Cherapakura Chedevu
Cherapakura Chedevu (transl. If You Spoil Anyone You Only Spoil) is a 1955 Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by Kovelamudi Bhaskar Rao under the Bhaskar Productions banner.[2][3] It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Sowcar Janaki in the lead roles[4] and music composed by Ghantasala.[5]
| Cherapakura Chedevu | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Kovelamudi Bhaskar Rao |
| Produced by | Kovelamudi Bhaskar Rao |
| Written by | Samudrala Jr (dialogues) |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Sowcar Janaki |
| Music by | Ghantasala |
| Cinematography | Kamal Ghosh |
| Edited by | M. V. Rajan |
Production company | Bhaskar Productions[1] |
Release date |
|
Running time | 132 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
The story begins, Zamindar Govinda Rao (Ravulapalli) leads a happy family life with his wife Shantamma (Lakshmi Rajyam), son Anand (Amarnath), daughter-in-law Lalitha (Sowcar Janaki), daughter Seeta (Chandra Kumari), and son-in-law Pitambaram (Relangi). Once Govind Rao becomes terminally ill, so he gives a call to his first wife's son Mohan (N. T. Rama Rao) who left the home in childhood as Shantamma ill-treats him. Learning it, Shantamma conspires with a malevolent person Dayanidhi (R. Nageswara Rao) who has close frequency with their family. Both of them create a fake will and cleverly make a sign of Govind Rao. Parallelly, being cognizant regarding his father's condition Mohan immediately moves, on the way, he rescues a wise person Gangadharam (Doraiswamy) & his daughter Savitri (Pushpalata) from burglars but he is injured in that clash and admitted in the hospital. By the time, Mohan reaches home, Govind Rao passes away and Shantamma necks him out. Right now, Gangadharam asks Mohan to stay along with them where Savitri starts liking him and both of them fall for each other. On the other side, Dayanidhi ensnares Anand by a dancer Menaka (Raja Sulochana) and he starts neglecting Lalitha. Dayanidhi also ploys by sending Shantamma to pilgrimage and throwing Seeta & Pitambaram out of the house through Anand. Listening regarding the plight, Mohan decides to reform his brother, so, he joins as a driver at Menaka's house in disguise. Once Lalitha visits Menaka's house requests her to leave her husband when Anand arrives and smacks her. At the same time, Shantamma returns and chides Anand, in that enrage, he slaps his mother too. Grief-stricken, Shantamma leaves the house and meets with an accident. Here Mohan rescues her when she realizes her mistake and understands the virtue of Mohan. At present, Dayanidhi & Menaka intrigues against Anand, overhearing it, Lalitha saves her husband against harm. Eventually, Dayanidhi kidnaps Savitri when Mohan protects her and ceases the baddies. Finally, the entire family is reunited and the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Mohan & Savitri.
Cast
- N. T. Rama Rao as Mohan
- Sowkar Janaki as Lalitha
- Relangi as Pitambaram
- R. Nageswara Rao as Dayanidhi
- Amarnath as Anand
- Doraiswamy as Gangadharam
- Ravulapalli as Govind Rao
- Suryakantham as Menaka's mother
- Lakshmi Rajyam as Shanta
- Rajasulochana as Menaka
- Chandra Kumari as Seeta
- Pushpalatha as Savitri
Crew
- Art: Ch. E. Prasad
- Choreography: Vempati
- Stills: Satyam
- Dialogues: Samudrala Jr
- Lyrics: Samudrala Jr, Kosaraju, Ravuri
- Playback: Ghantasala, P. Leela, Jikki, K. Rani
- Music: Ghantasala
- Editing: M. V. Rajan
- Cinematography: Kamal Ghosh
- Producer – Director: Kovelamudi Bhaskar Rao
- Banner: Bhaskar Productions
- Release Date: 6 July 1955
Soundtrack
| Cherapakura Chedevu | |
|---|---|
| Film score by | |
| Released | 1955 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Label | H.M.V. Audio |
| Producer | Ghantasala |
Music composed by Ghantasala. Music released by H.M.V. Audio Company.
| S. No. | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Aapakuraa Murali" | Samudrala Jr | P. Leela | 2:57 |
| 2 | "Prema Prema Prema" | Ravuri | Ghantasala, K. Rani | 4:54 |
| 3 | "Aadi Vinnara" | Ravuri | Jikki | |
| 4 | "Yogamu Anuragamu" | Ravuri | P. Leela | 2:54 |
| 5 | "Andala Naa Raja" | Samudrala Jr. | Jikki | |
| 6 | "Gulabithota" | Samudrala Jr. | Jikki | 3:10 |
| 7 | "Illuvidichi" | Ravuri | Ghantasala | 2:39 |
| 8 | "Naatakam Aadudam" | Ravuri | Ghantasala, K. Rani | 3:07 |
| 9 | "Paadindi Paata" | Ravuri | Ghantasala |
References
- "Cherapakura Chedevu (Overview)". IMDb.
- "Cherapakura Chedevu (Banner)". Chitr.com.
- "Cherapakura Chedevu (Direction)". Filmiclub.
- "Cherapakura Chedevu (Cast & Crew)". Know Your Films.
- "Cherapakura Chedevu (Review)". The Cine Bay.