Jagath Kiladeelu

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Jagath Kiladilu
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Directed by I. N. Murthy
Screenplay by I. N. Murthy
Story byViswaprasad
Produced byP. Ekamreswara Rao
K. Raghava
Dialogues by
  • Viswaprasad
Starring Krishna
Vanisri
Gummadi
S. V. Ranga Rao
Rao Gopal Rao
CinematographyM. Kannappa
Edited byN. S. Prakasam
K. Balu
Music by S. P. Kodandapani
Production
company
Falguna Productions
Release date
  • 25 July 1969 (1969-07-25)
Country India
LanguageTelugu

Jagath Kiladilu is a 1969 Indian Telugu-language crime thriller film directed by I. N. Murthy and produced by P. Ekamreswara Rao and K. Raghava under the banner of Falguna Productions. [1] Featuring Krishna, Vanisri, S. V. Ranga Rao, Gummadi, and Rao Gopal Rao in prominent roles, the film's story and dialogues were penned by noted detective novelist Viswaprasad. Praised for its narrative and performances, the film was a commercial success upon its release. [2]

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Plot

Zamindar Raja Rao lives with his wife Syamala Devi. They have a son Anand, who resides in America. The family guards a secret about an ancestral treasure, known only to Raja Rao, Syamala Devi, and Anand. A notorious bandit, Bhayankar, learns of the treasure and murders Raja Rao, imprisoning Syamala Devi in a hidden cave to gain access to the treasure. Detective Sinha investigates Bhayankar's crimes.

Returning to India after his father's murder, Anand searches for his mother while avoiding a kidnapping attempt by Bhayankar. He is provided refuge in Sinha's home, where he is cared for by Sinha's mother Bharati Devi and sister Santhi. Anand and Santhi develop a romantic relationship.

The narrative takes a turn when Rowdy Rangadu, a local ruffian who opposes Bhayankar's activities, is revealed to be CID officer Gangaram working undercover. Bhayankar kills Sinha and impersonates him to mislead authorities. The plot unfolds as Anand and Gangaram join forces to confront Bhayankar and his gang. The film concludes with Bhayankar's arrest and Anand marrying Santhi, while the heroes are celebrated for their bravery.

Cast

Production

Development

K. Raghava, a veteran of the Indian film industry, worked as the production manager for MGM's Tarzan Goes to India (1962), a role that took him to Rome, where he earned $20,000. [3] Inspired by films like Sugar Colt (1966) and Death Rides a Horse (1967) during his time in Rome, Raghava decided to venture into film production, aiming to make Telugu films similar to those he had watched. [3] He collaborated with Ekamreswara Rao, with whom he had previously worked on Sukha Dukhalu (1968), and Surya Chandra to establish Falguna Films. Their first production under this banner was Jagath Kiladeelu. [4] [2]

The film was made on a budget of ₹4 lakh. [3] Directed by I. N. Murthy, who also wrote the screenplay, the story and dialogues were penned by Viswaprasad, a noted writer of detective novels. [5] S. P. Kodandapani composed the music, and cinematography was handled by Kannappa. [6]

Casting

Producer Raghava gave an advance to Krishna to act in Jagath Kiladeelu during his wedding with Vijaya Nirmala in Tirupati. Initially, Akkineni Nageswara Rao was approached for the role of Rowdy Rangadu. After Nageswara Rao declined, Raghava turned to S. V. Ranga Rao, who accepted the role. [3]

Rao Gopal Rao was cast in the role of the bandit Bhayankar, but his voice was dubbed by another artist for the film, as the producers felt it did not suit the character. Despite initial concerns, his dubbed voice later became iconic, particularly after his performance in Mutyala Muggu (1975). [2]

During production, Raghava cast Konidela Venkata Rao, father of actor Chiranjeevi, in the role of an inspector. According to Raghava, Venkata Rao, who was a police officer, visited the film's set in his khaki uniform and requested a role. This led to his casting as an inspector in the film. [7] [8]

Filming

The principal photography of the film commenced on 10 January 1969. [9]

Music

The soundtrack was composed by S. P. Kodandapani with lyrics by Devulapalli Krishnasastri, Kosaraju, and Viswaprasad. The songs became popular for their melodious compositions and relevant themes. [2]

Source: [10]

Track list
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Egire Pavurama" Devulapalli Krishnasastri P. Suseela  
2."Ekkadanna Bava" Kosaraju S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vijayalakshmi Kanna Rao 
3."Kiladilu Lokamanta"KosarajuP. Suseela 
4."Velachusthe Sandevela"Devulapalli KrishnasastriP. Suseela, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 
5."Na Andam Ee Chandam"Viswaprasad L. R. Eswari  

Reception

The film received positive reviews, with praise for the performances of the cast. The screenplay, direction, and music were also well received. [3]

Vijaya of Visalaandhra praised the director's efforts in introducing crime films to Indian cinema while enhancing technical standards. The performance of S. V. Ranga Rao was also highly commended. [11]

Jagath Kiladeelu became a commercial success. Its success helped establish Phalguna Films and solidified the partnership of K. Raghava and Ekamreswara Rao, paving the way for their next hit Jagath Jettilu (1970). [3] [4]

Legacy

The catchphrases "Jhate" and "Gutle," used by S. V. Ranga Rao's character, became popular and were widely adopted in everyday conversations. [2]

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