Kula Gotralu
| Kula Gotralu | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K. Pratyagatma |
| Written by | Acharya Aatreya (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | K. Pratyagatma |
| Story by | K. Pratyagatma |
| Produced by | A. V. Subba Rao |
| Starring | Akkineni Nageshwara Rao Krishna Kumari |
| Cinematography | A. Vincent |
| Edited by | A. Sanjeevi |
| Music by | S. Rajeswara Rao |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Navayuga Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 158 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Kula Gotralu (Telugu: కులగోత్రాలు; English: Caste & Clans) is a 1962 Telugu drama film, produced by A. V. Subba Rao under the Prasad Art Pictures banner and directed by K. Pratyagatma. It stars Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, Krishna Kumari in the lead roles and music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu certificate of merit in 1963.[1] The Telugu veteran actor Krishna played a sidekick role in the movie before entering into the industry.
Plot
Zamindar Bhushaiah (Gummadi) à paterfamilias who adhere to caste & clan and holds high esteem by the villagers, lives life with his wife Shantamma (Nirmalamma), two daughters Jagadamba (Suryakantham) & Leela (Girija) and a son Ravi (Akkineni Nageswara Rao). Actually, Jagadamba is the step-daughter to Shantamma that's why Jagadamba always shows resent. Bhushaiah performs her marriage with his nephew Sadanandam (Relangi) a spendthrift who also stays with them. At present, Ravi moves to the city for higher studies where he falls in love with a medic Saroja (Krishna Kumari). Now Ravi learns Saroja's past that her mother Kanthamma (G. Varalakshmi) is betrayed by a swindler Chalapati (Mikkilineni) for which they have been ostracized. Yet, Ravi stands strong, being aware of it, Bhushaiah warns Ravi but he defies. So, Ravi has to leave the house to marry Saroja. Thereafter, Ravi becomes a Police Officer, to his fortune, appointed in his hometown and lives by the side of their family friend Ramanaiah's (Ramana Reddy) house. Parallelly, Bhushaiah fixes a rich an alliance to Leela which is called off as groom's parents hear of Ravi's marriage. During that plight, to protect his honor, Bhushaiah performs Leela's marriage with Ramanaiah's elder brother's son Joga Rao (Padmanabham). Exploiting the situation, Jagadamba & Sadanandam creates the divergence between Ravi & Bhushaiah but Joga Rao & Leela give a check to them. Meanwhile, a tragic incident, Shantamma becomes terminally ill, requests Bhushaiah to see Ravi and he agrees. But deceitful Sadanandam lies that Ravi refused to come which leads to Shanthamma's death and angered Bhushaiah does not allow Ravi even to his mother's funeral. After some time, Saroja gives birth to a baby boy when the love blossoms in Bhushaiah and secretly visits to bless the child. Here crooked Jagadamba & Sadanandam contract Chalapathi who is currently a huge burglar. By Sadanandam, one night, Chalapathi surrounds the house when he double-crosses and plans a robbery. Ravi senses it, immediately rushes along with Saroja and in the combat, Saroja kills Chalapathi to save her in-laws family, having knowledge that the person is her father. At last, Bhushaiah understands the virtue of Saroja, invites Ravi back and Jagadamba & Sadanandam also realize their mistake. Finally, the entire family is reunited.
Cast
- Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Ravi
- Krishna Kumari as Saroja
- Gummadi as Bhushaiah
- Relangi as Sadanandam
- Ramana Reddy as Ramanayya
- Padmanabham as J. J. Rao / Jasthi Joga Rao
- Allu Ramalingaiah as Peeramma
- RajaBabu as Ravi's friend
- Mikkilineni as Chalapati
- Krishna as Brideroom in marriage
- Suryakantam as Jagadamba
- G. Varalakshmi as Kanthamma
- Girija as Leela
- Sandhya as Anasuya
- Nirmalamma as Shanthamma
Crew
- Art: G. V. Subba Rao
- Choreography: Heeralal
- Dialogues: Acharya Aatreya
- Lyrics: Dasaradhi, C. Narayana Reddy Sri Sri, Kosaraju
- Playback: Ghantasala, P. Susheela, Swarnalatha, P. B. Srinivas, Madhavapeddi Satyam,
- Assistant Director: Tatineni Rama Rao
- Music: Saluri Rajeswara Rao
- Editing: A. Sanjeevi
- Cinematography: A. Vincent
- Producer: A. V. Subba Rao
- Story - Screenplay - Director: K. Pratyagatma
- Banner: Prasad Art Productions
- Release Date: 27 August 1962
Soundtrack
| Kula Gotralu | |
|---|---|
| Film score by | |
| Released | 1962 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 40:00 |
| Producer | Saluri Rajeswara Rao |
Music composed by Saluri Rajeswara Rao. The comic song "Ayyayo Chetilo Dabbulu Poyene" by Madhavapeddi Satyam on playing cards and its sequels was very popular. Music released on Audio Company.[2][3]
| S. No | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Chelikadu Ninne Rammani Piluvaa" | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 5:00 |
| 2 | "Chilipi Kanula Thiyyani Chelikadaa" | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala, P Suseela | 5:00 |
| 3 | "Ayyayyo Chethilo Dabbulo Poyane" | Kosaraju | Madhavapeddi Satyam, Pithapuram | 5:00 |
| 4 | "Maama Sathru Bhayankara" (Padyalu) | Kosaraju | Madhavapeddi, Relangi | 5:04 |
| 5 | "Nee Nallani Jadalo Poolu" | Kosaraju | Jamuna Rani, Pitapuram | 4:56 |
| 6 | "Raave Raave Balaa" | Kosaraju | P. B. Sreenivas, Jamuna Rani | 5:00 |
| 7 | "Ravayya Maa Intiki" | Kosaraju | Ghantasala, P Susheela | 6:06 |
| 8 | "Sakhi Sakuntala Rekkalu Dharinchi" | Sri Sri | Ghantasala, P Susheela, Swarnalatha | 5:00 |
Trivia
It is the first film to be shot at Visakhapatnam.[4] It is subsequently followed by Maro Charitra (1978), Driver Ramudu (1979) and many more.
Awards
References
- ^ "Directorate of Film Festival" (PDF). iffi.nic.in.
- ^ "Kula Gothralu (1962) Songs". telugulyrics.org.
- ^ Kula Gothralu Movie Songs - Nee Nallani Jadalo Song - ANR, Krishna Kumari, Krishna. 26 July 2014 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Vizag's contribution to films". The Hindu.
- ^ "10th National Film Awards". International Film Festival of India. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
External links
- Kula Gotralu at IMDb