Veera Kankanam

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Veera Kankanam
Veera Kankanam.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byG. R. Rao
Written by Aarudhra
(story / dialogues)
Screenplay byG. R. Rao
Produced by T. R. Sundaram
Starring N. T. Rama Rao
Krishna Kumari
Jamuna
CinematographyG. R. Nandan
Edited byL. Balu
Music by Susarla Dakshinamurthi
Production
company
Release date
  • 16 May 1957 (1957-05-16)
Running time
176 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Veera Kankanam is a 1957 [1] Telugu-language swashbuckler film, produced by T. R. Sundaram under the Modern Theatres banner and directed by G. R. Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Krishna Kumari, Jamuna and music composed by Susarla Dakshinamurthi. The film is a remake of the 1950 Tamil Historical fiction film Manthiri Kumari .

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Plot

Once upon a time, a kingdom called Mallesena was ruled by King Vengallaraya Deva, a marionette in the hands of a malevolent Rajaguru. Parallelly, his son Chandrasena is barbarous, and the dacoit's captain is under a veil to capture the kingdom. As of today, he creates mayhem, so the King assigns Chief Commander Veera Mohan to dump it. At present, Veera Mohan awakens the valor in public and makes them wear warrior bands called "Veera Kankanam." During that crunch, Rajaguru gets back Chandrasena when he tries to trap Princess Rajani and sends a love letter. But unfortunately, it is handed over by Parvati, the daughter of Maha Mantri, and starts endearing him—meanwhile, Veera Mohan & Rajani crush. Eventually, Veera Mohan detects Chandrasena as the viper and seizes him as a victim before the court. Here, the King empowers the verdict to Maha Mantri, who mandates the death penalty. To protect her love, Parvati ruses in the voice of a goddess and proclaims Chandrasena as non-guilty. Ultimately, the King, too, believes it and acquits him. Simultaneously, when Rajani accompanies him, Veera Mohan is affirmed as a traitor and ostracized. Later, Chandrasena knits Parvati when she realizes her husband's infamous face. At that point, he captures Rajani and attempts to molest her when Parvati lands, and as it is inevitable, she slays him. Parallelly, Rajaguru seeks to kill the King when Veera Mohan secures him, but Rajaguru craftily incriminates him. Just before judgment, Parvati divulges the diabolic shade of Rajaguru when he slaughters her. At last, the public stamps out Rajaguru. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Veera Mohan & Rajani.

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Soundtrack

Veera Kankanam
Film score by
Released1957
Genre Soundtrack
Length37:27
Producer Susarla Dakshinamurthi

Music composed by Susarla Dakshinamurthi. Lyrics were written by Aarudhra. Music released on Audio Company.

S. No.Song TitleSingerslength
1"Sogasari Kuluku" Jikki 3:06
2"Andala Rani Enduko Gaani" A. M. Rajah, R. Balasaraswathi Devi 3:10
3"Kattandi Veera Kankanam"A. M. Rajah, Jikki3:46
4"Ika Vaayinchakoyee Murali" P. Leela 2:54
5"Theli Theli Naa Manasu" Ghantasala, Jikki3:34
6"Hamsa Bhale Raam" Pithapuram 3:06
7"Siggulu Chigurinchene"R. Balasaraswathi Devi2:49
8"Intikipothanu"Pithapuram, Swarnalatha3:04
9"Vinave Barre Pilla" P. Susheela 3:28
10"Raave Raave"Ghantasala, Jikki2:42
11"Annam Thinna Intike"Pithapuram3:02
12"Aathmabali"P. Leela2:46
13"Kalakaadhu Chelee Kaadhu"R. Balasaraswathi Devi, Jikki

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