Vandemataram (1939)
Director: B.N. Reddi; Cinematographer: K. Ramnath; Editor: T.A.S. Mani, M. Shankar; Cast: Chittor V. Nagaiah, Kanchanamala, Doraswamy, Seshamamba, M.C. Raghavan, Mudigonda Lingamurthy, Gowripathi Sastry, Master Krishna, Subbarao, Kalyani, Lakshmidevi, Krishnamurthy, Baby Usha Rani, Baby Rajeswari, Master Vital, Master Sabu
Duration: 02:53:27; Aspect Ratio: 1.335:1; Hue: 120.000; Saturation: 0.007; Lightness: 0.145; Volume: 0.306; Cuts per Minute: 9.000
Summary: Story: B.N. Reddi's short story Mangalsutram
Vauhini’s debut production is also that of the
pioneering Telugu film-maker Reddi. The elaborate
melodrama, based on Reddi’s own unpublished
short story, presented problems of uneven
development in terms of an emotional conflict
between an innocent feudal rural female and a
worldly-wise capitalist urban male. Hero Raghu
(Nagaiah), an unemployed graduate, insists on
marrying the village girl Janaki (Kanchanmala)
despite the opposition of his scheming mother who
wants a dowry. Raghu’s unemployment problems
continue despite his migration to the city, leaving
his wife in the clutches of her mother-in-law.
When Raghu wins a lottery for Rs 5 lakhs and
returns home, he finds his wife and infant son have
left. Although his mother insists he marry again,
Raghu goes to the city and dedicates himself to
social work, including building factories in order to
create employment opportunities. In this he is
assisted by his rich female college friend, provoking
gossip about their relationship. Raghu’s wife, now a
poor flower seller, sees her husband with his new
friend and believes he has remarried. Eventually the
misunderstanding is resolved. A major commercial
hit, the film engages the agenda of the reform and
nationalist movements: Raghu names a lottery-
ticket seller Vande Mataram, meaning ‘Hail to the
mother’ and one of India’s national anthems, and
tramples underfoot his ‘foreign’ degree in a scene
that caused censorship problems. The film also
introduces numerous stereotypes e.g. the suave
urban crook and the stage-struck villager (who
marries the hero’s sister).
Lyricist: Samudrala Raghavacharya
Music: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Song: Toorupu Telatelanaaye Poyenu Chali Badaayi (Titles Background Song)
తూరుపు తెలతెలనాయె పోయెను చలీ బడాయీ
Actors: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Actors: Kanchanamala
Lyricist: Samudrala Raghavacharya
Music: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Singer: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Singer: Kanchanamala
Song: Sundara Maalati Endari Manamitu Karachi Kulikedave
సుందర మాలతి ఎoదరి మనమిటు కరచి కులికెదవే
Actors: Kanchanamala
Lyricist: Samudrala Raghavacharya
Music: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Singer: Kanchanamala
Song: Sukha Jeevana Sudhaa Nidhaana Nee Momuganee Muriseraa
సుఖ జీవన సుధా నిధానా నీ మోముగనీ మురిసేరా
Actors: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Actors: Kanchanamala
Lyricist: Samudrala Raghavacharya
Music: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Singer: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Singer: Kanchanamala
Song: Chirunagavu Chooparaaraa Aatala Paatala Toni
చిరునగవు చూపరారా ఆటల పాటలతోని
Actors: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Lyricist: Samudrala Raghavacharya
Music: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Singer: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Song: Ita Telgu Kavikoti Nrupula Kaidandato (Padyam)
ఇట తెల్గు కవికోటి నృపుల కైదండతో
Actors: Kanchanamala
Lyricist: Samudrala Raghavacharya
Music: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Singer: Kanchanamala
Song: Divyaphaladaayi Kaadaa Jeevitesuni Sevaa
దివ్యఫలదాయి కాదా జీవితేశుని సేవా
Actors: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Actors: Kanchanamala
Lyricist: Samudrala Raghavacharya
Music: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Singer: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Singer: Kanchanamala
Song: O Murali O Murali Muraari Needari Ledaa Muralee
ఓ మురళీ ఓ మురళీ మురారి నీదరి లేడా మురళీ
Actors: Kalyani
Lyricist: Samudrala Raghavacharya
Music: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Singer: Kalyani
Song: Phalamidiyaa Prema Japa Poojalakoo
ఫలమిదియా ప్రేమ జప పూజలకూ
Actors: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Actors: Kanchanamala
Lyricist: Samudrala Raghavacharya
Music: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Singer: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Singer: Kanchanamala
Song: Madhuraa Nagarilo Challanammabodhu
మధురా నగరిలో చల్లనమ్మబోదు
Actors: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Lyricist: Samudrala Raghavacharya
Music: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Singer: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Song: Karuvu Kaalamulanaga Oke Gati
కరువు కాలములనగ ఒకే గతి
Lyricist: Samudrala Raghavacharya
Music: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Singer: Chorus
Song: Raghukula Ramuni Mukhaana Vennela Virisinadee
రఘుకుల రాముని ముఖాన వెన్నెల విరిసినదీ
Lyricist: Samudrala Raghavacharya
Music: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Song: Kaantaa Nee muddu Mogambaahaa Kanasompougaa
కాంతా నీ ముద్దు మొగంబాహా కనసొంపౌగా
Actors: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Lyricist: Samudrala Raghavacharya
Music: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Singer: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Song: Deena Nirudyogi Baadhaa Maanchedu Sadayule Leraa
దీన నిరుద్యోగి బాధా మాన్చెడు సదయులె లేరా
Actors: Master Sabu
Actors: Master Vital
Lyricist: Samudrala Raghavacharya
Music: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Singer: Master Sabu
Singer: Master Vital
Song: Belatnamu Padinaa Phalama
బేలతనమూ పడిన ఫలమా
Actors: Kanchanamala
Lyricist: Samudrala Raghavacharya
Music: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Singer: Kanchanamala
Song: Bratuku Jagati Kruti Ougaa
బ్రతుకు జగతి కృతి ఔగా
Actors: Kalyani
Lyricist: Samudrala Raghavacharya
Music: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Singer: Chorus
Singer: Kalyani
Song: Swecchaapadhamoo Choopumu Maako Matha Bharathabhoomatha
స్వేఛ్చాపధమూ చూపుము మాకో మాతా భారత భూమాత
Lyricist: Samudrala Raghavacharya
Music: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Singer: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Song: Matha Vinaam Nahi Daivam Gayatri Vinaa Nahi Mantram
మాత వినాం నహి దైవం గాయత్రి వినా నహి మంత్రం
Actors: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Actors: Master Krishna
Lyricist: Samudrala Raghavacharya
Music: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Singer: Master Krishna
Song: Poolo Poolo Poolo Kanee Konudoo Pooloo
పూలో పూలో పూలో కనీ కొనుడూ పూలూ
Lyricist: Samudrala Raghavacharya
Music: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Song: Neeyadugule Namminaraa Naa Saami Nannu Idanaadi Poyyeva
నీయడుగులే నమ్మినారా నా సామి నన్ను యిడనాడి పొయ్యేవా
Actors: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Lyricist: Samudrala Raghavacharya
Music: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Singer: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Song: Tharipi Vennelalona Chirunavvulelaa Poodhavilo Matthumandhelaa
తరిపి వెన్నెలలోన చిరునవ్వులేలా పూదావిలో మత్తుమందేలా
Actors: Kalyani
Lyricist: Samudrala Raghavacharya
Music: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Singer: Chorus
Singer: Kalyani
Song: Thallini Minche Daivamu Vere Dhaaruni Ledhoyi
తల్లిని మించే దైవము వేరే ధారుణి లేదోయి
Lyricist: Samudrala Raghavacharya
Music: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Singer: Chorus
Song: Nammina Vaarini Mosamu Cheyuta
నమ్మిన వారిని మోసము చేయుట
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