Rana Bheri
Giduthuri Suryam
Country: India; Year: 1968; Language: Telugu; Color: Black and White
Studio: P.S.R. Pictures
Producer: Pinjala Subbarao; Cinematographer: H.S. Venu; Editor: K.S.R. Doss; Composer: S.P. Kodandapani; Lyricist: Sri Sri, Arudra, Dasaradhi, C. Narayana Reddy, Kosaraju Raghavaiah Choudhury
Cast: Kantharao, Vanisri, Rajanala, G. Ramakrishna, Dulipala, Jayakrishna, Balakrishna, Edida Nageswara Rao, Vallam Narasimha Rao, Rajasri, Geethanjali Ramakrishna, Jyothilakshmi, Meena Kumari, Pushpa Kumari, Rajababu, Nirmala, M. Prabhakar Reddy, Sunkara Lakshmi, Kolla Satyam, Nagabhusanam, Allu Ramalingaiah
Topic: Original Language, Released, Manasu Collection
Release Date: February 9, 1968
IMDb ID: 0293543
Guest Appearance: Nagabhusanam, Allu Ramalingaiah
Screenplay: Giduthuri Suryam; Dialogue: Tripuraneni Maharadhi
Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, P.B. Srinivas, Pitapuram Nageshwara Rao, P. Susheela, S. Janaki, L.R. Eswari
Art Director: Kudaravalli Nageswara Rao; Publicity Design: Kondapaneni Ramalingeswara Rao, K. Ramadas; Dance Director: K.S. Reddy, Venugopal
Sri Sri (Lyricist) - Show Filmography
(1910-83) Telugu lyricist for over 150 films. Originally called Srirangam Srinivasa Rao; born in Vishakapatnam, AP. Major radical Telugu poet (e.g. Prabhava) and novelist (e.g. Veerasimha Vijayasimhulu). Introduced free verse into his socially concerned poetry (Maha Prasthanam). Known for the original songs for Ahuti (1950), a Telugu dubbed version of Junnarkar’s Neera Aur Nanda (1946). Some of the songs, Hamsavale o padava, Oogisaladenayya, Premaye janana marana leela, scored by Saluri Rajeshwara Rao, were major hits. Also did some strident songs like Padavoyi bharatiyudu in Velugu Needalu (1961). Biography and compilation of his writings by Chalasani Prasad (1990).
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.
Songs:
1. Song: Valapu Kougillalo Karigipoyevule వలపుకౌగిళ్ళలోకరిగిపోయెవులే(Music: S.P. Kodandapani; Lyricist: Dasaradhi; Singer: P. Susheela, P.B. Srinivas)
2. Song: Maro Prapamcham Maro Prapamcham Maro Prapamcham Pilichindhi మరోప్రపంచంమరోప్రపంచంమరోప్రపంచంపిలిచింది(Music: S.P. Kodandapani; Lyricist: Sri Sri; Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, Chorus)
3. Song: Idhi Koodadhura Madhamendhukura ఇదికూడదురామదమెందుకురా(Music: S.P. Kodandapani; Lyricist: Arudra; Singer: S. Janaki)
4. Song: Mohabbatlo Undhi Maja Maja మొహోబ్బత్లొవుందిమజామజా(Music: S.P. Kodandapani; Lyricist: Kosaraju Raghavaiah Choudhury; Singer: P. Susheela)
5. Dad’s Song: Neekanna Chakkani Chukkevare నీకన్నచక్కనిచుక్కెవరే(Music: S.P. Kodandapani; Lyricist: Kosaraju Raghavaiah Choudhury; Singer: L.R. Eswari, Pitapuram Nageshwara Rao)
6. Song: Vachindhi Yemo Cheyyalani వచ్చిందిఏమోచెయ్యాలని(Music: S.P. Kodandapani; Lyricist: C. Narayana Reddy; Singer: P. Susheela, Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao)
7. Song: Chaladoyi Chaladoyi Ee Hayi చాలదోయిచాలదోయిఈహాయి(Music: S.P. Kodandapani; Lyricist: Arudra; Singer: S. Janaki)
8. Song: Ye Desha Charitra Choosinaa Inthele Veerula Gaadha ఏదేశచరిత్రచూసినాఇంతెలేవీరులగాధ(Music: S.P. Kodandapani; Lyricist: Sri Sri; Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao)
2. Song: Maro Prapamcham Maro Prapamcham Maro Prapamcham Pilichindhi మరోప్రపంచంమరోప్రపంచంమరోప్రపంచంపిలిచింది(Music: S.P. Kodandapani; Lyricist: Sri Sri; Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, Chorus)
3. Song: Idhi Koodadhura Madhamendhukura ఇదికూడదురామదమెందుకురా(Music: S.P. Kodandapani; Lyricist: Arudra; Singer: S. Janaki)
4. Song: Mohabbatlo Undhi Maja Maja మొహోబ్బత్లొవుందిమజామజా(Music: S.P. Kodandapani; Lyricist: Kosaraju Raghavaiah Choudhury; Singer: P. Susheela)
5. Dad’s Song: Neekanna Chakkani Chukkevare నీకన్నచక్కనిచుక్కెవరే(Music: S.P. Kodandapani; Lyricist: Kosaraju Raghavaiah Choudhury; Singer: L.R. Eswari, Pitapuram Nageshwara Rao)
6. Song: Vachindhi Yemo Cheyyalani వచ్చిందిఏమోచెయ్యాలని(Music: S.P. Kodandapani; Lyricist: C. Narayana Reddy; Singer: P. Susheela, Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao)
7. Song: Chaladoyi Chaladoyi Ee Hayi చాలదోయిచాలదోయిఈహాయి(Music: S.P. Kodandapani; Lyricist: Arudra; Singer: S. Janaki)
8. Song: Ye Desha Charitra Choosinaa Inthele Veerula Gaadha ఏదేశచరిత్రచూసినాఇంతెలేవీరులగాధ(Music: S.P. Kodandapani; Lyricist: Sri Sri; Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao)
