Talambralu is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. The film stars Rajasekhar, Jeevitha, and Nandamuri Kalyan Chakravarthy in the lead roles. It was produced by Shyam Prasad Reddy under the banner of M. S. Art Movies. The music for the film was composed by Satyam.[1] The film was a commercial success.[2] Rajasekhar's portrayal in the film was well received by audiences. He won the Nandi Award for Best Villain for his performance.[3]
| Talambralu | |
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| Directed by | Kodi Ramakrishna |
| Written by | Ganesh Patro (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Kodi Ramakrishna |
| Story by | M. S. Art Movies Unit |
| Produced by | Shyam Prasad Reddy |
| Starring | Rajasekhar Jeevitha Nandamuri Kalyan Chakravarthy |
| Cinematography | P. Laxman |
| Music by | Satyam |
Production company | M. S. Art Movies |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Cast
edit- Rajasekhar
- Jeevitha
- Kalyan Chakravarthy
- Sharif
- Radhakrishna
- Prasad
- Prabhakar
- Subba Rao
- Uma
- Manju
- Nagalakshmi
Production
editRajasekhar shared that he was initially hesitant to take on the role in Talambralu. However, after listening to the story at the insistence of producer Shyam Prasad Reddy, he became intrigued and decided to take the role. He noted that the film's unique aspect was that the antagonist was also the protagonist. Rajasekhar mentioned that during the shooting, his co-star Jeevitha could deliver long dialogues in a single take, while he needed multiple attempts, which left him feeling frustrated and envious. He humorously recalled waiting for a moment when Jeevitha might require a second take, but it never happened.[4]
During the production of Talambralu, Jeevitha jokingly called Rajasekhar a "fraud" on set, referencing his character's deceitful actions in the film.[5] Their love blossomed during this time, as they spent most of their time together at Padmalaya Studios, ultimately leading to their marriage.[6]
Jeevitha's sister, Uma, also made her acting debut in Talambralu in a key role. Despite having no prior acting experience, Uma was persuaded by producer Shyam Prasad Reddy to take on the role. She initially faced difficulties on set, leading to delays and the need for additional training. After the film's release, Uma gained significant recognition, often being compared favourably to Jeevitha. Despite this initial success, Uma's acting career did not sustain due to various challenges, and she eventually left the industry to pursue a different path.[7]
Music
editAll music is composed by Satyam.[8]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Idi Pata Kane Kadu" | Rajasri | P. Susheela | |
| 2. | "Ninna Neevu Nakento Dooram" | Mallemala | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | |
| 3. | "O Danavudaina Manavuda" | Mallemala | P. Susheela | |
| 4. | "O Ratri Nuvvu Vellipo" | Mallemala | P. Susheela |
Reception
editThe film was released on 16 October 1986 and became a commercial success.[9][10] It was praised for its script, music, and Rajasekhar's performance in a negative role, which was well received by audiences.[2][11]
Awards
edit- Nandi Award for Best Villain - Rajasekhar[3]
Legacy
editAlthough Rajasekhar initially thought Jeevitha would get more recognition for her role, he was surprised when he received significant praise for his performance. He also shared an amusing incident where a fan kissed him in the theatre, showing the film's impact. After the success of Talambralu, Rajasekhar went on to star in other hits like Aahuthi (1987) and Ankusam (1989), and eventually married Jeevitha.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Thalambralu (1986)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ a b "HBD Rajashekar : హ్యాపీ బర్త్ డే రాజశేఖర్.. యాంగ్రీమ్యాన్ గురించి కొన్ని ఆసక్తికర విషయాలు." News18 (in Telugu). 4 February 2022. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ a b "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964 - 2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964 - 2008)] (PDF) (in Telugu). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. 13 March 2010. p. 37.
- ^ a b "ఓ అమ్మాయి థియేటర్ లోనే నన్ను కిస్ చేసింది: రాజశేఖర్". ap7am.com (in Telugu). 5 November 2017. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ Peri, Pardhasaradhi (9 October 2019). "రాజశేఖర్‌ను ఫ్రాడ్ అన్న జీవిత..! అసలు నిజం తెలిస్తే షాక్..!". TV9 Telugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "రాజశేఖర్ ను పెళ్లి చేసుకోవడానికి అసలు కారణం బయట పెట్టిన జీవిత.. వీరి లవ్ స్టోరీ ఎక్కడ మొదలైందంటే." Asianet News Network (in Telugu). 30 March 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "జీవిత రాజశేఖర్ చెల్లెలు కూడా హీరోయినే... ఏయే సినిమాల్లో నటించిందో తెలుసా?". Samayam (in Telugu). 17 November 2020. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Songs of Talambralu on CineRadham". Archived from the original on 3 August 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
- ^ "Nandamuri Kalyan Chakravarthy: కళ్యాణచక్రవర్తి ఎందుకు తెరమరుగయ్యారు!?". NTV (in Telugu). 20 April 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Rajasekhar | తాగి రాఘ‌వేంద్ర‌రావు మీద‌కి వెళ్లిన రాజశేఖర్.. ఆయన‌కి అంత కోపం ఎందుకు వ‌చ్చిందంటే..!". Vidhaatha (in Telugu). 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Rajashekar: రాజశేఖర్… తీరే వేరు!". NTV (in Telugu). 4 February 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
External links
edit- Talambralu at IMDb