Neti Bharatam

Neti Bharatam
Directed by	T. Krishna
Produced by	P. Venkateswara Rao
Written by	T. Krishna (story) M.V.S. Harnatha Rao (dialogues)
Starring	Vijayshanti Suman Nagabhushanam P. L. Narayana Rajyalakshmi S. Varalakshmi
Music by	K. Chakravarthi
Release date(s)	1983
Country	India
Language	Telugu

Neti Bharatam (Telugu: నేటి భారతం) is a 1983 film written and directed by T. Krishna and produced by Eetharam Films. It is a musical hit film promoting liberal ideals. Lyrics for the songs were penned by revolutionary poet Srirangam Srinivasa Rao, Adrushta Deepak who was then an unknown lyricist, and music scored by K. Chakravarthy. The movie is most famous for the song 'Maanavatvam Parimalinche', which got the lyricist Adrushta Deepak noticed. Suman and Vijayasanthi played lead roles, with Nagabhushanam and Rajyalakshmi in assisting roles.

Songs

• Ardharatri Swatantram Andhakaara Bandhuram
  Angangam Dopidaina Kannatalli Jeevitam
  Ide Ide Neti Bharatam Bharatamata Jeevitam
  Bharata Matanu Nenu Bandinai Padiunnaanu (Lyrics: Sri Sri; Music: K. Chakravarthi)
• Chitti Potti
• Dammu Thoti Daggu Thoti Chalijoramoste
  Atto Podam Rave Manavoori Davakhanaku (Lyrics: B. Krishna Murthy; Music: K. Chakravarthi)
• Manavatvam Parimalinche Manchi Manasuku Swagatam
  Bratuku Artham Teliyajesina Manchi Manishiki Swagatam (Lyrics: Adrushta Deepak; Music: K. Chakravarthi)

Awards

• Filmfare Best Film Award (Telugu) - P. Venkateswara Rao.
• This film won Nandi Award for Best Feature Film.
• K. Chakravarthy won Nandi Award for Best Music Director.
• P. L. Narayana won Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor.

External links

• Neti Bharatam film at IMDb.