Melu Kolupu

Melu Kolupu (transl. Awakening) is a 1978 Telugu-language drama film, produced by A. Pundarikakshaiah under the Sri Bhaskara Chitra[2] and directed by B. V. Prasad.[3] It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jaya Prada, K. R. Vijaya in the lead roles and music composed by Master Venu.[4] The film is a remake of the Hindi movie Jagriti (1977).

Melu Kolupu
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	B. V. Prasad
Produced by	A. Pundarikakshaiah
Written by	Gollapudi (dialogues)
Screenplay by	B. V. Prasad
Story by	Sharad Pilgaonkar
Based on	Jagriti (1977)
Starring	N. T. Rama Rao Jayaprada K. R. Vijaya
Music by	Master Venu
Cinematography	M. A. Rehman
Edited by	Kandaswany
Production company	Sri Bhaskara Chitra[1]
Release date	13 January 1978 (1978-01-13)
Running time	126 mins
Country	India
Language	Telugu

Plot

The film begins, Dayanidhi (Nagabhushanam) & Parabrahmam (Prabhakar Reddy) the petty thieves releasing from the jail. Soon after, they wear a mask of hypocritical social workers and pose themselves as respectable persons. But they perpetrate many activities such as exploiting orphan children in the line of crime, women trafficking under the umbra of welfare societies. Ramu (Master Raja Krishna) & Chitti Babu (Chalam) are a few thieves among their gang. Once, Ramu meets a woman Susheela (Jaya Prada) who lives as a prostitute but protects her chastity. Ramu is affectionate towards her and takes care as his own sister. The Govt. appoints a special CID Officer Shekar (N. T. Rama Rao) to block these scandals. Once, Ramu is caught by Shekar and sends him to Juvenile home. In the home, Ramu is reformed under the guidance of school Principal Shanti Devi (K. R. Vijaya). Meanwhile, Shekar is behind Dayanidhi & Brahmam and waiting for an opportunity to catch them. In between the prison, Ramu gets out with permission to meet Susheela when Shekar follows him and recognizes Susheela as his past love who has been sold by her maternal uncle. Shekar whole-heartedly accepts Susheela and takes her along with him. Parallelly, Ramu releases and decides to make straight the remaining people who suffer at the hands of Dayanidhi & Brahmam. So, he reenters gang, passes on information to Shekar, transforms his gang members and enacts them as good citizens. Simultaneously, Dayanidhi's racket is about to collapse, so, he kidnaps Susheela to keep Shekar in his grip. Finally, Shekar with the help of Ramu & Shanti Devi sees the end of Dayanidhi and he is sentenced.

Cast

• N. T. Rama Rao as Shekar
• Jayaprada as Susheela
• K. R. Vijaya as Shanti Devi
• Nagabhushanam as Dayanidhi
• Prabhakar Reddy as Parabrahmam
• Padmanabham as Master
• Chalam as Chitti Babu
• Jaya Bhaskar as Doctor
• Jaya Malini as item number
• Halam as item number
• Master Raja Krishna as Ramu

Crew

• Art: Thota Hema Chandar
• Choreography: Chinni-Sampath
• Stills: D. Radhakrishna Murthy
• Dialogues: Gollapudi
• Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy, Dasaradhi
• Playback: SP Balu, P. Susheela, S. Janaki, Vasantha
• Music: Master Venu
• Story: Sharad Pilgaonkar
• Editing: Kandaswamy
• Cinematography: M. A. Rehman
• Producer: A. Pundarikakshaiah
• Screenplay — Director: B. V. Prasad
• Banner: Sri Bhaskara Chitra
• Release Date: 13 January 1978

Soundtrack

Melu Kolupu
Film score by Master Venu
Released	1977
Genre	Soundtrack
Length	21:36
Producer	Master Venu

Music composed by Master Venu. Music released by Audio Company.

S. No.	Song Title	Lyrics	Singers	length
1	"Palike Muvvalalo"	C. Narayana Reddy	P. Susheela	4:30
2	"Yendaro Mahanubhaavulu"	C. Narayana Reddy	P. Susheela	4:31
3	"Ide Melu Kolupu"	C. Narayana Reddy	S. Janaki	3:10
4	"Oyyalo Oyyalo"	Dasaradhi	Vasantha	3:02
5	"Kanaraani Neeve"	Dasaradhi	SP Balu, P. Susheela	3:12
6	"Ide Melu Kolupu" - II	C. Narayana Reddy	S. Janaki, Vasantha	3:11

References

1. "Melu Kolupu (Overview)". Youtube.
2. "Melu Kolupu (Banner)". Chitr.com.
3. "Melu Kolupu (Direction)". Filmiclub.
4. "Melu Kolupu (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com.