Keelu Bommalu
C.S. Rao
Country: India; Year: 1965; Language: Telugu; Color: Black and White
Studio: Hyderabad Movies
Producer: P. Gangadara Rao; Cinematographer: J. Satyanarayana; Editor: S.P.S. Veerappa, B.S. Mani; Composer: S.P. Kodandapani; Lyricist: Acharya Athreya, Arudra, Kosaraju Raghavaiah Choudhury, C. Narayana Reddy, Mukku Thimmana, D.V. Narasaraju
Cast: Kongara Jagaiah, Gummadi Venkateswara Rao, Chalam, T.V. Ramana Reddy, Chandrasekhar, Rajababu, Chadalawada, Raavi Kondal Rao, Boddapati, Jamuna, Vasanthi, Suryakantham, Hemalatha, Geethanjali Ramakrishna, Lakshmikanthamma, Jhansi, Bhanumathi Jr, Pasupuleti Kannamba, Chittor V. Nagaiah, Mudigonda Lingamurthy
Topic: Original Language, Released, Manasu Collection
Release Date: April 30, 1965
IMDb ID: 0261778
Guest Appearance: Chittor V. Nagaiah, Mudigonda Lingamurthy
Story: Nirupamadevi; Screenplay: K.S. Prakash Rao; Dialogue: D.V. Narasaraju
Singer: P. Susheela, S. Janaki, K. Jamuna Rani, Swarnalatha, Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, Pitapuram Nageshwara Rao
Art Director: V. Suranna; Dance Director: Chinni-Sampath
C.S. Rao (Director) - Show Filmography
Chittajalu Srinivasa Rao (b. 1924) Born in Kakinada, AP. Mainstream Telugu filmmaker of sentimental dramas, mythologicals and contemporary socials. Also worked in Kannada. Son of C. Pullaiah, in whose children’s films Dhruva and Ansuya (both 1936) he acted. Sponsored commercial Telugu theatre group Navagraha Kootam. Joined Gemini as assistant director (1946) and worked with Pullaiah, Ramnoth, A.K. Sekhar and on Uday Shankar’s Kalpana (1948). A major figure in perpetuating the cultural orthodoxy of e.g. Vel Pics and the early Gemini in combining values of entertainment with sentimental moralism, a trend continued by his assistants A. Sheshgiri Rao, Ramchandra Rao, etc. Married actress Rajasulochana, a consistent presence in his work since the late 50s.
Acharya Athreya (Lyricist) - Show Filmography
(1921-89) Telugu poet, scenarist, lyricist and noted playwright. Born near Sullurpet, AP, as Kilambi Narasimhacharyulu. Wrote several plays while a student at Nellore and Chittoor and was associated with the Venkatagiri Amateurs stage group. Abandoned his studies to participate in the Quit India agitations and was imprisoned. Odd jobs including working as a clerk in a settlement office and assistant editor on the journal Zamin Raitu. Early plays in the historical genre (Gautama Buddha, 1946; Ashoka Samrat, 1947). Introduced a brand of realism on the stage, addressing contemporary political issues, e.g. N.G.O. (1949), later adapted to the screen as Gumasta (1953). Other major plays include Eenadu (1947), Vishwashanti (1953), Bhayam (1957). First film script was Samsaram (1950; uncredited), followed by H.M. Reddy’s Nirdoshi (1951). Wrote lyrics for more than 250 films, starting with Deeksha (1951). Secretary of the Andhra Screen Writers Guild (1955-6). Lyrics published by the actor K. Jaggaiah. Directed one film: Vagdanam (1961).
Arudra (Lyricist) - Show Filmography
(1925-98) Telugu poet and film lyricist born in Vizag, AP, as Bhagavathula Shankara Sastry. Started publishing poetry as a teenager, e.g. Loha Vihangalu. Initially influenced by radical poet Sri Sri. After a brief stint in the army, he became a professional writer under the name Arudra. Early writing was romantic, but became more political under the influence of the Telangana anti-zamindari movements (cf. Twamevaham). Major poetry anthologies include Kunalamma Padyalu (1964), Enchina Padyalu (1965) and Intinti Padyalu (1969). Also wrote patriotic songs during the India- China war (1962). Compiled an anthology of Telugu literature (Samagrandhra Sahityam). Film début in the Telugu version (Beedala Patlu) of Ramnoth’s classic Ezhai Padum Padu (1950). Made his reputation in films with Premalekhalu (1953), the Telugu dubbed version of Raj Kapoor’s Aah (1953). Described as the last of the pre-rock generation film lyricists. Recently worked for Bapu (Pelli Pustakam, 1991). Classic film lyrics anthologised by V.A.K. Ranga Rao in Kondagali Tirigindi.
Kosaraju Raghavaiah Choudhury (Lyricist) - Show Filmography
(1905-87) Prolific Telugu lyricist born in Appikatla, Guntur Dist., AP. Influenced by Kondamudi Narasimham Panthulu, in whose play based on the Ramayana he acted when still in his teens. Worked as a journalist in the Raitu Patrika where he met the composer Samudrala Raghavacharya and the director Ramabrahmam. Published his first poetry anthology, Kadagandlu. Turned to film lyrics with Raitu Bidda (1939), including the song Nidramelkonara tammuda. Returned to films with humorous lyrics for K.V. Reddy’s Pedda Manushulu (1954), followed by one of his most famous songs, Jebulu bomma je jela bomma (in B.A. Subba Rao’s Raju Peda, 1954). Known for his earthy poetry, often referring to popular morality tales. Wrote lyrics for c.350 films.
D.V. Narasaraju (Lyricist, Dialogue) - Show Filmography
Datla Venkata Narasaraju (b. 1920) Telugu screenwriter born in Talluri village, AP. Educated in Guntur, Vijaywada and Madras. Started a drama troupe for which he wrote plays and often acted. First play was Antarvani; achieved a reputation as humorist with his hit play, Natakam (1951), based on P.G. Wodehouse’s The Play’s the Thing. Bestknown plays are situated in the everyday, e.g. Yee Illu Ammabadunu. Film début scripting Pedda Manushulu (1954) based on Ibsen’s Pillars of Society. Wrote over 100 scripts, including Donga Ramudu (1955), Gundamma Katha (1962) and Nirdoshi (1967).
Songs:
1. Song: Nanu Bhavadheeyadasuni నను భవదీయదాసుని (Music: S.P. Kodandapani; Lyricist: Mukku Thimmana; Singer: Pitapuram Nageshwara Rao; Song Type: Padyam)
2. Song: Yendhuko Nanukunti Yegataliki ఎందుకో ననుకుంటి (Music: S.P. Kodandapani; Lyricist: Kosaraju Raghavaiah Choudhury; Singer: Pitapuram Nageshwara Rao, K. Jamuna Rani)
3. Song: Rangula Raatnamai Akhaparamparalan Bramiyinchu Janmalo రంగుల రాట్నమై అఖపరంపరలన్ బ్రమించు జన్మలో (Music: S.P. Kodandapani; Lyricist: Arudra; Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao; Song Type: Padyam, Background Song)
4. Song: Yemanukunna Yemundhi ఏమనుకున్నా ఏముంది (Music: S.P. Kodandapani; Lyricist: C. Narayana Reddy; Singer: S. Janaki)
5. Song: Kalimi Sukhamulu Kanaraani Katakataalu కలిమి సుఖములు కనరాని కటకటాలు (Music: S.P. Kodandapani; Lyricist: Arudra; Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao; Song Type: Padyam, Background Song)
6. Song: Sakhiya Ninu juchi సఖియ నిను జూచి (Music: S.P. Kodandapani; Lyricist: D.V. Narasaraju; Singer: Pitapuram Nageshwara Rao; Song Type: Padyam)
7. Song: Pillana Groviga Maaritira పిల్లన గ్రోవిగ మారితిరి (Music: S.P. Kodandapani; Lyricist: Acharya Athreya; Singer: P. Susheela)
8. Song: Bottu Katuka Pettukoni బొట్టు కాటుక పెట్టుకొని (Music: S.P. Kodandapani; Lyricist: Arudra; Singer: P. Susheela)
2. Song: Yendhuko Nanukunti Yegataliki ఎందుకో ననుకుంటి (Music: S.P. Kodandapani; Lyricist: Kosaraju Raghavaiah Choudhury; Singer: Pitapuram Nageshwara Rao, K. Jamuna Rani)
3. Song: Rangula Raatnamai Akhaparamparalan Bramiyinchu Janmalo రంగుల రాట్నమై అఖపరంపరలన్ బ్రమించు జన్మలో (Music: S.P. Kodandapani; Lyricist: Arudra; Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao; Song Type: Padyam, Background Song)
4. Song: Yemanukunna Yemundhi ఏమనుకున్నా ఏముంది (Music: S.P. Kodandapani; Lyricist: C. Narayana Reddy; Singer: S. Janaki)
5. Song: Kalimi Sukhamulu Kanaraani Katakataalu కలిమి సుఖములు కనరాని కటకటాలు (Music: S.P. Kodandapani; Lyricist: Arudra; Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao; Song Type: Padyam, Background Song)
6. Song: Sakhiya Ninu juchi సఖియ నిను జూచి (Music: S.P. Kodandapani; Lyricist: D.V. Narasaraju; Singer: Pitapuram Nageshwara Rao; Song Type: Padyam)
7. Song: Pillana Groviga Maaritira పిల్లన గ్రోవిగ మారితిరి (Music: S.P. Kodandapani; Lyricist: Acharya Athreya; Singer: P. Susheela)
8. Song: Bottu Katuka Pettukoni బొట్టు కాటుక పెట్టుకొని (Music: S.P. Kodandapani; Lyricist: Arudra; Singer: P. Susheela)
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