Ummadi Kutumbam (transl. Joint Family) is a 1967 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film, produced by N. Trivikrama Rao under the NAT & Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner and directed by D. Yoganand.[1] It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Savitri and Krishna Kumari, with music composed by T. V. Raju.[2][3]
| Ummadi Kutumbam | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | D. Yoganand |
| Written by | Samudrala Jr (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | N. T. Rama Rao |
| Story by | N. T. Rama Rao |
| Produced by | N. Trivikrama Rao |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Savitri Krishna Kumari |
| Cinematography | Ravikant Nagaich |
| Edited by | G. D. Joshi |
| Music by | T. V. Raju |
Production company | NAT & Ramakrishna Cine Studios |
Release date |
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Running time | 160 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
editThe film begins in a village where a conjoined family, with an old mother and four sons: a clerk, Chandram, a farmer, and Mukundam, is molded into a doctor by the hard of all. Ramu is a gallant, naughty younger who spends his life with stage plays but provides regard to his family. The first three siblings performed nuptial Nagaiah's wife, Gauri, is bratty, Chandram's wife, Kantham, is a shrew, whereas Mukundam's wife, Rama, is benevolent. Ramu pays the utmost respect to Rama and dotes on Nagaiah's son Kittu, who also reciprocates. Soon, Mukundam detests Rama due to her traditional customs and quits. In the city, Mohini, a dancer, snares him who neglects the family.
At home, a falling-out arises between the daughters-in-law that causes a rupture. Chandram moves to his in-laws' house, and Gauri splits the house into two. Plus, Rama is subjected to indignities when Ramu proceeds to retrieve Mukundam. On the way, he aids a girl, Sarada, the Zamindar's daughter, who shelters him, and the same night, he protects them from thieves. Following, Ramu reaches Mukundam and becomes dejected when Sarada contacts Mohini, and she offends her. Now, Sarada seeks vengeance and carves Ramu as civilized when she crushes him.
Meanwhile, Chandram is slighted in his in-law's house and exits, turning insane. Whereat, Kantham's younger, reforms and sends her back. Plus, Kittu is ailing because of Ramu's melancholy. The village doctor, Pasupathi, tries to molest Rama when she attempts suicide, but her mother-in-law saves her, and they, too, go on for Mukundam. Besides, in various disguises, Ramu snares Mohini and rectifies his brother, who returns. Ramu views his mother & sister-in-law, and everyone starts to the village. Amid, Chandram also accompanies them. At that point, Ramu spots Kittu on his deathbed, who shields him with his idolization. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Ramu & Sarada.
Cast
edit- N. T. Rama Rao as Ramu
- Savitri as Rama
- Krishna Kumari as Sarada
- Relangi as Nagaiah
- Nagabhushanam as Zamindar Bhavani Prasad
- Satyanarayana as Chandram
- Prabhakar Reddy as Dr. Mukunda Rao
- Allu Ramalingaiah as Pasupathi
- Raja Babu as Tippayya
- Mukkamala as Subbaiah
- Balakrishna
- Nagaraju
- Suryakantam as Gowri
- S. Varalakshmi as Kantham
- Vanisri as Venki
- Hemalatha
- Chaya Devi
- L. Vijayalakshmi as Mohini
- Potti Prasad
Soundtrack
edit| Ummadi Kutumbam | |
|---|---|
| Film score by | |
| Released | 1967 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 25:31 |
| Producer | T. V. Raju |
Music composed by T. V. Raju.[4]
| S. No. | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Tassadiyya Tassadiyya" | Kosaraju | Ghantasala | 2:12 |
| 2 | "Bhale Mojuga Tayaraina" | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 3:21 |
| 3 | "Cheppalani Undi" | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 3:11 |
| 4 | "Hello Hello My Dear" | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala, L. R. Eswari | 3:38 |
| 5 | "Chethiki Chikave Pitta" | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala | 3:48 |
| 6 | "Jigi Jigi Jigelumannadi" | C. Narayana Reddy | L. R. Eswari | 3:18 |
| 7 | "Sadivinodikanna Oranna" | Kosaraju | Madhavapeddi Satyam, L. R. Eswari | 2:58 |
| 8 | "Kutumbam Ummadi Kutumbam" | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala, P. Leela | 3:05 |
Awards
editThe film was selected by the Film Federation of India as one of its entries to the 1968 Moscow Film Festival.[5]
Box office
edit- The film celebrated a Silver Jubilee and ran for 197 days at Durga Kala Mandir, Vijayawada.[6]
References
edit- ^ Narasimham, M. L. (26 October 2018). "Movie: Vummadi Kutumbam (1967)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 5 August 2021. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ^ Yashodhara (26 April 1967). "ఉమ్మడి కుటుంబం" [Ummadi Kutumbam]. Visalaandhra (in Telugu). Archived from the original on 14 November 2020. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- ^ Thurlapati (28 April 1967). "ఉమ్మడి కుటుంబం" [Ummadi Kutumbam]. Andhra Prabha (in Telugu). Archived from the original on 1 October 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- ^ "Ummadi Kutumbam (1967)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 5 April 2013. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
- ^ Eenadu Daily, Eenadu cinema – 17 July 2013, National art theater, Page 10
- ^ CineGoer.com - Box-Office Records And Collections - Silver Jubilee Films Of NTR Archived 16 June 2012 at the Wayback Machine