Dr. Anand
Dr. Anand is a 1966 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by D. Venkatapathi Reddy under the Ravindra Art Productions banner and directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Anjali Devi, Kanchana with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[1][2]
| Dr. Anand | |
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| Directed by | V. Madhusudhana Rao |
| Written by | Acharya Aatreya (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | V. Madhusudhana Rao |
| Story by | V. Madhusudhana Rao Acharya Aatreya |
| Produced by | D. Venkatapathi Reddy |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Anjali Devi Kanchana |
| Cinematography | C. Nageswara Rao |
| Edited by | Akkineni Sanjeevi |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
Production company | Ravindra Art Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot edit
Dr. Anand is high-esteemed in society and lives with his wife Madhavi & 2 kids. Tragically, Madhavi is a cancer patient, but Anand with no courage, treats her and is occupied with the hospital. Hence, Madhavi insists him to nuptial again which he denies. Once Anand visits a dance consort of popular Vijaya who fractures her leg in between and is hospitalized. Whereat, she gets emotionally imbalanced, suffered from panic attacks when Anand boosts her willpower, gives moral support, and the two are infatuated. As a result, rumors spread when Anand drives Vijaya away, but cannot abscond from her memories as passionately. Hence Anand proceeds, amid, he lifts to a heart patient his doppelganger who dies. Exploiting it, Anand swaps with him and declares his death. After that, approaches Vijaya, and they spend a delightful time for a while, then his game breaks out when Vijaya loathes him and he quits. Devastated, Anand meets with an accident in which his face is damaged. After recovery, he is aware of the inauguration of his statue at the hospital as a tribute and lands therein. However, all fail to detect him. Following, he visits home where he spots Madhavi's health is deteriorating. Thus, Anand introduces as his friend starts medicating her, and nurtures the infants. As of now, Anand accused of a homicide of his own, apprehended, and convicted in court. At last, Vijaya arrives and proves his actuality. Finally, the movie ends with Vijaya uniting Anand with his family and dedicating her life to an orphanage in the name of Anand.
Cast edit
- N. T. Rama Rao as Dr. Anand
- Anjali Devi as Madhavi
- Kanchana as Vijaya
- V. Nagayya as Justice Dharma Rao
- Ramana Reddy as Dr. Mrutyunjaya Rao
- Padmanabham as Chalapathi Rao
- Raja Babu as Nookalu
- Chadalavada as Kotayya
- Rama Prabha as Mathi
- Baby Padmini as Baby
- Master Adinarayana Rao as Babu
Soundtrack edit
| Dr. Anand | |
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| Film score by | |
| Released | 1966 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 31:00 |
| Producer | K. V. Mahadevan |
Music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Music released by Audio Company.
| S. No. | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Chakkani Challani Illu" | Acharya Aatreya | Ghantasala | 3:23 |
| 2 | "Neela Mohana Rara" | Devulapalli | P. Susheela | 7:10 |
| 3 | "Perugutunnadi Hrudyam" | Acharya Aatreya | P. Susheela | 3:35 |
| 4 | "Madhiloni Na Swamy" | C. Narayana Reddy | P. Susheela | 3:40 |
| 5 | "Neelala Kannulatho" | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 3:12 |
| 6 | "Musugu Thiyavoyi" | Acharya Aatreya | P. B. Srinivas | 2:41 |
| 7 | "Thaluku Beluku Cheeradhana" | Kosaraju | Pithapuram, Swarnalatha | 3:20 |
| 8 | "Chakkani Challani Illu" - II | Acharya Aatreya | P. Susheela | 3:59 |
References edit
- ^ Yashodhara (16 October 1966). "డాక్టర్ ఆనంద్" [Doctor Anand]. Visalaandhra. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
- ^ Thurlapati (16 October 1966). "డాక్టర్ ఆనంద్" [Doctor Anand]. Andhra Jyothi. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
External links edit
- Dr. Anand at IMDb