Harischandra is a 1935 Telugu-language mythological film directed by T. A. Raman and produced by Star Combines.[1] Featuring Addanki Srirama Murthy, Kannamba, and Master Bhima Rao in the lead roles, the film marks the Telugu cinema debut of Kannamba and Srirama Murthy. The film was successful and received acclaim for its storytelling.[2]
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| Directed by | T. A. Raman |
| Written by | Balijepalli Lakshmikantham |
| Produced by | S. A. Sami Pillay |
| Starring | Addanki Srirama Murthy Kannamba Bhima Rao Pulipati Venkateswarlu Elesvarapu Kutumba Sastri |
| Cinematography | Jinaraja Bodhye |
Production company | Star Combines |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Cast
edit- Addanki Srirama Murthy as Harishchandra
- Kannamba as Chandramati[3]
- Master Bhima Rao
- Pulipati Venkateswarlu as Nakshatraka
- Elesvarapu Kutumba Sastri as Kaushika
- Bandar Naidu
- Akula Narasimha Rao
Crew
edit- Story and dialogue: Balijepalli Lakshmikantham
- Director: T. A. Raman
- Cinematography: Jinaraja Bodhye
- Music: B. G. Tembe, Kha Sahib Burjikhaw
- Art Direction: Ganapatrao Wadangekar
- Assistant Director: P. Pullayya
Production
editThe promotional material for the film highlights its extensive production, stating it required a budget of ₹1 lakh and took six months to complete.[5] The release date is variably reported as either 16 October or 9 November 1935.[4][1]
Music
editA notable song from the film, "Dandalandi Babu," is performed in a scene where Harischandra is sold into servitude. The film includes multiple verses recited by the main characters, contributing to the devotional and narrative depth of the storyline.
1. "Akata Akaliki Neno Mata"
2. "Aparadhumu Saiyave Aryamani" - sung by Addanki Srirama Murthy
3. "Ataku Bodhama Sakhulara Watamu Ga Jeri"
4. "Kanugonajalan Priyasuthuni Kanne" - sung by Pasupuleti Kannamba
5. "Karunakara Karunimpava Kanchanamba" - sung by Pasupuleti Kannamba
6. "Karunaguna Adhara Santata Srita Dina Lavanya"
7. "Jaya Jaya Kosala Desa Prabhu" - ensemble
8. "Dandalandi Babu Dandalandi"
9. "Na Priya Manoramana Nanu Nepudi Itivale" - sung by Pasupuleti Kannamba
10. "Mata Naduvalena Ha Padamula Entho Pokeno"
11. "Vagala Mari O Vayyari Mama Chindule Tayu"
12. "Srutajana Bandhu Karunasindhu"
13. "Ha Tanaya Nanu Basitiva Yi Vidhi Neevastamimpa" - sung by Pasupuleti Kannamba
14. "Salalita Karunanilaya Saraniyam Gade"
Reception
editHarishchandra was well received by audiences and achieved commercial success, cementing its place in early Telugu cinema history.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Harishchandra (1935)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ a b "1931-2006: తెలుగు సినిమారంగం మేలిమలుపులు" [1931-2006: Important milestones of Telugu film industry]. Andhra Jyothi: 5. 28 January 2007.
- ^ Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Willemen, Paul (1994). Encyclopaedia of Indian Cinema. British Film Institute. p. 112. ISBN 978-0-85170-455-5.
- ^ a b "Harischandra (1935)". Cinemaazi. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ "1935 Harischandra Booklet". Indiancine.ma. p. 10. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
External links
edit- Harischandra at IMDb