Janaki Ramudu is a 1988 Indian Telugu-language film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao and produced by K. Murari under Yuva Chitra Arts. The film stars Nagarjuna, Vijayashanti and Jeevitha, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[1][2] It was dubbed into Tamil as Idhaya Devathai.[3] The film was influenced by Mooga Manasulu (1964).[4]
| Janaki Ramudu | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K. Raghavendra Rao |
| Written by | Satyanand (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | K. Murari K. Raghavendra Rao |
| Story by | Siva Shakthi Datta V. Vijayendra Prasad |
| Produced by | K. Murari |
| Starring | Nagarjuna Vijayashanti Jeevitha |
| Cinematography | K. S. Prakash |
| Edited by | Gautham Raju |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
Production company | Yuva Chitra Arts |
Release date |
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Running time | 133 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
editThe story deals with an eternal love story between Ramu (Nagarjuna) and Janaki (Vijayashanthi) in two different time lines. The film begins with a current timeline where Ramudu and Janaki are modern lovers who happen to visit a village. They start getting reminded of their past lives by reaching the place. The story drifts back to their past life where Lakshmi is a villager who is passionate about dance, music, and Ranga teaches her how to sing. Due to some hardships in their village and economical differences, they die in sad circumstances. With their love being immortal, they are reborn in the current era. The rest of the story is about whether in the current era, Ramu and Janaki unite.
Cast
edit- Nagarjuna as Ramu / Ranga
- Vijayashanti as Janaki / Lakshmi (Voice Dubbed by Saritha)
- Jeevitha as Abaddala Satyavathi (Voice Dubbed by Roja Ramani)
- Satyanarayana as Ramu's Father
- Jaggayya as Raghavayah
- Mohan Babu as Balavantha Rao
- Pradeep Shakthi as Bhupathi
- Chalapathi Rao as Kathula Narasimha Bhupathi
- Brahmanandam as Rangam Singaraju
- Sakshi Rangarao as Satyavathi's Father
- Suthivelu as Hanumanthu
- Bhimeswara Rao as Doctor
- Vankayala Satyanayana as Priest
- Chidatala Appa Rao as Sambo Siva Shankar Sastry
- Shubha as Annapurnamma
- Kakinada Syamala as Durgamma
- Chandrika as Mangala
- Sri Lakshmi as Balavantha Rao's Keep
- Kalpana Rai as Principal
Soundtrack
edit| Janaki Ramudu | ||||
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| Film score by | ||||
| Released | 1988 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 28:04 | |||
| Label | LEO Audio | |||
| Producer | K. V. Mahadevan | |||
| K. V. Mahadevan chronology | ||||
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Music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Music released on LEO Audio Company.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Na Gonthu Sruthilona" | Acharya Aatreya | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra | 4:14 |
| 2. | "Ni Charanam Kamalam" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 5:25 |
| 3. | "Adirindhi Mama" | Acharya Aatreya | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:30 |
| 4. | "Arere Dhadapetti Pothundi" | Sirivennela | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:39 |
| 5. | "Chilaka Pachha Thotalo" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra | 4:37 |
| 6. | "Evarini Adagali" | Sirivennela | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 5:44 |
| 7. | "Ralugari Pilladhaniki" | Acharya Aatreya | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | |
| Total length: | 28:04 | |||
Awards
edit- S. Janaki won Nandi Award for Best Female Playback Singer for the song "Nee Charana Kamalam Mrudulam"[5]
References
edit- ^ "Janaki Ramudu Movie Cast". Chithr.com. Retrieved 11 September 2012.
- ^ Social Post. "Janaki Ramudu Cast & Crew, Janaki Ramudu Star Cast, Actor, Actress, Director – entertainment.oneindia.in". Popcorn.oneindia.in. Archived from the original on 18 February 2013. Retrieved 11 September 2012.
- ^ "Tamil Old Movie Songs | Idhaya Devathai Tamil Movie Hit Songs Jukebox". YouTube. Archived from the original on 6 December 2021.
- ^ Nachaki, Sri (10 December 2004). "TC Exclusive: Interview with writer Vijayendra Prasad". Telugucinema.com. Archived from the original on 11 December 2004.
- ^ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.(in Telugu)