Aa Naluguru
Aa Naluguru (transl. Those Four Men) is a 2004 Indian Telugu-language drama film, written, and directed by Chandra Siddhartha.[1][2] Produced by Sarita Patra, and P. Prem Kumar, Starring Rajendra Prasad, Aamani in lead roles with music composed by R. P. Patnaik. The film received the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film (Gold),[1] and was screened at the AISFM Film Festival.[3][4] The film was later remade in Kannada in 2006 as Sirivantha starring Vishnuvardhan.[5]
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| Directed by | Chandra Siddhartha |
| Produced by | Sarita Patra P. Prem Kumar (Presents) |
| Written by | Madan (story / dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Chandra Siddhartha Madan |
| Starring | Rajendra Prasad Aamani |
| Music by | R. P. Patnaik |
| Cinematography | T. Surendra Reddy |
| Edited by | Girish Lokesh |
Production company | Prem Movies |
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Running time | 140 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
The film starts with two messengers of God (Chalapathi Rao, and Raghubabu) coming to take the life of Raghuram (Rajendra Prasad). He is a kind-hearted idealistic individual who spends half of his income on charity work. He works as the editor of a newspaper. When his managing director asks him to publish tabloid photos to increase circulation, he is ready to resign and sell Papads instead of losing his values. Later he realizes his mistake and reappoints Raghuram as the editor and promises him not to involve in his duty.
His wife Bharati (Aamani), two sons Shekar (Raja) and Chinna (Ping Pong Surya) and a daughter Revathi are quite against his helping attitude. His children compel him to get money for their career (bribe for a job), education (donation fee for engineering seat) and settling in the United States which he feels is completely wrong. He is forced to set aside his morality and take a loan from his neighbor, Kotayya (Kota Srinivasa Rao). Unable to bear the defeat of his ideology and moral issues, he commits suicide by consuming poison the same day he gives money to his children. The rest of the film is about how his children and wife realize just how important he was as they prepare his funeral. At last, everyone realizes that after death only love and affection will come with us so love the people and society.
Cast
- Rajendra Prasad as Raghuram
- Aamani as Bharathi
- Kota Srinivasa Rao as Kotaiah
- Subhalekha Sudhakar as Subramanyam
- Raja as Shekar
- Chalapathi Rao as Messenger of god
- Raghu Babu as Messenger of god
- Suthi Velu as Office Peon
- Prem Kumar Patra
- Giridhar
- Junior Relangi
- Jenny
- Annapurna
- Rajitha
- Revathi
- Apoorva
Soundtrack
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| Released | 2004 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 27:02 | |||
| Label | Unknown | |||
| Producer | R. P. Patnaik | |||
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Music composed by R. P. Patnaik. Lyrics were written by Chaitanya Prasad. All songs are blockbusters. Music released on Aditya Music Company.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Inko Rojochindandi" | SP Balu, Balaji | 5:04 |
| 2. | "Gundepai Thannuthoo" | SP Balu,R.P.Patnaik, Usha | 5:13 |
| 3. | "Okkadai Ravadam" | SP Balu | 3:10 |
| 4. | "Naluguroo Mechinaa" | SP Balu | 3:25 |
| 5. | "Good Morning" | Instrumental | 5:00 |
| 6. | "Wish You Happy Married Life" | Instrumental | 5:10 |
| Total length: | 27:02 | ||
Awards
- Best Feature Film (Gold) - Sarita Patra
- Best Actor - Rajendra Prasad
- Best Character Actor - Kota Srinivasa Rao
References
- "Telugu Cinema Nandi 2004 award winners response". www.idlebrain.com.
- "Audiences hungry for content-rich films: Gadde Rajendra Prasad – NDTV Movies". NDTVMovies.com.
- "Aa Naluguru – 100 days function – Telugu Cinema – Rajendra Prasad". www.idlebrain.com.
- Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (13 February 2016). "Good story makes this a winner" – via www.thehindu.com.
- Wilson, Heather (13 May 2011). "Aa Naluguru".
External links
- Aa Naluguru on IMDb