Aatma Bandhuvulu (transl. Soul Relatives) is a 1987 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao under the Taraka Prabhu Films banner.[2] It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jayasudha and music composed by Chandra Shekar.[3] The film is a remake of the Hindi movie Amrit (1986).[4] Akkineni Nageswara Rao won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Telugu[5] for this film.

Aatma Bandhuvulu
Theatrical release poster
Directed byDasari Narayana Rao
Written byDasari Narayana Rao
(screenplay / dialogues)
Story byMohan Kumar
D. R. Kaushaal
Based onAmrit (1986)
Produced byDasari Narayana Rao
StarringAkkineni Nageswara Rao
Jayasudha
CinematographySarath
Edited byB. Krishnam Raju
Music byChandra Shekar
Production
company
Taraka Prabhu Films[1]
Release date
  • 1 January 1987 (1987-01-01)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Plot

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The film begins with two elderly people, Anand Rao & Kalyani, a widow & widower, who share bondage beyond relations and are ill-treated by their children. The only one who endears them is their respective grandchildren, Rajesh & Alekhya. As their selfish children suspect their relationship, they leave the town and decide to spend the rest part of life together, irrespective of societal acceptance. After 20 years, Rajesh & Alekhya knitted and castigated their parents as equivalent. Finally, the movie ends happily, with Rajesh & Alyekya reaching their grandparents.

Cast

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Soundtrack

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Aatma Bandhuvulu
Film score by
Chandra Shekar
Released1986
GenreSoundtrack
Length13:48
LabelLahari Music
ProducerChandra Shekar

Music composed by Chandra Shekar. Music released on Lahari Music Company.

S. No. Song Title Lyrics Singers length
1 "Jeevitham" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 4:33
2 "Nee Kannula" K. J. Yesudas, P. Susheela 4:30
3 "Andhala Potiki" P. Susheela 4:45

References

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  1. ^ "Aatma Bandhuvulu (Overview)". IMDb.
  2. ^ "Aatma Bandhuvulu (Direction)". Filmiclub.
  3. ^ "Aatma Bandhuvulu (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com. Archived from the original on 16 September 2018. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
  4. ^ "Aatma Bandhuvulu (Review)". Know Your Films.
  5. ^ "35th Annual Filmfare Awards South Winners : Santosh : Free Download &…". archive.org. Archived from the original on 5 February 2017. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
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