Manushulanta Okkate
Manushulanta Okkate (transl. All Humans are Equal) is a 1976 Telugu language drama film, produced by Duddu Venkateswara Rao and V. Mahesh under the Aditya Chitra banner and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jamuna, Manjula in the lead roles and music composed by Saluri Rajeswara Rao. The film was recorded as a "Super Hit" at the box office.
| Manushulanta Okkate | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Dasari Narayana Rao |
| Produced by | Duddu Venkateswara Rao V. Mahesh |
| Written by | Dasari Narayana Rao (screenplay / dialogues) |
| Story by | V. Mahesh R. K. Dharmaraj |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Jamuna Manjula |
| Music by | Saluri Rajeswara Rao |
| Cinematography | M. Kannappa |
| Edited by | K. Balu |
Production company | Aditya Chitra |
Release date |
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Running time | 145 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
The film narrates a story with a message of universal brotherhood and equality between the rich and poor, Sarvarayudu (Satyanarayana) is the Zamindar. His son Rajendra Babu (First NTR) grows with oppressive mind about the poor people. He is turned out to be good by Radha (Jamuna) when he wanted to spoil her. He joins the poor and fights against the Zamindar for the justice and marries Radha. They had a son Ramu (Second NTR). Zamindar got his son killed. His grandson Ramu teaches him the final lesson.
Cast
- N. T. Rama Rao as Rajendra Babu & Ramu (Dual role)
- Jamuna as Radha
- Manjula as Shanti
- Satyanarayana as Sarvarayudu
- Allu Ramalingaiah as Chalamaiah
- Nagesh as Ganapati
- Rajasri
- Ramaprabha as Mutyalu & Rama (Dual role)
- Kakarala as Sundara Chary
- Kommineni Seshagiri Rao
- Chalapathi Rao
Crew
- Art: Rajendra Kumar
- Choreography: Raju-Seshu
- Stills: Chitti Babu
- Fights: Sambasiva Rao
- Lyrics: Acharya Aatreya, C. Narayana Reddy, Kosaraju
- Playback: SP Balu, P. Susheela
- Music: Saluri Rajeswara Rao
- Story: V. Mahesh, RK Dharmaraj
- Editing: K. Balu
- Cinematography: M. Kannappa
- Producer: Duddu Venkateswara Rao, V. Mahesh
- Dialogues - Screenplay - Director: Dasari Narayana Rao
- Banner: Aditya Chitra
- Release Date: 7 April 1976
Soundtrack
| Manushulanta Okkate | |
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| Film score by Saluri Rajeswara Rao | |
| Released | 1976 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Label | SAREGAMA Audio |
| Producer | Saluri Rajeswara Rao |
Music composed by Saluri Rajeswara Rao. All songs are hit tracks. Music released by SAREGAMA Audio Company.
| S. No | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Anubhavinchu Raja" | C. Narayana Reddy | SP Balu | 3:41 |
| 2 | "Kaalam Kadu" | Acharya Aatreya | SP Balu | 3:15 |
| 3 | "Muthyalu Vasthava" | Kosaraju | SP Balu, P. Susheela | 4:02 |
| 4 | "Ninne Pelladata" | Dasari Narayana Rao | P. Susheela | 4:08 |
| 5 | "Tatha Baagunnava" | C. Narayana Reddy | SP Balu | 3:52 |
| 6 | "Yevadidiraa Ee Bhoomi" | C. Narayana Reddy | SP Balu, P. Susheela | 3:42 |
Box office
The film ran for more than 100 days in many centers. It even celebrated a Silver Jubilee.