Vichitra Kutumbam: May 28 1969

Vichitra Kutumbam

K.S. Prakash Rao

Country:India;Year:1969; Language:Telugu;Color:Black and White

Studio:Sri Raj Art Films

Producer:V.K.P. Sumkavalli; Cinematographer:R. Sampath;Editor:R. Devarajan; Composer:T.V. Raju;Lyricist:C. Narayana Reddy

Cast:Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, Savithri Ganesan, Krishna Ghattamaneni, Vijayanirmala,Sobanbabu, Sheela,Meena Kumari (Telugu Actress), Sandhyarani,Pushpa Kumari, Malathi,Nagabhusanam, Rajababu,M. Prabhakar Reddy, Mikkilineni,Vijayalalitha, Jyothilakshmi

Topic:Original Language, Released,Manasu Collection

Release Date:May 28, 1969

IMDb ID:0254850

Screenplay:Bhamidipati Radhakrishna Murthy; Dialogue:Bhamidipati Radhakrishna Murthy

Singer:Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, P. Susheela,Pitapuram Nageshwara Rao, L.R. Eswari,Pattabhi

Art Director:B. Nagarajan; Dance Director:B. Heeralal,Chinni-Sampath, K.S. Reddy

K.S. Prakash Rao(Director) - Show Filmography

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.

T.V. Raju(Composer) - Show Filmography

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.

Songs:

1. Song: Rangu Rangula Poolu Ningilo Meghalu రంగురంగులపూలునింగిలోనేచాలుచల్లని(Music: T.V. Raju; Lyricist: C. Narayana Reddy; Singer: P. Susheela, Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao)

2. Song: Voopulo Unnavu Mava ఊపులోవున్నావుమావామంచి(Music: T.V. Raju; Lyricist: C. Narayana Reddy; Singer: L.R. Eswari, Pattabhi)

3. Song: Sawal Kachuko Sawal Kachuko సవ్వాల్కాచుకోసవ్వల్కచుకో(Music: T.V. Raju; Lyricist: C. Narayana Reddy; Singer: L.R. Eswari, Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao)

4. Song: Naluguru Navverura Gopala నలుగురునవ్వేరురాగోపాలానడివీధిలో(Music: T.V. Raju; Lyricist: C. Narayana Reddy; Singer: P. Susheela)

5. Song: Aadave Jalakammu Ladave Kalahamsa Laaga ఆడవేజలకమ్ములాడవేకలహంసలాగ(Music: T.V. Raju; Lyricist: C. Narayana Reddy; Singer: P. Susheela, Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, Chorus)

6. Song: Pothunnava Thondarapadi Pothunnava పోతున్నావాతొందరపడిపోతున్నావా(Music: T.V. Raju; Lyricist: C. Narayana Reddy; Singer: P. Susheela)

7. Dad's Song: Erra Errani Dhana Burra Buggaladhana ఎర్రఎర్రనిదానబుర్రాబుగ్గలదాన(Music: T.V. Raju; Lyricist: C. Narayana Reddy; Singer: L.R. Eswari, Pitapuram Nageshwara Rao)

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