Gundamma Katha (1962)
Director: Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao; Producer: B. Nagireddy, Chakrapani; Cinematographer: Marcus Bartley; Editor: G. Kalyana Sundaram, D.G. Jayaram; Cast: Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Savithri Ganesan, Jamuna, S.V. Rangarao, T.V. Ramana Reddy, Suryakantham, Chayadevi, Haranath, L. Vijayalakshmi, Rajanala, Rushendramani, Hemalatha, Mikkilineni, Allu Ramalingaiah, Balakrishna, Boddapati, Raju
Duration: 02:47:06; Aspect Ratio: 1.417:1; Hue: 91.912; Saturation: 0.002; Lightness: 0.369; Volume: 0.128; Cuts per Minute: 6.301; Words per Minute: 1.304
Summary: Gundamma is a rich widow who ill-treats her stepdaughter Lakshmi, a selfless person who is reduced to working as a maid. Gundamma has a daughter Saroja and a son Prabhakar. Prabhakar is in love with Saroja's friend Padma. Gundamma has a half-brother Ghantaiah, a cunning but weak milk vendor. Ghantaiah wants Gundamma to marry off Saroja to his criminal son Bhoopati. To achieve this goal without the knowledge of Gundamma, he spoils every marriage proposal Saroja receives. Saroja's arrogance and Lakshmi's courteous attitude indirectly help Ghantaiah. Gundamma decides to marry off Lakshmi to a vagabond and Saroja to the son of Ramabhadraiah, a wealthy man living in a faraway town.
After observing the situations in Gundamma's house with the help of Ghantaiah, Ramabhadraiah sends his elder son Anjaneya "Anji" Prasad to Gundamma's house as a servant to get him married to Lakshmi. His younger son Raja meets Saroja through Padma, who is his cousin. Anji and Lakshmi get married, and Raja and Saroja fall in love. Ramabhadraiah writes a letter to Gundamma opposing the marriage of Raja and Saroja upon the former's instructions, and Anji conducts their marriage against Ghantaiah's wishes. Shortly afterwards, Prabhakar and Padma's marriage is conducted. Raja acts as a drunkard and masquerades as Ramabhadraiah's son seeking to gain Saroja's wealth. A rift develops between Anji and Gundamma, and he leaves with Lakshmi. Anji, Raja and Ramabhadraiah reveal the truth to Lakshmi later. Raja storms out of Gundamma's house and Saroja follows him; they join Ramabhadraiah's house as gardeners and Raja ensures Saroja is unaware of their employer. In the process, Saroja's character transforms from one of arrogance to one of a hardworking, courteous person. Gundamma is tortured by Padma's ruthless, confidence-trickster aunt Durga. Bhoopati is released from jail and Ghantaiah asks Gundamma to give some money. Because of Gundamma's arrogance, Prabhakar and Padma leave for Bangalore. Durga steals the money in the locker, accuses Gundamma of robbery and locks her in a room behind the house. Lakshmi and Anji visit Gundamma and become aware of her condition. Lakshmi and Gundamma coerce Durga and retrieve the money she stole. Bhoopati comes to Durga's rescue but is defeated by Anji in a duel and is hospitalised. Saroja meets Ramabhadraiah, her employer, and walks out after a heated argument. She meets Lakshmi on the way and learns about Raja's plans and that Ramabhadraiah is her father-in-law. The film ends with Gundamma staying with her daughters in Ramabhadraiah's house.
Actors: Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao
Choreographer: Pasumarthy Krishna Murthy
Lyricist: Pingali Nagendra Rao
Music: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Song: Lechindi Nidra Lechindi
లేచింది నిద్ర లేచింది మహిళాలోకం దద్దరిల్లింది పురుష ప్రపంచం
Actors: Akkineni Nageswara Rao
Choreographer: Pasumarthy Krishna Murthy
Lyricist: Pingali Nagendra Rao
Music: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Song: Mounamuga Nee Manasu Padina
మౌనముగా నీ మనసు పాడిన వేణుగానమును వింటినే
Actors: Jamuna
Choreographer: Pasumarthy Krishna Murthy
Lyricist: Pingali Nagendra Rao
Music: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Singer: P. Susheela
Song: Sannaga Veeche Challa Galiki
సన్నగ వీచే చల్లగాలికి ..కనులు తెరచినా నీవాయె నే కనులు మూసినా
Actors: Akkineni Nageswara Rao
Actors: Jamuna
Actors: Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao
Actors: Savithri Ganesan
Choreographer: Pasumarthy Krishna Murthy
Lyricist: Pingali Nagendra Rao
Music: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Singer: P. Leela
Singer: P. Susheela
Song: Kolukoloyanna Kolo Naasami
కోలోకోలోయన్నా కోలో నాసామి కొమ్మలిద్దరు మంచిజోడు
Actors: Akkineni Nageswara Rao
Actors: Jamuna
Choreographer: Pasumarthy Krishna Murthy
Lyricist: Pingali Nagendra Rao
Music: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Singer: P. Susheela
Song: Entha Hayi Ee Reyi
ఎంత హాయి ఈ రేయి ఎంత మధురమీ హాయి
Actors: Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao
Actors: Savithri Ganesan
Choreographer: Pasumarthy Krishna Murthy
Lyricist: Pingali Nagendra Rao
Music: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Singer: P. Leela
Song: Manishi Maraledhu
ఐనా మనిషి మారలేదు ఆతని మమత తీరలేదు
Actors: Savithri Ganesan
Choreographer: Pasumarthy Krishna Murthy
Lyricist: Pingali Nagendra Rao
Music: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Singer: P. Susheela
Song: Aligina Velane Chudali
అలిగిన వేళనే చూడాలి గోకుల కృష్ణుని అందాలు
Actors: Akkineni Nageswara Rao
Actors: Jamuna
Choreographer: Pasumarthy Krishna Murthy
Lyricist: Pingali Nagendra Rao
Music: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Singer: P. Susheela
Song: Prema Yatralaku Brindavanamu
ప్రేమ యాత్రలకు బృందావనము నందనవనము ఏలనో
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