Devata (1941 film)

For several films of the title, see Devatha (film).
Devata

Poster of Devata 1941 film
Directed by B. N. Reddi
Produced by Moola Narayana Swamy
B. N. Reddi
Written by Samudrala Raghavacharya
K. Ramnoth
Starring Chittor V. Nagaiah
Kumari
Mudigonda Lingamurthy
C. H. Narayana Rao
Tanguturi Suryakumari
Music by Chittor V. Nagaiah
Cinematography K. Ramnoth
Production
company
Release dates
1 January 1941
Country India
Language Telugu

Devata is a 1941 Telugu drama film directed by B. N. Reddi. Huge success of this film lead to the making of more such films with the same title in 1964 by B. Padmanabham and in 1982 by D. Ramanaidu.[1]

The plot

Venugopala Murthy returns to the native village from England after completing Bar-at-Law. His mother Mangamma and sister Seetha are very happy. Venu is attracted towards Lakshmi, daughter of Venkaiah, who works as servant in the family. He takes advantage of the sleeping Lakshmi and promises to marry her. He leaves to city and stays with his uncle Balaramaiah. Venu marries his daughter Vimala. Mangamma and Seetha brings pregnant Lakshmi to the city. Venu refuses to accept her and offers some money to Lakshmi. She leaves the house when her father arranges for the marriage. She take refuge with Haridasu family and delivers a child. Meanwhile Vimala elopes with Sukumar. Mangamma sends Venu to bring back Lakshmi. After several hardships, Lakshmi reunites with Venu.

Cast

Soundtrack

There are about 14 songs in the film. The lyrics are written by Samudrala Raghavacharya and music score is provided by Chittor V. Nagaiah.[2]

  1. "Adigo Andiyala Ravali" - Bezawada Rajaratnam
  2. "Bhajane Modajanakamura" - G. Vishweswaramma and Suryakumari
  3. "Ee Vasanthamu Nityamu Kadoyi" - M. S. Rama Rao
  4. "Enno Nomulu Nochinagani" - G. Vishweswaramma
  5. "Evaru Makinka Saati" - Bezawada Rajaratnam
  6. "Jagela Verapela Travumu" - Bezawada Rajaratnam
  7. "Kroora Karmamulu Neraka Chesiti" - G. Vishweswaramma and Suryakumari
  8. "Lokamantha Lobhule Kanare" - Ashwathama
  9. "Nijamo Kado Yamuna Thatilo" - Bezawada Rajaratnam
  10. "Oogeda Uyyala" - Tanguturi Suryakumari
  11. "Rade Cheli Nammarade Cheli" - Bezawada Rajaratnam
  12. "Raitu Janamula Panduga" - Tanguturi Suryakumari group
  13. "Rave Rave Bangaru Papa" - Nagaiah, Kumari, Suryakumari
  14. "Vendi Kanchalalo" - Tanguturi Suryakumari

References

  1. Devata (1941) by M. L. Narasimham, Blast from the past, The Hindu, 16 October 2011.
  2. Lyrical details of Devata film at Ghantasala Galamrutamu.

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