Superman (1980 film)

Superman is a 1980 Indian Telugu-language superhero film produced by R. Gopal under the Lakshmi Vishnu Productions banner.[3] It is directed by V. Madhusudhan Rao,[4] starting N. T. Rama Rao and Jaya Prada[5] with music composed by Chakravarthy.[6]

Superman
Theatrical release poster
Directed byV. Madhusudhan Rao
Produced byR. Gopal
Written byAcharya Aatreya (dialogues)
Screenplay byV. Madhusudhana Rao
Story byR. K. Dharmaraju
StarringN. T. Rama Rao
Jaya Prada
Music byChakravarthy
CinematographyK. S. Prasad
Edited byD. Venkataratnam
Production
company
Lakshmi Vishnu Productions[1]
Release date
  • 10 July 1980 (1980-07-10)
[2]
Running time
134 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Plot

Raja (N. T. Rama Rao) is the son of Zamindar Raghunath Rao (Kanta Rao), the entire family is great devotees of Lord Hanuman (Arjan Janardhan Rao). In his childhood, on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanthi, Raghunath Rao want to offer their heritage jewelry to the deity. At the same time, 3 thieves Maharaj (Satyanarayana), Sardar (Srilanka Manohar) and Jaisingh (Tyagaraju) steal the jewelry and kill Raghunath Rao along with his wife Annapurna (Annapurna) and the temple priest. Raja is left alone even the priest's family also left orphaned. So, Raja takes care of them as his own mother and sister. But Raja is struggling to take revenge against the 3 traitors. So, he prays to Lord Hanuman, with his blessings, Raja acquires supernatural powers and becomes a Superman. Raja's foster mother Sarada (Pandari Bai) detects it and she takes an oath from him that he should not reveal it out. Years roll by, Raja always utilizes his power to help others but hides his identity. Raja undertakes mining business along with Bangariah (Allu Ramalingaiah) and falls in love with his daughter Jaya (Jaya Prada). The 3 traitors are still performing the anti-social and illegal activities. First Raja eliminates Jaisingh. After that, Maharaj comes to know that there is gold in Raja & Bangariah's mine, which they have not known. So, they want to grab that mine when they create rumors that there are demons in that mining area and do not allow anyone to work. Raja discovers their plan and in that process, he eliminates Sardar too. Meanwhile, Raja's sister Lakshmi (Geeta) loves a guy, Mohan (Chakrapani) and becomes pregnant. Here Raja decides to make her marriage with Mohan. But unfortunately, Mohan is the son of Maharaj, he meets Raja in disguise as Dharma Rao, takes Raja's share in the mine as dowry and flees away along with son Mohan. Now Lakshmi tries to commit suicide, Raja protects her giving an assurance that he will bring Mohan back. Knowing that they are in Hong Kong, Raja moves. Meanwhile, Bangariah & Jaya also reaches there to sell the remaining mine due to the luring of Maharaj. Maharaj keeps Bangariah in his custody and tries to grab the mine forcibly. But Jaya escapes when Raja safeguards her. Simultaneously, Maharaj tries to kill Raja on several occasions, but Raja breaks his each and every plan. Ultimately, he sends a sorceress Lee (Jayamalini) who uses her black magic on Raja, but she too is destroyed. At last, Raja recognizes Maharaj as the 3rd traitor, so, he eliminates him also, brings back Mohan and performs his marriage with Lakshmi. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Raja & Jaya.

Cast

Crew
  • Art: S. Krsihna Rao
  • Choreography: Saleem
  • Stills: R. N. Nagaraja Rao
  • Fights: Sambasiva Rao, Paramasivam, Raju
  • Dialogues: Acharya Aatreya
  • Lyrics: Acharya Aatreya
  • Playback: SP Balu, P. Susheela
  • Music: Chakravarthy
  • Story: R. K. Dharmaraju
  • Editing: S. Venkataratnam
  • Cinematography: K. S. Prasad
  • Producer: R. Gopal
  • Screenplay - Director: V. Madhusudhan Rao
  • Banner: Lakshmi Vishnu Productions
  • Release Date: 10 July 1980

Soundtrack
Superman
Film score by
Chakravarthy
Released1980
GenreSoundtrack
Length28:16
LabelAVM Audio
ProducerChakravarthy
Chakravarthy chronology
Aatagadu
(1980)		 Superman
(1980)		 Sardar Papa Rayudu
(1980)

Music composed by Chakravarthy. Music released by AVM Audio Company.

S. No.Song TitleLyricsSingerslength
1 "Mabbullo Chandraiah" Acharya Aatreya SP Balu, P. Susheela 6:10
2 "Atta Sudamaaka" Veturi Sundararama Murthy SP Balu, P. Susheela 3:23
3 "Chinuku Chitikesindhi" Veturi Sundararama Murthy SP Balu, P. Susheela 2:55
4 "Kotalo Paaga" Veturi Sundararama Murthy SP Balu, P. Susheela 3:26
5 "Kannu Kotteyyana" Veturi Sundararama Murthy SP Balu, P. Susheela 3:04
6 "Vecchani" Veturi Sundararama Murthy SP Balu, P. Susheela 4:30
7 "Sri Anjaneya" Acharya Aatreya P. Susheela 4:48

References
  1. "Superman (Overview)". IMDb.
  2. "Superman (Preview)". Spicy Onion.
  3. "Superman (Banner)". Chitr.com.
  4. "Superman (Direction)". Filmiclub.
  5. "Superman (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com.
  6. "Superman (Music)". Know Your Films.
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