Bharya Biddalu

Bharya Biddalu (transl. Wife & Children) is a 1972 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, Jayalalithaa in the lead roles[4] and music composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[5] The film is a remake of the Telugu movie Bratuku Theruvu (1953), starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Savitri, which was dubbed in Tamil as Bale Raman (1956), later remade as Hindi movie Jeene Ki Raah (1969), with Jeetendra, Tanuja and after its success, the same was again remade as Bharya Biddalu and later in Tamil as Naan Yen Pirandhen, with M.G.R, Kanchana in the pivotal roles.[6]

Bharya Biddalu
Theatrical release poster
Directed byTatineni Rama Rao
Produced byA. V. Subba Rao
Written byAcharya Aatreya (dialogues)
Screenplay byTatineni Rama Rao
Story byL. V. Prasad
Based onBratuku Theruvu (1953)
StarringAkkineni Nageswara Rao
Jayalalithaa
Music byK. V. Mahadevan
CinematographyS. Venkataratnam
Edited byJ. Krshna Swamy
Balu
Production
company
Prasad Art Productions[1]
Distributed byNavayuga Films
Release date
  • 15 January 1972 (1972-01-15)
Running time
160 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Plot

The film begins with Mohan (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) returning to his village after completing his studies when he finds that they encompass huge debts. So, he decides to support his joint family containing his wife Susheela (Krishna Kumari), 5-year-old daughter, mother Jayamma (Hemalatha) 3 sisters & 2 brothers. Hence, he moves to the city in search of a job but fails. Disparate Mohan fortunately, meets his childhood friend Dr. Manohar (Jaggayya) who makes his acquaintance with a millionaire Raja Rao (Gummadi) and leaves abroad. Raja Rao appreciates, offers him a job provided he should be single. Due to his exigency, Mohan affiliates in the job claiming himself as solitary. Meanwhile, Raja Rao's daughter Radha (Jayalalitha), a heart patient & paralyzed person whose condition is very tender comes back from foreign. Radha feels relief in the friendly & breezy company of Mohan and gradually regains her vigor when she falls for him. Now Mohan is under a dichotomy as he is unable to reveal the truth. On the double, Mohan's elder sister Kanaka Durga (Suryakantham) a shrew, necks the family out and they land at the city. Accidentally, Mohan spots and places them at Manohar's house. Eventually, Kanaka Durga & her husband Ramadasu (Venkateswara Rao) also arrive at the town who schemes and takes shelter at Seshu's (Rajababu) residence a person who aspires to espouse Radha. After a few comic incidents, they get reformed which Mohan witnesses and brings them back. Here, the wheel of fortune makes Radha & Susheela as friends when Mohan leading the dual life makes a daring effort to avoid all the parties. Right now, Raja Rao decides to couple up Radha with Mohan and plans for their engagement but Mohan is not ready to bow for this betrayal. During that time, Susheela collapses learning that the bridegroom is her husband and silently leaves the place. Thereafter, the entire family accuses Mohan when he decides to confess his blunder. At that point in time, envy Seshu kidnaps Radha when Mohan rescues and divulges the reality to her. Though she misconstrues him in the beginning, later on, understands his virtue and even affirms it to Raja Rao. At last, Manohar checks in and expresses his childhood love towards Radha which she too accepts. Finally, the movie ends a happy note with the marriage of Manohar & Radha.

Cast

Crew

Soundtrack
Bharya Biddalu
Film score by
K. V. Mahadevan
Released1972
GenreSoundtrack
Length28:08
ProducerK. V. Mahadevan
K. V. Mahadevan chronology
Abbayigaru Ammayigaru
(1972)		 Bharya Biddalu
(1972)		 Koduku Kodalu
(1972)

Music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The song Aakulu Pokalu is a blockbuster. Lyrics were written by Acharya Aatreya. Music released on Audio Company.[7]

S. NoSong TitleSingerslength
1 "Aakulu Pokalu" Ghantasala, L. R. Eswari 4:17
2 "Bhale Bhale Nacharu" P. Susheela 3:27
3 "Chal Mohana Ranga" Ghantasala 3:25
4 "Andamaina Theegaku" Ghantasala 3:49
5 "Chakkanayya Chandamama" (M) Ghantasala 1:43
6 "Brathuku Poola Baata Kaadu" Ghantasala 4:02
7 "Chakkanayya Chandamama" (F) P. Susheela 3:51
8 "Valachinaanamma" Ghantasala,P. Susheela 3:34
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References
  1. "Bharya Biddalu (Overview)". IMDb.
  2. "Bharya Biddalu (Banner)". Filmiclub.
  3. "Bharya Biddalu (Direction)". Know Your Films.
  4. "Bharya Biddalu (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com.
  5. "Bharya Biddalu (Music)". Spicy Onion.
  6. "Bharya Biddalu (Review)". The Cine Bay.
  7. "Bhale Rangadu (Songs)". Cineradham.
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