Kula Gotralu
Kula Gotralu (transl. Caste and Clans) is a 1961 Indian Telugu-language drama film written and directed by K. Pratyagatma. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Krishna Kumari, with music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. Acharya Aatreya wrote the dialogues for the film. It was produced by A. V. Subba Rao under the Prasad Art Pictures banner.
| Kula Gotralu | |
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| Directed by | K. Pratyagatma |
| Written by | Acharya Aatreya (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | K. Pratyagatma |
| Story by | K. Pratyagatma |
| Produced by | A. V. Subba Rao |
| Starring | Akkineni Nageswara Rao Krishna Kumari |
| Cinematography | A. Vincent |
| Edited by | A. Sanjeevi |
| Music by | S. Rajeswara Rao |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Navayuga Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 158 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu certificate of merit in 1963.[1] Noted actor Krishna played a sidekick role in the movie before becoming an established actor.
Plot
The film begins in a village where Zamindar Bhushayya (Gummadi) holds high esteem and adheres to caste and clan. He leads a happy family life with his wife Santamma (Nirmalamma), two daughters Jagadamba (Suryakantham) and Leela (Girija), and a son Ravi (Akkineni Nageswara Rao). Since Jagadamba is the step-daughter of Santamma she always shows resentment toward them and her Sadanandam (Relangi) a loaf, also stays with them.
At present, Ravi moves to the city for higher studies where he falls for a medic Saroja (Krishna Kumari). Just as, he learns that Saroja's mother Kanthamma (G. Varalakshmi) is betrayed by an impostor Chalapati (Mikkilineni) for which they are blacklisted by society. Nevertheless, Ravi rides out courageously and marries Saroja without the acceptance of Bhushayya. So, he is shunned by him.
Thereafter, Ravi becomes a Police Officer and the wheel of fortune makes him land in his hometown. Now he resides as a neighbor of their family friend Ramanayya (Ramana Reddy). As follows, Bhushayya fixes a rich alliance for Leela which has been called off by perceiving Ravi's marriage. During that plight, to keep himself at save face, Bhushayya couple up Leela with Ramanayya's elder brother's son Joga Rao (Padmanabham). Exploiting it, Jagadamba and Sadanandam create the rift between Ravi and Bhushayya.
Meanwhile, Santamma becomes terminally ill and requests Bhushayya to call Ravi when Sadanandam deceives by claiming refusal of Ravi which leads to her death. Angered Bhushayya bans Ravi even to the funeral. Time passes, and Saroja gives birth to a baby boy when the love blossoms in Bhushayya and secretly visits to bless the child.
Being aware of it, Jagadamba and Sadanandam connive by enrolling with Chalapathi, currently, a huge burglar. But unfortunately, he double-crosses Sadanandam and plans a robbery. Sensing it, Ravi rushes along with Saroja and in the combat, Saroja knocks out her father to protect her in-laws when Bhushayya understands the virtue of Saroja. Eventually, Jagadamba and Sadanandam also realize their mistake. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the reunion of the family.
Cast
- Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Ravi
- Krishna Kumari as Saroja
- Gummadi as Bhushayya
- Relangi as Sadanandam
- Ramana Reddy as Ramanayya
- Padmanabham as J. J. Rao / Jasthi Joga Rao
- Allu Ramalingaiah as Peeramma
- Raja Babu as Ravi's friend
- Mikkilineni as Chalapati
- Krishna as Bridegroom in marriage
- Suryakantam as Jagadamba
- G. Varalakshmi as Kanthamma
- Girija as Leela
- Sandhya as Anasuya
- Nirmalamma as Santhamma
Music
| Kula Gotralu | |
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| Film score by | |
| Released | 1962 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 40:00 |
| Producer | S. Rajeswara Rao |
Music was composed by S. Rajeswara Rao.[2]
| S. No | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Chelikadu Ninne Rammani Piluvaa" | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 5:00 |
| 2 | "Chilipi Kanula Thiyyani Chelikadaa" | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala, P. Suseela | 5:00 |
| 3 | "Ayyayyo Chethilo Dabbulo Poyane" | Kosaraju | Madhavapeddi Satyam, Pithapuram | 5:00 |
| 4 | "Maama Sathru Bhayankara" (Padyalu) | Kosaraju | Madhavapeddi, Relangi | 5:04 |
| 5 | "Nee Nallani Jadalo Poolu" | Kosaraju | Jamuna Rani, Pithapuram | 4:56 |
| 6 | "Raave Raave Balaa" | Kosaraju | P. B. Sreenivas, Jamuna Rani | 5:00 |
| 7 | "Ravayya Maa Intiki" | Kosaraju | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 6:06 |
| 8 | "Sakhi Sakuntala Rekkalu Dharinchi" | Sri Sri | Ghantasala, P. Susheela, Swarnalatha | 5:00 |
Production
It is the first film to be shot at Visakhapatnam.[3]
Awards
References
- ^ (PDF). iffi.nic.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 July 2015. Retrieved 27 May 2012.
- ^ Kula Gothralu Movie Songs - Nee Nallani Jadalo Song - ANR, Krishna Kumari, Krishna. 26 July 2014 – via YouTube.
- ^ . The Hindu. 27 January 2007. Archived from the original on 7 November 2012.
- ^ . International Film Festival of India. Archived from the original on 29 September 2015. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
External links
- Kula Gotralu at IMDb