Abhimanam (1960 film)

Abhimanam (transl. Self Respect) is a 1960 Telugu-language drama film produced by Sundarlal Nahatha and T. Ashwadanarayana under the Sri Productions banner[2] and directed by C. S. Rao.[3] It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Savitri, Krishna Kumari,[4] with music composed by Ghantasala.[5]

This article is about the 1960 Telugu film. For the 1975 Malayalam film, see Abhimaanam.

Abhimanam
Theatrical release poster
Directed byC. S. Rao
Produced byT. Ashwadanarayana
Sundarlal Nahatha
Written bySamudrala Jr (dialogues)
Screenplay byC. S. Rao
StarringAkkineni Nageswara Rao
Savitri
Krishna Kumari
Music byGhantasala
CinematographyKamal Ghosh
Edited byC. Hari Rao
N. M. Shankar
Production
company
Sri Productions[1]
Distributed byRajasri Films
Release date
  • 26 August 1960 (1960-08-26)
Running time
165 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Plot

The film begins on Venu (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) a graduate, brought up with the strive of his destitute mother Lakshmi Kanthamma (Kannamba). He falls for his classmate Radha (Savitri) and approaches her father (Chittor V Nagaiah) with his mother taking their marriage proposal. Thereupon, Radha's father insults them hard due to their financial status, as a result, Radha has to marry Venu against her father's wish. Here, Radha is unable to acclimatize to the poverty and haughty towards them. Moreover, she could not admit the dominance & derision of Venu's sister Kamala (Krishna Kumari). Meanwhile, Venu acquires a job as a bank officer and resides in the city, as Radha restricts, Lakshmi Kanthamma & Kamala stay back. At that juncture, Venu meets his childhood friend O.S.Rao (Relangi) & his Suguna (S. Varalakshmi) as neighbors. At present, Venu could not bear spendthrift Radha and becomes incapable to allocate budget for his mother. Hence, the lenders' auction their house for debts made for Venu's education. So, helpless Lakshmi Kanthamma & Kamala reach Venu where Radha starts humiliating them. Once, when Venu is in camp, she attributes a heist to Kamala which makes them leave the house. On the way, Lakshmi Kanthamma encounters an accident made by Kaasulu (Chalam) who gives them shelter, without the choice of his misery father Singaraju Lingaraju (K.V.S.Sharma) a millionaire. Just as, Kaasulu & Kamala fall for each other. Soon after the return, Venu realizes the fact and moves in search of his family. During that time, Radha misuses his bank treasure for her false prestige. Grief-stricken Venu turns back, discovers Radha's offense when he chides & denounces her and gets arrested. Immediately, Radha seeks her father's help which he denies, but later, steps in, after perceiving the value of love & affection through Suguna. Being cognizant of the plight, Lakshmi Kanthamma attempts a theft at Lingaraju's house which Kaasulu notices. Understanding the situation, he allows the required amount. Right now, she secretly handovers it to Rao and proceeds to commit suicide but caught by the police. Eventually, Lingaraju identifies the theft, forcibly takes Kamala to Police Station when Kaasulu arrives and admits the truth. By the time, Rao acquits Venu when Radha too arrives, and they also learn the presence of Lakshmi Kanthamma at the station. At last, Radha pleads pardon even Lingaraju repents. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Kaasulu & Kamala.

Cast

Crew

Soundtrack
Abhimanam
Film score by
Ghantasala
Released1960
GenreSoundtrack
Length34:48
ProducerGhantasala

Music composed by Ghantasala. Music released on Audio Company.[6]

S. No.Song TitleLyricsSingerslength
1 "Thallini Minchina" Sri Sri Jikki 3:04
2 "Pada Padave" Samudrala Jr. Ghantasala, Jamuna Rani 3:15
3 "Ooyalooge Naa Hrudayam" Arudra Ghantasala, P. Susheela 3:17
4 "Dayagala Thallini" Sri Sri P. Susheela 6:02
5 "Mandhini Ninnu" Kosaraju Madhavapeddi Satyam, J. V. Raghavulu 3:32
6 "Madhura Nagarilo" Samudrala Jr. P. Susheela 5:25
7 "Oho Basthi Dorasani" Arudra Ghantasala, Jikki 3:36
8 "Rama Idhi Yemi" Samudrala Jr. S. Varalakshmi 3:13
9 "Valapu Thene Paata" Arudra Ghantasala, Jikki 3:24
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References
  1. "Abhimanam (Overview)". IMDb.
  2. "Abhimanam (Banner)". Filmiclub.
  3. "Abhimanam (Direction)". Know Your Films.
  4. "Abhimanam (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com.
  5. "Abhimanam (Review)". Spicy Onion.
  6. "Abhimanam (Songs)". Music India Online.
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