Pellinaati Pramanalu
Pelli Naati Pramanalu (transl. promises made during marriage) is a 1959 Indian Telugu-language comedy film, produced and directed by K. V. Reddy under the Jayanthi Pictures banner.[1] It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jamuna with music composed by Ghantasala. The film was simultaneously made in Tamil as Vaazhkai Oppandham (transl. Contract Of Life) with M. N. Nambiar replacing R. Nageswara Rao's role. The film was remade in Telugu by S. V. Krishna Reddy as Sardukupodaam Randi (2001), starring Jagapati Babu and Soundarya.
| Pellinaati Pramanalu / Vaazhkai Oppandham | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster in Telugu | |
| Directed by | K. V. Reddy |
| Produced by | K. V. Reddy |
| Written by | Pingali Nagendra Rao (story / dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | K. V. Reddy |
| Starring | Akkineni Nageswara Rao Jamuna |
| Music by | Ghantasala |
| Cinematography | K. S. Prasad |
| Edited by | M. S. Mani |
Production company | Jayanthi Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 172 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu Tamil |
Plot
Bheemasena Rao (S. V. Ranga Rao) is a dignified and respectful man, he has a son, Captain Pratap (R. Nageswara Rao) who works in Military services and a daughter, Rukmini (Jamuna). Salahala Rao (Ramana Reddy), the close friend and relative to Bheemasena Rao is trying to arrange a marriage to Rukmini. Krishna Rao (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) is a distant relative of Salahala Rao. He was sent to meet Bheemasena Rao with a recommendation letter where they mistake him as a cook. After a few comic incidents, Krishna Rao & Rukmini falls in love. In the beginning, Bheemasena Rao is not willing to it because of Krishna Rao's status. Meanwhile, Pratap arrives, he explains his father that Krishna Rao is his close friend and a very nice guy. So, finally, they make the marriage arrangements which is performed in a social form when a political leader takes marriage vows Pellinati Pramanalu from them that they should not cheat each other. Krishna Rao starts a new family in the town and finds a job in Salahala Rao's company "Andalu - Alankaralu" owned by R. P. Nanda (Dr. Sivaramakrishnaiah). During the next seven years, they are blessed with three children. But after that Rukmini becomes busy with household responsibilities. Krishna Rao becomes fed-up with her behavior. Subsequently, he is attracted towards his Secretary Radha (Raja Sulochana). He even goes to her house during the absence of his wife. After knowing about the affair, Pratap & Salahala Rao plays a drama with the help of Radha and let Krishna Rao realize his mistake. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Pratap & Radha.
Cast
- Akkineni Nageshwara Rao as Krishna Rao
- Jamuna as Rukmini
- S. V. Ranga Rao as Rao Bahadur Bheemasena Rao
- Rajasulochana as Radha Devi
- R. Nageswara Rao/M. N. Nambiar as Pratap
- Ramana Reddy as Salahala Rao
- Chhaya Devi as Salahala Rao's wife Anuradhamma
- Dr. Sivaramakrishnaiah as R. P. Nanda
- Peketi Sivaram as M. V. Hal
- Allu Ramalingaiah as Prakatanalu
- Chadalavada as Ammakalu
- Balakrishna as Office Peon
- Surabhi Kamalabai as Yerukala Subbi
Crew
- Art: Thota Venkateswara Rao
- Choreography: Pasumarthi
- Story - Lyrics - Dialogues: Pingali Nagendra Rao
- Playback: Ghantasala, P. Susheela, P. Leela, Jikki
- Music: Ghantasala
- Editing: M. S. Mani
- Cinematography: K. S. Prasad
- Producer - Screenplay - Director: K. V. Reddy
- Banner: Jayanthi Pictures
- Release Date: 17 December 1959
Soundtrack
| Pellinaati Pramanalu / Vaazhkai Oppandham | |
|---|---|
| Film score by | |
| Released | 1959 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 28:52 |
| Producer | Ghantasala |
Music composed by Ghantasala. Lyrics were written by Pingali Nagendra Rao.
- Telugu Soundtrack
| S. No. | Song Title | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Brundavana Chandamama Endukoyi Tagavu" | Ghantasala, P. Leela | 2:35 |
| 2 | "Challaga Choodali Poolanu Andukupovali Devi" | Ghantasala | 2:31 |
| 3 | "Neetone Lokamu Neetone Swargamu" | Ghantasala, P. Leela | 3:02 |
| 4 | "Edo Teliyaka Pilichitinoyi" | P. Susheela | 3:21 |
| 5 | "Vennelalone Vedi" | Ghantasala, P. Leela | 2:28 |
| 6 | "Arana Ana Aina" | Jikki | 2:44 |
| 7 | "Raave Muddula Radha" | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 2:55 |
| 8 | "Sreemanturalivai Cheluvondu" | P. Leela | 3:10 |
| 9 | "Sura Yaksha Gandharva" | Ghantasala | 3:03 |
| 10 | "Laali Maa Papayi Ananda Laali" | P. Leela | 3:03 |
- Tamil Soundtrack[2]
| S. No. | Song Title | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Brandhaavana Vennilaave Bedham Innum Eno" | Ghantasala & P. Leela | Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass | 2:35 |
| 2 | "Naanalla Yenbadhum... Kanivudan Paaraayo Endhan" | Ghantasala | 2:31 | |
| 3 | "Neethaane Logamum Neethaane Sorgamum" | Ghantasala & P. Leela | 3:02 | |
| 4 | "Idhaya Vaanil Udhaymaana Nilave" | 2:28 | ||
| 5 | "Krishnaa... Ennaiye Marandhe Azhaitthadhinaale" | P. Suseela | 3:21 | |
| 6 | "Ponaa Varaadhu Idhu Pozhudu Pona Kidaikkadhu" | Jikki | 2:44 | |
| 7 | "Vaaraai Aaruyir Raadhaa En Vaazhvin Selvam" | Ghantasala & P. Suseela | 2:55 | |
| 8 | "Jeyame Nee Arul Engal Sendhamizh Thaaye" | P. Leela | 3:10 | |
| 9 | "Aaraaro Aaraaro Anbe Kann Valaraai" | 3:03 | ||
| 10 | "Kocchi Malai Kudagu Malai Engal Naadu" | T. V. Rathinam | 3:23 | |
| 11 | "Rambaiyum Oorvasiyum" | Thiruchi Loganathan | 3:03 |
References
- Naati 101 Chitralu, S. V. Rama Rao, Kinnera Publications, Hyderabad, 2006, pp: 153-4.
- G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014. p. 187.
- "6th National Film Awards". International Film Festival of India. Archived from the original on 20 October 2012. Retrieved 3 September 2011.
External links
- Pelli Naati Pramanalu film at IMDb.
- Vaazhkai Oppandham film at IMDb.
- Vazhkai Oppantham
- M. L. Narasimham (30 July 2015). "Pellinati Premanalu/Vaazhkai Oppandham 1959". The Hindu.