''Thodu Needa'' () is a 1965 Indian Telugu-language

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written and directed by

Adurthi Subba Rao Adurthi Subba Rao (16 December 1912 – 1 October 1975) was an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer, and editor, primarily recognized for his contributions to Telugu cinema, with a few works in Hindi and Tamil cinema. In an era dominate ...

. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Bhanumathi and Jamuna, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. It is a remake of the

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film '' Karpagam'' (1963). The film was released on 12 May 1965, and emerged a commercial success.

Plot

The film begins in a village where Dharma Rao is an affluent, honorable bigwig. He resides with his two progeny, Raja, & Radha. Raja knits his classmate Rani, the daughter of a black-hearted Nagaraju of the same town who ploys to usurp Dharma Rao's wealth. Dharma Rao performs his daughter Radha's marriage with Gopi, an ordinary farmer with a noble character. Time passes, and Raja & Rani are blessed with a baby girl, but they neglect their child, and she comes closer to Radha & Gopi, which irks Nagaraju as he knows that the little girl is the legal heir to Dharma Rao's wealth. He creates problems in the family by brainwashing and misleading Raja and Rani, who mindlessly follow his advice. Raja sends the legal notice to his father, asking for property settlement, and separates the baby. Radha goes into depression. While saving the baby from being attacked by a bull, she dies. Gopi goes into depression, but Dharma Rao reconciles to marry his friend Collector Ananda Rao's daughter, Lakshmi. Though he marries her, he cannot forget Radha and is reluctant to invite Lakshmi into his life. Lakshmi longs for the love and attention of both Gopi and the baby. Meanwhile, the estranged son Raja and Nagaraju conspire to swindle Dharma Rao. The frustrated Nagaraju decides to eliminate Gopi and sends goons to attack him, where Lakshmi gets stabbed. Finally, Gopi realizes Lakshmi's love, Nagaraju is arrested, Raja & Rani are remorseful, and the entire family is reunited.

Cast

* N. T. Rama Rao as Gopi * Bhanumathi as Lakshmi * Jamuna as Radha * S. V. Ranga Rao as Dharma Rao * V. Nagayya as Collector Ananda Rao * Nagabhushanam as Nagaraju *

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as Raja * Geetanjali as Rani *Baby Shakeela as Viji * Raavi Kondala Rao as the doctor *Baby Rani

Production

''Thodu Needa'' is a remake of the

film '' Karpagam'' (1963). S. V. Ranga Rao and V. Nagayya reprised their roles from that film.

Music

The soundtrack was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Lyrics were written by

Acharya Aatreya Acharya Aatreya (born Kilambi Venkata Narasimhacharyulu ; 7 May 1921 – 13 September 1989) was an Indian poet, lyricist, playwright, and screenwriter known for his works in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He received the state Nandi Award fo ...

. Bhanumathi sang the original version of the song " Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)" in the film with minor changes in the lyrics.

Release and reception

''Thodu Needa'' was released on 12 May 1965, and emerged a commercial success. Vasiraju Prakasam of ''

Andhra Patrika ''Andhra Patrika'' was an Indian Telugu-language newspaper founded by Kasinathuni Nageswara Rao on 9 September 1908. It was initially a weekly publication and later transformed into a daily newspaper. It played an influential role in India� ...

'' appreciated the story, music, cast and direction of the film in his review. B. V. Rao of ''Andhra Janata'' reviewed the film as an enlightening film depicting sacrifice and selfishness. He appreciated the performances of the cast.

References

External links

*{{IMDb title, 0259666 1960s Telugu-language films 1960s Indian films 1965 drama films 1965 films Films directed by Adurthi Subba Rao Films scored by K. V. Mahadevan Indian drama films Telugu remakes of Tamil films