Vadina (transl. Sister-in-Law) is a 1955 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by A. V. Meiyappan of AVM Productions and directed by M. V. Raman. It stars Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, Savitri and music jointly composed by R. Sudarshanam and Ashwatthama. The film was a remake of the Tamil film Chella Pillai (1955).

Vadina
Theatrical release poster
Directed byM. V. Raman
Written byToleti Venkata Reddy (dialogues)
Screenplay byJavar Seetharaman
Story byJavar Seetharaman
Based onChella Pillai (1955)
Produced byA. V. Meiyappan
StarringAkkineni Nageshwara Rao
Savitri
CinematographyT. Muttu Swamy
Yusaif Mulji
Edited byM. V. Raman
S. Surya
Music byR. Sudarshanam
Ashwatthama
Production
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Release date
  • 9 September 1955 (1955-09-09)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Plot

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Raghu, an energetic youngster, is reared by his brother Narasaiah & his sister-in-law Shantamma. He has been molded into a spoiled brat by the mollycoddle of Shantamma, who also covers his antics, & nuisance crimes, which lead to addiction to all vices. Once, Raghu acquaints & crushes a beauty named Lalitha, who is passionate about being a top gun in films. Raghu promises her to do so. Meanwhile, his elders decide to knit with a lowly girl, Chitti, to reform him. Ergo, Raghu eloped with Lalitha to crave her as a movie star by heisting at his brother’s workplace, resulting in Narasaiah’s dismissal. Following this, Raghu is charged with counterfeit currency when Narasaiah must pay a penalty by self-incriminating to shield him. The rest of the story is about how remorseful Raghu corrects his error by securing his brother.

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Soundtrack

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Vadina
Film score by
R. Sudarshana
Ashwatthama
Released1955
GenreSoundtrack
Length37:13
ProducerR. Sudarshana
Ashwatthama

Music composed by R. Sudarshana, Ashwatthama. Lyrics were written by Toleti Venkata Reddy. Music released on Audio Company.

S. No. Song Title Singers length
1 "Anandam Indegaladitu Choodandi" Madhavapeddi Satyam, P. Susheela 3:22
2 "Yenchi Choodara Yochinci Choodara" Ghantasala 3:17
3 "O Tingu Rangaru" P. Susheela 3:11
4 "Jagame Sukha Samyogama" A. M. Rajah 3:34
5 "Jojo Jojo Laali" Madhavapeddi Satyam, P. Susheela 3:41
6 "Desamlo Velige" Madhavapeddi Satyam 2:55
7 "Navvite Navaratnalu" Ghantasala 3:18
8 "Nadakalo Tippuloddanta" Madhavapeddi Satyam 2:58
9 "Nede Eenade Valareda" P. Susheela 3:22
10 "Pillalato Illu Nimparandi" P. Susheela 3:12
11 "Veyyaloyi Topi Veyyaloyi" Madhavapeddi Satyam 3:23

Boxoffice

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  • The film ran for 100 days in Vijayawada.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Cycle Stand - Akkineni Nageswara Rao's 100 days film list". Idlebrain.com. Archived from the original on 26 December 2012. Retrieved 4 July 2012.
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