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Chinnanati Snehitulu
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| Chinnanati Snehitulu | |
|---|---|
| File:Chinnanati Snehitulu.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K. Viswanath |
| Produced by | D. V. S. Raju |
| Written by | Samudrala Jr (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | K. Viswanath |
| Story by | K. Viswanath |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Sobhan Babu Vanisri |
| Music by | T. V. Raju |
| Cinematography | S.S.Lal |
| Edited by | B. Gopala Rao |
Production company | D.V.S. Productions[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 165 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Chinnanati Snehitulu (transl. Childhood Friends) is a 1971 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by DVS Raju under the DVS Productions[3] banner and directed by K. Viswanath.[4] It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Sobhan Babu and Vanisri, with music composed by T. V. Raju.[5][6]
Plot[edit]
Srinivas Rao (N. T. Rama Rao) & Sridhar Rao (Jaggayya) are childhood bosom friends. Sridhar Rao is a business magnate whereas Srinivas Rao works as his manager. Sridhar Rao's daughter Aruna (Vanisri) is attached with Srinivasa Rao. Nagabhushnam (Rajanala) Sridhar Rao's brother-in-law, a crooked person, lives along with them and wants to grab the property by making Aruna's marriage with his son Rambabu (Rajababu). He is also has rivalry over Srinivasa Rao as he obstructs him both in office & home. On the other hand, Srinivas Rao leads a happy family life with his good companion wife Lalitha (Devika) and blind mother (Santha Kumari). Once Aruna visits her friend's marriage where she gets acquaintance with her childhood friend Ravi (Shobhan Babu) both of them fell in love and they unite. Meanwhile, Sridhar Rao gets a heart attack when Aruna returns and notices herself as pregnant. At that point in time, Ravi who works in Air force dies in a plane crash, hearing upon, Aruna collapses and explains the entire situation to Srinivas Rao. Now Srinivas Rao plans with the help of Lalitha by making everyone believe that his wife is pregnant. He also convinces Sridhar Rao and brings Aruna to his house as a nurse. Aruna gives birth to the baby boy and goes back to her father leaving the child at Lalitha. Here Srinivas Rao feels relief, but now the real problem arises, Lalitha becomes really pregnant and she too gives birth to the baby boy. Nagabhushanam senses it, kidnaps Srinivas Rao's child and threatens Aruna to marry Rambabu. Aruna agrees and she tells her decision to her Sridhar Rao which leads to his death. After that, Aruna is forced to send Srinivas Rao away. But kind-hearted Srinivas Rao understands her situation, lands in disguise, breaks up Nagabhushanam's plan and saves Aruna. Surprisingly, Ravi held by enemies in the air crash also comes back. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the reunion of the entire family.
Cast[edit]
- N. T. Rama Rao as Srinivasa Rao
- Sobhan Babu as Ravi
- Vanisri as Aruna
- Jaggayya as Sridhar Rao
- Devika as Lalitha
- Rajanala as Nagabhushanam
- Raja Babu as Ramababu
- Rao Gopal Rao
- Allu Ramalingaiah as Paanakaalu
- Santha Kumari
- Rama Prabha as Baby
- Pushpa Kumari as Kasthuri
Soundtrack[edit]
| Chinnanati Snehitulu | |
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| Film score by | |
| Released | 1971 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 26:50 |
| Producer | T. V. Raju |
Music composed by T. V. Raju. Lyrics were written by C. Narayana Reddy.
| S. No. | Song Title | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Ekkade Ee Gadilone" | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 3:38 |
| 2 | "Emani Telupanu Ra" | P. Susheela | 4:06 |
| 3 | "Adagalani Vundi" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 3:58 |
| 4 | "Andala Sreemathiki" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 3:54 |
| 5 | "Seethamma Talliki Seemantham" | P. Susheela | 3:57 |
| 6 | "Noomula Pandaga" | P. Susheela, Vasantha | 3:53 |
| 7 | "Enukayya Navuutavu" | P. Susheela | 3:24 |
References[edit]
- ↑ "Chinnanati Snehitulu (Overview)". IMDb.
- ↑ "Chinnanati Snehitulu (Preview)". Spicy Onion.
- ↑ "Chinnanati Snehitulu (Banner)". Chitr.com.
- ↑ "Chinnanati Snehitulu (Director)". Filmiclub.
- ↑ "Chinnanati Snehitulu (Music)". Know Your Films.
- ↑ "Chinnanati Snehitulu (Review)". The Cine Bay.