Aada Brathuku
Aada Brathuku (transl. Women's Life) is a 1965 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by S. S. Vasan under the Gemini Studios banner and directed by Vedantam Raghavaiah. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Kanta Rao and Devika (her first appearance in a Gemini production[1]), with the music composed by the duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy (M. S. Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamoorthy).[2][3] The duo parted ways later, making this their last joint appearance in a Telugu film.[4] The film is a remake of the Hindi film Zindagi (1964).[5]
| Aada Brathuku | |
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| Directed by | Vedantam Raghavaiah |
| Produced by | S. S. Vasan |
| Written by | Acharya Aatreya (dialogues) |
| Based on | Zindagi (1964) |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Devika |
| Music by | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy |
| Cinematography | P. Yellappa |
| Edited by | M. Umanatha Rao |
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Release date |
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Running time | 157 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
The film begins with Seetha (Devika) a young, an unemployed woman taking up stage acting as a career. A wealthy man Gangaraju (Rajanala) is after her and uses his henchman Joogulu (Satyanarayana) to kidnap her. During the attempt, Raja (N. T. Rama Rao) rescues her and the two fall in love. Rajan is the son of a Zamindar Rao Bahadoor Ranganatham (S. V. Ranga Rao), who has a poor opinion of Seetha. However, after many hurdles, the two marry. The director of Seetha's stage troupe, Gopal Rao (Kanta Rao) too is in love with her, but she never responds. Accidentally, Gangaraju is murdered, the blame comes on Gopal and he is arrested. He has an alibi — on the night of the murder, a young woman stayed with him in his house, but then he does not disclose her identity. The woman turns out to be Seetha, and she gives them the evidence. One of the members of the jury is her father-in-law, and complications follow, with the husband leaving her and wishing to marry again. However, the truth comes out and the family is united in the end.
Cast
- N. T. Rama Rao as Raja
- Devika as Seeta
- S. V. Ranga Rao as Rao Bahadoor Ranganatham
- Kanta Rao as Gopal Rao
- Rajanala as Gangaraju
- Padmanabham as Pasupathi
- Satyanarayana as Jogulu
- Allu Ramalingaiah as Panthulu
- Mukkamala as Sher Khan
- Mahankali Venkaiah as Veerabhadram
- K. V. S. Sarma as Lawyer
- Mikkilineni as Judge
- Geetanjali as Parvathi
- Rushyendramani as Aaya
- Pushpavalli as Ayesha
- M. V. Rajamma as Shanta
Soundtrack
| Aada Brathuku | |
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| Film score by M. S. Viswanathan Rama Murthy | |
| Released | 1965 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 28:54 |
| Producer | M. S. Viswanathan Rama Murthy |
Music composed by M. S. Viswanathan - Rama Murthy. Music released by Audio Company.
| S. No. | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Aaha Andam Chinde" | C. Narayana Reddy | P. B. Srinivas, P. Susheela | 4:55 |
| 2 | "Kali Muvvalu Ghallumane" | C. Narayana Reddy | Pithapuram, L. R. Eswari | 2:30 |
| 3 | "Kanulu Palakarinchenu" | C. Narayana Reddy | P. B. Srinivas | 4:02 |
| 4 | "Piliche Naamadilo" | C. Narayana Reddy | P. Susheela | 3:21 |
| 5 | "Vishaminchina" | C. Narayana Reddy | P. Susheela | 2:14 |
| 6 | "Bujji Bujji Papayi" | Acharya Aatreya | P. B. Srinivas | 3:31 |
| 7 | "Niya Sumangali Nee Vamma" | C. Narayana Reddy | P. Susheela | 3:07 |
| 8 | "Vasthade Vasthade Vanne" | C. Narayana Reddy | P. Susheela | 1:57 |
| 9 | "Thanuvukenni Gayalaina" | Acharya Aatreya | P. B. Srinivas | 3:17 |
References
- ఆచారం, షణ్ముఖాచారి. "జెమినీ వారి ద్విభాషా చిత్రం 'ఆడబ్రతుకు'". Sitara. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
- Yashodhara (14 November 1965). "ఆడ బ్రతుకు". Visalaandhra. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
- "ఆడ బ్రతుకు". Andhra Jyothi. 14 November 1965. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
- ఆచారం, షణ్ముఖాచారి. "ముక్కోణపు ప్రేమకథ". Sitara. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
- Guy, Randor (15 December 2012). "Vaazhkai Padagu 1965". The Hindu. Retrieved 14 February 2020.