Chintamani (1956 film)

Chintamani is a 1956 Indian Telugu-language film, produced and directed by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao. It stars P. Bhanumathi, N. T. Rama Rao, and Jamuna, with music composed by Addepalli Rama Rao and T. V. Raju. The film is based on the play of the same name, written by Kallakuri Narayana Rao.[1][2]

Chintamani
Theatrical release poster
Directed byP. S. Ramakrishna Rao
Screenplay byP. S. Ramakrishna Rao
Based onChintamani
by Kallakuri Narayana Rao
Produced byP. S. Ramakrishna Rao
StarringP. Bhanumathi
N. T. Rama Rao
Jamuna
CinematographySridhar
Edited byP. S. Ramakrishna Rao
Music byAddepalli Rama Rao
T. V. Raju
Production
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Release date
  • 11 April 1956 (1956-04-11)
Running time
148 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Plot

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The film begins with a courtesan, Chintamani,[3] despite an advent devotee of Krishna. She half-heartedly lures and snatches the wealth of Bhavani Shankarudu, a Brahmin, and Subbi Shetty, a merchant, due to the pestering of her rapacious mother, Srihari. Bellvamangaludu, son of Vasudeva Murthy, a gold merchant, lives delightfully with his dedicated wife, Radha. Bhavani Shankarudu makes his acquaintance with Chintamani, and they are infatuated. Being aware of it, Vasudeva Murthy warns his son, who has deaf ears. Plus, it leads to his ailing and death. However, Bellvamangaludu's desire for Chintamani magnifies, and he proceeds by neglecting his father's death on a cyclonic night. Beyond that, he crosses the river with the aid of the carcass of none other than Radha, who died falling from the cliff backing him. Moreover, he climbs the compound with a snake, assuming it is a crupper. At that point, Chintamani spots his bloodshed clothes and enquires when he proclaims his activity. Accordingly, she chides Bellvamangaludu, and he collapses out of repentance, discerning the corpse as Radha. At this, Krishna enlightens Chintamani, who moves on bestowing her property to the village. After Radha's funeral, Bellvamangaludu burns his eyes as repentance for his sins. Then he turns an advent devotee of Krishna and resides in an Ashram, Chintamani also arrives therein. Next, Krishna decides to give salvation to the two which Rukmini bars—questioning how he could do so. Hence, he lands with Rukmini for a test to detect fragrance, which is impossible for great saints. Anyhow, Bellvamangaludu, without vision, recognizes it as the fragrance of the Lord when he recoups his vision. Finally, the movie ends with Krishna giving salvation to Chintamani & Bellvamangaludu.

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Soundtrack

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Chintamani
Film score by
Addepalli Rama Rao
T. V. Raju
Released1956
GenreAddepalli Rama Rao
T. V. Raju
ProducerAddepalli Rama Rao
T. V. Raju

Music composed by Addepalli Rama Rao & T. V. Raju. Lyrics were written by Ravuru.

S. No. Song Title Singers length
1 Andalu Chindeti A. M. Rajah, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna 3:21
2 Teeyani Veenalu Bhanumathi Ramakrishna 2:40
3 Kanara Srihari Raghuramaiah 4:49
4 Taguna Nanu P. Leela 3:25
5 Melaye Neevela Bhanumathi Ramakrishna 4:12
6 Rangaina Ravvnura P. Susheela 4:09
7 Jaya Jaya Sundara Ghantasala, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna 1:19
8 Inta Rambhalavanti Madhavapeddi Satyam 1:02
9 Intulu Tarasilluvarake Bhanumathi Ramakrishna 1:04
10 Enta Dayo Relangi 0:20
11 Kaligin Bhagyamunellanu Madhavapeddi Satyam 0:49
12 Kani Rojulu Relangi 2:43
13 Tapasa Vruttibooni Raghuramaiah 1:18
14 Tatalanati Kshetramulella Madhavapeddi Satyam 1:18
15 Tani Yadhanudu P. Leela 0:35
16 Naluvura Nota Madhavapeddi Satyam 0:53
17 Nallni Menutoda Bhanumathi Ramakrishna 0:58
18 Nanu Devendruniga Madhavapeddi Satyam 0:53
19 Pasidi Seelammunammina Raghumaiah 1:44
20 Papini Brasthurala Bhanumathi Ramakrishna 0:48
21 Pujyulaintanu Puttina Raghumaiah 2:07
22 Bhakti Bhavammu Raghumaiah 1:14
23 Mounul Satatmu Bhanumathi Ramakrishna 0:52
24 Vidichiti Bandhuvargamula Madhavapeddi Satyam 0:55
25 Sirikin Cheppadu P. Susheela 0:54
26 Haindava Sundari P. Susheela 0:56
27 Kastabharitambu Ghantasala 0:52
28 Kalindi Ghantasala 0:53
29 Chuchinavelayettidiyo Ghantasala 0:59
30 Ardhanga Ghantasala 1:23
32 Chadiviti Ghantasala 0:29
33 Taalimi Ghantasala 0:37
34 Talliro Ghantasala 0:30
35 Kasturi Thilakam Ghantasala 0:59

References

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  1. ^ "Chintamani – Success on stage, Failure on Silver Screen". iQlikmovies. 8 November 2013. Archived from the original on 9 September 2021. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
  2. ^ Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Willemen, Paul (1998) [1994]. Encyclopaedia of Indian Cinema (PDF). British Film Institute and Oxford University Press. p. 345. ISBN 0-19-563579-5. Archived (PDF) from the original on 21 August 2016. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
  3. ^ "Explained: Why has Andhra govt banned 100-year-old play 'Chintamani Padya Natakam'?".
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