Dabbevariki Chedu
Dabbevariki Chedu (transl. Money is Bitter to Whom?) is a 1987 Telugu-language comedy film, produced by S. Ramalingaraju under the Tarakanama Movies banner and directed by Relangi Narasimha Rao.[2] It stars Rajendra Prasad, Chandra Mohan, Seetha in the lead roles and music composed by Vasu Rao. The film is the first debut of actress Seetha in the Telugu film industry.[3]
| Dabbevariki Chedu | |
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| Directed by | Relangi Narasimha Rao |
| Produced by | S. Ramalingaraju |
| Written by | Diwakar Babu (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Relangi Narasimha Rao |
| Story by | Malladi Venkata Krishna Murthy |
| Starring | Rajendra Prasad Chandra Mohan Seetha |
| Music by | Vasu Rao |
| Cinematography | B. Koteswara Rao |
| Edited by | D. Raja Gopal |
Production company | Tarakanama Movies[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 138 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
The film begins in a village where a rich landlord Viswanatham (Suthi Veerabhadra Rao) has 3 daughters Devi (Manochitra), Swarna (Sulakshana), Mamatha (Seeta) respectively; and a son Manohar (Eeswar Rao). The first two daughters are got married, elder son-in-law Govardhanam (Sarath Babu) and second Lakshmikanth (Chandra Mohan) are avaricious people who are behind their father-in-law's property for which they falsify him with affection. Here, Viswanatham's brother-in-law (Suthi Velu) whom he calls with various names claims them as deceptive which he denies. Meanwhile, Viswanatham receives a letter from his childhood friend Udaya Bhaskaram that his son is visiting their village. But, unfortunately, he overdue when Vidyasagar (Rajendra Prasad) a journalist lands therein whom they mistake as Udaya Bhaskaram's son and gives hospitality. Currently, Vidyasagar & Mamatha falls in love. After some time, the truth comes forward when Mamatha leaves the house and marries Vidyasagar. Meanwhile, Viswanatham & his brother-in-law move for a pilgrimage and the bus they are traveling meets with a disastrous accident in which Viswanatham dies. Thereafter, his children receive a funny will in which it is written that Viswanatham's fixed deposit amount of 50 lakhs is picked up by the daughter who takes divorce. There onwards, a comic tale when the 3 couples take divorce. At last, it is revealed that Viswanatham is alive and made a play to find out whether his children's affection is true or false. Finally, everyone apologizes to him and the movie ends on a happy note by Viswanatham performing remarriage of his daughters & sons-in-law.
Cast
- Rajendra Prasad as Vidyasagar
- Chandra Mohan as Lakshmikanth
- Seetha as Mamatha
- Sarath Babu as Govardhanam
- Dasari Narayana Rao as himself (Guest)
- Suthi Veerabhadra Rao as Viswanatham
- Suthi Velu as Various Names
- Nutan Prasad as Lawyer Dharmalingam
- Prabhakar Reddy as Justice Paramahamsa
- Raavi Kondala Rao as Govardhanam's Manager
- Potti Prasad as Lawyer
- Eeswar Rao as Manohar
- Mukku Raju as Beggar
- Krishna Chaitanya as Bus Conductor
- Gadiraju Subba Raju as Client
- Sulakshana as Swarna
- Deepa as Jayasila
- Manochitra as Devi
- Dubbing Janaki as Dharmalingam's wife
- Kalpana Rai as Vidyaratnam
Crew
- Art: Somanath, Bhaskara Rao
- Choreography: Anthony, Raju, Nambiraju
- Lyrics: Athreya, C. Narayana Reddy, Kosaraju, Seetharama Sastry
- Playback: SP Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela, Vani Jayaram, SP Sailaja, V. Ramakrishna, Madhavapeddi Ramesh
- Story: Malladi Venkata Krishna Murthy
- Dialogues: Diwakar Babu
- Music: Saluri Vasu Rao
- Editing: D. Rajagopal
- Cinematography: B. Koteswara Rao
- Publicity Designer: Lanka Bhaskar
- Producer: S. Ramalinga Raju
- Screenplay- Director: Relangi Narasimha Rao
- Banner: Tharakanama Movies
Soundtrack
| Dabbevariki Chedu | |
|---|---|
| Film score by Vasu Rao | |
| Released | 1987 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 21:27 |
| Label | Lahari Music |
| Producer | Vasu Rao |
Music composed by Vasu Rao. Music released on Lahari Music Company. The song Panchadara Chilakaa is a blockbuster.[4]
| S.No | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Panchadara Chilakaa" | Acharya Aatreya | SP Balu, P. Susheela | 5:03 |
| 2 | "Nuvvunte Viharam" | Kosaraju | Vani Jairam | 3:47 |
| 3 | "Tagunaa Auraa Neekidi Tagunaa" | Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry | SP Balu, Ramakrishna | 4:00 |
| 4 | "Ettuku Pai Ettu Vey" | C. Narayana Reddy | SP Balu, Madhavpeddi Ramesh, P. Susheela, S. P. Sailaja | 4:11 |
| 5 | "Dabbevariki Chedu" | C. Narayana Reddy | SP Balu | 4:26 |
Others
- VCDs and DVDs on - Santosh Video Company, Hyderabad
References
- "Dabbevariki Chedu (Overview)". IMDb.
- "Dabbevariki Chedu (Cast & Crew)". Spicy Onion.
- "Dabbevariki Chedu (Review)". The Cine Bay.
- "Dabbevariki Chedu (Songs)". Cineradham.