Bhagya Rekha
Bhagya Rekha (transl. Fortunes) is a 1957 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Ponnaluri Brothers under the Ponnaluri Brothers Pvt. Ltd. banner and directed by B. N. Reddy. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jamuna and music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao.[1] The film was dubbed into Tamil as Veettukku Vandha Varalakshmi (1958).[2]
| Bhagya Rekha | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | B. N. Reddy |
| Screenplay by | B. N. Reddy Palagummi Padmaraju |
| Story by | Palagummi Padmaraju |
| Produced by | Ponnaluri Brothers |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Jamuna |
| Cinematography | B. N. Konda Reddy |
| Edited by | Vasu |
| Music by | Pendyala Nageshwara Rao |
Production company | Ponnaluri Brothers Pvt Ltd |
Release date |
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Running time | 146 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
The film begins with a wise girl Lakshmi who lost her parents in childhood and is reared by her paternal uncle Narayana Rao. Jagadamba her shrew aunt, subject her to punishment. Narayana Rao couple has two children Kotaiah a soft-hearted who dotes on Lakshmi and Kathyayani a pampered naughty. Narayana Rao predicts that Lakshmi is going to get a rich alliance as per her horoscope. Meanwhile, Kotaiah quits and joins the army. Years roll by, and Jagadamba arranges a match for Katyayani, but they select Lakshmi when she is expelled. During that plight, she reaches Tirumala where she rescues a baby of a wealthy couple Nagabhushnam & Seetamma, and they shelter her when Lakshmi acquires the credence. Following, their son Ravi falls for her, and the elders also accept it. Anyhow, it begrudges Nagabhushnam's brother-in-law Jaganadham as he aspires to knit his daughter Parvati with Ravi. So, he ploys by bribing Jagadamba & her sly brother Sambaiah and forges Lakshmi's espousal in childhood which makes her exit. Besides, Kathyayani elopes with her beloved Pullaiah with the money. Parallelly, Kotaiah returns and divulges the ruse when Ravi collapses. Pulliah & Katyayani waste the amount when Lakshmi aids them to back up. Knowing the whereabouts of Lakshmi via them Kotaiah retrieves her. By that time, Ravi is terminally ill whom Lakshmi recoups with her idolization. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Ravi & Lakshmi.
Cast
- N. T. Rama Rao as Ravi
- Jamuna as Lakshmi
- Relangi as Pullaiah
- Ramana Reddy as Sambaiah
- C.S.R. as Narayana Rao
- Govindarajula Subba Rao as Musalaiah
- Nagabhushanam as Kotaiah
- Dr. Sivaramakrishnaiah as Jagannatham
- K. V. S. Sarma as Nagabhushanam
- Allu Ramalingaiah as Rangaiah
- Padmanabham as Pullaiah's henchmen
- Balakrishna as Pullaiah's henchmen
- Peketi Sivaram as Photographer
- Sowkar Janaki as Kathyayini
- Suryakantham as Jagadamba
- Hemalatha as Seetamma
- E. V. Saroja as Dancer
Soundtrack
| Bhagya Rekha | |
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| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 1957 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Producer | Pendyala Nageswara Rao |
Music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. The devotional song Neevundeda Kondapai is very popular.All the tunes for all the songs for both languages are the same with slight changes in playback singers.
Lyrics by Devulapalli, Kosaraju and Eramaakula Aadisesha Reddy. Playback singers are A. M. Rajah, Madhavapeddi Satyam, Malik, Mohanraj, P. Susheela, Jikki, P. S. Vaidehi & T. Satyavathi.
| S. No. | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Manasaa Thelusaa" | Devulapall | Madhavapeddi Satyam | 2:05 |
| 2 | "Andala Rajevaduraa" | Kosaraju | Malik, Mohanraj, Vaidehi | 3:56 |
| 3 | "Thirumala Mandhira" | Devulapalli | Kandula Mallikarjuna Rao | 3:14 |
| 4 | "Kanne Entho Sundari" | Devulapalli | Jikki | 4:01 |
| 5 | "Neevunde" | Devulapalli | P. Susheela | 3:14 |
| 6 | "Nee Sigge Singarame" | Devulapalli | A. M. Rajah | 2:47 |
| 7 | "Naa Mora Vina Raadaa" | Devulapalli | P. Susheela | 2:54 |
| 8 | "Manasooge" | Devulapalli | A. M. Rajah, P. Susheela | 3:40 |
| 9 | "Kanniti Kadililo" | Devulapalli | A. M. Rajah, P. Susheela | 3:56 |
| 10 | "Lokam Gammathuraa" | Eramaakula Aadisesha Reddy | Madhavapeddi Satyam, Satyavathi | 3:38 |
| 11 | "Ek Buddi Aathanaa" | Kosaraju | Madhavapeddi Satyam, Satyavathi | 2:41 |
| 12 | "Kaaru Chikanti" | Devulapalli | P. Susheela | 2:57 |
- Veettukku Vandha Varalakshmi (Tamil) Songs
Lyrics by Kuyilan and C. A. Lakshmanadass. Playback singers are A. M. Rajah, Madhavapeddi Satyam, Malik, P. Susheela, Jikki and P. S. Vaidhehi.
| No. | Song | Singer/s | Lyricist | Duration (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madhavapeddi Satyam | 02:05 | ||
| 2 | Ennasai Raaja Evandaa | Jikki & Mallik | 03:56 | |
| 3 | Thirupathi Meviya Sundhara | Mallik | C. A. Lakshmanadass | 03:14 |
| 4 | Jikki | 04:01 | ||
| 5 | En Ullam Than Sondhame | P. Susheela | Kuyilan | 03:14 |
| 6 | En Ullam.... O Radhiye Singaarame | A. M. Rajah | Pallavi by Kuyilan From Ninaitthaaye onwards by C. A. Lakshmanadass | 02:47 |
| 7 | En Ullam Than Sondhame | P. Susheela | Kuyilan | 02:54 |
| 8 | Manathode Radhi | A. M. Rajah & P. Susheela | Kuyilan | 05:00 |
| 9 | Kanneerum.... Innaale Nannaal Andro | A. M. Rajah & P. Susheela | 03:56 | |
| 10 | Indha Logam Thamasudaa | Madhavapeddi Satyam & P. S. Vaidhehi | 03:38 | |
| 11 | Ek Buddi Aathanaa | Madhavapeddi Satyam & P. S. Vaidhehi | 02:41 | |
| 12 | Annai Nee Thanthai Nee | P. Susheela | 02:57 |
References
- Narasimham, M. L. (19 March 2015). "Bhagyarekha (1957)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 20 September 2017. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
- Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers. Archived from the original on 17 August 2017. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- "5th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 2 September 2011.