Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi (transl. One toils, another enjoys)[1] is a 1979 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. Kamal Haasan plays a double role as an honest doctor and a happy-go-lucky youth. He was paired with Jayasudha and Roja Ramani. Prabhakar Reddy, Sarathi, Pandari Bai, Kanta Rao, Ramaprabha and C. S. Rao play supporting roles. This was the first film of Singeetam Srinivasa Rao and Kamal Haasan together.
| Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Singeetam Srinivasa Rao |
| Written by | Jandhyala (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Singeetam Srinivasa Rao |
| Story by | S. L. Kalyani |
| Produced by | B. Radha Manohari |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Balu Mahendra |
| Edited by | D. Vasu |
| Music by | Rajan–Nagendra |
Production company | SBS Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 140 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
It was dubbed into Tamil language as Iru Nilavugal (transl. Two moons),[2] and Malayalam as Jeevikkaan Padikkanam.[3] The film was remade into Hindi as Hum Dono and in Kannada as Gadibidi Krishna.[4]
Plot
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Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi is the story of a well respected doctor and his look alike, who realises that his face is similar to that of the doctor. So he plots a plan to take the doctor's place when he is away from the hospital. He soon starts to pretend that he is the doctor.
One day the doctor discovers he has a look alike. He pretends that he is Shekhar. Shekhar goes to rest Ranga's house but fall in love with Ranga's cousin sister at the first sight. Ranga falls in love with Shekhar's fiancée. The climax reveals that Ranga and Shekhar are identical twins. Some goons kidnapped Shekhar for money. Both brothers are reunited and marry their lovers.
Cast
edit- Kamal Haasan as Ranga and Shekhar (dual role)
- Jayasudha as Lily
- Rojaramani as Chellam
- Prabhakar Reddy
- Sarathi
- Pandari Bai as Parvathi
- Kanta Rao
- Raavi Kondala Rao
- Ramaprabha
- C. S. Rao[5]
Production
editSommokadidi Sokokadidi was the first film where Singeetam Srinivasa Rao and Kamal Haasan worked together.[6][7] The dialogues were written by Jandhyala.[8]
Soundtrack
editThe soundtrack is composed by Rajan–Nagendra. The tune of the song Tholivalapu Tondarulu [9] was adapted from music director's own Kannada song Nagunagutha Nee Baruve from the 1977 Kannada movie Girikanye .[10]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Tholivalapu Tondaralu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:03 |
| 2. | "Aakasam Nee Haddura" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:27 |
| 3. | "Aa Ponna Needalo" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:26 |
| 4. | "Oh Baala Raja" | P. Susheela | 4:03 |
| 5. | "Abbo Neredu Pallu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:48 |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Aa Poovanathilum" | Sreekumaran Thampi | P. Jayachandran, Vani Jairam | |
| 2. | "Aakaasham Nin Swantham" | Sreekumaran Thampi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 3. | "Ambeyyaan" | Sreekumaran Thampi | P. Jayachandran, S. P. Sailaja | |
| 4. | "Oh Praananaadha" | Sreekumaran Thampi | S. P. Sailaja | |
| 5. | "Oru Vasantham" | Sreekumaran Thampi | K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Thoda Varavo Thontharavo" | Vaali | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | |
| 2. | "Anandam Adhu Ennada" | Vaali | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 3. | "Anbulla Kannano" | Vaali | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | |
| 4. | "Ammadi Kannaippaaru" | Vaali | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki |
Reception
editReviewing the Tamil dubbed version Iru Nilavugal for Kalki, Kousigan praised the performance of Kamal Haasan, the music, dialogues and cinematography.[11]
References
edit- ^ Rao Vemuri, V. (2003). Telugu English Dictionary. Asian Educational Services. p. 498. ISBN 9788120616370.
- ^ "உண்மையான உலக நாயகன் கமலின் சாதனைகளில் சில துளிகள்...கமல் 65' ஸ்பெஷல்..." Asianet News (in Tamil). 7 November 2019. Archived from the original on 8 September 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ "Jeevikkaan Padikkanam (1981)". Malayalachalachithram.com. Archived from the original on 23 June 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ Arunachalam, Param (2020). BollySwar: 1981–1990. Mavrix Infotech. p. 574. ISBN 9788193848227.
- ^ "Veteran playwright, writer CS Rao no more". The New Indian Express. 15 April 2020. Archived from the original on 22 April 2020. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ "Bollywood blockbuster to Kollywood classic: Kamal Haasan picks his 70 favourite movies". Hindustan Times. 13 August 2017. Archived from the original on 13 August 2017. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
- ^ Sri (21 September 2009). "Interview: Singeetam Srinivas Rao". Telugucinema.com. p. 2. Archived from the original on 1 January 2011. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
- ^ Narasimham, M. L. (29 June 2001). "End of a comedy era". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 23 June 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ "Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi Telugu Movie Songs | Tolivalapu | Kamal Hassan | Jaya Sudha". YouTube.
- ^ "Nagu Nagutha Nee Baruve | Giri Kanye | ಗಿರಿಕನ್ಯೆ | Dr Rajkumar | Jayamala | Kannada Video Song". YouTube.
- ^ கெளசிகன் (1 April 1979). "இரு நிலவுகள்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 87. Archived from the original on 7 September 2022. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
