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 byB. V. Prasad
Produced byA. Pundarikakshaiah
Written byGollapudi (dialogues)
Screenplay byB. V. Prasad
Story bySharad Pilgaonkar
Based onJagriti (1977)
StarringN. T. Rama Rao
Jayaprada
K. R. Vijaya
Music byMaster Venu
CinematographyM. A. Rehman
Edited byKandaswany
Production
company
Sri Bhaskara Chitra[1]
Release date
  • 13 January 1978 (1978-01-13)
Running time
126 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

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

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
Released1977
GenreSoundtrack
Length21:36
ProducerMaster Venu

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

S. No.Song TitleLyricsSingerslength
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.
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