Bandhipotu Dongalu
K.S. Prakash Rao
Country:India;Year:1969; Language:Telugu;Color:Black and White
Studio:Madhavi Pictures
Producer:J. Subbarao,G. Rajendra Prasad; Cinematographer:S. Venkat Ratnam; Editor:K.A. Marthand;Composer:Pendyala Nageswara Rao; Lyricist:Sri Sri,Arudra,Dasaradhi, C. Narayana Reddy
Cast:Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jamuna,S.V. Rangarao, Kongara Jagaiah,Gummadi Venkateswara Rao, Rajababu,Nagabhusanam, M. Prabhakar Reddy, Kanchana,Rukmini, Ramaprabha,Meena Kumari, Prabhavathi,Vijayanirmala, Usha Bala,Thyagaraju, K.V. Chalam,Seetaram, Bhimaraju,J.R.K. Murthy, Kanumuri Satyanarayana, Master Ramu,Master Durgesh, Baby Himabindu,Suryakantham, Jayanthi,Rajasulochana, Mukkamala
Topic:Original Language, Released,Manasu Collection
Release Date:March 13, 1969
IMDb ID:0254168
Guest Appearance:Suryakantham, Jayanthi, Rajasulochana, Mukkamala
Presented By:A.S.R. Anjaneyulu; Associate Director:K. Raghavendra Rao; Story:K.S. Prakash Rao; Screenplay:K.S. Prakash Rao; Dialogue:N.R. Nandi
Singer:Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, J.V. Raghavulu,P. Susheela, L.R. Eswari
Art Director:S. Krishna Rao, V. Suranna;Dance Director:Chinni-Sampath,K. Thangappan, K.S. Reddy
K.S. Prakash Rao(Director, Story, Screenplay)
Kovalapati Surya Prakash Rao (1914-96)Telugu director, also worked in Tamil. Born in Kolavennu, Krishna Dist., AP. Employed briefly as an insurance agent and by a gold jewellery firm. Associated with the Praja Natya Mandali, the Telugu wing of the IPTA. Started in films as lead actor in Ramabrahmam’s Apavadu (1941) and Patni (made in 1940, released in 1942: he played Kovalan); acted in R.S. Prakash’s Babruvahana (1942); produced and acted in L.V. Prasad’s Drohi (1948) for Swatantra Pics, which he replaced by his own Prakash Prod. (1949), producing and directing Modathi Rathri and Deeksha. Expanded this company into the Prakash Studio. 50s films were melodramas which later became psychological fantasies: e.g. Prem Nagar, a story of unrequited love drowned in liquor written by Kousalya Devi, and Kode Naagu, a remake of Kanagal’s demented love story Nagara Haavu (1972). Made Kannada films in the late 70s. His son K. Raghavendra Rao is a mainstream Telugu director of action fantasies.
Pendyala Nageswara Rao(Composer)
(1924-84) Telugu composer born in Kattur, coastal AP. Son of a music teacher. Harmonium accompanist in the theatre; joined films as a musician, playing the harmonium in Jyotish Sinha’s Talliprema (1941). First break as composer in L.V. Prasad’s Drohi. Early films mainly with K.S. Prakash Rao. Best-known work associated with the lyrics of Arudra, e.g. in K.B. Tilak’s and K.V. Reddy’s films. Regarded as the one who introduced rural folk music into the Telugu film song, influencing contemporaries like Ghantasala. Singers P. Susheela and S. Janaki both débuted with him. Scored most of NTR’s big 70s mythologicals (Chanakya Chandragupta, Shri Rama Pattabhishekham).
Sri Sri(Lyricist)
(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).
Songs:
1. Song: Vinnanule Priya Kanugonnanule Priya విన్నానులేప్రియాకనుగొన్నానులేప్రియా(Music: Pendyala Nageswara Rao; Lyricist: C. Narayana Reddy; Singer: P. Susheela, Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao)
2. Song: Killadi Donga Diyo Diyo Nee Lalaayi Allariki Diyo DIyo (M) కిలాడిదొంగాడియోడియోనీలలాయిఅల్లరికిడియోడియో(Music: Pendyala Nageswara Rao; Lyricist: Arudra; Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao)
3. Song: Gandaraganda Soggadivanta గండరగండసోగ్గాడివంట(Music: Pendyala Nageswara Rao; Lyricist: Arudra; Singer: J.V. Raghavulu, P. Susheela, L.R. Eswari)
4. Song: Kannaiah Puttina Roju కన్నయ్యపుట్టినరోజు(Music: Pendyala Nageswara Rao; Lyricist: Sri Sri; Singer: J.V. Raghavulu, P. Susheela, Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, Chorus)
5. Song: Unnadu Oka Sakkani Sinnodu ఉన్నాడుఒకసక్కనిసిన్నోదు(Music: Pendyala Nageswara Rao; Lyricist: C. Narayana Reddy; Singer: P. Susheela)
6. Song: Virisina Vennelavo Pilichina Koyilavo Teeyani Korikavo విరిసినవెన్నెలవోపిలిచినకోయిలవోతీయనికోరికవో(Music: Pendyala Nageswara Rao; Lyricist: Dasaradhi; Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao)
7. Song: Killadi Donga Diyo Diyo Nee Lalaayi Bootakam Diyo DIyo (F) కిలాడిదొంగాడియోడియోనీలలాయిబూటకండియో(Music: Pendyala Nageswara Rao; Lyricist: Arudra; Singer: P. Susheela)
8. Song: Gandhi Puttina Desamura Idi Gowthama Budduni Vaasamura గాంధీపుట్టినదేశమురాఇదిగౌతమబుద్ధునివాసమురా(Music: Pendyala Nageswara Rao; Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao)
2. Song: Killadi Donga Diyo Diyo Nee Lalaayi Allariki Diyo DIyo (M) కిలాడిదొంగాడియోడియోనీలలాయిఅల్లరికిడియోడియో(Music: Pendyala Nageswara Rao; Lyricist: Arudra; Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao)
3. Song: Gandaraganda Soggadivanta గండరగండసోగ్గాడివంట(Music: Pendyala Nageswara Rao; Lyricist: Arudra; Singer: J.V. Raghavulu, P. Susheela, L.R. Eswari)
4. Song: Kannaiah Puttina Roju కన్నయ్యపుట్టినరోజు(Music: Pendyala Nageswara Rao; Lyricist: Sri Sri; Singer: J.V. Raghavulu, P. Susheela, Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, Chorus)
5. Song: Unnadu Oka Sakkani Sinnodu ఉన్నాడుఒకసక్కనిసిన్నోదు(Music: Pendyala Nageswara Rao; Lyricist: C. Narayana Reddy; Singer: P. Susheela)
6. Song: Virisina Vennelavo Pilichina Koyilavo Teeyani Korikavo విరిసినవెన్నెలవోపిలిచినకోయిలవోతీయనికోరికవో(Music: Pendyala Nageswara Rao; Lyricist: Dasaradhi; Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao)
7. Song: Killadi Donga Diyo Diyo Nee Lalaayi Bootakam Diyo DIyo (F) కిలాడిదొంగాడియోడియోనీలలాయిబూటకండియో(Music: Pendyala Nageswara Rao; Lyricist: Arudra; Singer: P. Susheela)
8. Song: Gandhi Puttina Desamura Idi Gowthama Budduni Vaasamura గాంధీపుట్టినదేశమురాఇదిగౌతమబుద్ధునివాసమురా(Music: Pendyala Nageswara Rao; Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao)
