Chintamani (1956 film)

Chintamani is a 1956 Telugu-language film, produced and directed by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao under the Bharani Studios banner.[3][4] It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna, Jamuna in the lead roles[5] and music composed by Addepalli Rama Rao & T. V. Raju.[6] The film is based on a drama of the same title, written by Kallakuri Narayana Rao.[7]

Chintamani
Theatrical release poster
Directed byP. S. Ramakrishna Rao
Produced byP. S. Ramakrishna Rao
Written byRavuru (dialogues)
Screenplay byP. S. Ramakrishna Rao
Story byKallakuri Narayana Rao
Based onChintamani (drama)
StarringN. T. Rama Rao
Bhanumathi Ramakrishna
Jamuna
Music byAddepalli Rama Rao
T. V. Raju
CinematographySridhar
Edited byP. S. Ramakrishna Rao
Production
company
Bharani Studios[1]
Release date
  • 11 April 1956 (1956-04-11)
[2]
Running time
148 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Plot

Chintamani (Bhanumathi Ramakrishna) even though a prostitute, is a devotee of Lord Krishna (Raghuramaiah). Lord Krishna, to test Chintamani and other people, comes to earth as sage along with Rukmini (Prabhavathi). Bhavani Shankarudu (S. V. Ranga Rao), a Brahmin, out of lust towards Chintamani gives away all his wealth. Even then, Chintamani's mother Srihari (Rushyendramani) is not satisfied and asks Chintamani to lure Subbi Shetty (Relangi), a merchant, and halfheartedly Chintamani snatches Subbi Shetty's property too. Bellvamangaludu (N. T. Rama Rao) son of Vasudeva Murthy (Dr. Kamaraju), is a gold merchant. Radha (Jamuna) is his dedicated wife. Bhavani Shankarudu takes him to Chintamani and they both get attracted to each other. Vasudeva Murthy becomes sick after knowing about this affair and dies pleading to his son to leave Chintamani and take care of his wife Radha. But Bellvamangaludu, out of lust, leaves his dead father and goes to Chintamani. After seeing his bloodied clothes, she inquires about it and he says he came up with the help of a creeper, but it is a snake. Still worse than this, he, with help of his wife's dead body swims to the other side of the river to reach her. Chintamani scolds him. Chintamani and Bellvamangaludu realise their mistakes and starts hating themselves. Lord Krishna gives enlightenment to Chintamani. She leaves the village giving all her property and becomes a wanderer. After completing his wife's funeral, Bellvamangaludu burns his eyes as a contrition for his sins. Then he becomes a great devotee of Lord Krishna and starts living in an Ashram. Chintamani also reaches there and serves Bellvamangaludu. Lord Krishna in a sage form watches all these happenings and decides to give salvation to both of them. But Rukmini obstructs his way, how could he do so for a prostitute and a person who became blind with lust. Then he makes a test, he takes a liquid in a pot and asks great saints to identify its fragrance, which no one can answer. Bellvamangaludu, without eyes, recognizes it as the fragrance of Lord Krishna. At last, Lord Krishna gives Darshan to them by giving back Bellvamangaludu's eyes. Finally, the movie ends with Lord Krishna giving salvation to Chintamani and Bellvamangaludu.

Cast

Crew

Soundtrack
Chintamani
Film score by
Addepalli Rama Rao
T. V. Raju
Released1956
GenreAddepalli Rama Rao
T. V. Raju
ProducerAddepalli Rama Rao
T. V. Raju

Music composed by Addepalli Rama Rao & T. V. Raju. Lyrics were written by Ravuru. Music released by Audio Company.

S. No.Song TitleSingerslength
1 Andalu Chindeti A. M. Rajah, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna 3:21
2 Teeyani Veenalu Bhanumathi Ramakrishna 2:40
3 Kanara Srihari Raghuramaiah 4:49
4 Taguna Nanu P. Leela 3:25
5 Melaye Neevela Bhanumathi Ramakrishna 4:12
6 Rangaina Ravvnura P. Susheela 4:09
7 Jaya Jaya Sundara Ghantasala, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna 1:19
8 Inta Rambhalavanti Madhavapeddi Satyam 1:02
9 Intulu Tarasilluvarake Bhanumathi Ramakrishna 1:04
10 Enta Dayo Relangi 0:20
11 Kaligin Bhagyamunellanu Madhavapeddi Satyam 0:49
12 Kani Rojulu Relangi 2:43
13 Tapasa Vruttibooni Raghuramaiah 1:18
14 Tatalanati Kshetramulella Madhavapeddi Satyam 1:18
15 Tani Yadhanudu P. Leela 0:35
16 Naluvura Nota Madhavapeddi Satyam 0:53
17 Nallni Menutoda Bhanumathi Ramakrishna 0:58
18 Nanu Devendruniga Madhavapeddi Satyam 0:53
19 Pasidi Seelammunammina Raghumaiah 1:44
20 Papini Brasthurala Bhanumathi Ramakrishna 0:48
21 Pujyulaintanu Puttina Raghumaiah 2:07
22 Bhakti Bhavammu Raghumaiah 1:14
23 Mounul Satatmu Bhanumathi Ramakrishna 0:52
24 Vidichiti Bandhuvargamula Madhavapeddi Satyam 0:55
25 Sirikin Cheppadu P. Susheela 0:54
26 Haindava Sundari P. Susheela 0:56
27 Kastabharitambu Ghantasala 0:52
28 Kalindi Ghantasala 0:53
29 Chuchinavelayettidiyo Ghantasala 0:59
30 Ardhanga Ghantasala 1:23
32 Chadiviti Ghantasala 0:29
33 Taalimi Ghantasala 0:37
34 Talliro Ghantasala 0:30
35 Kasturi Thilakam Ghantasala 0:59
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  2. "Chintamani (Release Date)". Spicy Onion.
  3. "Chintamani (Banner)". Chitr.com.
  4. "Chintamani (Direction)". Filmiclub.
  5. "Chintamani (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com.
  6. "Chintamani (Preview)". Know Your Films.
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