Kathanayakudu
K. Hemambharadhara Rao
Country:India;Year:1969; Language:Telugu;Color:Black and White
Studio:Gopalakrishna Productions
Producer:K. Gopalakrishna; Cinematographer:V.S.R. Swamy;Editor:D. Vasu; Composer:T.V. Raju;Lyricist:Kosaraju Raghavaiah Choudhury, Dasaradhi
Cast:Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, Jayalalitha Jayaram, Nagabhusanam,Mikkilineni, Allu Ramalingaiah, B. Padmanabam,Rajababu, Raavi Kondal Rao, Dulipala, Kakarala,Raghavaiah, Chittor V. Nagaiah, M. Prabhakar Reddy, Mukkamala,Ramaprabha, T.G. Kamala Devi, Radha Kumari, Padmalakshmi,Bhanumathi Jr, Baby Mallika,Dr Ramesh, Kolla Satyam,O.S.R. Anjaneyulu, Chalapathi Rao,Kutti Padmini
Topic:Original Language, Released,Manasu Collection
Release Date:February 27, 1969
IMDb ID:0392239
Child Artist:Kutti Padmini
Story:Mullapudi Venkata Ramana; Dialogue:Bhamidipati Radhakrishna Murthy
Singer:Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, P. Susheela,L.R. Eswari, Pitapuram Nageshwara Rao, Bangalore Latha,Madhavapedhi Satyam
Art Director:B.N. Krishna; Dance Director:K. Thangappan
T.V. Raju(Composer)
Thotakura Venkata Raju (1921-73) Telugu-Tamil composer; also worked on Kannada films. Originally called T. Venkataraju. Born in Rajahmundhry taluk, AP. Learnt music in his native village from Nallan Chakravarthula Krishnamacharyulu. Stage actor in Madras under the name Master Venkataraju. Harmonium accompanyist for Anjali Devi’s dance performances. Assisted Adi Narayana Rao on Palletoori Pilla (1950). His first film was B.A. Subba Rao’s Tinguranga. Also scored films by Yoganand, Raghavaiah, K. Kameshwara Rao, NTR and K. Vishwanath’s early 70s films.
Kosaraju Raghavaiah Choudhury(Lyricist)
(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: Pallandi Pallandi Pallu Jama Pallu పళ్లండిపళ్లండిపళ్లుజామపళ్లు(Music: T.V. Raju; Lyricist: Kosaraju Raghavaiah Choudhury; Singer: L.R. Eswari)
2. Song: Manchivadu Maa Babayi Maa Maate Vintadoyi మంచివాడుమాబాబాయిమామాటే(Music: T.V. Raju; Lyricist: Dasaradhi; Singer: P. Susheela, Bangalore Latha)
3. Song: Intenaya Telusukovaya Ee Lokam Intenaya ఇంతేనయాతెలుసుకోవయాఈలోకంఇంతేనయా(Music: T.V. Raju; Lyricist: Dasaradhi; Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, Chorus)
4. Song: Ravela Dhayaledha రావేలాదయలేదారావేలాదయలేదా(Music: T.V. Raju; Lyricist: Kosaraju Raghavaiah Choudhury; Singer: Madhavapedhi Satyam, Pitapuram Nageshwara Rao)
5. Song: Vayasu Mallina Bulloda Konte Chupula Kurroda వయసుమళ్లినబుల్లోడాకొంటెచూపుల(Music: T.V. Raju; Lyricist: Kosaraju Raghavaiah Choudhury; Singer: P. Susheela)
6. Song: Vinavaiah Ramaiah Yamaiah Bheemaiah వినవయ్యారామయ్యఏమయ్యాభీమయ్యా(Music: T.V. Raju; Lyricist: Kosaraju Raghavaiah Choudhury; Singer: P. Susheela, Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, Chorus)
7. Song: Muthyala Jallu Kurise Ratanala Merupu Merise ముత్యాలజల్లుకురిసెరతనాల(Music: T.V. Raju; Lyricist: Dasaradhi; Singer: P. Susheela)
2. Song: Manchivadu Maa Babayi Maa Maate Vintadoyi మంచివాడుమాబాబాయిమామాటే(Music: T.V. Raju; Lyricist: Dasaradhi; Singer: P. Susheela, Bangalore Latha)
3. Song: Intenaya Telusukovaya Ee Lokam Intenaya ఇంతేనయాతెలుసుకోవయాఈలోకంఇంతేనయా(Music: T.V. Raju; Lyricist: Dasaradhi; Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, Chorus)
4. Song: Ravela Dhayaledha రావేలాదయలేదారావేలాదయలేదా(Music: T.V. Raju; Lyricist: Kosaraju Raghavaiah Choudhury; Singer: Madhavapedhi Satyam, Pitapuram Nageshwara Rao)
5. Song: Vayasu Mallina Bulloda Konte Chupula Kurroda వయసుమళ్లినబుల్లోడాకొంటెచూపుల(Music: T.V. Raju; Lyricist: Kosaraju Raghavaiah Choudhury; Singer: P. Susheela)
6. Song: Vinavaiah Ramaiah Yamaiah Bheemaiah వినవయ్యారామయ్యఏమయ్యాభీమయ్యా(Music: T.V. Raju; Lyricist: Kosaraju Raghavaiah Choudhury; Singer: P. Susheela, Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, Chorus)
7. Song: Muthyala Jallu Kurise Ratanala Merupu Merise ముత్యాలజల్లుకురిసెరతనాల(Music: T.V. Raju; Lyricist: Dasaradhi; Singer: P. Susheela)
