Bangaru Gaajulu (transl. Golden bangles) is a 1968 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by C. S. Rao from a story written by Rajasri. Produced by Tammareddy Krishna Murthy, it stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Bharathi, and Vijaya Nirmala with the music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao.[1] Released on 22 August 1968, the film won Nandi Awards from the Government of Andhra Pradesh, including Third Best Feature Film and Best Story Writer (Rajasri).
| Bangaru Gaajulu | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | C. S. Rao |
| Written by | Pinisetty Srirama Murthy (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | C. S. Rao |
| Story by | Rajasri |
| Produced by | Tammareddy Krishna Murthy |
| Starring | Akkineni Nageswara Rao Bharathi Vijaya Nirmala |
| Cinematography | Kamal Ghosh |
| Edited by | Akkineni Sanjeevi |
| Music by | T. Chalapathi Rao |
Production company | Ravindra Art Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 165 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot edit
The film begins with a sibling, Ramu & Radha, who dote on each other. Ramu works as a lorry driver in a company owned by Raoji maliciously, feigning honor. He has lured Radha and tries to molest her when Avataram, a bestie to Ramu, rescues her. After that, Ramu fixes an alliance with Radha and aspires to gift her golden bangles. Meanwhile, Raoji falsifies Radha and abducts her; she jumps into a river while escaping from him. Being conscious of it, Ramu moves to slay him enragedly. At the same time, Raoji's illegal racket is caught by the Police, so he slaughters his partner, Paul, counterfeits his body as his own, and incriminates Ramu. Terror-stricken Ramu flees and moves as a wanderer in search of Radha. At this, he unknowingly rescues a charming girl, Sarada, the sister of Avataram. Now, Ramu accommodates them as Ravi becomes a taxi driver and falls for Sarada. Just after, a woman met with an accident resembling Radha. Here, Ramu saves her by donating his blood. Afterward, he learns from a Samaritan, Raja Rao, that she is his daughter and wife of Inspector Chandra Shekar, who is Radha too. Anguished, Ramu repudiates it when he commiserates Radha enacts as his sister. Currently, Ramu is determined to reacquire the golden bangles he strives for. Since Ramu became a frequent visitor, Chandra Shekar suspects their relationship. During this plight, Raja Rao leaves for pilgrimage. Meanwhile, Raoji alters his identity as Prakash, a friend of Chandra Shekar, and gets shocked when he sees Ramu & Radha. Eventually, Chandra Shekar realizes Ramu is an abandoned criminal and seizes him. Now, Raoji kidnaps Radha when Ramu absconds, extricates Radha, and proves his innocence with the help of Sarada and Avataram. At last, a flabbergasted Raja Rao arrives with Radha, one, and affirms them as twins. Finally, the movie ends happily, with Ramu bestowing the golden bangles on his sisters.
Cast edit
- Akkineni Nageshwara Rao as Ramu / Ravi
- Bharathi as Sarada
- Vijaya Nirmala as Radha & Radha (Dual role)
- Kanta Rao as Inspector Shekar
- Gummadi as Raja Rao
- Nagabhushanam as Raoji / Prakash
- Relangi as Venkataramayya
- Padmanabham as Avataram
- Jagga Rao as Daasu
- Suryakantam as Kantham
- Hemalatha as Sarada's mother
- Geetanjali as Navaneetam
- Radha Kumari as Durga
Production edit
C. S. Rao scripted the film from the original story by Rajasri. The film has editing by Akkineni Sanjeev and cinematography by Kamal Ghosh. Art was handled by G. V. Subba Rao and choreography was by K. S. Reddy.
Soundtrack edit
Music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao. The lyrics were written by Dasarathi, C. Narayana Reddy, Kosaraju, and Arudra with vocals by Ghantasala, P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari, Madhavapeddi Satyam, and Vasantha.[2]
| Bangaru Gaajulu | |
|---|---|
| Film score by | |
| Released | 1968 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 28:08 |
| Producer | T. Chalapathi Rao |
| S. No. | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Annayya Sannidhi" | C. Narayana Reddy | P. Susheela | 2:58 |
| 2 | "Chellayi Pellikoothurayene" | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala | 3:35 |
| 3 | "Vinnavinchukona" | Dasarathi | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 4:48 |
| 4 | "Valapu Emiti Emiti" | Aarudhra | P. Susheela | 3:37 |
| 5 | "Aa Aalu Vastegaani" | Kosaraju | Madhavapeddi Sathyam, Vasantha | 4:22 |
| 6 | "Vegaleka Unnanura Maama" | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala, L. R. Eswari | 4:25 |
| 7 | "Jaajiri Jaajiri" | C. Narayana Reddy | L. R. Eswari | 4:23 |
Awards edit
- Third Best Feature Film - Bronze - T. G. Krishnamurthy
- Second Best Story Writer - Rajasri
References edit
- ^ Manikyeswari, C. V. R. (25 August 2018). "ఫ్లాష్ బ్యాక్ @ 50 'బంగారుగాజులు'". Andhra Bhoomi. Archived from the original on 28 August 2018.
- ^ Bangaru Gajulu Song Booklet. Vijayawada: Swatantra. 1968. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- ^ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF) (in Telugu). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Archived (PDF) from the original on 23 February 2015. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
