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Rajasulochana
Chittajallu Rajeevalochana (15 August 1935 – 5 March 2013), better known as Rajasulochana, was an Indian classical dancer and actress. She has acted in more than 300 Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi language films. Early life She was born on 15 August 1935 in Bezawada (now Vijayawada), in Andhra Pradesh. Her father, Pilliarchetty Bhakthavatsalam Naidu worked in Indian Railways and was transferred to Madras as PA to the General Manager of M&SM Railway. At school, her name was recorded in error as Rajasulochana. Career She learned Indian classical dance from Lalithamma, K. N. Dhandayuthapani Pillai, Acharyulu and Vempati Chinna Satyam, Krishnakumar, Vishnu Vysarkar, and Kalamandalam Madhavan. The Kannada stage and screen maestro H. L. N. Simha gave her an acting opportunity in ''Gunasagari'' (Kannada, 1953), produced by Gubbi Veeranna. Subsequently, she acted in about 274 films in all South Indian languages. She acted with all the leading stars of South Indian cin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Todi Kodallu
''Thodi Kodallu'' () is a 1957 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed and edited by Adurthi Subba Rao who co-wrote the script with D. Madhusudhana Rao and Acharya Aatreya. Madhusudhana Rao produced the film under Annapurna Pictures. It stars Savitri and Akkineni Nageswara Rao with music composed by Master Venu. The film is based on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's Bengali novel ''Nishkriti'', and was simultaneously made as the Tamil film ''Engal Veettu Mahalakshmi'' (1957); both films were made simultaneously by the same banner and director, and some of the scenes and artists are the same in both versions. ''Thodi Kodallu'' won the Certificate of merit for Best Feature Film in Telugu. Cast Telugu cast Tamil cast Production The film was produced by D. Madhusudhana Rao under his own banner Annapurna Pictures and was directed by Adurthi Subba Rao, who also did the editing. The story was based on Sharat Chandra Chatterjee's Bengali novel ''Nishkruti''. Dialogues were pen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gulebakavali (1955 Film)
''Gulebakavali'' () is a 1955 Indian Tamil-language action adventure film produced and directed by T. R. Ramanna, and written by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran, T. R. Rajakumari, Rajasulochana and G. Varalakshmi. Based on the story of the same name from the Arabic folklore collection, ''One Thousand and One Nights'', it tells the story of a young prince who sets out to the kingdom of Bakavali to find a mysterious flower which is believed to have the power to restore his father's eyesight. The film was released on 29 July 1955. Plot A king has two wives. He banishes his first wife as an astrologer told him that he would lose his vision because of her son Dasan. The mother and son live in the woods and when he meets his father without knowing his identity, the king loses his sight. When the son gets to know about the sad tale from his mother, he sets out to bring a rare flower from the kingdom of Bakavali, which would restore the king's sight. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanna Talli
''Kanna Talli'' () is a 1953 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by K. S. Prakash Rao under the Prakash Studios banner. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, G. Varalakshmi with music composed by Pendyala Nageshwara Rao. The film is the debut of Telugu popular singer P. Suseela and actress Rajasulochana into the film industry. ''Kanna Talli'' bears some resemblance to Mehboob Khan's Aurat (1940) but is a totally different story than the former. The film was simultaneously shot in Tamil as ''Petra Thai''. Dialogues were penned by S. A. Subbaraman. Plot The film begins with the wealthy couple Chalapathi & Shantamma who lead a happy family life with two sons Ramu & Shankar. Chalapathi is the one that spendthrifts for his vanity. Therefore, he bankrupt and absconds leaving behind his family. During that plight, Shantamma rides out courageously and fosters the children. Behold of her struggle the elder one Ramu aims to carve his brother as a civilized person. Ye ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marma Veeran
''Marma Veeran'' () is a 1956 Indian Tamil-language film written by A. L. Narayanan and directed by T. R. Raghunath and was produced by actor Sriram. The film starred Sriram and Vyjayanthimala with N. T. Rama Rao, Sivaji Ganesan and Gemini Ganesan in guest appearances with Rajasulochana, V. Nagayya, P. S. Veerappa, J. P. Chandrababu, K. A. Thangavelu, M. N. Rajam and T. S. Balaiah forms an ensemble cast. V. Govindarajan of Jubilee Films was the co-producer. Plot Cast * Sriram as Mahindra / Paramveer * Vyjayanthimala as Rajkumari Vijaya * Rajasulochana as Kamini * M. N. Rajam as Mohini * V. Nagayya * T. S. Balaiah * J. P. Chandrababu * P. S. Veerappa * K. A. Thangavelu * T. K. Ramachandran * Helen as Narthaki in Special appearance * N. T. Rama Rao in Guest appearance * Sivaji Ganesan in Guest appearance * Gemini Ganesan in Guest appearance Soundtrack The film's score was composed by Vedha. He was introduced as the music director in the film. He was credited as S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pennarasi
''Pennarasi'' () is a 1955 Tamil-language film starring A. P. Nagarajan and P. Kannamba. It was released on 14 April 1955. Plot The film is about a queen whose kingdom was protected by the commander. While the commander is loyal to the queen, her minister is a wily person. A Chieftain of a neighbouring land is trying to grab the queen's kingdom with the connivance of the wily minister. The chieftain sends his court dancer who is also his mistress to seduce the minister. The commander, who is the hero in the film, has a lover. Many interesting situations and incidents takes place that forms the story of the film. At the end, the villains are exposed. The commander marries his sweetheart. Cast The list was adapted from an article of the film's review. ;Male cast * Nalvar Nagarajan as the Commander Vikraman * M. N. Nambiar as the Minister Vijayasimman * P. S. Veerappa as the Chieftain Marthandan (Sornapuri) *E. R. Sahadevan as Mathisegaran * V. M. Ezhumalai as * A. Karunanid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vanangamudi
''Vanagamudi'' () is a 1957 Indian Tamil-language film starring Sivaji Ganesan and Savitri. The film directed by P. Pullaiah, had musical score by G. Ramanathan and was released on 12 April 1957. The film was a super hit at the box office. Plot Cast ;Male cast * Sivaji Ganesan as Architect Chitrasenan * M. K. Radha as King * V. Nagayya as Sevappan * M. N. Nambiar as Narendran * K. A. Thangavelu as Paranjothi ;Male support cast * M. R. Santhanam, Nat Annaji Rao,Thangappan and Gemini Balu. ;Female cast *Savitri as Devasundari *Kannamba as Mangalam *Rajasulochana as Ambika * M. Saroja as Neelaveni ;Dance * Helen Soundtrack The music was composed by G. Ramanathan, and the lyrics by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass. The song "Ennai Pol Penn" is set in Todi raga, and "Vaa Vaa Valarmathiye" is set in Suddhadhanyasi. Release and reception ''Vanangamudi'' was released on 12 April 1957. During the time of its release, Mohan Arts handcrafted an cutout which was kept at the Chenna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suvarna Sundari
''Suvarna Sundari'' () is a 1957 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film directed by Vedantam Raghavayya. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Anjali Devi with music composed by P. Adinarayana Rao. The film was produced by Adinarayana Rao under the Anjali Pictures banner. The film was simultaneously shot in Tamil as ''Manaalane Mangaiyin Baakkiyam'' (). Lata Mangeshkar suggested that ''Suvarna Sundari'' be remade in Hindi instead of dubbing the film. It was then made in Hindi with the title same as the Telugu version. Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Anjali Devi did their roles in the Hindi version as well; it was the only Hindi film in Nageswara Rao's film career, while Gemini Ganesan played the male lead in the Tamil version. The shooting of the film was held at Venus Studios, Madras and the outdoor shooting was held at Shimsha falls, Mysore. The film was released through Chamria Talkie Distributors, headed by Sundar Lal Nahata, and it set a record at the box office by celebrating 5 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sankalpam (1957 Film)
''Sankalpam'' () is a 1957 Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by C. V. Ranganatha Das under the Sadhana films banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Kusuma Kumari, with music composed by Susarla Dakshinamurthi. Plot The film begins with Raghu a burglar, when his mother Mangamma is terminally ill she calls her brother Gopaiah and requests him to knit his daughter Lakshmi with Raghu. Gopaiah agrees to the proposal despite the refusal of his son Papaiah as he aspires to perform Lakshmi's marriage with Shankaram, a rich & innocent guy. During the time of the wedding, Raghu gets arrested and sentenced to 3 months which leads to Gopaiah's death. Right now, Papaiah feels Lakshmi is a burden when soft-hearted Shankaram takes care of her. Time passes, Raghu acquits, makes acquaintance with a huge burglar Kondalu, and goes into the trap of his sister Maya. During that time, Shankaram gets back to him through a play but he steals his money & jewelry from Lakshmi and presents t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allauddin Adhbhuta Deepam
''Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp'', also known by its Telugu-language title ''Allauddin Adhbhuta Deepam'', its Tamil-language title ''Allavudeenum Arputha Vilakkum'', and its Hindi-language title ''Alladdin Ka Chirag'', is a 1957 Indian fantasy film produced by M. L. Pathy on Jai Sakthi Pictures banner and directed by T. R. Raghunath. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Anjali Devi. It is an adaptation of the story of Aladdin from ''One Thousand and One Nights'' and a trilingual, filmed simultaneously in three different languages. ''Allavudeenum Arputha Vilakkum'' was released on 29 March 1957, and ''Allavuddin Adbhuta Deepam'' followed on 13 April. ''Alladin Ka Chirag'' too, came in the same year. Plot Jaffer, a savage warlock, longs to conquer the world. Through his friend Yakub, he learns about a magic lamp that grants any wish by the genie imprisoned inside and it is stationed at Korakaram caves. To achieve it a young & energetic man who holds seven moles on his rig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sontha Ooru (1956 Film)
''Sonta Ooru'' () is a 1956 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by G. Sadasivudu under the G.V.S. Productions banner and directed by E. S. N. Murthy. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Sowcar Janaki and music composed by Ghantasala. Plot The film begins in a village, where Rayanam a farmer who lost his entire wealth in charities, he has three children, Madhav & Chinnabai, and a daughter Aruna. Madhav returns to his village after completing his education and decides to take up farming, so, he takes his blind friend Dasu's land on lease. Lakshmi is a milkwoman, adores Rayanam & Madhav as deities. Parallelly, Chinnabai quarrels with his father and starts a hotel by taking a loan from a widow Pitchamma. Pitchamma aspires to couple up her daughter Damayanti with Madhav despite he leaves agriculture and moves to the city. At the same time, a doctor Damodaram Tripada/DDT lands at the village and falls for Damayanti. Meanwhile, Lakshmi loves Madhav but maintains silence due to fear, eve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rangoon Radha
''Rangoon Radha'' is a 1956 Indian Tamil-language film directed by A. Kasilingam. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and P. Bhanumathi. Based on the 1944 American film ''Gaslight'', It is about a man trying to steal his wife's fortune. The film was released on 1 November 1956. Plot Kottaiyur Dharmalinga Mudaliyar is a cunning man who appears noble to the outside world. Rangam is his virtuous and long-suffering wife. Dharmalinga Mudaliyaar also has an eye on his sister-in-law Thangam. In order to marry Thangam and get control of the abundant wealth of the sisters, Dharamlingam ensures that everyone believes that Rangam is possessed by some evil spirit and is slowly becoming insane. Cast *Sivaji Ganesan as Dharmalingam Mudaliar *P. Bhanumathi as Rangam *S. S. Rajendran as Nagasundaram *Rajasulochana as Radha *M. N. Rajam as Thangam * N. S. Krishnan as Naidu Vaidhiyar * T. A. Mathuram *Rajagopal as Naidu's assistant ;Support cast *Nambirajan *Dhakshinamoorthy *Damodharan *P. S. Gnan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chori Chori (1956 Film)
''Chori Chori'' (English: ''Stealthily'') is a 1956 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Anant Thakur. It stars Raj Kapoor, Nargis in lead roles. Pran, Johnny Walker, Gope, David, Bhagwan Dada have character parts. It is an adaptation of the 1934 American film ''It Happened One Night''. This was the last film of Nargis and Kapoor together as leads, with Nargis doing one cameo appearance in the Kapoor starrer ''Jagte Raho'' (1956). Music was composed by Shankar-Jaikishan and lyrics were written by Hasrat Jaipuri and Shailendra. The music of ''Chori Chori'' had popular tracks including "Aaja Sanam", "Yeh Raat Bheegi Bheegi", "Jahan Mein Jati Hoon" in the voices of Lata Mangeshkar and Manna Dey and "Sawa Lakh Ki Lottery," by Lata Mangeshkar and Mohammad Rafi. Sequences for songs "''Panchhi Banoon Udti Phiroon''" and "''Jahan Main Jaati Hoon''" were shot and released in Technicolor. This was known to be AVM Productions's first film to contain sequences in colo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
