Chandirani

Chandirani
Chandirani
Directed by P. Bhanumathi
Produced by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao
P. Bhanumathi
Written by Samudrala Raghavacharya
Starring N.T. Rama Rao
P. Bhanumathi
Relangi Venkata Ramaiah
C. S. R. Anjaneyulu
S.V.Ranga Rao
Amarnath
Cinematography P. N. Selvaraj
Studio Bharani Studios
Release date(s) August 18, 1953
Running time 164 minutes
Country India
Language Telugu

Chandirani (Telugu: చండీరాణి) is a 1953 drama film produced and directed by P. Bhanumathi. It is the first Indian film directed by a woman director.[1] She also played double role in this film.[2] It is simultaneously produced in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi languages by Bharani studios.

Contents

The plot

King Veerasimha (Amarnath) attracted towards court dancer during his birthday celebrations. She delivers twin girls after their union. The Senani Prachandudu (Ranga Rao), who also likes her, kills the dancer and imprisons the King. The minister saves one of the twins and send her to forest. Knowing this, Prachanda 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 double role) grown up as two different personalities. Son of the minister Kishore (NT Ramarao) and Champarani loves each other. Mukund (Relangi) is son of Prachandadu. Kishore goes to the forest and came to know about Chandirani and 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 people. During the conflict Prachandudu and Chandirani dies. She unites Champarani and Kishore.

Credits

Cast

Crew


Soundtrack

Telugu Songs

  • Eeroju Bhale Roju Ide Prema Idena by P. Bhanumathi
  • Enduko Teliyani Ennadu Anukoni Ee Sambaraalemiti by P. Bhanumathi
  • Evaraalakinturu Naamora Enaleni Vedana by P. Bhanumathi
  • Kilaa Kilaa Navvulaa Kurisene Vennelaa by P. Bhanumathi
  • O Taraka O Jabilee Navvulela Nanu Gane by Ghantasala & P. Bhanumathi; Cast: N.T. Rama Rao and Bhanumathi)
  • meow meow by P. Bhanumathi
  • Ravo Varaala Elika Konavoyi Kanukaa by K. Rani

Tamil Songs

  • en vaazhvinilE naan magizhum naaL idhuvE thaan by P. Bhanumathi
  • innadhendRu aRiyaamal by P. Bhanumathi
  • en vaazhvellaam siRaivaasamO by P. Bhanumathi
  • nilaa nilaa Odi vaa nillaamal Odi vaa by P. Bhanumathi
  • vaan meedhilE inba thEn maari pEyuthE by Ghantasala & P. Bhanumathi
  • meow meow by P. Bhanumathi
  • vaaraamalE vandha naaLidhE by
  • anbaai dEsamengum engum oNdRaaikkoodi by
  • maavinOda maasilaadha madana by A. P. Komala

References

  1. ^ Telugu Cinema - Past and Present by Gudipoodi Srihari at Idlebrain.com
  2. ^ Tribute to a Legend at The Hindu
  • Naati 101 Chitralu (Telugu hit films released between 1931–1965), S. V. Rama Rao, Kinnera Publications, Hyderabad, 2006, pages: 75-6.

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