Nyayam Kaavali (transl. Justice is demanded)[2] is a 1981 Indian Telugu-language film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. The film is based on D. Rameswari's novel Kotta Malupu.[1] It stars Sarada, Chiranjeevi, Radhika, and Jaggayya. The film was remade in Hindi as Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye in 1983, in Kannada as Keralida Hennu in 1984, in Tamil as Vidhi in 1984 and in Malayalam as Thaalam Thettiya Tharattu (1983).
| Nyayam Kavali | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | A. Kodandarami Reddy |
| Written by | Satyanand (dialogues) |
| Based on | Kotta Malupu by D. Rameswari |
| Produced by | Kranthi Kumar |
| Starring | Sarada Chiranjeevi Radhika Jaggayya |
| Cinematography | A. Venkat |
| Edited by | B. Krishnam Raju |
| Music by | K. Chakravarthy |
Production company | Sri Kranthi Chitra |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
| Budget | ₹5 lakh[1] |
Plot
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Bharathi Devi was followed, loved, and subsequently cheated by Suresh. They even have sexual encounters, resulting in Radhika becoming pregnant. When this is informed to her parents, they refuse to accept and want her to get an abortion. She refuses and approaches Lawyer Sakunthala. Her lawyer files a case in court. Defense lawyer Dayanidhi happens to be the father of Suresh. In spite of his skills, the truth prevails and Bharathi wins.
Cast
edit| Actor / Actress | Character |
|---|---|
| Sarada | Lawyer Sakunthala |
| Chiranjeevi | Suresh kumar |
| Radhika | Bharathi Devi |
| Jaggayya | Lawyer Dayanidhi |
| Allu Ramalingaiah | Type institute owner |
| Dasari Narayana Rao | as himself in a cameo/guest role |
| Baby Tulasi | Padma |
| Chatla Sriramulu | Viswanatham |
| P. J. Sarma | Judge |
| Telephone Satyanarayana | Guest house owner |
| Pushpalata | Savitri |
| Attili Laxmi | Padmavathi |
| Baby Rohini | Saroja |
| Halam | Club dancer |
| Jayalakshmi | Jayalaxmi |
Production
editKranthi Kumar, who made Pranam Khareedu with Chiranjeevi, wanted to produce a small-budget film with him after the blockbuster Sardar Papa Rayudu. Doraiswamy Raju recommended the name of A. Kodandarami Reddy to Kranthikumar. After being unsatisfied with the scripts, Kranthi decided to adapt the novel Kotta Malupu into a feature film. The team decided to keep the film's title as Nyayam Kavali after considering titles like Aadapilla and Anyayam.[1][3] The film was made on a budget of ₹5 lakh. Chiranjeevi was paid ₹15,000 and A. Kodandarami Reddy was paid ₹5,000.[1] The film is Radhika's Telugu debut, and a scene where she slaps Chiranjeevi took 24 takes to perfect.[4]
Soundtrack
editMusic was composed by K. Chakravarthy.[5]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Bidi Bidi Bidiyamgaa" | P. Susheela and S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:37 |
| 2. | "Ee Roje Aadivaramu" | P. Susheela, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:38 |
| 3. | "Ammo Naaku Bhayam" | P. Susheela, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 3:35 |
| 4. | "Nyayam Kavali Streelaku Nyayam Jaragali" | P. Susheela, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 3:07 |
| Total length: | 15:57 | ||
Remakes
editNyayam Kavali was remade in Hindi as Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye in 1983, in Kannada as Keralida Hennu in 1984, in Tamil as Vidhi in 1984 and in Malayalam as Thaalam Thettiya Tharattu (1983).[3][6]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Kodandarami Reddy about Nyayam Kavali". 7 September 2009. Archived from the original on 4 December 2011. Retrieved 8 July 2011 – via ChiranjeeviBlog.com.
- ^ Menon, Amarnath (31 October 1989) [31 July 1989]. "Sarada: South Indian cinema's living legend completes 25 years on screen". India Today. Archived from the original on 7 September 2020. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
- ^ a b "Nyayam Kavali (1981) – Retro". Telugucinema.com. 14 May 2016. Archived from the original on 14 March 2018. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
- ^ "When Raadhika Sarathkumar Had to Slap Chiranjeevi 24 Times For a Scene". News18. 22 April 2022. Archived from the original on 28 July 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
- ^ "Nyayam Kavali". JioSaavn. 31 December 1981. Archived from the original on 24 February 2023. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
- ^ Shivpprasadh, S. (18 February 2010). "Worthy contributor – on and off screen". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 7 September 2020. Retrieved 7 September 2020.