Tholi Muddhu
Tholi Muddhu (transl. The First Kiss) is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language teen romance film directed by K. Rushendra Reddy and starring Prashanth and Divya Bharati. The film is a remake of the 1990 Bollywood Super Hit Dil.[1] The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was dubbed into Tamil as Ilam Nenje Vaa.
| Tholi Muddu | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K. Rushendra Reddy |
| Written by | Ganesh Patro (Dialogue) |
| Screenplay by | K. Rushendra Reddy |
| Story by | Rajiv Kaul Praful Parekh |
| Produced by | G. C. Gupta Presents G. Radhadevi Gupta K. K. Reddy |
| Starring | Prashanth Divya Bharati |
| Cinematography | K. Shankar |
| Edited by | Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Durga Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 140 minutes 15 seconds |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
This was the last Telugu film of actress Divya Bharti, which was posthumously released six months after her death. Due to Divya's death before filming was completed, her remaining scenes were completed by actress Rambha, who slightly resembled Divya (Only Divya was credited in the final film). The film was commercially successful.[2]
Plot
Prashanth and Divya get married without informing anyone. Soon enough, Divya's father tries to make their life a living hell.
Cast
- Prashanth as Prashanth
- Divya Bharti/ Rambha as Divya (Completion)
- Brahmanandam as Police Inspector
- Kota Srinivasa Rao as Kotishwara Raayudu
- Captain Raju as Mr. Gupta
- Senthil as Swamiji
- Raaki
- Ali
- Ironleg Sastri
- Annapoorna
- Pandari Bari
Production
Due to Divya Bharti's death on 5 April 1993, the film was partly completed by actress Rambha in Divya's role while Roja Ramani dubbed her voice.[3][4]
Soundtrack
Telugu version
The original score by Ilaiyaraaja consists of 6 tracks. The song "Vaane Laddi" was not included in the movie.
| Title | Singers |
|---|---|
| "Idhi Bombai Bulliro" | S.P. Balu |
| "Toli Muddu" | S.P. Balu, Janaki |
| "Mem Premikulam" | S.P. Balu, Janaki |
| "Chittiguma Padave" | S.P. Balu, Janaki |
| "Ravaa Priyathama" | S.P Balu, Janaki |
| "Vane Laddi" | S.P. Balu, Janaki |
Tamil version
Music composed by Ilaiyaraaja consists of 6 tracks and were released in 1995.
| Title | Singers |
|---|---|
| "Idhi Bombaye" | S.P Balu, Chorus |
| "Oru Mutham" | S.P Balu, Chithra |
| "Ini Vellvathu" | S.P Balu, Chithra, Chorus |
| "Chittu Kuruvi" | S.P Balu, Chithra |
| "Vezhva Maranama" | S.P Balu, Chithra |
| "Mattai Kozhi" | S.P Balu, Chithra |
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