Palletooru
Palletooru (transl. Village) is a 1952 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by T. Prakash Rao in his directorial debut.[1] It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Savitri, with music composed by Ghantasala. It was produced by P. Sivaramayya under People's Art Productions banner. The film was a big hit and initiated a trend of films with rural settings and social themes.[2][3][4]
| Palletooru | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | T. Prakash Rao |
| Written by | Sunkara Vasireddy (story / dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | T. Prakash Rao M. S. Chowdary |
| Produced by | P. Sivaramayya |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Savitri |
| Cinematography | Ajaykar Vital |
| Edited by | Nataraja Modaliyar |
| Music by | Ghantasala |
Production company | People's Art Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
Chandram is a dynamic youth of a village who educates the villagers about new scientific techniques to develop their agriculture skills. He falls for a beautiful girl Suguna, daughter of a farmer Sambayya. The village head Ganapati poses himself as a devotee but was actually a malevolent person who tries to cease Chandram's activities along with his associate Sankaram.
Once Ganapathi tries to molest his henchmen Kondayya's wife Santha, the cousin of Chandram, but she escapes. Keeping that grudge in mind, he slanders against Santha that she has illicit relations with Chandram when Kondayya necks her out. Meanwhile, Ganapathi exploits Sambayya and he decides to couple up Suguna with him to which she refuses. So, Ganapathi and Sankaram incriminate Chandram and he is sentenced.
Parallelly, Ganapathi also implicates Kondayya in a black-marketing case and sends him to jail. In prison, Chandram makes Kondayya realize his mistake. After release, the bravo Chandram stands courageously for justice, gives a check to the baddies, and makes them punished for their deeds. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Chandram and Suguna.
Cast
- N. T. Rama Rao as Chandram
- Savitri as Suguna
- S. V. Ranga Rao as Ganapati
- Ramana Reddy as Sankaram
- Mikkilineni as Lawyer
- Perumallu as Pichayya
- Chadalavada as Subbayya
- Nagabhushanam as Kondayya
- Koduuri Achayya as Sambayya
- T. G. Kamala Devi as Santha
- Hemalatha as Anasuya
- Vasundhara as Naagulu
- Seshamamba as Pichamma
- Padmavathi as Seetamma
- Baby Krishna Veni as Lalitha
Soundtrack
Music was composed by Ghantasala. Lyrics were written by Sunkara and Vasireddy.[5]
| S. No. | Song Title | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Vacchinadoyi Sankranti" | Ghantasala, P. Leela, B. Gopalam, Vakkalanka Sarala | 3:45 |
| 2 | "Raju Peda" | P. Leela, Jikki | |
| 3 | "Cheyetti Jai Kottu Telugoda" | Ghantasala | 3:10 |
| 4 | "Polaalananni Halaaladunni" | Ghantasala | 3:37 |
| 5 | "Aa Manasulona" | M. S. Rama Rao | 3:13 |
| 6 | "Amma Seetamma" | Ghantasala | 3:06 |
| 7 | "Desasevakula" | ||
| 8 | "Aasa Nirasai Poyindi" | ||
| 9 | "Korinadistadu" | ||
| 10 | "Aa Sankrantiki Ee Sankrantiki" | Ghantasala | 3:17 |
| 11 | "Aandhruda Levara" | Chorus | 1:49 |
References
- V. S., Kesava Rao (29 December 2013). "ప్రతిభావంతుడు తాతినేని" (in Telugu). Andhra Prabha. Archived from the original on 13 October 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
- "Pallettoru (1952)". Idlebrain.com. Archived from the original on 15 March 2010. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
- Srihari, Gudipoodi. "Research - "Telugu Cinema - past and the present"". Idlebrain.com. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
- "History of Birth And Growth of Telugu Cinema (Part 13)". CineGoer.com. Archived from the original on 7 February 2012. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
- "Palleturu (1952)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
External links
- Palletooru at IMDb