Bhagya Rekha

From Wikipedia the free encyclopedia

Bhagya Rekha
Theatrical release poster
Directed byB. N. Reddy
Screenplay byB. N. Reddy
Palagummi Padmaraju
Story byPalagummi Padmaraju
Produced byPonnaluri Brothers
StarringN. T. Rama Rao
Jamuna
CinematographyB. N. Konda Reddy
Edited byVasu
Music byPendyala Nageshwara Rao
Production
company
Ponnaluri Brothers Pvt Ltd
Release date
  • 20 February 1957 (1957-02-20)
Running time
146 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Bhagya Rekha (transl.Fortunes) is a 1957 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Ponnaluri Brothers under the Ponnaluri Brothers Pvt. Ltd. banner and directed by B. N. Reddy. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jamuna and music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao.[1] The film was dubbed into Tamil as Veettukku Vandha Varalakshmi (1958).[2]

Plot

[edit]

The film begins with a wise girl, Lakshmi, who lost her parents and her paternal uncle, Narayana Rao, rearing her. Jagadamba, her shrew aunt, persecutes her sharp pain. The Narayana Rao couple has two children: Kotaiah, who dotes on Lakshmi & Kathyayani, a pampered naughty. According to her horoscope, Narayana Rao predicts Lakshmi will knit a prosperous alliance. Meanwhile, Kotaiah quits the house and joins the army. Years roll by, and Jagadamba fixes a match for Katyayani, but they like Lakshmi. As a result, Jagadamba necks her out. During that plight, she lands at Tirumala and rescues a baby of a wealthy couple, Nagabhushnam & Sitamma, when they shelter her when Lakshmi gains their credence. Moreover, their son Ravi loves her, which the elders accept, but it begrudges Nagabhushanam's brother-in-law Jaganadham as he aspires to splice his daughter Parvati with Ravi. So, he ploys by bribing Jagadamba & her sly brother Sambaiah, who forges that Lakshmi is already wedlock in childhood, making her exit. Besides, Kathyayani elopes with her beloved Pullaiah with the money. Parallelly, Kotaiah returns and divulges the reality that causes Ravi to collapse. Meanwhile, Pullaiah & Katyayani lose money when Lakshmi aids them in backing up. Knowing the whereabouts of Lakshmi via them, Kotaiah retrieves her. By this time, Ravi is terminally ill and has recovered from the idolization of Lakshmi. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Ravi & Lakshmi.

Cast

[edit]

Soundtrack

[edit]
Bhagya Rekha
Soundtrack album by
Released1957 (1957)
GenreSoundtrack
ProducerPendyala Nageswara Rao

Music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. The devotional song Neevundeda Kondapai is very popular.[citation needed]All the tunes for all the songs for both languages are the same with slight changes in playback singers.

Telugu Songs

Lyrics by Devulapalli, Kosaraju and Eramaakula Aadisesha Reddy. Playback singers are A. M. Rajah, Madhavapeddi Satyam, Malik, Mohanraj, P. Susheela, Jikki, P. S. Vaidehi & T. Satyavathi.

S. No. Song Title Lyrics Singers length
1 "Manasaa Thelusaa" Devulapalli Madhavapeddi Satyam 2:05
2 "Andala Rajevaduraa" Kosaraju Malik, Mohanraj, Vaidehi 3:56
3 "Thirumala Mandhira" Devulapalli Kandula Mallikarjuna Rao 3:14
4 "Kanne Entho Sundari" Devulapalli Jikki 4:01
5 "Neevunde" Devulapalli P. Susheela 3:14
6 "Nee Sigge Singarame" Devulapalli A. M. Rajah 2:47
7 "Naa Mora Vina Raadaa" Devulapalli P. Susheela 2:54
8 "Manasooge" Devulapalli A. M. Rajah, P. Susheela 3:40
9 "Kanniti Kadililo" Devulapalli A. M. Rajah, P. Susheela 3:56
10 "Lokam Gammathuraa" Eramaakula Aadisesha Reddy Madhavapeddi Satyam, Satyavathi 3:38
11 "Ek Buddi Aathanaa" Kosaraju Madhavapeddi Satyam, Satyavathi 2:41
12 "Kaaru Chikanti" Devulapalli P. Susheela 2:57
Veettukku Vandha Varalakshmi (Tamil) Songs

Lyrics by Kuyilan and C. A. Lakshmanadass. Playback singers are A. M. Rajah, Madhavapeddi Satyam, Malik, P. Susheela, Jikki and P. S. Vaidhehi.

No. Song Singer/s Lyricist Duration (m:ss)
1 Madhavapeddi Satyam 02:05
2 Ennasai Raaja Evandaa Jikki & Mallik 03:56
3 Thirupathi Meviya Sundhara Mallik C. A. Lakshmanadass 03:14
4 Jikki 04:01
5 En Ullam Than Sondhame P. Susheela Kuyilan 03:14
6 En Ullam.... O Radhiye Singaarame A. M. Rajah Pallavi by Kuyilan
From Ninaitthaaye onwards by C. A. Lakshmanadass
02:47
7 En Ullam Than Sondhame P. Susheela Kuyilan 02:54
8 Manathode Radhi A. M. Rajah & P. Susheela Kuyilan 05:00
9 Kanneerum.... Innaale Nannaal Andro A. M. Rajah & P. Susheela 03:56
10 Indha Logam Thamasudaa Madhavapeddi Satyam & P. S. Vaidhehi 03:38
11 Ek Buddi Aathanaa Madhavapeddi Satyam & P. S. Vaidhehi 02:41
12 Annai Nee Thanthai Nee P. Susheela 02:57

Awards

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Narasimham, M. L. (19 March 2015). "Bhagyarekha (1957)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 20 September 2017. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
  2. ^ "1958-ல் வெளியான படப்பட்டியல் - தயாரிப்பாளர்கள்" [List of Films Released in 1958 – Producers]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 17 August 2017. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  3. ^ "5th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 2 September 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
[edit]