Chandraharam (1954)
Director: Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao; Producer: B. Nagireddy, Chakrapani; Cinematographer: Marcus Bartley; Editor: C.P. Jambulingam, G. Kalyana Sundaram; Cast: Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, S.V. Rangarao, Relangi Venkataramaiah, Jogarao, Balakrishna, B. Padmanabam, Doraswamy, R. Nageswara Rao, K.V.S. Sharma, Srivatsa, C.V.V. Pantulu, Savithri Ganesan, Suryakantham, Pushpalatha, Rushendramani, Venkumamba, Kanthadevi, M.R. Tilakam, Baby Annapurna, Baby Aruna, Sriranjani Jr, Vijayalakshmi
Duration: 02:10:58; Aspect Ratio: 1.346:1; Hue: 58.153; Saturation: 0.000; Lightness: 0.346; Volume: 0.332; Cuts per Minute: 7.490
Summary: Kameshwara Rao’s debut is an elaborate costume drama merging Gemini’s adventure film genre (Chandralekha, 1948) with Vijaya’s own type of folk fantasy (cf. Patala Bhairavi, 1951). Villain Dhoomketu wants to become the crown prince of Chandanadesam, but his ambition is thwarted by the birth of Chandan (NTR). However, Chandan’s life depends on his wearing a magic necklace. He dreams of his unknown beloved, Gauri (Sriranjani), and paints her portrait to show his teacher Mali (Ranga Rao), who then finds the woman. Unfortunately, the search brings the celestial nymph Chanchala (Savitri) into the story. Chanchala promises to lift Chandan’s curse of death if he marries her; when he refuses, she removes the necklace and Chandan dies. Dhoomketu’s ambitions are thus revived but then Chanchala returns Chandan to life for a brief period. Eventually another goddess, taking pity on the hero, unites Chandan and Gauri. There are many opulent court scenes, dance sequences featuring Apsaras in heaven, scenes of gods and goddesses who lift the hero’s curse, and comedy interludes featuring the luckless Dhoomketu and his politician teacher Niksheparayudu.
Lyricist: Pingali Nagendra Rao
Music: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Singer: Chorus
Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Song: Vignana Deepamunu Veligimpa Raarayya (Background Song)
విజ్ఞాన దీపమును వెలిగింప రారయ్య
Lyricist: Pingali Nagendra Rao
Music: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Singer: Lalita
Song: Laalee Jayalaalee Laalee Subhalaalee (Background Song)
లాలీ జయలాలీ లాలీ శుభలాలీ
Actors: Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao
Lyricist: Pingali Nagendra Rao
Music: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Song: Idi Naa Cheli Idi Naa Sakhi Naa Manoharee
ఇదీ నా చెలి ఇది నా సఖి నా మనోహరీ
Actors: Sriranjani Jr
Lyricist: Pingali Nagendra Rao
Music: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Singer: P. Leela
Song: Dayaganave Thalli Nanu Dayaganave Thalli
దయగనవే తల్లీ నను దయగనవే తల్లీ
Choreographer: Pasumarthy Krishna Murthy
Lyricist: Pingali Nagendra Rao
Music: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Singer: Chorus
Singer: K. Rani
Song: Evare Evare Challani Vennela Jallula Manapai
ఎవరే ఎవరే చల్లని వెన్నెల జల్లుల మనపై
Actors: Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao
Actors: Savithri Ganesan
Choreographer: Pasumarthy Krishna Murthy
Choreographer: Pasumarthy Krishna Murthy
Lyricist: Pingali Nagendra Rao
Music: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Singer: A.P. Komala
Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Song: Evarivo Echata Nuntivo O Sakhi
ఎవరివో ఎచట నుంటివో ఓ సఖి
Actors: S.V. Rangarao
Lyricist: Pingali Nagendra Rao
Music: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Song: Yenaadu Modhalidithivo O Vidhee Ye Naatikayya Nee Naataka Samaapthi
ఏనాడు మొదలిడితివో ఓ విధీ ఏ నాటికయ్య నీ నాటక సమాప్తి
Lyricist: Pingali Nagendra Rao
Music: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Singer: Madhavapedhi Satyam
Song: Neeku Neeve Todugaa Loka Yatra Cheduvaa (Background Song)
నీకు నీవే తోడుగా లోక యాత్ర చేదువా
Actors: Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao
Lyricist: Pingali Nagendra Rao
Music: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Song: Yemi Siksha Kaavaalo Korukonave Preyasi
ఏమి శిక్ష కావాలో కోరుకొనవే ప్రేయసీ
Actors: Sriranjani Jr
Lyricist: Pingali Nagendra Rao
Music: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Singer: P. Leela
Song: Krupaganavaa Naa Moravinavaa
కృపగనవా నా మొరవినవా
Choreographer: Pasumarthy Krishna Murthy
Lyricist: Pingali Nagendra Rao
Music: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Singer: Chorus
Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Song: Aangikam Bhuvanam Yasya Vaachikam Sarva Vaajmayam
ఆంగికం భువనమ్ యస్య వాచికం సర్వ వాఙ్ఞ్మయం
Actors: Sriranjani Jr
Lyricist: Pingali Nagendra Rao
Music: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Singer: P. Leela
Song: Ye Sadhuvulu Endu Himsalu Badakunda (Padyam)
ఏ సాధువులు ఎందు హింసలు బడకుండ
Actors: Sriranjani Jr
Choreographer: Pasumarthy Krishna Murthy
Lyricist: Pingali Nagendra Rao
Music: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Singer: P. Leela
Song: Aapadala Jikki Anadhalai Aartijenda Yetti Paavulaina Rakshimpaleede
ఆపదల జిక్కి అనాథలై ఆర్తిజెంద ఎట్టి పాపులనైన రక్షింపలేదె
Music: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Song: Paritranaya Sadoonam (Slokam) (Background Song)
పరిత్రాణాయ సాధూనాం
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