Kode Nagu (transl. Young cobra; also spelt Kode Naagu)[1] is a 1974 Indian Telugu-language romance film directed by K. S. Prakash Rao and produced by M. S. Reddy. It is a remake of the Kannada film Naagarahaavu (1972) which was based on three Kannada novels: Nagarahavu, Ondu Gandu Eradu Hennu and Sarpa Mathsara, all written by T. R. Subba Rao. The film stars Sobhan Babu, Lakshmi, Chandrakala and Jaggayya. It was released on 15 March 1974.
| Kode Nagu | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | K. S. Prakash Rao |
| Story by | T. R. Subba Rao |
| Produced by | M. S. Reddy |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | K. S. Prasad |
| Edited by | K. A. Marthand |
| Music by | Pendyala |
Production company | Kowmudi Pictures |
| Distributed by | Vijaya Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 154 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
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A Hindu man and a Christian woman are in love. However, upon realising they cannot be united in matrimony due to caste and class barriers, commit suicide.
Cast
editProduction
editKode Nagu is a remake of the Kannada film Naagarahaavu (1972),[2][3] itself based on three Kannada novels: Nagarahavu, Ondu Gandu Eradu Hennu and Sarpa Mathsara, all written by T. R. Subba Rao.[4] It was directed by K. S. Prakash Rao, and produced by M. S. Reddy under Kowmudi Pictures.[5][6] The dialogues were written by Aatreya. Cinematography was handled by K. S. Prasad, and the editing by K. A. Marthand.[6]
Soundtrack
editThe soundtrack was composed by Pendyala,[7] while the lyrics were written by Acharya Aatreya and M. S. Reddy (under the name Mallemala).[6]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sangamam Sangamam" | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 4:40 |
| 2. | "Idhe Chandragiri" | Ghantasala | 4:04 |
| 3. | "Andaala Gadasarivaadu" | P. Susheela | 4:07 |
| 4. | "Naagupamu Paga" | Ghantasala | 2:52 |
| 5. | "Naalo Kalisi Po" | Ghantasala | 4:51 |
| 6. | "Katha Vinduva" | P. Susheela | 4:18 |
Release
editKode Nagu was released on 15 March 1974,[6] and was distributed by Vijaya Pictures.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Dharap, B. V. (1974). Indian Films. Motion Picture Enterprises. p. 74.
- ^ Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Willemen, Paul (1998) [1994]. Encyclopaedia of Indian Cinema. British Film Institute and Oxford University Press. p. 179. ISBN 0-19-563579-5.
- ^ Kishore, Vikrant; Sarwal, Amit; Patra, Parichay, eds. (2016). Salaam Bollywood: Representations and interpretations. Routledge. p. 225. ISBN 978-1-138-64962-0.
- ^ Deepak, S N (15 July 2018). "Vishnuvardhan classic back in restored avatar". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 9 September 2018. Retrieved 9 September 2018.
- ^ "'Sahaja Kavi' Mallemala no more". The Times of India. 12 December 2011. Archived from the original on 9 September 2018. Retrieved 9 September 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Kode Nagu". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 22 September 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2018.
- ^ "Kode Nagu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP". Apple Music. Saregama. 1974. Archived from the original on 9 September 2018. Retrieved 9 September 2018.