Sukha Dukhalu (transl. Bittersweet) is a 1968 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by I. N. Murthy. It is an adaptation of K. Balachander's Tamil play Major Chandrakanth.[1][2] The film stars Vanisri, Jayalalitha, Ramkrishna and Chandra Mohan, with S. V. Ranga Rao and Haranath in supporting roles. It was released on 4 January 1968.[3]
| Sukha Dukhalu | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | I. N. Murthy |
| Screenplay by | Palagummi Padmaraju |
| Based on | Major Chandrakanth by K. Balachander |
| Produced by | P. Kameswara Rao |
| Starring | Jayalalitha Vanisri Rama Krishna Chandra Mohan |
| Cinematography | M. Kannappa |
| Music by | S. P. Kodandapani |
Production company | Sri Vijayabhat Movies |
Release date | 4 January 1968 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot edit
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Cast edit
- Jayalalithaa
- Vanisri
- Chandra Mohan
- Rama Krishna
- S. V. Ranga Rao
- Haranath
- Ramana Reddy
- Suryakantham
- Saradhi
- Maddali
- B KoteswaraRao
Soundtrack edit
The music was composed by S. P. Kodandapani.[4] The songs "Idi Mallela Velayani" and "Medante Meda Kadu" are famous songs till date. The latter was one of the first notable hits of S. P. Balasubrahmanyam in Telugu cinema.[5]
- Idi mallela velayani - P Susheela
- Medante meda Kadu - SP Balu – Devulapalli
- Andalu chinde akallalone Bangaru kalale dagunnavi - P Susheela, SP Balu
- Endaru unnaru meelo endaru unnaru - P Susheela, Ghantasala
Reception edit
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References edit
- ^ Srinivasan, S. (11 July 2011). "K. Balachander: The Middle-Class Maestro". Forbes India. Archived from the original on 16 April 2018. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
- ^ "He has seen 100 years of Indian cinema". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 25 August 2018. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
- ^ "సుఖదుఃఖాలు" (PDF). Andhra Jyothi (in Telugu). 4 January 1968. p. 6. Archived (PDF) from the original on 22 November 2022. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
- ^ "Sukha Dukhalu (1968)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 21 November 2022. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
- ^ "మేడంటే మేడా కాదు". Sakshi (in Telugu). 26 September 2020. Archived from the original on 9 August 2022. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
