Bratuku Teruvu
Bratuku Teruvu (transl. Livelihood) is a 1953 Telugu-language drama film, produced by Kovelamudi Bhaskar Rao under the Bhaskar Productions banner and directed by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Savitri, with music composed by Ghantasala.[1] The film was also dubbed in Tamil as Bale Raman (1956), remade in Kannada as Badukuva Daari (1966), in Hindi as Jeene Ki Raah (1969)[2] and later in Tamil as Naan Yen Pirandhen (1972).[3]
| Bratuku Teruvu | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | P. S. Ramakrishna Rao |
| Written by | Samudrala Jr (story / dialogues) |
| Produced by | Kovelamudi Bhaskar Rao |
| Starring | Akkineni Nageswara Rao Savitri |
| Cinematography | Kamal Ghosh |
| Edited by | P. S. Ramakrishna Rao |
| Music by | C. R. Subbaraman Ghantasala |
Production company | Bhaskar Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
Mohan Rao (Akkineni Nageswara Rao), an unemployed graduate who suffers from poverty and debts, is the only person supporting his huge family. He goes to the city in search of a job but is not successful in finding one. Desperate, Mohan understands reality, and he decides to change his attire and appearance to start a new life. Once he gets acquainted with a Zamindar Balasaheb (S. V. Ranga Rao) who appreciates his intelligence and offers him a job on a condition that he is without a family. Mohan joins the job lying that he is alone in order to support his family. After completion of her studies, Balasaheb's daughter Meena (Savitri) returns home and falls in love with Mohan. As the situation becomes delicate, Mohan is in a dichotomy and unable to reveal the truth. Meanwhile in his village, Mohan's sister Kotamma (Suryakantham) steals the money that sent by him for his entire family. Upon not receiving the money, Mohan's mother leaves their village and heads to town in search of Mohan. Mohan meets them and keeps them separately from him. Meanwhile Mohan's house in the village is frequented by debtors. In order to avoid them, Kotamma and her husband Lokabhi Ramaiah (Relangi) also reach town and take shelter at Bhushaiah's house, a friend of Balasaheb. Mohan spots them and brings them back to live with him. Mohan leads a double life and makes all efforts to hide the truth from all parties. Meanwhile, Balasaheb proposes Meera's marriage to Mohan by luring him with a lot of money, to which Mohan gets attracted. Rest of the story is what happens. [4]
Cast
- Akkineni Nageshwara Rao as Mohan Rao
- Savitri as Meena
- Sriranjani as Lalitha
- S. V. Ranga Rao as Zamindar Balasaheb
- Relangi as Lokabhi Ramaiah
- Suryakantam as Kotamma
Soundtrack
| Bratuku Teruvu | |
|---|---|
| Film score by | |
| Released | 1953 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 22:18 |
| Producer | Ghantasala |
Music composed by Ghantasala. Lyrics were written by Samudrala Sr. The song Andame Aanandam is an evergreen blockbuster.
| S. No. | Song Title | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Andame Aanandam" | Ghantasala | 3:10 |
| 2 | "Daarithennu Kaanagada" | Jikki | 2:12 |
| 3 | "Inthe Prapanchamanna" | A. M. Rajah | 2:25 |
| 4 | "Vachenamma Vachenne" | Udutha Sarojini | 2:44 |
| 5 | "Chalo Chalo Yenkanna" | A. M. Rajah | 2:25 |
| 6 | "Raadooyi Kanaraadooyi" | P. Leela, A. P. Komala | 2:41 |
| 7 | "Yedomattu Mandu Jalli" | P. Leela | 3:06 |
| 8 | "Andame Aanandam" | Ghantasala, P. Leela | 3:35 |
Bale Raman (Tamil) Songs
The music was composed by T. A. Kalyanam. Lyrics were by Kanaga Surabhi. Playback singers are Ghantasala, A. M. Rajah, P. Seenivasan, P. Leela, Jikki, A. P. Komala & Udutha Sarojini.
All the tunes for all the songs for both languages are the same. The song Engume Aanandham Aanandhame Jeevanin Magarandham is still very popular.
| S. No. | Song Title | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Engume Aanandham" | Ghantasala | 03:10 |
| 2 | "Thaaye Ninnarul Thaal" | Jikki | 02:12 |
| 3 | "Pattadhaarigal Vaazhvidhu" | A. M. Rajah | 02:25 |
| 4 | "Vanthaachammaa Vandhaachu" | Udutha Sarojini | 02:44 |
| 5 | "Chalo Chalo Chenkannaa" | P. Seenivasan | 02:00 |
| 6 | "Kaanene Innum Kaanene" | P. Leela & A. P. Komala | 02:41 |
| 7 | "Sokku Podi Potta" | P' Leela | 03:06 |
| 8 | "Engume Aanandham" | P. Leela | 03:35 |
| 9 | "Thaamadham En Endru" | P. Leela | 00:53 |
References
- Naati 101 Chitralu, S. V. Rama Rao, Kinnera Publications, Hyderabad, 2006, pp: 73-4.
- "Best Tanuja Movies". filmfare.com. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- Guy, Randor (26 March 2016). "Naan Yean Pirandhen (1972)". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- Telugu, ntv (6 February 2023). "Brathuku Theruvu: ఏడు పదుల 'బ్రతుకు తెరువు'!". NTV Telugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 25 April 2023.