Punyavathi

Punyavathi is a 1967 Telugu-language drama film, produced by Vasu Menon under the Vasu Studios banner[2] and directed by V. Dadamirasi.[3] It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Krishna Kumari, Shobhan Babu in the lead roles[4] and music composed by Ghantasala.[5] The film was a remake of the Hindi movie Nai Roshni (1967).

Punyavathi
Theatrical release poster
Directed byV. Dada Mirasi
Produced byVasu Menon
Written byD. V. Narasa Raju (dialogues)
Screenplay byV. Dadamirasi
Story byDr. Nihar Ranjan Gupta
Based onNai Roshni (1967)
StarringN. T. Rama Rao
Krishna Kumari
Shobhan Babu
Music byGhantasala
CinematographyJagirdar
Edited byK. Narayanan
K. Sankunni
Production
company
Vasu Studios[1]
Release date
  • 3 November 1967 (1967-11-03)
Running time
148 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Plot

Professor Krishna Rao (S. V. Ranga Rao) is a great educationist. During his youth, he loves a woman named Parvathi (Pandaribai) and marries her. The couple has a son Prakash (N. T. Rama Rao) and due to some dire circumstances, their family gets separated. After the sincere search for his lost wife and son, Krishna Rao marries another woman Padmavathi (Bhanumathi Ramakrishna) eventually. This couple has two children Shekar (Shobhan Babu) and Chitra (Jyothi Lakshmi). Along with these kids, Krishna Rao adopts a friend's daughter Shanti (Krishnakumari). Padmavathi is an irresponsible woman who neglects family life and goes to clubs and parties. To make things worse, she makes Chitra accustomed to this lifestyle. As a result, Chitra falls for a wrong man Ramesh (Haranath), gets pregnant and commits suicide when she gets cheated. Sekhar gets shattered with his sister's unfortunate demise and becomes a heavy drunkard in the rice mill where he works. He roams around with fellow industry workers in search of affection and love. Meanwhile, Parvathi takes care of her son well and he becomes a lecturer, but he grows up with hatred towards his father. Incidentally, Prakash takes guidance from Professor Krishna Rao not being aware that the latter is his father. Prakash even falls for Shanthi who stays in the Professor's house and as time passes by, a great bonding of respect forms between Prakash and Krishna Rao. The saddened parents Krishna Rao and Padmavathi become bedridden with Chitra's death and with Shanti's good words, Sekhar comes to the family's rescue. He unites the family with great difficulty and the film ends happily when Krishna Rao and Padmavathi realize the greatness of Punyavathi- none other than his first wife Parvathi.[6]

Cast

Soundtrack
Punyavathi
Film score by
Ghantasala
Released1967
GenreSoundtrack
Length18:55
ProducerGhantasala
Ghantasala chronology
Bhuvana Sundari Katha
(1967)		 Punyavathi
(1967)		 Rahasyam
(1967)

Music composed by Ghantasala. Lyrics were written by C. Narayana Reddy. Music released by Audio Company.

S. No.Song TitleSingerslength
1 "Bhale Bagundi" P. Susheela 3:17
2 "Enta Sogasuga Unnavu" Ghantasala, P. Susheela 3:24
3 "Pedavulapaina Sangeetam" Ghantasala 2:08
4 "Manasu Padindi" Ghantasala, P. Susheela 3:32
5 "Inthele Nirupedalu" Ghantasala 3:45
6 "Unnava O Deva" P. Susheela 2:49
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References
  1. "Punyavathi (Overview)". Youtube.
  2. "Punyavathi (Banner)". Chitr.com.
  3. "Punyavathi (Direction)". Filmiclub.
  4. "Punyavathi (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com.
  5. "Punyavathi (Review)". The Cine Bay.
  6. "Punyavathi (Story)". iQLIK.com.
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