Keelu Gurram
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Keelugurram or Keelu Gurram (English title: The Magic Horse) is a 1949 Telugu film produced and directed by Raja of Mirzapur under Shobhanachala Pictures. Famous writer Tapi Dharma Rao
wrote the story, dialogues and lyrics for the film. This is debut film of Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao as music director. It is simultaneous made in Tamil
entitled Maya Kudhirai.
Tapi Dharma Rao
Thapi Dharma Rao Naidu B.A. was a Telugu writer, lyricist and social reformer. He wrote dialogues and lyrics for the films like Mala Pilla, Drohi, Thathaji, Bhishma, and Patni. He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for Indian Literature...
wrote the story, dialogues and lyrics for the film. This is debut film of Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao as music director. It is simultaneous made in Tamil
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...
entitled Maya Kudhirai.
The plot
King of Vidarbha becomes attracted to Mohini (Anjali Devi). He brings her to his kingdom as a second wife. She is a demon. She eats elephants and horses in the fort at night leaving bones. According to her plan, she manages to shift the blame onto the Queen. The king punishes the pregnant queen and sends her to the forest. She gives birth to a son (Akkineni). He grows up in Koya Gudem and learns all fighting skills. With the help of Keelu Gurram (Magic horse) which can fly in the sky, he wins the king's attention. He was given the Sainyadhikari (Chief of Army) position due to his bravey. He saves a damsel in distress (Lakshmirajyam). Knowing his intentions, Mohini sends him on an impossible mission to bring her a medicinal herb for her headache. He faces many adventures in pursuit of his goal. He learns that Mohini is in an insect. He reaches the kingdom, while his mother is sentenced to death by hanging. He kills Mohini and saves his mother and restores her dignity.Cast
- Anjali DeviAnjali DeviAnjali Devi is a veteran Telugu actress and producer. She is well known for her mythological role as Sita in Lava Kusha and roles in movies like Suvarna Sundari and Anarkali.- Biography :...
as Mohini - Akkineni Nageshwara Rao
- 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....
- Suryashree
- G. Varalakshmi
- Lakshmirajyam Jr.
- Surabhi KamalabaiSurabhi KamalabaiSurabhi Kamalabai is a Telugu drama and film actress. She has the distinction of first Telugu heroine in the Talky film Bhakta Prahlada directed by H. M. Reddy. She played the role of Leelavathi, the wife of Hiranyakasipa...
- Gangaratnam
- M. Subbulu
- A. V. Subba Rao
- Relangi Venkataramaiah
- Valisetty Koteswara Rao
- D. Satyanarayana
Songs
- Bhaagyamu Naadenoyi (Lyrics: Tapi Dharma RaoTapi Dharma RaoThapi Dharma Rao Naidu B.A. was a Telugu writer, lyricist and social reformer. He wrote dialogues and lyrics for the films like Mala Pilla, Drohi, Thathaji, Bhishma, and Patni. He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for Indian Literature...
; Singer: Krishna VeniKrishnaveni (actress)Mrs Krishnaveni is a veteran Telugu actress, singer and producer. She is also known as C. Krishnaveni and M. Krishnaveni.- Biography :...
) - Choochi Teeravakada Naa Chadarangamu Vechichoodavalera (Lyrics: Tapi Dharma RaoTapi Dharma RaoThapi Dharma Rao Naidu B.A. was a Telugu writer, lyricist and social reformer. He wrote dialogues and lyrics for the films like Mala Pilla, Drohi, Thathaji, Bhishma, and Patni. He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for Indian Literature...
; Singer: Krishna Veni) - Enta Anandabayenaha Madikenta (Lyrics: Tapi Dharma RaoTapi Dharma RaoThapi Dharma Rao Naidu B.A. was a Telugu writer, lyricist and social reformer. He wrote dialogues and lyrics for the films like Mala Pilla, Drohi, Thathaji, Bhishma, and Patni. He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for Indian Literature...
; Singer: V. Sarala Rao) - Enta Krupamative Bhavani Enta Dayanidhive (Singers: Ghantasala)
- Evaru Chesina Karma Varanubhavimpaka Edikainanu Tappadanna (Singer: Ghantasala)
- Gaali Kanna Gola Kanna Pada Biraana (Lyrics: Tapi Dharma RaoTapi Dharma RaoThapi Dharma Rao Naidu B.A. was a Telugu writer, lyricist and social reformer. He wrote dialogues and lyrics for the films like Mala Pilla, Drohi, Thathaji, Bhishma, and Patni. He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for Indian Literature...
; Singer: Ghantasala) - Kaadusuma Kala Kaadusuma (Lyrics: Tapi Dharma RaoTapi Dharma RaoThapi Dharma Rao Naidu B.A. was a Telugu writer, lyricist and social reformer. He wrote dialogues and lyrics for the films like Mala Pilla, Drohi, Thathaji, Bhishma, and Patni. He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for Indian Literature...
; Singers: Ghantasala and V. Sarala Rao) - Mana Kali Chettuki Mana Kanna Talliki Mokkulanu Chellincha Ravoyi (Singer: Ghantasala group)
- Payanamaye Priyathama Nanumarachipokuma (Lyrics: Tapi Dharma RaoTapi Dharma RaoThapi Dharma Rao Naidu B.A. was a Telugu writer, lyricist and social reformer. He wrote dialogues and lyrics for the films like Mala Pilla, Drohi, Thathaji, Bhishma, and Patni. He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for Indian Literature...
;Singer: Ghantasala) - Sobhana Giri Nilaya Dayamaya (Lyrics: Tapi Dharma RaoTapi Dharma RaoThapi Dharma Rao Naidu B.A. was a Telugu writer, lyricist and social reformer. He wrote dialogues and lyrics for the films like Mala Pilla, Drohi, Thathaji, Bhishma, and Patni. He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for Indian Literature...
; Singer: Krishna Veni) - Teliyavasama Palukatarama (Lyrics: Tapi Dharma RaoTapi Dharma RaoThapi Dharma Rao Naidu B.A. was a Telugu writer, lyricist and social reformer. He wrote dialogues and lyrics for the films like Mala Pilla, Drohi, Thathaji, Bhishma, and Patni. He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for Indian Literature...
;Singers: Ghantasala and Krishna Veni) - Yentha Kripamathive Bhavani (Lyrics: Tapi Dharma RaoTapi Dharma RaoThapi Dharma Rao Naidu B.A. was a Telugu writer, lyricist and social reformer. He wrote dialogues and lyrics for the films like Mala Pilla, Drohi, Thathaji, Bhishma, and Patni. He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for Indian Literature...
; Singers: Ghantasala and P. Sridevi)