Bharya Bhartalu
| Bharya Bhartalu | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Directed by | Kotayya Pratyagatma |
| Produced by |
L. V. Prasad Anumolu Venkata Subba Rao |
| Written by | Lakshmi Tripurasundari |
| Starring |
Akkineni Nageshwara Rao Krishna Kumari Gummadi Venkateswara Rao Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Girija B. Padmanabham Nirmalamma Ramana Reddy Suryakantam |
| Music by | S. Rajeswara Rao |
Release dates | 1961 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Bharya Bhartalu (Telugu: భార్యాభర్తలు) is a 1961 Telugu Drama film directed by Kotayya Pratyagatma and produced by Prasad Art Pictures.[1] The film was adapted from Tamil novel Pennmanam by Lakshmi Tripurasundari.[2] It was remade in Tamil as Iruvar Ullam (1963) by L. V. Prasad starring Sivaji Ganesan and Hindi as Hamrahi (1963) by T. Prakash Rao starring Rajendra Kumar and Jamuna Ramanarao.[3]
The plot
Anand (Akkineni), son of a public prosecutor (Gummadi) finds his exorbitant and Casanova-like lifestyle. Sharada (Krishna Kumari) is a beautiful school teacher. Anand likes her, but she refuses his affection. She is compelled to get married to him by her parents. She initially dislikes, but subsequently falls in love with him. All appears to be fine, until his father finds out that Anand is leading a double life. Hema (Girija) past girlfriend of Anand tries to blackmail him. She invites him to her house. While returning from her house, someone kills her. Anand was arrested on the benefit of doubt. Lawyer Ramanandam takes up the case and with the help of Sharada proves that Anjaneyulu (Padmanabham) murdered Hema. Finally the Wife and Husbands unite happily.
Cast
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Akkineni Nageshwara Rao | Anand |
| Krishna Kumari | Sharada |
| Relangi Venkataramaiah | Lawyer |
| Gummadi Venkateswara Rao | Father of Anand |
| B. Padmanabham | Anjaneyulu |
| Girija | Hema |
| Suryakantam | Wife of Lawyer |
| Hemalata | |
| Ramana Reddy | Father of Sarada |
| Chadalavada Kutumba Rao | |
| Nirmalamma | Mother of Anand |
| Sandhya | Mother of Sharada |
| Jayanti |
Soundtrack
- Choosi Choosi Kallu Kayale Kasayi (Singers: Ghantasala Venkateshwara Rao and Jikki Krishnaveni)
- Emani Padedano Eevela (Singer: P. Susheela; Cast: Krishna Kumari)
- Joruga Hushaarugaa Shikaru Podama (Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao; Cast: Akkineni Nageswara Rao)
- Madhuram Madhuram Ee Samayam (Singers: Ghantasala Venkateshwara Rao and P. Susheela)
- Niluvaga Leni (Singer: Ghantasala Venkateshwara Rao)
- O Sukumara Nanuchera Ravoyi (Singers: Ghantasala Venkateshwara Rao and P. Susheela)
- Ranga Rangeli (Singer: P. Susheela)
Awards
The film won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu in 1962 at 9th National Film Awards.[4]
References
- ↑ Naati 101 Chitralu, S. V. Rama Rao, Kinnera Publications, Hyderabad, 2006, pp: 169-70.
- ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/bharya-bharthalu-1961/article8532431.ece
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0254372/
- ↑ "9th National Film Awards". International Film Festival of India. Retrieved 8 September 2011.