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'''''Chiranjeevulu''''' ({{lit|Immortals}}) is a 1956 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu-language]] [[romantic drama]] film produced by D. L. Narayana and directed by [[Vedantam Raghavaiah]]. It is a partial remake of the [[Hindi]] film ''[[Mela (1948 film)|Mela]]'' (1948). The film stars [[N. T. Rama Rao]] and [[Jamuna (actress)|Jamuna]] in the lead roles with [[Gummadi Venkateswara Rao]], [[Chilakalapudi Seeta Rama Anjaneyulu]], B. Narasimha Rao, [[Peketi Sivaram]], [[Chhaya Devi]] and Surabhi Balasaraswati in supporting roles. It was released on 15 August 1956 and became a commercial success. The film was dubbed in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as ''Amarageetham''. |
'''''Chiranjeevulu''''' ({{lit|Immortals}}) is a 1956 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu-language]] [[romantic drama]] film produced by D. L. Narayana and directed by [[Vedantam Raghavaiah]]. It is a partial remake of the [[Hindi]] film ''[[Mela (1948 film)|Mela]]'' (1948). The film stars [[N. T. Rama Rao]] and [[Jamuna (actress)|Jamuna]] in the lead roles with [[Gummadi Venkateswara Rao]], [[Chilakalapudi Seeta Rama Anjaneyulu]], B. Narasimha Rao, [[Peketi Sivaram]], [[Chhaya Devi]] and Surabhi Balasaraswati in supporting roles. It was released on 15 August 1956 and became a commercial success. The film was dubbed in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as ''Amarageetham''. |
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''Chiranjeevulu'' was released on 15 August 1956 and became a commercial success.<ref name="BFTP" /> The film was dubbed in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as ''Amarageetham''.<ref name="anandan">{{cite book|url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1956.asp|title=Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru|author=Film News Anandan|date=23 October 2004|publisher=Sivakami Publishers|location=Chennai|language=Tamil|trans-title=History of Landmark Tamil Films|authorlink=Film News Anandan}}</ref> |
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| File:Chiranjeevulu.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Vedantam Raghavaiah |
| Screenplay by | Vedantam Raghavaiah |
| Produced by | D. L. Narayana |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Jamuna |
| Cinematography | V. N. Reddy |
| Edited by | R. Hanumantha Rao |
| Music by | Ghantasala |
Production company | Vinoda Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 166 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Chiranjeevulu (lit. 'Immortals') is a 1956 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film produced by D. L. Narayana and directed by Vedantam Raghavaiah. It is a partial remake of the Hindi film Mela (1948). The film stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jamuna in the lead roles with Gummadi Venkateswara Rao, Chilakalapudi Seeta Rama Anjaneyulu, B. Narasimha Rao, Peketi Sivaram, Chhaya Devi and Surabhi Balasaraswati in supporting roles. It was released on 15 August 1956 and became a commercial success. The film was dubbed in Tamil as Amarageetham.
Plot
Mohan and Sarada are neighbours in a village. Since childhood, they have liked each other. Sarada’s father Rayudu is a school teacher and Mohan’s father Ramadasu is a sweet shop owner. Sarada’s mother Govindamma is a shrewd woman, and her brother Ratnam does not relish the closeness between Sarada and Mohan. As his behaviour is mischievous, Govidamma sends him away and he comes back after a few years. Once Sarada and Mohan with other people go to a village fair where Krishna, a doctor, sees Sarada and likes her. Noticing this, Ratnam gets acquaintance with Krishna. Meanwhile, Mohan and Sarada's marriage is fixed. Mohan goes to town to get jewellery for the marriage. On his way back, a thief hits Mohan in the head and steals the jewellery. Krishna, passing on the way, takes him to his hospital. Ratnam notices this and, after reaching home, spoils the marriage by lying that Mohan eloped with another girl. Subsequently, he fixes Sarada’s marriage with Krishna. Knowing this, Mohan rushes towards home, but his bullock cart turns upside down and he is blinded.
After learning that Sarada is married, a dejected Mohan attempts suicide. Krishna rescues him and takes him to his house. Sarada sees Mohan, but does not reveal her identity and starts serving him. Mohan gets back his vision and leaves for his village. Once Sarada talks to Mohan at the temple. Ratnam sees them and starts blackmailing her. Mohan returns to Krishna’s house to get back his doll, when he realises that Sarada is Krishna's wife. Ratnam poisons Krishna’s mind and he suspects his wife’s fidelity. Mohan goes back to the temple and does not eat anything and wants to die. Janaki, sister of Mohan, cannot tolerate this and blames Sarada, who slaps Janaki. Janaki sees Ratnam there and brings out the truth through him. But by the time Krishna learns the truth, Sarada has consumed poison. Rather than give her an antidote, Krishna lifts Sarada to the car and drives it on that cyclonic night to take her to Mohan, to the garden where Mohan and Sarada met during their childhood, thus allowing her to die in front of Mohan, who also succumbs to the shock.
Cast
- N. T. Rama Rao as Mohan
- Jamuna as Sarada
- Gummadi Venkateswara Rao as Krishna
- Chilakalapudi Seeta Rama Anjaneyulu as Rayudu
- B. Narasimha Rao as Ramadasu
- Peketi Sivaram as Ratnam
- Balakrishna as Satyam
- Suryakantham as Akhilandamma
- Chhaya Devi as Govindamma
- Surabhi Balasaraswati as Janaki
Production
Chiranjeevulu was directed by Vedantam Raghavaiah and produced by D. L. Narayana under Vinoda Productions. It was remade from the Hindi film Mela (1948), but Raghavaiah, Narayana and dialogue writer Malladi Ramakrishna Sastry made substantial changes to the screenplay, one of them being the male lead going blind which did not happen in the Hindi original. While the female lead in Mela is unable to marry the male lead and instead forced to marry a much older widower who has children, the female lead in Chiranjeevulu marries a "young eligible bachelor". N. T. Rama Rao was chosen to play the male lead Mohan, reprising the role originally played by Dilip Kumar. He wore contact lenses to portray his character when blind. The scene where a blind Mohan attempts suicide by walking into the way of an incoming train and is saved by the doctor Krishna was shot at Chengalpattu junction railway station. While filming this scene, Gummadi Venkateswara Rao, who played Krishna, fell but managed to get up and to push an oblivious Rama Rao out of the train's way. It was not written in the script that Krishna had to fall, but the filmed scene was retained. Jamuna played the female Sarada, portrayed by Nargis in Mela where the character was known as Manju. Chiranjeevulu was her first film with Raghavaiah, who would frequently help correct her acting over the course of the film's production. Cinematography was handled by V. N. Reddy, and the editing by R. Hanumantha Rao. Principal photography took place primarily at Revathy Studios, Madras.[1]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by Ghantasala, and the lyrics were written by Malladi Ramakrishna Sastry.[2] The songs "Thellavaaraga Vachhe", "Kanupaapa Karuvaina Kanulenduko" and "Yendaka Yendaka" attained popularity.[1]
| S. No. | Song Title | Singers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Raamanamanu Mitaayi" | Madhavapeddi Satyam |
| 2 | "Tinendukunnaayiraa Konendukunnaayiraa" | Jamuna Rani, K. Rani |
| 3 | "Alavaari Abbayi, Yenchakka Yenchakka Yenchakka" | P. Leela, Ghantasala |
| 4 | "Manasaina Pata Marani Pata Vinipinchenu" | P. Leela, Ghantasala |
| 5 | "Manasaina Pata Marani Pata Vinipinchenu" (male) | Ghantasala |
| 6 | "Marani Prema Mallelamala Edurayyenoo" (Part 1) | P. Leela, Ghantasala |
| 7 | "Marani Prema Mallelamala Edurayyenoo" (Part 2) | P. Leela, Ghantasala |
| 8 | "Marani Prema Mallelamala Edurayyenoo" (female, Part 1) | P. Leela |
| 9 | "Marani Prema Mallelamala Edurayyenoo" (female, Part 2) | P. Leela |
| 10 | "Allavade Repallevade Allibilli Pillanagrovi Paatagade" | P. Leela, Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, Chorus |
| 11 | "Chikilinta Chiguru Sampangi Guburu Chinadaani" | P. Leela, Ghantasala |
| 12 | "Endaka Endaka Endaka Andaka Andaka Andaka" | P. Leela, Ghantasala |
| 13 | "Yenaatikainaa Nee Danane Enaatikaina Needanane" | P. Leela |
| 14 | "Manasu Needhe Mamata Nadhe Nadhanave Ne Neevaadane" | Ghantasala |
| 15 | "Migilindi Nena Brathukindukena Maracheva Yedabaasi" | Ghantasala |
| 16 | "Tellavara Vacche Teliyaka Naa Saami" | P. Leela |
| 17 | "Kanupaapa Karavaina Kanulenduku Tanavare Parulaina" | P. Leela, Ghantasala |
| 18 | "Sukumara Hridayala Vedanaku Santi" | Ghantasala |
| 19 | "Chivurula Needala Chirunavvu Taanai Virisina" | Ghantasala |
Release and reception
Chiranjeevulu was released on 15 August 1956 and became a commercial success.[1] The film was dubbed in Tamil as Amarageetham.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d Narasimham, M. L. (30 October 2014). "Blast from past: Chiranjeevulu (1956)". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
- ^ Chiranjeevulu (songbook) (in Telugu). Vinoda Productions. 1956.
- ^ Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers.