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Chintamani | |
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Directed by | P. S. Ramakrishna Rao |
Screenplay by | P. S. Ramakrishna Rao |
Based on | Chintamani by Kallakuri Narayana Rao |
Produced by | P. S. Ramakrishna Rao |
Starring | P. Bhanumathi N. T. Rama Rao Jamuna |
Cinematography | Sridhar |
Edited by | P. S. Ramakrishna Rao |
Music by | Addepalli Rama Rao T. V. Raju |
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Release date |
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Running time | 148 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Chintamani is a 1956 Indian Telugu-language film, produced and directed by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao. It stars P. Bhanumathi, N. T. Rama Rao, and Jamuna, with music composed by Addepalli Rama Rao and T. V. Raju. The film is based on the play of the same name, written by Kallakuri Narayana Rao. [1] [2]
The film begins with a courtesan, Chintamani, [3] despite an advent devotee of Krishna. She half-heartedly lures and snatches the wealth of Bhavani Shankarudu, a Brahmin, and Subbi Shetty, a merchant, due to the pestering of her rapacious mother, Srihari. Bellvamangaludu, son of Vasudeva Murthy, a gold merchant, lives delightfully with his dedicated wife, Radha. Bhavani Shankarudu makes his acquaintance with Chintamani, and they are infatuated. Being aware of it, Vasudeva Murthy warns his son, who has deaf ears. Plus, it leads to his ailing and death. However, Bellvamangaludu's desire for Chintamani magnifies, and he proceeds by neglecting his father's death on a cyclonic night. Beyond that, he crosses the river with the aid of the carcass of none other than Radha, who died falling from the cliff backing him. Moreover, he climbs the compound with a snake, assuming it is a crupper. At that point, Chintamani spots his bloodshed clothes and enquires when he proclaims his activity. Accordingly, she chides Bellvamangaludu, and he collapses out of repentance, discerning the corpse as Radha. At this, Krishna enlightens Chintamani, who moves on bestowing her property to the village. After Radha's funeral, Bellvamangaludu burns his eyes as repentance for his sins. Then he turns an advent devotee of Krishna and resides in an Ashram, Chintamani also arrives therein. Next, Krishna decides to give salvation to the two which Rukmini bars—questioning how he could do so. Hence, he lands with Rukmini for a test to detect fragrance, which is impossible for great saints. Anyhow, Bellvamangaludu, without vision, recognizes it as the fragrance of the Lord when he recoups his vision. Finally, the movie ends with Krishna giving salvation to Chintamani & Bellvamangaludu.
Chintamani | |
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Film score by Addepalli Rama Rao T. V. Raju | |
Released | 1956 |
Genre | Addepalli Rama Rao T. V. Raju |
Producer | Addepalli Rama Rao T. V. Raju |
Music composed by Addepalli Rama Rao & T. V. Raju. Lyrics were written by Ravuru.
S. No. | Song Title | Singers | length |
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1 | Andalu Chindeti | A. M. Rajah, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna | 3:21 |
2 | Teeyani Veenalu | Bhanumathi Ramakrishna | 2:40 |
3 | Kanara Srihari | Raghuramaiah | 4:49 |
4 | Taguna Nanu | P. Leela | 3:25 |
5 | Melaye Neevela | Bhanumathi Ramakrishna | 4:12 |
6 | Rangaina Ravvnura | P. Susheela | 4:09 |
7 | Jaya Jaya Sundara | Ghantasala, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna | 1:19 |
8 | Inta Rambhalavanti | Madhavapeddi Satyam | 1:02 |
9 | Intulu Tarasilluvarake | Bhanumathi Ramakrishna | 1:04 |
10 | Enta Dayo | Relangi | 0:20 |
11 | Kaligin Bhagyamunellanu | Madhavapeddi Satyam | 0:49 |
12 | Kani Rojulu | Relangi | 2:43 |
13 | Tapasa Vruttibooni | Raghuramaiah | 1:18 |
14 | Tatalanati Kshetramulella | Madhavapeddi Satyam | 1:18 |
15 | Tani Yadhanudu | P. Leela | 0:35 |
16 | Naluvura Nota | Madhavapeddi Satyam | 0:53 |
17 | Nallni Menutoda | Bhanumathi Ramakrishna | 0:58 |
18 | Nanu Devendruniga | Madhavapeddi Satyam | 0:53 |
19 | Pasidi Seelammunammina | Raghumaiah | 1:44 |
20 | Papini Brasthurala | Bhanumathi Ramakrishna | 0:48 |
21 | Pujyulaintanu Puttina | Raghumaiah | 2:07 |
22 | Bhakti Bhavammu | Raghumaiah | 1:14 |
23 | Mounul Satatmu | Bhanumathi Ramakrishna | 0:52 |
24 | Vidichiti Bandhuvargamula | Madhavapeddi Satyam | 0:55 |
25 | Sirikin Cheppadu | P. Susheela | 0:54 |
26 | Haindava Sundari | P. Susheela | 0:56 |
27 | Kastabharitambu | Ghantasala | 0:52 |
28 | Kalindi | Ghantasala | 0:53 |
29 | Chuchinavelayettidiyo | Ghantasala | 0:59 |
30 | Ardhanga | Ghantasala | 1:23 |
32 | Chadiviti | Ghantasala | 0:29 |
33 | Taalimi | Ghantasala | 0:37 |
34 | Talliro | Ghantasala | 0:30 |
35 | Kasturi Thilakam | Ghantasala | 0:59 |
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