Desa Drohulu
Desa Drohulu (transl. Traitors) is a 1964 Telugu-language action drama film, produced and directed by Bolla Subba Rao[2] under the Sri Rama Pictures banner.[3] It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Devika, Kanta Rao in the lead roles and music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao.[4]
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| Directed by | Bolla Subba Rao |
| Produced by | Bolla Subba Rao |
| Written by | Sri Giriraj Rama Rao Aarudhra Sadasivabrahmam (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Bolla Subba Rao |
| Story by | Sairam |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Devika Kanta Rao |
| Music by | S. Rajeswara Rao |
| Cinematography | Bolla Subba Rao Varadarajan |
| Edited by | Jagadish Narasimha Rao |
Production company | Sri Rama Pictures[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 174 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
The film begins in a town, where five people Bhujanga Rao (Mikkilineni), Abbadhaiah (Ramana Reddy), Karunakaran, Devaiah Shetty (Raja Babu), Sanyasi Rao who are traitors but wear a mask of hypocritical social workers and pose themselves as respectable persons. Once Bhujanga Rao & Abbadhaiah slay one of their wise partner Kesava Rao using a deadly gangster Joginder (Rajanala). There onwards, Joginder starts blackmailing them. Ramu (N. T. Rama Rao), a young and energetic guy loves Leela (Devika), daughter of Bhujanga Rao. In the beginning, Bhujanga Rao does not agree with the alliance as Ramu is poor, but later he accepts due to Leela's pressure. Here Ramu asks some amount from Devaiah Shetty for the marriage expenses, but he refuses when a robbery covers in which Ramu is indicted and sentenced. Now Bhujanga Rao breaks out the proposal and forcibly performs Leela's marriage with a millionaire Raghu (Kanta Rao). After a few days, the truth comes forward and Ramu is acquitted when he learns regarding Leela's marriage. Depressed, Ramu reaches home where he notices Devaiah Shetty auctioning their house. At Present, Ramu reaches the city, where he gets acquainted with a stranger Gopi (Relangi), a dance master who gives him shelter. Ramu joins as a worker for Karunakaran and Sanyasi Rao, observes their cheating towards society and resigns. Later, he gets a job in a drama company through Gopi, where he gets meets a social lady, Karuna (Sowcar Janaki). Meanwhile, Raghu & Leela lead a happy family life and they are blessed with a baby boy. But unfortunately, Joginder traps Raghu and makes him habituated to all sorts of vices. Once his men attack Raghu when Ramu protects him. Next day, Ramu visits Raghu's house where he is surprised to see Leela as Raghu's wife and Leela gets faint up. Afterward, Ramu meets Leela and promises, he will look her as his sister right now. Raghu observes their closeness and suspects when the clashes arise between the couple. Soon, Ramu writes a letter to Leela which comes into Raghu's hand when he realizes the holistic relation between them and repents. He also finds out the reality of Jogindra, revolts against him but he goes into his clutches. Ahead, Police are in the process of investigating the evil deeds occurring in society. Ramu along with Gopi joins them and removes all the antisocial elements in the society. At last, Ramu catches Joginder too and rescues Raghu & his family. Finally, the movie ends with the marriage of Ramu & Karuna.
Cast
- N. T. Rama Rao as Ramu
- Devika as Leela
- Kanta Rao as Raghu
- Rajanala as Jogindra
- Relangi as Gopi
- Ramana Reddy as Abbadhaiah
- Mikkilineni as Bhujanga Rao
- Dhulipala as Police Commissioner
- Shobhan Babu as CBI Officer
- Ramakrishna as CBI Officer
- Satyanarayana as Police Inspector
- Raja Babu as Devaiah Shetty
- Perumallu as Ramanna
- Malladi as Police Inspector
- Sowcar Janaki as Karuna
- Girija as Radha
- Geetanjali as Dancer
- Malathi as Ramu's mother
- Gemini Chandra as Mala
- Baby Indrani as Vaani
Crew
- Art: S. V. S. Rama Rao
- Choreography: Chinni-Sampath, Jagannadh Sharma, K. S. Reddy, Dharma Raju, Raju
- Stills: Satyam
- Fights: Sambasiva Rao
- Dialogues: Sri Giriraj Rama Rao, Aarudhra, Sadasivabrahmam
- Lyrics: Aarudhra, Malladi Ramakrishna Sastry
- Playback: Ghantasala, P. Susheela, S. Janaki, Pithapuram, Madhavapeddi Satyam, Swarnalatha, B. Vasantha
- Music: S. Rajeswara Rao
- Story: Sairam
- Editing: Jagadish, Narasimha Rao
- Cinematography: Bolla Subba Rao, Varadarajan
- Screenplay - Producer - Director: Bolla Subba Rao
- Banner: Sri Rama Pictures
- Release Date: 7 May 1964
Soundtrack
| Desa Drohulu | ||||
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| Released | 1964 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 34:24 | |||
| Label | H.M.V Audio | |||
| Producer | S. Rajeswara Rao | |||
| S. Rajeswara Rao chronology | ||||
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Music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. Music released on H.M.V Audio Company.
| S. No. | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
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| 1 | "Naatho Nuvvu Aadali" | Aarudhra | Swarnalata, Sarojini | 3:03 |
| 2 | "Jagame Maarenuga" | Aarudhra | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 3:45 |
| 3 | "Oo Rangula Guvva" | Malladi Ramakrishna Sastry | Pithapuram | 3:42 |
| 4 | "Sagamapa Gari" | Malladi Ramakrishna Sastry | Madhavapeddi Satyam, S. Janaki | 3:10 |
| 5 | "Yichate Pondavoyi" | Aarudhra | S. Janaki | 3:24 |
| 6 | "Dayasalulara" | Malladi Ramakrishna Sastry | Ghantasala, Vasantha & Party | 3:54 |
| 7 | "Mana Swatantra Bharatham" | Malladi Ramakrishna Sastry | Ghantasala, Madhavapeddi Satyam | 6:11 |
| 8 | "Yemi Naa Neram" | Aarudhra | P. Susheela | 3:19 |
| 9 | "Chikkevule Dora" | Malladi Ramakrishna Sastry | Pithapuram, S. Janaki | 3:56 |
References
- "Desa Drohulu (Overview)". Youtube.
- "Desa Drohulu (Director)". Filmiclub.
- "Desa Drohulu (Banner)". Chitr.com.
- "Desa Drohulu (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com.