Punarjanma (transl. Rebirth) is a 1963 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by A. V. Subba Rao and directed by K. Pratyagatma. Based on the novel Patthar Ke Honth by Gulshan Nanda, it stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Krishna Kumari, with music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao. The film was remade in Hindi as Khilona (1970), in Tamil as Engirundho Vandhaal and in Malayalam as Amrithavaahini.[1]
| Punarjanma | |
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| Directed by | K. Pratyagatma |
| Screenplay by | K. Pratyagatma |
| Based on | Patthar Ke Honth by Gulshan Nanda |
| Produced by | A. V. Subba Rao |
| Starring | Akkineni Nageswara Rao Krishna Kumari |
| Cinematography | P. S. Selvaraj |
| Edited by | A. Sanjeevi |
| Music by | T. Chalapathi Rao |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Navayuga Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 127 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot edit
Gopi is the son of Zamindar and is a sculptor. He creates a statue and becomes passionate about his dream girl. Unfortunately, it catches fire and burns, and Gopi mentally breaks down. Before the rift, Gopi is in love with his cousin Vasanthi. However, Vasanthi's mother, Yasoda Devi, breaks the proposal. The doctor realizes that music helps Gopi, so he advises to appoint a beautiful girl who knows dance & music as his caretaker. Thus, his father, Zamindar, brings a lovely girl, Radha, from a "Kothi" to care for Gopi. Though Radha is born into a family of courtesans, she does not follow this path and longs to live a traditional family life. Radha does her best to serve Gopi and tries to make him sane. One day, when Radha is playing with dolls, in a mock marriage Bommala Pelli with the children of Zamindar's elder son, Gopi suddenly ties his deceased mother's wedding chain, Mangalsutra, on Radha's neck. Zamindar and his mother accept the new relationship as they understand Radha's virtues. In the care of Radha, Gopi gradually regains his sanity. However, he forgets Radha and renews his love for Vasanthi. A crestfallen Radha leaves the house and resumes her life as an entertainer. Meanwhile, Gopi is confused as some vague remembrances haunt him when Vasanthi reveals the truth, and he immediately rushes for Radha. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the reunion of Gopi & Radha.
Cast edit
- Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Gopi
- Krishna Kumari as Radha
- Ramana Reddy as Professor
- Gummadi as Zamindar
- Padmanabham as Raja Rao
- Prabhakar Reddy as Gopi's Brother
- Raja Babu Basava Rao
- Chadalavada as Radha's Uncle
- Suryakantam as Yashoda Devì
- Hemalatha as Gopi's Grandmother
- L. Vijayalakshmi as Dancer
- Sandhya as Janaki
- Vasanthi as Vasanti
- Nirmalamma as Radha's Mother
Soundtrack edit
Music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao.[2][3]
| S. No. | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Evarivo Neevarivo" | Sri Sri | Ghantasala | 6:08 |
| 2 | "Deepalu Velige" | Daasarathi | P. Susheela | 3:00 |
| 3 | "Neekosam" | Kosaraju | P. Susheela | 4:34 |
| 4 | "Poolu Virisenu" | Daasarathi | P. Susheela | 3:44 |
| 5 | "Neekosam" (Pathos) | Kosaraju | P. Susheela | 3:44 |
| 6 | "Manasu Terachi Choodu" | C. Narayana Reddy | P. Susheela | 1:32 |
Reception edit
T. M. Ramachandran, writing for Sport and Pastime, commended the cast performances, music and art direction.[4]
References edit
- ^ Narasimham, M. L. (10 March 2017). "Punarjanma (1963)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 7 June 2021. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
- ^ "Punarjanma". Gaana. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
- ^ "Punarjanma (1963)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
- ^ Ramachandran, T. M. (7 September 1963). "Punarjanma". Sport and Pastime. Vol. 17. Archived from the original on 24 March 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
External links edit
- Punarjanma at IMDb
