Pithapuram Nageswara Rao
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Pithapuram Nageswara Rao (5 May 1930 - 5 March 1996) 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.
, East Godavari
district, Andhra Pradesh
, India
. His surname is "Patharlagadda"; but known since childhood with his birth place Pithapuram. His father was a good drama actor. He also developed interest in acting during the school days. He not only acts but also used to sing from behind the screen to other less capable artists. He wanted to try his luck in Cinema field and ran away from home to Madras.
He got a chance to sing in Mangala Sutram (1946) at the age of 16 years. He later sang in Chandralekha
(1948) of Gemini Studios
, and since established in the field. He sang some thousands of songs mostly for Comedy characters. Ayyayyo Jebulo Dabbulu Poyene (Kula Gothralu
, 1962), Maa Oollo Oka Paduchundi (Ave Kallu, 1967) He last time sang in Bommarillu
(1978) as Challani Ramayya Chakkani Seetamma.
He has passed away on March 5, 1996.
Playback singer
A playback singer is a singer whose singing is prerecorded for use in movies. Playback singers record songs for soundtracks, and actors or actresses lip-sync the songs for cameras, while the actual singer does not appear on screen.-South Asia:...
during the early period of Telugu cinema
Telugu cinema
The Cinema of Andhra Pradesh, also referred to as Telugu Cinema or Tollywood, is the Telugu film industry in India. The Telugu language film industry is known for being one of the three largest in terms of no.of films produced yearly in India. The Prasads IMAX theatre in Hyderabad is one of the...
. He sang thousands of songs mostly of comedy nature in 1950s and 1960s along with 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...
and others.
Brief lifesketch
Nageswara Rao was born on May 5, 1930 to Viswanadham and Appayyamma in PithapuramPithapuram
For famous Playback singer see Pithapuram Nageswara RaoPithapuram is a town and a municipality in East Godavari district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh....
, East Godavari
East Godavari
East Godavari District is a district situated on the northeast of the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. Its district headquarters is Kakinada. It is the second richest district in the whole country...
district, Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. His surname is "Patharlagadda"; but known since childhood with his birth place Pithapuram. His father was a good drama actor. He also developed interest in acting during the school days. He not only acts but also used to sing from behind the screen to other less capable artists. He wanted to try his luck in Cinema field and ran away from home to Madras.
He got a chance to sing in Mangala Sutram (1946) at the age of 16 years. He later sang in Chandralekha
Chandralekha (1948 film)
Chandralekha is a 1948 Tamil epic film directed and produced by S. S. Vasan. It features an ensemble cast consisting of M.K.Radha, Ranjan, T. R. Rajakumari, N. S. Krishnan and T. A. Madhuram...
(1948) of Gemini Studios
Gemini Studios
Gemini Studios was launched when Thiruthuraipoondi Subramanian Srinivasan bought a film distribution concern at an auction and renamed it as Gemini Pictures also known as Gemini Studios. Gemini Studios served as a breeding ground for innumerable artists and technicians for the south Indian Film...
, and since established in the field. He sang some thousands of songs mostly for Comedy characters. Ayyayyo Jebulo Dabbulu Poyene (Kula Gothralu
Kula Gothralu
Kula Gothralu or Kulagothralu is a 1962 Telugu Drama film directed by Kotayya Pratyagatma and produced by Anumolu Venkata Subba Rao under Prasad Art Pictures.It is a musical hit with music score composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao...
, 1962), Maa Oollo Oka Paduchundi (Ave Kallu, 1967) He last time sang in Bommarillu
Bommarillu
Bommarillu is a 2006 Telugu romantic comedy film directed and co-written by Bhaskar, and produced by Dil Raju. The two leading roles were played by Siddharth Narayan and Genelia D'Souza. The other two significant parts, the parents of one of the leading characters, were played by Prakash Raj and...
(1978) as Challani Ramayya Chakkani Seetamma.
He has passed away on March 5, 1996.
Filmography
These are some of the important songs he has voiced:| Year | Film | Popular Song/Songs |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Patala Bhairavi Patala Bhairavi Patala Bhairavi was a Telugu fantasy film produced by Vijaya Pictures in 1951. It is directed by Kadri Venkata Reddy and Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao, who also gave the screen adaptation. Pingali Nagendra Rao wrote dialogue and song lyrics... |
Ranante Rane Ranu |
| 1952 | Pelli Chesi Choodu Pelli Chesi Choodu Pelli Chesi Choodu is a 1952 Telugu Drama film directed by L. V. Prasad and produced by Nagireddy and Chakrapani of Vijaya Pictures. This Silver Jubilee Comedy film is based on the social problem Dowry. It was simultaneous made in Tamil as Kalyanam Panni Paar. L. V... |
Pelli Chesi Choopisthaam |
| 1954 | Chandraharam Chandraharam Chandraharam is a 1954 Telugu film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao and produced by Vijaya Pictures.-The Plot:The life of Chandana Raju is in the Chandraharam worn by him in the neck. He paints the image of a beautiful lady and wants to marry her. His adviser Dhoomaketu wanted to dethrone him... |
Enchesthe Adhi Ghanakaryam |
| 1955 | Jayasimha Jayasimha (film) Jayasimha is a 1955 Telugu hit film directed by D. Yoganand and produced by N.A.T. Pictures.The music score of this film is very good and provided by T. V. Raju; particularly the Bhakti song Jaya Jaya Srirama Raghuvaraa Subhakara Srirama of Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao is memorable one.-The... |
Are Ni Sa Ga Ma Pa Lokam Mosam |
| 1955 | Santosham | Dhanamu Moolamura |
| 1956 | Jayam Manade | Veera Gandham |
| 1956 | Uma Sundari | Maaya Samsaram Tammudu |
| 1957 | Panduranga Mahatyam Panduranga Mahatyam (film) Panduranga Mahatyam is a 1957 Telugu film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao and starring N. T. Rama Rao playing the role of Pundarika. The Lyrics written by Samudrala Ramanujacharya are excellent... |
Chebithe Vintivaa Guru Guru Ekkadoyi Muddula Bava Chandamama |
| 1957 | Suvarna Sundari Suvarna Sundari Suvarna Sundari is a popular Telugu film produced in 1957 in the golden era of Telugu film industry.It was directed by Vedantam Raghavaiah and produced by P. Adinarayana Rao under the Anjali Pictures banner... |
Eraa Manathoti Geliche Veerulevvaruraa |
| 1957 | Varudu Kavali | Andachandala O Jabili |
| 1958 | Atta Okinti Kodale | Budhocchena Neeku Manasa |
| 1959 | Bala Nagamma | Appudune Thippadandi Puli Mamgoru |
| 1959 | Maa Inti Mahalakshmi | Nuvvantene Naaku Moju |
| 1960 | Annapurna Annapurna (film) -Plot:Ramayya, Ranganatham and Venkayya are business partners. When they get huge profits, Ranganatham does not want to share it with his partners. So he murdered Venkayya and puts the blame on Ramayya. Ramayya goes to jail, his wife dies and his children suffer at a relations' place... |
Vagalaadi Vayyaram Bhale Joru Nee Vayyaram Olikinchu Once Moru Yentho Chakkani Challani Seema Paadipantala Vanaseema |
| 1961 | Vagdanam Vagdanam Vagdanam is a 1961 Telugu Drama film written, produced and directed by famous writer Acharya Atreya. The story is loosely based on the Novel Datta by Bengali writer Saratchandra Chatterjee.... |
Maa Kittaya Puttina Dinam |
| 1962 | Aradhana Aradhana (1962 film) Aradhana is a 1962 Telugu movie directed by V. Madhusudhan Rao, starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Savitri, under the banner of Jagapati Art productions. It is a love story involving four characters based on Bengali film Sagarika. Savitri played the main character Anuradha in the movie... |
Emantav Emantavoye Bava |
| 1962 | Gulebakavali Katha Gulebakavali Katha For information on the nocturnal flower Gul-e-Bakavali, refer Epiphyllum oxypetalum.Gulebakavali Katha is a 1962 Telugu fantasy film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao and produced by N. T. Rama Rao... |
Vinnava Tatvam Guruda Kanugunnava Satyam Narudo Naruda |
| 1962 | Kula Gothralu Kula Gothralu Kula Gothralu or Kulagothralu is a 1962 Telugu Drama film directed by Kotayya Pratyagatma and produced by Anumolu Venkata Subba Rao under Prasad Art Pictures.It is a musical hit with music score composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao... |
Ayyayo Chetilo Dabbulu Poyene Mama Sathru Bayankara Naama Andaniki Chandamama |
| 1962 | Siri Sampadalu | Kondammo Bangarapu Kondammo |
| 1963 | Lava Kusha Lava Kusha Lava Kusha is a classical Telugu cinema directed by C. S. Rao and Chittajallu Pullayya and the story of the movie is written by Samudrala Raghavacharya. It is produced by A Shankara Reddy under Lalitha Siva Jyoti Pictures. The movie was released on 29 March 1963 and instantly became one of the... |
Yendhuke Naa Meedha Kopam Yemite Nee Paritapam |
| 1965 | Manchi Kutumbam Manchi Kutumbam Manchi Kutumbam is a 1965 Telugu Drama film directed by V. Madhusudan Rao.It is a musical hit film with music score provided by S. P. Kodandapani. There are many good songs rendered by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, P... |
Nera Nera Nerabandi Jara Jara Nilupubandi |
| 1965 | Sri Simhachala Kshetra Mahima Sri Simhachala Kshetra Mahima Sri Simhachala Kshetra Mahima is a 1965 Telugu film written and directed by B. V. Prasad on his debut.The film is based on the stories related to Sri Varaha Narasimha Kshetram of Simhachalam in Andhra Pradesh, India.-The plot:... |
Oppula Kuppa Vayyari Bhama Magaadu Pilichade |
| 1966 | Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha is a 1966 Telugu Comedy film directed by C. Pullayya. The story is written by Vempati Sadasivabrahmam.-The plot:... |
Parama Gurudu Cheppinavadu Peddamanishi Kaadura |
| 1966 | Rangula Ratnam Rangula Ratnam Rangula Ratnam is a Telugu movie directed by B. N. Reddy, starring Chandra Mohan, Vanisri and Anjali Devi, under the banner of Vahini pictures. It is a social and political sattire involving a middle class family in the backdrop of politics and elections. The film bagged golden Nandi Award in the... |
Desa Bhaktulam Memandi |
| 1969 | Aatmiyulu Aatmiyulu -The Plot:Veerayya works for Landlord Jagannadham . He dies in an attempt to save the life of Jagannadham. Veerayya has a son Suryam and a daughter Seetha . Later Jagannadham shifted to city and makes arrangement for the maintenance of Veerayya's children. But Mahankali did not takes care of... |
Empillo Tattara Bittaragunnavu |
| 1969 | Budhimantudu | Allari Pedataru Pilla Allari Pedatare |
| 1969 | Kathanayakudu Kathanayakudu -Cast:* N. T. Rama Rao* Jayalalitha* Dhulipala* B. Padmanabham* Raja Babu* T. G. Kamala Devi-Songs:* "Intenaya TelusukOvaya EelOkam Intenaya"... |
Ravela Dayaleda Baala Intiki Raaraada |
| 1969 | Natakala Rayudu Natakala Rayudu Natakala Rayudu is a Telugu Drama film directed by A. Sanjeevi. It is produced by famous character actor Nagabhushanam.It is based on the 1951 Hindi film Albela starring Bhagwan.-The Plot:... |
Rayuda Na Rayuda Natakala Rayuda |
| 1969 | Vichitra Kutumbam | Erra Erranidana Burra Buggaladana |
| 1970 | Kodalu Diddina Kapuram Kodalu Diddina Kapuram Kodalu Diddina Kapuram is a 1970 Telugu drama film directed by D. Yoganand. It was produced by National Art Theatres of Nandamuri Trivikrama Rao, brother of N. T. Rama Rao.... |
Om Sachidaananda Ee Sarvam Govinda |
| 1971 | Dasara Bullodu | O Mallayyagaari |
| 1975 | Balipeetam Balipeetam Balipeetam is a 1975 Telugu Drama film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It is based on the popular socialist novel written by Muppala Ranganayakamma entitled Balipeetam.-Plot:... |
Yesukundam Buddoda Yesukundamu |
- Palletoori PillaPalletoori PillaPalletoori Pilla is a 1950 Telugu film directed by B. A. Subba Rao. The title role is played by Anjali Devi. The story was loosely based on the English play, Pizaro by Richard Sheridan. The film is a commercial hit and ran for more than 100 days in 6 centres. This is also the first film wherein...
(1950) - Shavukaru (1950)
- PalletooruPalletooruPalletooru is a 1952 Telugu film directed by Tatineni Prakash Rao . This Silver Jubilee film has set a new trend for many more rural based films with good informative themes. Cheyetti Jai Kottu Telugoda, patriotic song by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao was very popular during those days of...
(1952) - Pitchi Pullaiah (1953)
- Todu Dongalu (1954)
- Rojulu MarayiRojulu MarayiRojulu Marayi is a 1955 Telugu film directed by Tapi Chanakya. The story is set in native village environment about the changing times. Eruvaaka Sagaroranno Chinnanna song casting Waheeda Rehman is one of the memorable songs in the film...
(1955) - SarangadharaSarangadhara-1930 film:Sarangadhara is a 1930 silent film directed by Y. V. Rao under the General Pictures Corporation.-1935 Tamil film:Sarangadhara is a 1935 Tamil film directed by V. S. K. Padham under the Lotus Pictures, filmed at Wadia Movietone Studios in Bombay. Starred by Kothamangalam Cheenu and T....
(1957) - JayabheriJayabheriJayabheri is a 1959 Telugu musical hit film directed by P. Pullaiah and starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Anjali Devi in lead roles. The film is based on the 1947 production by V. Shantaram, titled Lokshahir Ram Joshi in Marathi and Matwala Shayar Ram Joshi in Hindi.-The plot:The story setting...
(1959) - Krishna Leelalu (1959)
- Sabhash Ramudu (1959)
- Shantinivasam (1960)
- Sri Venkateswara MahatyamSri Venkateswara MahatyamSri Venkateswara Mahatyam is a 1960 Magnum opus Telugu Musical film produced and directed by P. Pullaiah and starring N. T. Rama Rao. The story is based on the story of Lord Venkateswara .-The Story:Evil forces dominates the world...
(1960) - Iddaru Mitrulu (1961)
- Sabash Raja (1961)
- Tirupathamma Katha (1963)
- Palnati YudhamPalnati YudhamPalnati Yudham is a 1947 historical based on the battle of Palnadu. This film is directed by L. V. Prasad and Gudavalli Ramabramham. The film starring Govindarajula Subba Rao, Pasupuleti Kannamba and Akkineni Nageswara Rao.-Soundtrack:...
(1966)