Mayani Mamatha: August 13 1970

Mayani Mamatha

Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao

Country: India; Year: 1970; Language: Telugu; Color: Black and White

Studio: Bhavani Films

Producer: Bhamidipati Bhapaiah Pantulu; Cinematographer: P. Ellappa; Editor: V. Jagadish; Composer:Ashwathama Gudimetla; Lyricist: Devulapalli Krishna Sastry, C. Narayana Reddy, Sri Sri, Kosaraju Raghavaiah Choudhury

Cast: Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, B. Saroja Devi, Sobanbabu, Lakshmi (Actress), Nagabhusanam,Rajababu, Dulipala, Mukkamala, Sakshi Rangarao, Thyagaraju, P.V. Trinatha Rao, Hemalatha, Y. Rukmini, Ramaprabha, Rajamma, Dr Sivarama Krishnaiah, K.K. Sharma, K.J. Saradhi, Sathibabu, Echuri, Velangi, Chalapathi Rao

Topic: Original Language, Released, Manasu Collection

Release Date: August 13, 1970

IMDb ID: 0263723

Presented By: Bhamidipati Satyanarayana Murthy and Sons; Story: Sivalingam; Dialogue: Maddhipatla Suri, Dr Korrapati Gangadhara Rao

Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, Pitapuram Nageshwara Rao, P. Susheela,L.R. Eswari, B. Vasantha, B. Ramana

Art Director: B.N. Krishna; Dance Director: Pasumarthy Krishna Murthy

Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao (Director)

K. Kameshwara Rao (b. 1911) Telugu director born in Masulipatnam, AP. Former film critic, writing under pseudonym Cine Fan for journal Krishna Patrika. Possibly assisted on the writing of H.M. Reddy’s Grihalakshmi (1938); later assistant director to B.N. Reddi (Devatha, 1941) and K.V. Reddy (Bhakta Potana, 1942). Worked on scripts for Vauhini films, influencing their verbose reformist dramas. Director at the Vijaya Studio. Début film, Chandraharam, designed as bigbudget successor to Vasan’s Chandralekha (1948), defined Vijaya’s 50s economic ambitions. Best known as maker of mythologicals (only four films in other genres) emphasising the heroic, often derived from folk legends. Responsible for introducing many of the genre’s political references later used by his main star NTR.

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.

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).

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: Ee Bratuke Oka Aata Teeyani Valapula Bata ఈ బ్రతుకే ఒక ఆట (Music: Ashwathama Gudimetla; Lyricist: Sri Sri; Singer: S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, B. Vasantha)

2. Song: Anaganaga Oka Maharaju అనగనగా ఒక మహరాజు ఆతని పేరు ఉదయనుడు (Music: Ashwathama Gudimetla; Lyricist: C. Narayana Reddy; Singer: P. Susheela)

3. Song: Udayana Vasavadhathala ఉదయన వాసవదత్తల విధురవియో (Music: Ashwathama Gudimetla; Lyricist: C. Narayana Reddy; Singer: P. Susheela, Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, B. Ramana)

4. Song: Kallu Therachi Chuchukondayya Orayyallara కళ్ళు తెరచి చూచుకోండయా ఓరయ్యల్లారా కల్ల నిజం తెలుసు (Music: Ashwathama Gudimetla; Lyricist: Kosaraju Raghavaiah Choudhury; Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao)

5. Song: Saduvula Brochi సాధువుల బ్రోచి దుష్టుల (Music: Ashwathama Gudimetla; Lyricist: Sri Sri; Singer: P. Susheela; Song Type: Padyam)

6. Song: Magavaarala Longadheeyu Margammidhiye మగవారల లొంగదీయు మార్గమ్మిదియే (Music: Ashwathama Gudimetla; Lyricist: Sri Sri; Singer: S.P. Balasubrahmanyam; Song Type: Padyam)

7. Song: Yemaithivi Priyasakhi ఏమైతివి ప్రియసఖీ ఎందుంటివి ఇందుముఖీ నీవులేని ( సాఖీ ) (Music: Ashwathama Gudimetla; Lyricist: C. Narayana Reddy; Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao)

8. Song: Ranika Nee Kosam Sakhi Radhika Vasanta Masam రానిక నీకోసం సఖీ రాదిక వసంత మాసం రాలిన సుమాల (Music: Ashwathama Gudimetla; Lyricist: Devulapalli Krishna Sastry; Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao)

9. Song: Kanulu Matalaadunani Manasu Paata Paadunani కనులు మాటలాడునని మనసు పాట పాడునని (Music: Ashwathama Gudimetla; Lyricist: C. Narayana Reddy; Singer: P. Susheela, Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao)

10. Song: Orori Sinnoda ఓరోరి సిన్నోడా మాయదారి (Music: Ashwathama Gudimetla; Lyricist: Sri Sri; Singer: L.R. Eswari, Pitapuram Nageshwara Rao)

11. Song: Yevaro Vache Velaaye Yedurai Kaasta Chustara ఎవరో వచ్చే వేశాయె ఎసురై (Music: Ashwathama Gudimetla; Lyricist: Devulapalli Krishna Sastry; Singer: P. Susheela, Chorus)

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