Uma Sundari

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Uma Sundari
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by P. Pullayya
Screenplay byP. Pullayya
Story by Vempati Sadasivabrahmam
Produced byM. Somasundaram
Starring N. T. Rama Rao
Sriranjani Jr.
CinematographyP. Rama Swamy
Edited byK. Govinda Swamy
Music byAshwathama
Production
company
Jupiter Pictures Pvt Ltd
Release date
  • 20 July 1956 (1956-07-20)
Running time
169 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Uma Sundari is a 1956 Indian Telugu-language film, produced by M. Somasundaram under the Jupiter Pictures Pvt. Ltd. banner and directed by P. Pullayya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Sriranjani Jr. and music composed by Ashwathama. [1]

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Plot

Once upon a time, there was a kingdom called Mahendra Puram. Its King, Raja Shekara, dotes on his sibling, Uma Sundari. Queen Neelaveni aspires to knit Uma with her green sibling Alankar Bhupathi. Uma loves and splices her beloved Vijayarayalu, the King of Raya Durgam; it grudges Neelaveni and seeks vengeance. Time passes, and Uma Sundari is blessed with seven children. Meanwhile, Raya Durgam hits with a cataclysmic drought. Uma looks for her brother's aid, which fails as per Neelaveni's wile. Currently, the public affronts Uma as doom, and she quits with her children. Parallelly, Raja Shekara discerns his sister's plight and proceeds. Devastated, Vijaya Rayulu accuses Raja Shekara and leaves the fort. At Mahendra Puram, Neelaveni scorns Uma when she drowns her children in a well out of hunger and anguish. After returning, Raja Shekara is aware of Neelaveni's ruse when she commits suicide. At the same time, Vijayarayalu becomes an insane & wanderer when Siva appears as a beggar, guides him to reach his wife, and retrieves their children & kingdom.

Cast

Soundtrack

Uma Sundari
Film score by
Ashwathama
Released1956
Genre Soundtrack
Producer Ashwathama

Music composed by Ashwathama. Lyrics were written by Vempati Sadasivabrahmam. [2]

S. No.Song TitleSingerslength
1Amma Sailajata Jikki
2Ammalara Raare P. Leela
3Bhale Raju Vedale Pithapuram
4Raaku Raaku Madhavapeddi Satyam, Satyavathi
5Raavamma RaniSatyavathi
6Yendukoi Reraju Ghantasala, Jikki
7Raavoi RaavoiV. Nagayya
8Illuvakili Veedi PoyadaruJikki
9Daatipogalada Naa Cheyi N. L. Ganasaraswathi
10Pooni Bandi PooniPithapuram
11Amba GunanikirambaV. Nagayya
12Raave Raave SinnadanaPithapuram
13Aadadavu VachinaGhantasala
14Anna ChelleluJikki
15Taarasillina BaatasaruluGhantasala
16Jeeva ThommidiPithapuram
17Idhi Maya SasaamthamPithapuram
18Verri MudiriPithapuram
19NammakuraaGhantasala, Pithapuram
20Devaa Uma MahesaGhantasala

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References

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