Vimala (film)

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Vimala
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Directed by S. M. Sriramulu Naidu
Written byMuddu Krishna (dialogues)
Screenplay byS. M. Sriramulu Naidu
Story byBased on Frank Barrett's novel 'The Daughter of the Condemned'.
Produced byS. M. Sriramulu Naidu
Starring N. T. Rama Rao
Savitri
CinematographySailen Boss
Edited byVeelu Swamy
Music byS. M. Subbaiah Naidu
Production
company
Release date
  • 11 August 1960 (1960-08-11)
Running time
168 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Vimala is a 1960 Indian Telugu-language film produced and directed by S. M. Sriramulu Naidu under Pakshiraja Studios banner. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao and Savitri, with the latter playing the title role of Vimala. The music is composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu. The story is an adaptation of Karunkuyil Kunrathu Kolai by T. S. D. Sami.But it is loosely based on The English novel 'The Daughter of the Condemned' by Frank Barrett. The film's Tamil version Maragatham starring Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini produced under the same banner was released a year earlier.

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Plot

During the time of British Empire, Prince Vijaya Kumar was under a tour and clutched by dacoit Ugra Simha. Vimala, a plucky protects and shelters him when the two fall in love. However, Vimala's father Anantayya opposes it when Vijay backs. Here Vimala seeks the cause behind and he spins rearward. Indeed, Anantayya is Rajeswara Prasad, the sibling of Anathagiri's ruler who is incriminated under the allegation of the homicide of his brother. Anyhow, he breaks the bars and flees with his daughter Vimala and her mother Rajyalakshmi is still living in the motherland. After that, due to some conflict with Ugra Simha, both father and daughter get detached and reach Ananthagiri. Presently it is ruled by Appalaraya Bahadur, an eccentric and a puppet for sidekick Venkatappaiah and a Butler. Vimala meets her mother Rajyalakshmi unbeknownst and joins as a maid. Plus, she is surprised to view Vijay as her maternal uncle and he is also delighted to know her identity. Now, they determine to prove Rajeswara Prasad's non-guilty. So, Vijay in disguise joins as a cook by the name of Gopalam, and attempts to break out the murder mystery with Rajeswara Prasad & Vimala. At last, the real culprits Appalaraya Bahadur, Venkatappaiah, and the Butler are caught and found guilty of their criminal offense. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the reunion of the family and the marriage of Vijay & Vimala.

Cast

Soundtrack

Music composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu. Lyrics were written by Muddu Krishna. [1]

Song TitleSingersLength
"Kannula Beluke" Ghantasala, Radha Jayalakshmi 6:29
"Neeli Vennela"Radha Jayalakshmi4:07
"Kannullo Nee Bomma Choodu"Ghantasala, Radha Jayalakshmi3:14
"Chinni Latavole" K. Jamuna Rani, A. P. Komala 2:52
"Erra Erranidana" Madhavapeddi Satyam, A. P. Komala2:38
"Kaavaave Amma"Radha Jayalakshmi3:06
"Takkari Daana" Pithapuram, K. Jamuna Rani3:41

Reception

The Indian Express wrote, "The director has made capital use of Savithri in the first half of the picture to keep the spell of glamour aglow and the last stages are prolonged by a series of comic diversions". [2]

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References

  1. ↑ "Vimala (1960)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 13 December 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
  2. ↑ "Vimala". The Indian Express . 12 August 1960. p. 3. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
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