Chilipi Krishnudu

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Chilipi Krishnudu
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Theatrical release poster
Directed byBoyina Subba Rao
Written by Acharya Aatreya (dialogues)
Screenplay byBoyina Subba Rao
Story by V. C. Guhanathan
Produced by D. Ramanaidu
Starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao
Vanisri
CinematographyA. Venkat
Edited byK. A. Marthand
Music by K. V. Mahadevan
Production
company
Release date
  • 11 January 1978 (1978-01-11)
Running time
162 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Chilipi Krishnudu is a 1978 Telugu-language romantic drama film produced by D. Ramanaidu under the Suresh Productions banner and directed by Boyina Subba Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Vanisri and music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. [1] The film was remade in Hindi in 1980 as Bandish . [2]

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Plot

Dr. Krishna is a medic, the son of a wealthy, for whom life is playing pranks and mocking. Sooner, he is taught a lesson by a colleague Vani which changes his outlook. Krishna proposes to Vani then she explains her responsibilities and aims of serving the destitute in their village when Krishna promises to share her goals. However, their joy is short-lived as Raja a rogue molests Vani when she commits suicide. On her deathbed, Krishna words to look after her family. After that, Krishna reaches the village where he is astounded to see Vani's twin sister Rani an illiterate who lives with her mother Meenakshamma.

Soon he establishes his hospital which irks local quack Nagalingam who troubles Krishna in many ways. Meanwhile, absconding from the police Raja reaches the same village and is seriously injured. Fortuitously his wife Lakshmi settles therein and safeguards him. Nagalingam gives him a rude treatment by which his upper limp is completely poisonous. So, Lakshmi rushes for Krishna when as a doctor he performs his duty and detects him as his elder who detached in childhood. since it is inevitable, Krishna amputates his hand. After coming into consciousness, Raja learns the reality and pleads for a pardon. Meanwhile, Rani finds out the death secret Vani, beyond, Meenakshamma is so anxious to see Vani.

During the plight, Krishna plans by making villagers believe that Rani has fled away from the house, but within no time transforms her into Vani and brings her back when she too loves Krishna. Besides, Krishna hides Raja from Police and takes care of Lakshmi. Nagalingam exploits it, by attributing illicit relationships between them when Krishna remains silent to protect his brother. Now, Meenakshamma learns bereavement of Vani when everyone accuses Krishna except Rani who brings Raja into the light. At the same time, Krishna's father arrives and makes the public understand his virtue of Krishna. At last, Raja surrenders leaving Lakshmi's responsibility to his family. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Krishna & Rani.

Cast

Soundtrack

Music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. [3]

Song TitleLyricsSingerslength
"Cheeralethukelada Chilipi Krishnudu" Acharya Aatreya S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela 4:10
Kaatuketti"Veturi"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela3:27
"Govinda Govinda"Acharya AatreyaS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela4:04
"Ey Mogudu"VeturiS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela5:32
"Nerchuko"Acharya AatreyaS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela3:59
"Ellosthanoi"Acharya AatreyaP. Susheela3:48
"Indhukenaa"Acharya AatreyaS. P. Balasubrahmanyam3:50

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References

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  2. ↑ "Bandish". MySwar. Retrieved 31 October 2022.
  3. ↑ "Chilipi Krishnudu". JioSaavn . 31 December 1978. Retrieved 31 October 2022.
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