Bhakta Prahlada (1967 film)
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Bhakta Prahlada is a Telugu
film made in 1967 by AVM Productions about a devotee Prahlada
in Hindu
mythology.
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
film made in 1967 by AVM Productions about a devotee Prahlada
Prahlada
Prahlada is a character from the Puranic texts of Hinduism, wherein he is famed for his exclusive devotion to Vishnu, despite attempts in the story by his father, Hiranyakashipu, to turn him to the contrary...
in Hindu
Hindu
Hindu refers to an identity associated with the philosophical, religious and cultural systems that are indigenous to the Indian subcontinent. As used in the Constitution of India, the word "Hindu" is also attributed to all persons professing any Indian religion...
mythology.
Crew
- Producer - A. V. Meiyappan using the banner AVM productions along with Veerappan & Co.
- Director - Chitrapu Narayana Murthy, well known as Ch Narayana Murthy.
- Background and soundtrack Music - S. Rajeswara RaoS. Rajeswara RaoSalur Rajeswara Rao was a composer of musical scores for South Indian films for over half a century. He also sang, and played the harmonium....
. - Story and Dailogues - D. V. Narasa Raju
- Song Lyrics - Samudrala Sr., Samudrala Jr., Dasarathi, Arudra, Kosaraju, Padmaraju
- Poems - from old poet Potana.
- Singers - Madhavapeddi Satyam, Pitapuram Nageswararao, P. SusheelaP. SusheelaPulapaka Susheela is an Indian playback singer. In a career spanning more than four decades, she has recorded songs in many Indian languages including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, Bengali, Oriya, Sanskrit, Tulu, Badaga and Sinhalese.-Personal life:She is the daughter of Pulapaka...
, S. JanakiS. JanakiS. Janaki is an Indian female playback singer. Renowned for her voice modulation abilities, she has sung in many Indian languages, most frequently in Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. Throughout a career spanning more than five decades, she has won four National Film Awards and 35...
, Sulamangalam Rajalakshmi, L. R. Eswari. - Dance composition - Vempati Chinasatyam, P.S. Gopalakrishnan, K.S. Reddy.
- Camera - Vincent
- Studios - AVM Studios, Gemini Studios.
Cast
- Hiranya KasapaHiranyakashipuHiranyakashipu [golden-haired] is an Asura from the Puranic scriptures of Hinduism. The Puranas describe Hiranyakashipu as an Asura. His younger brother, Hiranyaksha was slain by Varaha, one of the Avatars of Vishnu and angered by this, Hiranyakashipu decided to gain magical powers by performing...
- S. V. Ranga RaoS. V. Ranga RaoSamarla Venkata Ranga Rao Popularly Known as S.V.R. was an Indian Theater actor, Tollywood actor, director and producer...
. - PrahladaPrahladaPrahlada is a character from the Puranic texts of Hinduism, wherein he is famed for his exclusive devotion to Vishnu, despite attempts in the story by his father, Hiranyakashipu, to turn him to the contrary...
- RojaramaniRoja RamaniRoja Ramani is a South Indian movie actress who predominantly worked in Telugu cinema. She was a child star in her debut movie Bhakta Prahlada , and was popular during the 1970s and early 1980s. She has acted in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam movies...
. - LeelavathiLeelavathiLeelavathi refers to any of the following. Leelavathi, Leelawati. Lilavati and Leelavati are used as alternative spellings to refer the same thing in India and south Asia....
- AnjaliAnjali-People:*Anjali , Tamil actress*Anjali Bhagwat, Rifle shooter from India*Anjali Devi , Telugu/Tamil film actress*Anjali Jay, English actress*Anjali Mendes , Indian fashion model*Anjali Menon, Malayalam film director... - NaradaNaradaNarada or Narada Muni is a divine sage from the Vaisnava tradition, who plays a prominent role in a number of the Puranic texts, especially in the Bhagavata Purana, and in the Ramayana...
- Bala Murali KrishnaMangalampalli BalamuralikrishnaMangalampalli Balamuralikrishna is a Carnatic vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and a playback singer. He is also acclaimed as a poet, composer and respected by all Indian classical musicians for his knowledge of Carnatic Music....
, famous south Indian singer and musician. - Teachers - comedians PadmanabhamPadmanabhamPadmanabham is a Village and Mandal in Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh, India.There is a famous Ananta Padmanabha Swami Temple on a hill.-Geography:Padmanabham is located at...
and RelangiRelangi Venkata RamaiahRelangi Venkata Ramaiah was a comedian during the golden years of Telugu film. Hailing from East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, he has acted in several films as chief comedian, hero, anti-hero and character artiste.... - HariHariHari is an Avatar, another name of and , and appears as the 650th name in the Vishnu sahasranama of Mahabharata. In Sanskrit "hari" sometimes refers to a colour, green, yellow, or fawn-coloured/khaki. It is the colour of the Sun and of Soma...
- HaranathHaranath (actor)Born as Venkata Appala Harinath Raju Buddharaju , but professionally and popularly known as Harinath, was a "Tollywood" film actor.... - Snake Charmer - Ramana ReddyRamana ReddyRamana Reddy or T. V. Ramana Reddy was an Indian actor and comedian, best known for his work in Telugu cinema in the 1950s and 1960s....
- Other small characters - Dhulipala, Nagaiah, Jayanti, T. KanakamT. KanakamT. Kanakam shortly Kanakam is a famous Telugu drama and film actress and singer of 1940s to 1960s. She acted some of the topmost hit films of that period....
, Geetanjali, Vanisri, Nirmala, Santa, Meena Devi, Sunita, Sushila - Dancers: L. Vijayalakshmi, Vijayalalitha.
Soundtrack
There are some 23 melodious songs and poems in the film directed by Saluri Rajeswara Rao.| Song | Lyricist | Singer/s |
|---|---|---|
| Aadi Anaadiyu Neeve Deva | Dasarathi | Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna is a Carnatic vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and a playback singer. He is also acclaimed as a poet, composer and respected by all Indian classical musicians for his knowledge of Carnatic Music.... |
| Aadukovayya O Ramesha | Samudrala | P. Susheela group |
| Andani Suraseema | Samudrala | P. Susheela, S. Janaki, S. Rajyalaxmi |
| Balayutulaku Durbalulaku Balamevvadu | Pothana | P. Susheela |
| Bhujashakti Naathoda Porada Shankinchi | Pothana | Madhavapeddi Satyam |
| Chadivinchiri Nanu Guruvulu | Pothana | P. Susheela |
| Janani Janani Varadayini | Palagummi Padmaraju | S. Janaki |
| Jeevamu Neeve Kada | Samudrala | P. Susheela |
| Kaladambodhi Galandu Gaali | Pothana | P. Susheela |
| Kanjakshuku Gaani Kayambu Kayame | Pothana | P. Susheela |
| Kanulaku Veluguvu Neeve Kaava | Samudrala | P. Susheela, S. Janaki |
| Karunaleni Manasu Kathina Pashanambu | Dasarathi | P. Susheela |
| Mandara Makaranda Maadhuryamunadelu | Pothana | P. Susheela |
| Munchiti Vardhulan Gadala Mottiti | Pothana | Madhavapeddi Satyam |
| Narayana Manthram Srimannarayana Bhajanam | Samudrala | P. Susheela |
| Panchabdambulavadu Thandrinagu | Pothana | Madhavapeddi Satyam Madhavapeddi Satyam Madhavapeddi Satyam was a renowned Telugu singer and stage-actor from the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. He entered into films as a singer-actor in Y.V. Rao's Tamil-Hindi Biligual movie Ramadas in the year 1946. He played the role of Kabir. However, he became more popular as a playback singer... |
| Pamulollomayya Maa Pegge Choodarayya | Kosaraju | Pithapuram Nageswara Rao Pithapuram Nageswara Rao Pithapuram Nageswara Rao is a popular Playback singer during the early period of Telugu cinema. He sang thousands of songs mostly of comedy nature in 1950s and 1960s along with Madhavapeddi Satyam and others.-Brief lifesketch:... , L. R. Eswari L. R. Eswari L. R. Eswari is a Veteran playback singer of the Tamil movie industry. She also sang in other languages like Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tulu, and English.-Early Life:... |
| Raa Raa Priya Sundara | Dasarathi | P. Susheela |
| Siri Siri Laali Chinnari Laali | Arudra | S. Janaki and Balamuralikrishna |
| Srimanini Mandira Bhakta Mandara | Samudrala | P. Susheela and Balamuralikrishna |
| Varamosage Vanamaali | Samudrala | Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna |
| Vatuthara Neeti Sastrachaya Paraga | Pothana | Madhavapeddi Satyam |
| Yella Sareera Dharulaku Nillanu | Pothana | P. Susheela |
See also
- The first Telugu talkie and old Bhakta Prahlada movie