Aatma Gowravam
| Aatma Gowravam | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | K. Viswanath |
| Produced by | D. Madhusudhana Rao |
| Written by |
Yaddanapudi Sulochana Rani (story) Gollapudi Maruthi Rao (dialogues) |
| Starring |
Akkineni Nageswara Rao Kanchana Chalam Gummadi Venkateswara Rao Allu Ramalingaiah Rajasree Ramana Reddy Hemalatha |
| Music by | Saluri Rajeswara Rao |
Release dates | 1965 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Aatma Gowravam (Telugu: ఆత్మ గౌరవం) is a 1965 Telugu Drama film produced by Dukkipati Madhusudhana Rao which marked the directorial debut of the great Indian film director K. Viswanath.[1] The film is based on the novel of same name by Yaddanapudi Sulochana Rani. It won the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film in that year.
The Plot
Zamindar (Relangi) does not have any children heirs for his property. He adopts Srinivas Rao (Nageshwara Rao) younger brother of farmer Ramaiah (Gummadi). Santhanalaxmi (Suryakantam), wife of Zamindar does not like the middle-class people. She wants to adopt Venu (Chalam), son of her sister. Ramaiah wants Srinu to marry Savitri (Kanchana). Santanalaxmi does not want any connections with the Ramaiah and his family. When Ramaiah went to Zamindar's house with the proposal, he is insulted by Santanalaxmi. His sister dies and to get a better match to Savitri, he marries Vasantha. Savitri leaves the house to commit suicide. She is rescued by Geeta Devi (Rajashri), who is supposed to marry Srinivas Rao.
Cast
| Actor/Actress | Character |
|---|---|
| Akkineni Nageshwara Rao | Srinivas Rao |
| Kanchana | Savitri |
| Chalam | Venu |
| Gummadi Venkateswara Rao | Ramaiah |
| Relangi Venkata Ramaiah | Zamindar |
| Suryakantham | Santhanalaxmi |
| Ramana Reddy | Bhajagovindam |
| Allu Ramalingaiah | Appalacharyulu |
| Rajasree | Geeta Devi |
| Vaasanti | |
| Hemalatha |
Crew
- Director : K. Viswanath
- Producer : Dukkipati Madhusudhana Rao
- Story : Yaddanapudi Sulochana Rani and Gollapudi Maruthi Rao
- Dialogues : Bhamidipati Radhakrishna and Gollapudi Maruthi Rao
- Camera : P. Selvaraj
- Music Director : Saluri Rajeswara Rao
- Lyrics : Arudra, C. Narayana Reddy, Srirangam Srinivasa Rao, Dasarathi
- Playback Singers : Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, P. Susheela, Vasantha
Soundtrack
- Maaraajulochchaaru Maa Intikochchaaru (Singers: P.Susheela, Vasantha; Cast: Master Babu, Baby shyamala, Kanchana)
- Preminichi Pellichesuko Nee Manasanta Hayi Nimpuko (Lyrics : Arudra; Singer: Ghantasala Venkateshwara Rao; Cast: Akkineni Nageshwara Rao)
- Preminchanide Pellaadanani Tega Kotalu (Singers: Ghantasala Venkateshwara Rao, P.Susheela; Cast: Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, Rajashri)
- Paruvam Ponge Velalo Paarajaalamenduko (Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy; Singers: Ghantasala Venkateshwara Rao, P.Susheela; Cast: Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, Rajashri)
- Mundativale Naapai Nenarunnada Naasami Muccatalika (Singer: P.Susheela; Cast: Kanchana, Rajashri)
- Andenu Nede Andani Jaabillee Naa Andalanni Aatani Vindulule (Singer: P.Susheela; Cast: Kanchana)
- Oka Poolabaanam Tagilindi Madilo (Lyrics: Dasarathi Krishnamacharya; Singers: Ghantasala Venkateshwara Rao, P.Susheela; Cast: Kanchana, Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, Rajashri and Kanchana)
- Bratuku Netito Baruvai Poyele Madilo Aasale Masiga Marele (Lyrics: Arudra; Singer: P.Susheela; Cast : Kanchana)
- Raanani Raalenani Oorake Antaavu (Lyrics : Arudra; Singer: Ghantasala Venkateshwara Rao; Cast: Kanchana, Akkineni Nageshwara Rao)
- Valapulu Virisina Puvvule Kuripinche Teniyale (Lyrics : Srirangam Srinivasa Rao; Singers: Ghantasala Venkateshwara Rao, P.Susheela; Cast: Kanchana, Akkineni Nageshwara Rao)
Awards
- The film won Nandi Award for Best Feature Film from Government of Andhra Pradesh.
References
- ↑ "Articles : Movie Retrospect : Atma gowravam (1966)". Telugucinema.com. Retrieved 2012-02-11.