Chandirani
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Chandirani is a 1953 drama film produced and directed by P. Bhanumathi. It is the first Indian film directed by a woman director. She also played double role in this film. It is simultaneously produced in Tamil
, Telugu
and Hindi
languages by Bharani studios.
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
, Telugu
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...
and Hindi
Hindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
languages by Bharani studios.
The plot
King Veerasimha (Amarnath) attracted towards court dancer during his birthday celebrations. She delivers twin girls after their union. The Senani Prachandudu (Ranga Rao), who also likes her, kills the dancer and imprisons the King. The minister saves one of the twins and send her to forest. Knowing this, Prachanda kills him and takes charge of the kingdom. The other twin stays in the kingdom. Champarani in the kingdom and Chandirani in the forest (Bhanumathi in double role) grown up as two different personalities. Son of the minister Kishore (NT Ramarao) and Champarani loves each other. Mukund (Relangi) is son of Prachandadu. Kishore goes to the forest and came to know about Chandirani and she loves him. With the help of Mukund, Chandirani enters the fort and meets her father. She comes to know about the love between Champarani and Kishore. Meanwhile Prachandudu arrests Kishore. Chandirani attacks the kingdom with the help of people. During the conflict Prachandudu and Chandirani dies. She unites Champarani and Kishore.Cast
- Bhanumathi Ramakrishna as Chandirani and Champarani
- Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao as Kishore
- 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...
as Prachandudu - Chilakalapudi Seetha Rama AnjaneyuluChilakalapudi Seetha Rama AnjaneyuluChilakalapudi Seetha Rama Anjaneyulu , better known as C. S. R. Anjaneyulu or just CSR was an Indian film renowned actor in Telugu Cinema. He acted in many stage dramas and portrayed hero, character and mythological roles in over 175 movies....
- Relangi Venkataramaiah as Mukund
- Amarnath as Maharaj Veerasimha
Crew
- Producer: P. S. Ramakrishna RaoP. S. Ramakrishna RaoP. S. Ramakrishna Rao is a veteran Telugu film director and producer. He married Banumathi, a multi-talented film artist from South India, on 7 September 1945.-Filmography:...
& P. Bhanumathi - Production Company: Bharani Studios
- Director: P. S. Ramakrishna RaoP. S. Ramakrishna RaoP. S. Ramakrishna Rao is a veteran Telugu film director and producer. He married Banumathi, a multi-talented film artist from South India, on 7 September 1945.-Filmography:...
- Music: C. R. SubburamanC. R. SubburamanC. R. Subburaman also known as C. S. Ram was a famous South Indian film music composer and producer. He was born to Ramasamy Iyer at Chintamani village in Thirunelveli, in present-day Tamil Nadu. Music director Shankar of Shankar Ganesh duo is his younger brother...
, T. K. RamamoorthyT. K. RamamoorthyT. K. Ramamurthy, Tiruchirapalli Krishnaswamy Ramamurthy, is a popular South Indian Tamil music composer and violinist. He hails from the from a family of violinists. He is popularly known as Mellisai Mannar . His major works are in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films. Along with M. S...
and M. S. ViswanathanM. S. ViswanathanManayangath Subramanian Viswanathan , is a Tamil music director. He is popularly known as "Mellisai Mannar" . His major works over the past five decades have been in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films... - Lyrics: Samudrala RaghavacharyaSamudrala RaghavacharyaSamudrala Raghavacharya also known as Samudrala Senior, is a writer, producer, director and playback singer of Telugu films, Andhra Pradesh, India...
(Telugu), K. D. Santhanam (Tamil) & Vishwamitra Adil (Hindi) - Dialogue:
- Art Director: A. K. Shekhar
- Cinematography: P. N. Selvaraj
- Cameraman: Ajay Vincent
Telugu Songs
- Eeroju Bhale Roju Ide Prema Idena by P. Bhanumathi
- Enduko Teliyani Ennadu Anukoni Ee Sambaraalemiti by P. Bhanumathi
- Evaraalakinturu Naamora Enaleni Vedana by P. Bhanumathi
- Kilaa Kilaa Navvulaa Kurisene Vennelaa by P. Bhanumathi
- O Taraka O Jabilee Navvulela Nanu Gane by Ghantasala & P. Bhanumathi; Cast: N.T. Rama Rao and Bhanumathi)
- meow meow by P. Bhanumathi
- Ravo Varaala Elika Konavoyi Kanukaa by K. Rani
Tamil Songs
- en vaazhvinilE naan magizhum naaL idhuvE thaan by P. Bhanumathi
- innadhendRu aRiyaamal by P. Bhanumathi
- en vaazhvellaam siRaivaasamO by P. Bhanumathi
- nilaa nilaa Odi vaa nillaamal Odi vaa by P. Bhanumathi
- vaan meedhilE inba thEn maari pEyuthE by Ghantasala & P. Bhanumathi
- meow meow by P. Bhanumathi
- vaaraamalE vandha naaLidhE by
- anbaai dEsamengum engum oNdRaaikkoodi by
- maavinOda maasilaadha madana by A. P. KomalaA. P. KomalaA. P. Komala was a South Indian playback singer. She has sung songs in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu languages.-Filmography:These are some of the films where she was playback singer.-References:...