Dabbevariki Chedu
Dabbevariki Chedu (transl. Money is Bitter to Whom?) is a 1987 Telugu-language comedy film, produced by S. Ramalingaraju under the Tarakanama Movies banner and directed by Relangi Narasimha Rao.[2] It stars Rajendra Prasad, Chandra Mohan and Seetha, with music composed by Saluri Vasu Rao.[3] It was released on 1 January 1987.[3] The film is the debut of actress Seetha in the Telugu film industry.[4]
| Dabbevariki Chedu | |
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| Directed by | Relangi Narasimha Rao |
| Written by | Diwakar Babu (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Relangi Narasimha Rao |
| Story by | Malladi Venkata Krishna Murthy |
| Produced by | S. Ramalingaraju |
| Starring | Rajendra Prasad Chandra Mohan Seetha |
| Cinematography | B. Koteswara Rao |
| Edited by | D. Raja Gopal |
| Music by | Vasu Rao |
Production company | Tarakanama Movies[1] |
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Running time | 138 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
The film begins in a village where a rich landlord Viswanatham has 3 daughters Devi, Swarna, and Mamatha respectively; and a son Manohar. The first two got married and the sons-in-law Govardhanam & Lakshmikanth are greedy for Viswanatham's wealth. Wherefore, they pretend fake affection for him. Here, Viswanatham's brother-in-law whom he calls by various names claims them as deceptive which he denies. Meanwhile, Viswanatham receives a letter from his childhood friend Udaya Bhaskaram that his son is visiting their village. But, unfortunately, he is overdue when Vidyasagar a journalist lands therein whom they mistake as Udaya Bhaskaram's son and gives hospitality. Currently, Vidyasagar & Mamatha falls in love. After some time, the truth comes forward when Mamatha quits the house and knits Vidyasagar. Meanwhile, Viswanatham & his brother-in-law move for a pilgrimage, and the bus they are traveling meets with a disastrous accident in which Viswanatham dies. Thereafter, his children receive a funny will in which it is written that Viswanatham's fixed deposit amount of 50 lakhs is picked up by the daughter who takes divorced or widowed. Therefrom, a comic tale when the 3 couples take divorce. At last, it is revealed that Viswanatham is alive and made a play to find out whether his children's affection is true or false. Finally, everyone apologizes to him and the movie ends on a happy note with Viswanatham performing the remarriage of his daughters & sons-in-law.
Cast
- Rajendra Prasad as Vidyasagar
- Chandra Mohan as Lakshmikanth
- Seetha as Mamatha
- Sarath Babu as Govardhanam
- Dasari Narayana Rao as himself (Guest)
- Suthi Veerabhadra Rao as Viswanatham
- Suthi Velu as Various Names
- Nutan Prasad as Lawyer Dharmalingam
- Prabhakar Reddy as Justice Paramahamsa
- Raavi Kondala Rao as Govardhanam's Manager
- Potti Prasad as Lawyer Nookaraju
- Eeswar Rao as Manohar
- Mukku Raju as Beggar
- Krishna Chaitanya as Bus Conductor
- Gadiraju Subba Raju as Client
- Sulakshana as Swarna
- Deepa as Jayasila
- Manochitra as Devi
- Padmanabham as Bank Manager
- Dubbing Janaki as Dharmalingam's wife
- Kalpana Rai as Vidyaratnam
Crew
- Art: Somanath, Bhaskara Rao
- Choreography: Anthony, Raju, Nambiraju
- Lyrics: Acharya Aatreya, C. Narayana Reddy, Kosaraju, Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry[3]
- Playback: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, V. Ramakrishna, Madhavapeddi Ramesh, P. Susheela, Vani Jayaram, S. P. Sailaja[3]
- Story: Malladi Venkata Krishna Murthy[3]
- Dialogues: Diwakar Babu[3]
- Music: Saluri Vasu Rao[3]
- Editing: D. Rajagopal[3]
- Cinematography: B. Koteswara Rao[3]
- Publicity Designer: Lanka Bhaskar
- Producer: S. Ramalinga Raju
- Screenplay- Director: Relangi Narasimha Rao
- Banner: Tharakanama Movies
Soundtrack
| Dabbevariki Chedu | |
|---|---|
| Film score by Saluri Vasu Rao | |
| Released | 1987 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 21:27 |
| Label | Lahari Music |
| Producer | Saluri Vasu Rao |
Music composed by Saluri Vasu Rao was released through Lahari Music.[3] Lyrics were written by Acharya Aatreya, C. Narayana Reddy, Kosaraju and Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry.[3]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dabbevariki Chedu" | Acharya Aatreya | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:26 |
| 2. | "Panchadaara Chilakaa" | Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 5:03 |
| 3. | "Nuvvunte Vihaaram" | C. Narayana Reddy | Vani Jayaram | 3:47 |
| 4. | "Ettuku Pai Ettu" | Acharya Aatreya | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela, S. P. Sailaja, Madhavapeddi Ramesh | 4:11 |
| 5. | "Thagunaa" | Kosaraju | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, V. Ramakrishna | 4:00 |
| Total length: | 21:27 | |||
Others
- VCDs and DVDs on - Santosh Video Company, Hyderabad