Jagath Jettilu
K.V. Nandana Rao
Country: India; Year: 1970; Language: Telugu; Color: Black and White
Studio: Falguna Productions
Producer: P. Ekambareswara Rao, K. Raghava; Cinematographer: M. Kannappa; Editor: N.S. Prakasam, K. Balu; Composer: S.P. Kodandapani; Lyricist: Devulapalli Krishna Sastry, Kosaraju Raghavaiah Choudhury, Kodakandla Appalacharya
Cast: Sobanbabu, Vanisri, S.V. Rangarao, Gummadi Venkateswara Rao, Chandramohan (Telugu Actor), G.V.G, Rajababu, M. Prabhakar Reddy, Vijayalalitha, Renuka, Sakuntala, Sneha Prabha, K.V. Chalam, Vijaykumar, Ekamreswara Rao, Malathi
Topic: Original Language, Released, Manasu Collection
Release Date: June 18, 1970
Associate Director: Dasari Narayana Rao, M.S. Kota Reddy; Story: Vijayabapineedu; Screenplay: K.V. Nandana Rao; Dialogue: Dasari Narayana Rao, S.R. Pinisetty
Singer: S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, Madhavapedhi Satyam, P. Susheela, L.R. Eswari
Art Director: V. Suranna; Dance Director: Thangaraj
Devulapalli Krishna Sastry (Lyricist)
(1897-1980) Telugu lyric writer and noted poet, born in Pithapuram, AP. Born in a family of traditional literary scholars in the employ of the Rajah of Pithapuram. Associated with the rationalist and social reformer Raghupati Venkataratnam Naidu. Published his first anthology of poetry, Krishna Paksham (1925), initiating a new age of romantic literature described as the Bhava kavitvam. Also known for devotional poems, published under the name Mahati, and prose compilations (Bahukala Darshanam, Pushpa Lavikalu). A popular figure on early radio, broadcasting several plays and lectures. Film début with B.N. Reddi’s Malleeshwari (1951) as songwriter. Wrote several film lyrics and his poetry has been extensively used in 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.
Dasari Narayana Rao (Associate Director, Dialogue)
(b. 1947) Telugu and Hindi director, writer and actor; born in Palakollu, AP. Started as a child actor on the stage. Graduated from Andhra University, then theatre director, playwright and actor. Went to Madras and joined the film industry as assistant to Bhavanarayana and Padmarajan in the 60s. Assisted scenarist Palagummi Padmaraju in Madras in late 60s; then became a successful freelance scenarist writing for e.g. K. Raghava and Bhavnarayana. Directorial début in 1972- Tata Manavadu with Dad in the lead role.
Songs
1. Song: Jani jinjar jani jinjar saira sardharu జానీ జింజర్ జానీ జింజర్ (Music: S.P. Kodandapani; Lyricist: Kosaraju Raghavaiah Choudhury; Singer: L.R. Eswari)
2. Song: Chiru navvu dhivve yemanaddhi చిరునవ్వు దివ్వ ఏమన్నదీ (Music: S.P. Kodandapani; Lyricist: Devulapalli Krishna Sastry; Singer: P. Susheela, L.R. Eswari)
3. Song: Shokilla pilla bugga meedha షొకిల్లా పిల్లా బుగ్గమీద (Music: S.P. Kodandapani; Lyricist: Kodakandla Appalacharya; Singer: L.R. Eswari)
4. Song: Ambha palakave jagadhamba palakave అంబ పలకవే జగదంబ పలకవే (Music: S.P. Kodandapani; Lyricist: Kosaraju Raghavaiah Choudhury; Singer: S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela, Madhavapedhi Satyam)
