao |
| Written by | Acharya Aatreya (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Tatineni Rama Rao |
| Story by | L. V. Prasad |
| Based on | Bratuku Theruvu (1953) |
| Starring | Akkineni Nageswara Rao Jayalalithaa |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
| Cinematography | S. Venkataratnam |
| Edited by | J. Krshna Swamy Balu |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Navayuga Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 160 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Bharya Biddalu (transl. Wife and Children) is a 1972 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by A. V. Subba Rao under the Prasad Art Productions banner[2] and directed by Tatineni Rama Rao.[3] It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Jayalalithaa,[4] with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[5] The film is a remake of the Telugu-language movie Bratuku Theruvu (1953), starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Savitri, which was dubbed in Tamil as Bale Raman (1956), later remade as Hindi movie Jeene Ki Raah (1969), with Jeetendra, Tanuja and after its success, the same was again remade as Bharya Biddalu and later in Tamil as Naan Yen Pirandhen, with M.G.R, Kanchana in the pivotal roles.[6]
Plot[edit]
The film begins with Mohan (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) returning to his village after completing his studies when he finds that his family has huge debts. So, he decides to support them consisting of his wife Susheela (Krishna Kumari), 5-year-old daughter, mother Jayamma (Hemalatha) 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Hence, he moves to the city in search of a job but fails. Desperate, Mohan fortunately meets his childhood friend Dr. Manohar (Jaggayya), who makes his acquaintance with a millionaire Raja Rao (Gummadi) and leaves for abroad. Raja Rao appreciates him, offers him a job provided he should be single. Due to his exigency, Mohan takes the job claiming himself as single. Meanwhile, Raja Rao's daughter Radha (Jayalalitha), a heart patient and paralyzed person whose condition is very tender comes back from abroad. Radha feels relief in the friendly and breezy company of Mohan and gradually regains her vigor when she falls for him. Now Mohan is under a dichotomy as he is unable to reveal the truth. Meanwhile, Mohan's elder sister Kanaka Durga (Suryakantham) a shrewish woman, throws the family out and they land at the city. Accidentally, Mohan spots and places them at Manohar's house. Eventually, Kanaka Durga and her husband Ramadasu (Venkateswara Rao) also arrive at the town who schemes and takes shelter at Seshu's (Rajababu) residence, a person who aspires to marry Radha. After a few comic incidents, they get reformed, which Mohan witnesses and brings them back. Here, the wheel of fortune makes Radha and Susheela as friends when Mohan leading the dual life makes a daring effort to avoid all the parties. Right now, Raja Rao decides to couple up Radha with Mohan and plans for their engagement, but Mohan is not ready to bow for this betrayal. During that time, Susheela collapses learning that the bridegroom is her husband and silently leaves the place. Thereafter, the entire family accuses Mohan when he decides to confess his blunder. At that point in time, envious Seshu kidnaps Radha when Mohan rescues and divulges the reality to her. Though she misconstrues him in the beginning, later she understands his virtue and even affirms it to Raja Rao. At last, Manohar checks in and expresses his childhood love towards Radha, which she too accepts. Finally, the movie ends a happy note with the marriage of Manohar and Radha.
Cast[edit]
- Akkineni Nageshwara Rao as Mohan
- Jayalalithaa as Radha
- Krishna Kumari as Susheela
- Gummadi as Raja Rao
- Jaggayya as Dr. Manohar
- Allu Ramalingaiah as Ramanadham
- Raja Babu as Seshu
- P. J. Sarma as Nagabhushanam
- Venkateswara Rao as Ramadasu
- Potti Prasad as Sundaram
- Vivekanand as Krishna
- Suryakantham as Kanaka Durga
- Hemalatha as Jayamma
- Suma as Shanti
- Baby Sridevi as Mohan's little sister
Crew[edit]
- Art: G. V. Subba Rao
- Choreography: Heeralal
- Fights: Raghavulu
- Dialogues - Lyrics: Acharya Aatreya
- Playback: Ghantasala, P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari
- Story: L. V. Prasad
- Music: K. V. Mahadevan
- Cinematography: S. Venkataratnam
- Editing: J. Krishna Swamy, Balu
- Producer: A. V. Subba Rao
- Screenplay - Director: Tatineni Rama Rao
- Banner: Prasad Art Productions
- Release Date: 15 January 1972
Soundtrack[edit]
| Bharya Biddalu | ||||
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| Film score by | ||||
| Released | 1972 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 28:08 | |||
| Producer | K. V. Mahadevan | |||
| K. V. Mahadevan chronology | ||||
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Music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The song Aakulu Pokalu is a blockbuster. Lyrics were written by Acharya Aatreya. Music released on Audio Company.[7]
| S. No | Song Title | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Aakulu Pokalu" | Ghantasala, L. R. Eswari | 4:17 |
| 2 | "Bhale Bhale Nacharu" | P. Susheela | 3:27 |
| 3 | "Chal Mohana Ranga" | Ghantasala | 3:25 |
| 4 | "Andamaina Theegaku" | Ghantasala | 3:49 |
| 5 | "Chakkanayya Chandamama" (M) | Ghantasala | 1:43 |
| 6 | "Brathuku Poola Baata Kaadu" | Ghantasala | 4:02 |
| 7 | "Chakkanayya Chandamama" (F) | P. Susheela | 3:51 |
| 8 | "Valachinaanamma" | Ghantasala,P. Susheela | 3:34 |
References[edit]
- ↑ "Bharya Biddalu (Overview)". IMDb.
- ↑ "Bharya Biddalu (Banner)". Filmiclub.
- ↑ "Bharya Biddalu (Direction)". Know Your Films.
- ↑ "Bharya Biddalu (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com.
- ↑ "Bharya Biddalu (Music)". Spicy Onion.
- ↑ "Bharya Biddalu (Review)". The Cine Bay.
- ↑ "Bhale Rangadu (Songs)". Cineradham.