Chandirani
Chandirani is a 1953 trilingual Telugu-Tamil-Hindi swashbuckler film, produced by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao under the Bharani Studios banner and directed by Bhanumathi Ramakrishna. It stars Bhanumathi Ramakrishna and N. T. Rama Rao , with music composed by C. R. Subburaman & M. S. Viswanathan.[2][3]
| Chandirani | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | P. Bhanumathi |
| Produced by | P. S. Ramakrishna Rao |
| Written by | Samudrala Sr (dialogues) Udayakumar (Tamil) Pt. Sudarshan (Hindi) |
| Screenplay by | P. S. Ramakrishna Rao |
| Story by | P. Bhanumathi |
| Starring | P. Bhanumathi N. T. Rama Rao S. V. Ranga Rao Relangi |
| Music by | C. R. Subburaman M. S. Viswanathan |
| Cinematography | P. S. Selvaraj |
| Edited by | P. S. Ramakrishna Rao |
Production company | |
Release date |
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Running time | 164 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu Tamil Hindi |
Plot
King Veerasimha (Amarnath) was attracted towards a court dancer during his birthday celebrations. She delivers twin girls after their union. The Senani, (major) Prachandudu (Ranga Rao), who also likes her, kills the dancer and imprisons the King. The minister saves one of the twins and sends her to the forest. Knowing this, Prachandudu kills him and takes charge of the kingdom. The other twin stays in the kingdom. Champarani in the kingdom, and Chandirani in the forest (Bhanumathi in a double role), grow up as two different personalities. The son of the minister Kishore (N. T. Rama Rao) and Champarani love each other. Mukund (Relangi) is the son of Prachandudu. Kishore goes to the forest and comes to know about Chandirani, and that she loves him. With the help of Mukund, Chandirani enters the fort and meets her father. She comes to know about the love between Champarani and Kishore. Meanwhile, Prachandudu arrests Kishore. Chandirani attacks the kingdom with the help of the people. During the conflict, Chandirani sacrifices her life eliminating Prachandudu, before dying she unites Champarani and Kishore.
Cast
- Bhanumathi Ramakrishna as Chandi Rani & Champa Rani (dual role)
- N. T. Rama Rao as Kishore
- S. V. Ranga Rao as Prachandudu
- C.S.R
- Relangi as Mukunda
- Amarnath as Maharaja Veerasimha
- R. Nageswara Rao as Marthand
- Hemalatha
Soundtrack
The music was composed by C. R. Subburaman & M. S. Viswanathan.
Telugu songs
Lyrics by Samudrala Raghavacharya.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Eeroju Bhale Roju Ide Prema Idena" | P. Bhanumathi | Samudrala Raghavacharya | |
| 2 | "Indhuko Teliyani Ennadu Anukoni Ee Sambaraalemiti" | P. Bhanumathi | 02:14 | |
| 3 | "Evaraalakinturu Naamora Enaleni Vedana" | P. Bhanumathi | 03:01 | |
| 4 | "Kilaa Kilaa Navvulaa Kurisene Vennelaa" | P. Bhanumathi | 02:08 | |
| 5 | "O Taraka O Jabilee Navvulela Nanu Gane" | Ghantasala & P. Bhanumathi | 03:41 | |
| 6 | "Meow Meow Meow" | K. Rani, Udutha Sarojini & K. Jamuna Rani | ||
| 7 | "Swadesaniki Samajaaniki" | Pithapuram Nageswara Rao & A. P. Komala | 02:48 | |
| 8 | "Ravo Varaala Elika Konavoyi Kanukaa" | K. Rani | 02:00 | |
| 9 | "Eevoyyara Neevilasa Mogorada Raja" | A. P. Komala |
Tamil songs
Lyrics were by K. D. Santhanam. The song "Vaan Meedhile Inba Then Maari Peiyudhe" is set in the Carnatic music raga 'Pahaadi'.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "En Vaazhvinile Naan Magizhum Naal Idhuve Thaan" | P. Bhanumathi | K. D. Santhanam | |
| 2 | "Innadhendru Ariyaamal Unnmaiyum Unaraamal" | P. Bhanumathi | 02:14 | |
| 3 | "En Vaazhvellaam Siraivaasamo" | P. Bhanumathi | 03:01 | |
| 4 | "Nilaa Nilaa Odi Vaa Nillaamal Odi Vaa" | P. Bhanumathi | 02:08 | |
| 5 | "Vaan Meedhile Inba Then Maari Peiyudhe" | Ghantasala & P. Bhanumathi | 03:41 | |
| 6 | "Meow Meow Meow" | K. Rani, Udutha Sarojini & K. Jamuna Rani | ||
| 7 | "Anbaai Dhesamenggum Ondraai Koodi" | C. R. Subburaman P. Susheela, Chorus | 02:48 | |
| 8 | "Vaaraamale Vadha Naalidhe Suba Naalidhe" | K. Rani | 02:00 | |
| 9 | "Maavinodha Maasilaadha Madhanaa" | A. P. Komala |
Hindi songs
Lyrics by Vishwamitra Adil.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Barbad Hu Naushad Hu" | P. Bhanumathi | Vishwamitra Adil | |
| 2 | "Kaun Aa Gaya" | P. Bhanumathi | 02:14 | |
| 3 | "Bholi Si Naar Hu Gaati Bahar Hu" | P. Bhanumathi | 03:01 | |
| 4 | "Khili Khili Bahar Hai" | P. Bhanumathi | 02:08 | |
| 5 | "Chanda Tale Muskuraye Jawaniya" | Talat Mehmood & P. Bhanumathi | 03:41 | |
| 6 | "Meow Meow Meow" | K. Rani, Udutha Sarojini & K. Jamuna Rani | ||
| 7 | "Maan Ja Jaan Ja Dilwale" | P. Bhanumathi | 02:48 | |
| 8 | "Mera Billa Gora Hai Aur Teri Billi Kaali" | Madhubala Jhaveri | 02:00 | |
| 9 | "Dene Badhayi Aa Gayi" | Meena Kapoor |
Critical reception
M. L. Narasimham of The Hindu wrote, "Though there is nothing new in the story, the novelty lies in the manner it is narrated. Chandi's sword fight and the fight sequences with the tiger, the exchange of places by the siblings, went well with the audience."[4]
Chandirani earned decent profits for the producers. It also holds the record for being the only movie to be released in three languages on the same day, (August 28, 1953) with over 100 prints across the length and breadth of the country.
References
- https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19530828&printsec=frontpage&hl=en
- Telugu Cinema – Past and Present by Gudipoodi Srihari at Idlebrain.com
- "Tribute to a Legend at The Hindu". Archived from the original on 19 June 2007. Retrieved 6 March 2010.
- Narasimham, M. L.; Narasimham, M. L. (4 August 2013). "Chandirani (1953)". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
External links
- Chandirani, 1953 Telugu film at IMDb
- Chandirani, 1953 Tamil film at IMDb
- Chandirani, 1953 Hindi film at IMDb
- Listen to the Telugu songs of Chandirani at Raaga.com
- M. L. Narasimham (3 August 2013). "Chandirani 1953". The Hindu.
- Naati 101 Chitralu (Telugu hit films released between 1931 and 1965), S. V. Rama Rao, Kinnera Publications, Hyderabad, 2006, pages: 75–6.