Rao Gari Illu
Rao Gari Illu (transl. Home of Mr. Rao) is a 1988 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Y. Surendra under Annapurna Studios and S. S. Creations banner and directed by Tharani Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jayasudha and Revathi, while Nagarjuna has given cameo appearance and music was composed by Chakravarthy. The film is loosely based on the 1965 American film The Sound of Music.[2]
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| Directed by | Tharani Rao |
| Written by | Tharani Rao |
| Dialogue by | D. V. Narasa Raju |
| Produced by | Yarlagadda Surendra[1] |
| Starring | Akkineni Nageswara Rao Jayasudha Revathi |
| Cinematography | Mahidhar |
| Edited by | Gautham Raju |
| Music by | Chakravarthy |
Production companies | Annapurna Studios S. S. Creations |
Release date |
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Running time | 166 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
The film begins with Anand Rao a Public Prosecutor, who leads a delightful life with his wife Jaya & 5 children. Tragically, Jaya dies in a road accident. Therefrom, Anand Rao becomes a drunkard and his house is completely disintegrated. Whereat, Anand Rao's bestie SP Raghava Rao sends his cousin Shanti as governess to his children. In her acquaintance, they reform and develop a lot of affection toward Shanti. Parallelly, Anand Rao & Raghava Rao always have a rivalry with Tata Rao the underworld mafia broker. They make a sincere effort to seize him and wait for a shot. Meanwhile, Anand Rao's elder daughter Lata is a big fan of Akkineni Nagarjuna. Once, her classmates trap her but her fortune is protected by Nagarjuna only. After a while, Anand Rao and Raghava Rao decide to Shanti's marriage, but the children are not in a position able to leave her. So, they request Anand Rao to knit her which he refuses due to the age factor. As a result, Shanti quits the house. Eventually, Tata Rao kidnaps the children. Finally, Anand Rao saves his children, gets back Shanti, and espouses her.
Cast
- Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Anand Rao
- Jayasudha as Jaya
- Revathi as Shanthi
- Nagarjuna as Himself (guest)
- Murali Mohan as SP Raghava Rao
- Nutan Prasad as Tata Rao
- Brahmanandam as Tufan Baba
- Suthi Velu as Kalakullu Ludhavadanulu
- Bhimeswara Rao as an Officer
- Surya as Sivaji
- Uttej as Raghu's Friend
- Srikanth as Raghu
- Indira as Lata
- Master Minraj as Ramu
- Baby Kalyani as Bujji
- Baby Raasi as Chitti
Soundtrack
| Rao Gari Illu | ||||
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| Released | 1988 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 18:25 | |||
| Label | Annapoorna Music | |||
| Producer | Chakravarthy | |||
| Chakravarthy chronology | ||||
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The film songs composed by Chakravarthy. Lyrics written by Veturi. Music released on Annapoorna Music Company.[citation needed]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sa Sa Saragaladali" | S. Janaki | 3:40 |
| 2. | "Madhura Madhura Meevela" | Mano, S. Janaki | 4:14 |
| 3. | "Bore Bore Chaduvu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 3:04 |
| 4. | "Chura Chura Chuse" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:04 |
| 5. | "Manushula Mamathala" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 3:23 |
| 6. | "Magapurushulakika" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Ramola | 1:29 |
| Total length: | 18:25 | ||
Reception
Giddaluri Gopalrao writing his review for Zamin Ryot on 17 June 1988, praised the director Tharani Rao for handling a sensitive storyline with ease.[3]
References
- ^ "Akkineni Nageswara Rao: The Tollywood baton has been handed down for three generations now". The Times of India. 19 September 2018. from the original on 4 September 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
- ^ Nanisetti, Shanti (4 March 2017). . Telangana Today. Archived from the original on 15 July 2020. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
- ^ Gopalrao, Giddaluri (17 June 1988). "సంసారం పక్షంగా ఆహ్లాదకరంగా ఉంది - రావుగారి ఇల్లు" (PDF). Zamin Ryot (in Telugu). p. 9. (PDF) from the original on 13 September 2016. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
External links
- Rao Gari Illu at IMDb