Nindu Manasulu (transl. Completed Hearts) is a 1967 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by M. Jaganatha Rao under the banner S.V.S. Films and directed by S. D. Lal. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao and Devika, with music composed by T. V. Raju.[1][2] It is a remake of the 1966 Hindi film Phool Aur Patthar.[3]
| Nindu Manasulu | |
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| Directed by | S. D. Lal |
| Written by | Pinishetty (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | S. D. Lal |
| Story by | S. D. Lal |
| Produced by | M. Jaganatha Rao |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Devika |
| Cinematography | S. S. Lal |
| Edited by | B. Gopal Rao |
| Music by | T. V. Raju |
Production company | S.V.S. Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 161 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
editRaju is a fearless and straight shooter, unable to withstand any injustice, which frequently sentences him. Gazing at his caliber, Seshu, a felonious, lures Raju to enroll him in his ring, but in vain. Raju resides in a colony where diverse communities of various mindsets stay together, and his appearance is dreadful to everyone. Besides, Raghupati, a wealthy alcoholic, lives with his upstanding daughter Susheela. To get hold of his property, Veerabhadraiah slyly insures him with his virago wife Durgamma and ruses to knit Susheela with their terminally ill son. Just before the nuptial, Raghupati discerns it, and as furious, he slays the groom and absconds, leaving Susheela in their claws.
Meanwhile, Seshu steals a necklace with the help of his sidekick Rosy and indicts Raju. He catches Rosy when the brutal forges the death of Seshu's sidekick, Dasu, making Raju a puppet who becomes a burglar. Once, Raju enters Veerabhadraiah's house for robbery, where he spots Shankaram, the younger one of Veerabhadraiah, molesting Susheela; he rescues and shelters her. In her acquaintance, Raju reforms and gains the admiration & affection of the colony.
Eventually, Chanti, Raju's trusted helper, breaks out the mystery of Dasu with the aid of his sister Chitti, where Seshu's spiteful pawn moves backward. So, enraged Seshu abducts Susheela, and fortunately, hidden Raghupati spots it. Being conscious of it, Raju onslaughts on Seshu when Rosy sacrifices her life while guarding Raju. Following, Raghupati slaughters Seshu and flies. Right now, the judiciary acclaims Raju as guilty. At last, Raghupati surrenders himself and acquits Raju. Before leaving, he unites Raju & Susheela. Finally, the movie ends happily, with the colony warmly welcoming the couple.
Cast
edit- N. T. Rama Rao as Raju
- Devika as Susheela
- Rajanala as Seshu
- Satyanarayana as Rangaiah
- Ramana Reddy as Veerabhadraiah
- Allu Ramalingaiah as TB Patient
- Raja Babu as Chanti
- Dhulipala as Raghupati
- M. Balaiah as Lawyer
- Prabhakar Reddy as Nagulu
- Raavi Kondala Rao
- Ch. Krishna Murthy
- Vanisri as Chitti
- L. Vijayalakshmi as Rosy
- Chaya Devi as Durgamma
Soundtrack
editMusic composed by T. V. Raju.[4]
| Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Le Le Lemannadi" | C. Narayana Reddy | L. R. Eswari | 4:06 |
| "Chikkani Chekkili" | C. Narayana Reddy | L. R. Eswari | 3:36 |
| "Ayyayyayyo Adiripotunnanu" | C. Narayana Reddy | L. R. Eswari, A. L. Raghavan | 4:39 |
| "Neevevaro Nenevaro" | Dasaradhi | Ghantasala | 3:35 |
| "Apada Mokkulavada" | C. Narayana Reddy | P. Susheela | 3:40 |
| "Chitti Chitti" | Kosaraju | Pithapuram, L. R. Eswari | 2:56 |
References
edit- ^ "చిత్ర జ్యోతి: నిండు మనుషులు" [Chitra Jyothi: Nindu Manasulu]. Andhra Jyothi (in Telugu). 18 August 1967. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- ^ R., J. V. (20 August 1967). "రూపవాణి: నిండు మనుషులు" [Roopavani: Nindu Manasulu]. Andhra Prabha (in Telugu). Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- ^ Nagabhiru, Subbarao (11 August 2022). "Fifty Five Years Nindu Manasulu Movie : యాభై ఐదేళ్ళ 'నిండుమనసులు'". NTV (in Telugu). Archived from the original on 6 September 2022. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
- ^ "Nindu Manasulu (1967)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 6 September 2022.