Edureeta

Edureeta (transl. Flowing Against) is a 1977 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao and Vanisri, with music composed by Satyam. It is a remake of the Bengali/Hindi film Amanush (1975). The film was released on 22 July 1977.[1]

Edureeta
Theatrical release poster
Directed byV. Madhusudhana Rao
Written bySatyanand (dialogues)
Screenplay byV. Madhusudhana Rao
Story byShaktipada Rajguru
Based onAmanush (1975)
Produced bySakhamuri Ramachandra Rao
StarringN. T. Rama Rao
Vanisri
CinematographyV. S. R. Swamy
Edited byKotagiri Gopal Rao
Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao
Music bySatyam
Production
company
Indira Movies
Release date
  • 22 July 1977 (1977-07-22)
Running time
139 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Plot

The film begins in a village where Inspector Ananda Rao a newly appointee comes across sundry characters, the diabolic president Bhushaiah, a benevolent Dr. Dharmaiah, and his sister Radha a school teacher. Anand Rao is particularly fascinated by a drunkard, Madhu who constantly lies in a cauldron of misery. Indeed, Madhu belongs to a Zamindar family who lost all and the village ostracizes him including his beloved Radha.

Currently, he makes rowing a boat his livelihood and the only one that showers affection on him is the cute village girl Manga. Besides, Madhu always impedes the enormities of Bhushaiah. So, he forms a false allegation about him when Anand Rao also misconstrues without going into the merits and whips him. Later, Dr. Dharmaiah pins on Anand Rao by divulging the past.

Aforetime, Madhu returns after accomplishing his education when Bhushaiah used to be their Diwan at his grandfather the Zamindar. Forthwith, he affirms to the construction of a barrage to shield the village from the floods. Accordingly, he requests his grandfather for funds which he denies. Exploiting it, Bhushaiah heists the amount provokes Zamindar against Madhu by incriminating him, and he is sentenced. Plus, he denounces him for deceiving a girl and charges her death on him which Radha too deludes. Following the return, Madhu spots Bhushaiah grabbing his property utilizing Zamindar’s death.

Listening to it, Anand Rao repents and embarks on a mission by reforming Madhu when the two turn into besties. Moreover, he attains a dam contract which Madhu fulfills commendably. Parallelly, Anand Rao arouses Madhu’s virtue before Radha. Now a catastrophe arises when the village is endangered by raging floodwaters that threaten to breach the dam. During that plight, they seek Madhu takes the mantle of saving, but he spurns them, accusing them of his grief. Anyhow, on request by Radha, he relents and saves them from havoc. Hence, his honor is restored along with his love. At last, Madhu ceases Bhushaiah. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Madhu & Radha.

Cast

Soundtrack

Music composed by Satyam.[2]

S. No.Song TitleLyricsSingerslength
1 "Godaari Varadhallo" Veturi S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 3:10
2 "Ee Radha Chivaraku" Veturi P. Susheela 3:17
3 "Tholisaari Muddivva" Veturi S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela 4:23
4 "Thaagithe Uyyaalaa" Veturi S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 3:48
5 "Balaraju" Kosaraju S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki 5:33
6 "Edureethaku Antham" Sri Sri S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 3:51

References
  1. "Forty Five Years Edureetha : నలభై ఐదేళ్ళ 'ఎదురీత'". NTV (in Telugu). 22 July 2022. Archived from the original on 25 July 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  2. "Edhureetha (1977)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
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