Shavukar
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Shavukar or Sowcar (Telugu
: షావుకారు; ఇరుగు పొరుగుల కథ) is 1950 Telugu film directed by L. V. Prasad
and produced by Nagireddy
and Chakrapani. Veteran South Indian actress Janaki has been named after the film as Sowcar Janaki
.
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...
: షావుకారు; ఇరుగు పొరుగుల కథ) is 1950 Telugu film directed by L. V. Prasad
L. V. Prasad
Akkineni Lakshmi Vara Prasada Rao , more popularly known as L. V. Prasad was an Indian film producer and actor. He was a recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for lifetime contribution to cinema from the Government of India for the year 1982...
and produced by Nagireddy
B. Nagi Reddy
Bommireddy Nagi Reddy was a Telugu movie producer from Pottipadu Village in the Kadapa District of Andhra Pradesh. He set up Vijaya Vauhini Studios in Chennai, which was then Asia's biggest film studio. As his elder brother had the same initials and was known as B. N. Reddy, Nagi Reddy was...
and Chakrapani. Veteran South Indian actress Janaki has been named after the film as Sowcar Janaki
Sowcar Janaki
Sankaramanchi Janaki , popularly known as Shaukar Janaki , is a south-Indian actress who has acted in over 385 Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi and Malayalam films. She also performed on stage in over 300 shows, and performed for TANA all over the United States in 2 Telugu plays created by actor...
.
The plot
Changayya (Subba Rao) is a wealthy Sowkar (businessman) whose son Satyam (N.T. Rama Rao) is studying in the city. His neighbour is Ramayya (Srivatsava). Changayya is affectionate towards his daughter Subbulu (Janaki) and wants to make her his daughter-in-law. Satyam also likes this idea. But due to some conflict in the village courtesy Bangarayya, Ramayya provides the police witness against Changayya citing his hand present in the messy affair. The two families are thereafter estranged. They start off with petty fights, getting worse every day culminating with Satyam and Ramayya's son Narayana (Sivaram) ending up in jail after being framed. The local goonda Sunnapu Rangadu (S.V. Ranga Rao) plans to rob Changayya's place, but his plans are spoiled by Subbulu and Ramayya. Both the families end their differences, and become friendly once again. At the end, Satyam and Subbulu marry and live happily.Cast
- Sowcar JanakiSowcar JanakiSankaramanchi Janaki , popularly known as Shaukar Janaki , is a south-Indian actress who has acted in over 385 Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi and Malayalam films. She also performed on stage in over 300 shows, and performed for TANA all over the United States in 2 Telugu plays created by actor...
... Subbulu - Govindarajula Subba RaoGovindarajula Subba RaoDr. Govindarajula Venkata Subba Rao is famous Telugu drama and film actor.-Life sketch:He played in the drama Merchant of Venice during the school days in Tenali. He portrayed Satyaki and Bheema in Gayopakhyanam as his debut performance during the convocation function. Subsequently he acted many...
... Showkaru Changaiah - Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao ... Satyam
- 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...
... Sunnapu Rangadu - P. Santha Kumari ... Santhi
- B. PadmanabhamB. PadmanabhamBasavaraju Venkata Padmanabha Rao , popularly known as Padmanabham, was a Tollywood actor known for his comedian roles...
... Polai - Vallabhajosyula Sivaram ... Narayana
- VangaraVangara Venkata SubbaiahVangara Venkata Subbaiah, better known as Vangara was a famous actor of Telugu cinema. He acted in more than 100 films and in some plays.-Early life:...
... Pantulu - Kanakam ... Raami
- Sreevatsava ... Ramaiah
- Madhavapeddi SatyamMadhavapeddi SatyamMadhavapeddi 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...
- Moparru Daasu
- Relangi Venkata RamaiahRelangi 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....
... Varalu (General store)
Crew
- Director: L. V. PrasadL. V. PrasadAkkineni Lakshmi Vara Prasada Rao , more popularly known as L. V. Prasad was an Indian film producer and actor. He was a recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for lifetime contribution to cinema from the Government of India for the year 1982...
- Assistant Director: Tatineni Prakash RaoTatineni Prakash RaoTatineni Prakash Rao is famous Telugu and Hindi film director.He was born in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India.-Filmography:# Palnati Yudham # Drohi...
- Producers: B. Nagi ReddyB. Nagi ReddyBommireddy Nagi Reddy was a Telugu movie producer from Pottipadu Village in the Kadapa District of Andhra Pradesh. He set up Vijaya Vauhini Studios in Chennai, which was then Asia's biggest film studio. As his elder brother had the same initials and was known as B. N. Reddy, Nagi Reddy was...
and Alur Chakrapani - Production company: Vijaya Pictures
- Writer: Alur Chakrapani
- Music Director: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
- Cinematography: Marcus BartleyMarcus BartleyMarcus Bartley was an Anglo-Indian Cinematographer who played a key role in the success of many South Indian films. Most of the superhits of those times were made with his photographic hand at the camera. His specialty was the shots under the moonlight.-Film industry:His maiden film was Swarga...
- Art Director: Madhavapeddi Gokhale
- Choreography: Pasumarti Krishnamurthi
- Lyrics: SamudralaSamudralaSamudrala is one of the Indian surnames.* Samudrala Raghavacharya also known as Samudrala Senior, is a writer , producer , director....
- Playback singers: Jikki Krishnaveni, M. S. Rama Rao, Pithapuram Nageswara RaoPithapuram Nageswara RaoPithapuram 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:...
, Raavu BalasaraswathiRaavu BalasaraswathiR. Balasaraswathi, Raavu Balasaraswathi or Rao Balasaraswathi Devi is famous singer and actress of 1930 to 1960s in Telugu and Tamil languages....
, Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao and Madhavapeddi SatyamMadhavapeddi SatyamMadhavapeddi 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...