Aalu Magalu
Aalu Magalu (transl. Wife and Husband) is a 1977 Telugu language drama film, produced by A. V. Subba Rao under the Prasad Art Productions banner[2] and directed by Tatineni Rama Rao.[3] It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Vanisri in the lead roles[4] and music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao.[5] The film was remade in Tamil as Nallathoru Kudumbam (1979). The film was also remade in Hindi as Judaai (1980), by the same banner and director and in Kannada as Shubha Milana (1987).[6] The film was recorded as a Blockbuster at the box office.
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Directed by | Tatineni Rama Rao |
Produced by | A. V. Subba Rao |
Written by | Acharya Aatreya Jandhyala (dialogues) |
Screenplay by | Tatineni Rama Rao |
Story by | Balamurugan |
Starring | Akkineni Nageswara Rao Vanisri |
Music by | T. Chalapathi Rao |
Cinematography | P. S. Selvaraj |
Edited by | J. Krishna Swamy Balu |
Production company | Prasad Art Productions[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 143 mins |
Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Plot
Dr. Gopi Krishna (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) is a happy-go-lucky man with several girlfriends. He is the grandson of Zamindar Raja Raghavendra Bahadoor (Nagabhushanam). Annapurna (Vanisri) stays at Gopi's house and takes care of them. Since childhood, Gopi and Annapurna have been squabbling constantly. Gopi goes abroad for higher studies. Meanwhile, his grandfather passes away after wishing that Gopi and Annapurna get married. Gopi gets angry after learning of this and accuses Annapurna of being greedy. Annapurna renounces the wealth and leaves the house. Gopi realizes her worth, brings her back and they get married. Soon they are blessed with a baby boy Raja. One day, Annapurna spots Gopi with his ex-girlfriend Krishna (Vijayalalitha). She misunderstands them. In reality, Gopi is treating Krishna's ailing daughter. One night, Krishna calls Gopi as there is a medical emergency with her daughter. Annapurna does not tell her husband of this and it results in the death of Krishna's child. This causes a rift between Gopi and Annapurna. A pregnant Annapurna moves out with Gopi keeping Raja with himself. Soon, she gives birth to another son, Mohan. Raja (G. V. Narayana Rao) is brought up by his father in luxury, whereas Mohan (Lakshmikanth) becomes a meritorious student with Annapurna's guidance. Eventually, both brothers start working in the same company and become good friends. They marry their respective girlfriends Geeta (Sangeeta) and Rani (Roja Ramani). Gopi and Annapurna meet but their ego does not let them reconcile. The children start neglecting the parents and give more attention to their wives. Gopi and Annapurna realize their folly in abandoning each other's company. They reconcile. Their children also beg for their forgiveness and the movie ends on a happy note.
Cast
- Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Dr. Gopi Krishna
- Vanisri as Annapurna
- Gummadi as Ranga Rao
- Nagabhushanam as Raja Raghavendra Bahadoor
- Allu Ramalingaiah as Lingaiah
- Rajababu as Buchi Babu
- Narayana Rao as Raja
- Sarathi
- Kakarala as Ramanaiah
- Lakshmikanth as Mohan
- Jayabhaskar
- Rama Prabha as Bramaramba
- Vijaya Lalitha as Krishna
- Roja Ramani as Rani
- Halam as Kamala
- Sangeetha as Geetha
- Jaya Malini as item number
Crew
- Art: G. V. Subba Rao
- Choreography: Heeralal, Chinni-Sampath, Tarun Kumar
- Dialogues: Acharya Aatreya, Jandhyala
- Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy, Sri Sri, Veturi Sundararama Murthy
- Playback: SP Balu, P. Susheela, Madhapeddi Ramesh, Ramakrishna Das, Vijayalakshmi Sarma
- Music: T. Chalapathi Rao
- Story: Balamurugan
- Editing: J. Krishna Swamy, Balu
- Cinematography: P. S. Selvaraj
- Producer: A. V. Subba Rao
- Screenplay - Director: Tatineni Rama Rao
- Banner: Prasad Art Productions
- Release Date: 11 March 1977
Soundtrack
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Released | 1977 |
Genre | Soundtrack |
Length | 19:39 |
Producer | T. Chalapathi Rao |
Music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao. All songs are blockbusters. Music released on Audio Company.[7]
S. No. | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
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1 | "Errakkapoyi Vachanu" | Veturi Sundararama Murthy | SP Balu | 2:54 |
2 | "Chigurese Moggese" | C. Narayana Reddy | SP Balu, P. Susheela | 3:08 |
3 | "Okkaru Iddaruga" | C. Narayana Reddy | Madhapeddi Ramesh, P. Susheela | 3:19 |
4 | "Parugeththi Paalu" | Veturi Sundararama Murthy | SP Balu, Ramakrishna Das, P. Susheela, Vijayalakshmi Sarma | 3:38 |
5 | "Kodegadu" | C. Narayana Reddy | SP Balu, P. Susheela | 3:25 |
6 | "Telusuko Eejeevita" | Sri Sri | SP Balu | 3:15 |
References
- "Aalu Magalu (Overview)". IMDb.
- "Aalu Magalu (Banner)". Filmiclub.
- "Aalu Magalu (Direction)". Know Your Films.
- "Aalu Magalu (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com.
- "Aalu Magalu (Music)". Spicy Onion.
- "Aalu Magalu (Review)". The Cine Bay.
- "Aalu Magalu (Songs)". Cineradham.