Gudi Gantalu
| Gudi Gantalu | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | V. Madhusudhana Rao |
| Written by | Mullapudi Venkata Ramana (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | V. Madhusudhana Rao |
| Story by | G. Balasubramaniam |
| Based on | Aalayamani (Tamil) |
| Produced by | Sunderlal Nehata Doondy |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Krishna Kumari |
| Cinematography | C. Nageswara Rao |
| Edited by | N. S. Prakash |
| Music by | Ghantasala |
Production company | Raja Lakshmi Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 168 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Gudi Gantalu (transl. Temple bells) is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Krishna Kumari, with music composed by Ghantasala.[1] The film was produced by Sunderlal Nehata and Doondy. It is a remake of the Tamil film Aalayamani (1962).[2]
Plot
[edit]Zamindar Srinivasa Rao / Vasu is a godhood nature tycoon everyone adores. Anyhow, the verity is peculiar that a beast exists in him when one aspires to his things. Accordingly, he slew his soulmate Babu in childhood for touching the darling doll, Kasthuri. Thenceforth, Vasu falls victim to regret and carves for relations. Parallelly, Bhadraiah, Vasu's sly manager, has two children, Krishna & Subhadra, and he ploys to usurp vast wealth by knitting Subhadra with Vasu. Once, Vasu spotted a meritorious student whom Vasu nurtured and gazed at his true fidelity, which made him a soulmate. Subhadra is fond of Hari, which he denies; his sweetheart is Maya, who does not pose whereabouts. Indeed, she is Kasthuri, the daughter of Subbaiah, Vasu's clerk.
At one point, Vasu encounters Kasthuri, startled by her name, and endears at first sight. Meanwhile, Kasthuri's elder sister, Kalyani, loves Krishna. Knowing it, Bhadraiah constructs the status barrier when Vasu aids them and performs nuptials of Krishna & Kalyani. Soon after, he divulges his liking for Kasthuri to Hari, who steps in to fix the match. Therein, he collapses, watching Maya as Kasthuri when the turtle doves quiet and decides to sacrifice their love out of gratitude. Vasu & Kasthuri are engaged and begrudged Bhadraiah ruses to eliminate Kasthuri, paralyzing Vasu to shield her. From there, Kasthuri worships Vasu as her deity, and he exposes his devilish shade, too. Bhadraiah toxics Vasu's mind about the Hari & Kasthuri closeness; thus, the monster awakes.
Ergo, Vasu wiles to assassinate Hari by pushing him down from the cliff and suddenly becomes conscious of Hari & Kasthuri's love affair and their loyalty. Vasu dies out of repentance and commits self-sacrifice by jumping into the sea. Nevertheless, a staunch Ramadasu secures him, who recoups his limbs and back as a beggar to complete his aim to conjoin Hari & Kasthuri. On the wedding day, Vasu is astounded to view Subhadra as the bridegroom, and Kasthuri considers his widow and comprehends her dedication. Finally, Kasthuri declares that she will end her life on the same cliff. Listening to it, Vasu rushes and safeguards her. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Vasu & Kasthuri.
Cast
[edit]- N. T. Rama Rao as Srinivasa Rao / Vaasu
- Krishna Kumari as Kasthuri
- Jaggayya as Hari
- V. Nagayya as Subbayya
- Relangi as Krishna
- Ramana Reddy as Bhadrayya
- Mikkilineni as Ramadasu
- Girija as Kalyani
- Santha Kumari as Hari's mother
- Vasanthi as Subhadra
Music
[edit]Music was composed by Ghantasala.[3]
| Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Neeli Kannula" | C. Narayana Reddy | P. B. Srinivas, P. Susheela | 4:07 |
| "Nee Kanu Doyini" | Narla Chiranjeevi | S. Janaki | 3:24 |
| "Doorana Neeli Meghalu" | Aarudhra | P. Susheela | 3:53 |
| "Evarikivaarau" | Acharya Aatreya | Ghantasala | 3:46 |
| "Neelona Nanne" | Dasaradhi | Ghantasala | 3:43 |
| "Janmamettiti Raa" | Anisetty | Ghantasala | 4:55 |
Awards
[edit]- Third Best Feature Film - Bronze - Nehata & Doondi (1964)[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "గుడిగంటలు" [Gudi Gantalu]. Visalaandhra (in Telugu). 19 January 1964. p. 6. Archived from the original on 26 September 2023. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
- ^ Rangan, Baradwaj (15 June 2012). "Lights, Camera, Conversation… — The north-south non-divide". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 18 May 2018. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
- ^ "Gudi Gantalu (1964)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 26 September 2023. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
- ^ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF) (in Telugu). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Archived (PDF) from the original on 23 February 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
External links
[edit]- Gudi Gantalu at IMDb