Amara Deepam (transl. The Eternal Lamp) is a 1977 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Krishnam Raju, Murali Mohan and Jayasudha. It is a remake of the Malayalam film Theekkanal (1976) which was earlier remade in Tamil as Dheepam (1977). The film was released on 29 September 1977.[1] Krishnam Raju received the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu and Nandi Award for Best Actor.
| Amara Deepam | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K. Raghavendra Rao |
| Written by | Jandhyala |
| Produced by | Uppalapati Surya Narayana Raju |
| Starring | Krishnam Raju Murali Mohan Jayasudha |
| Music by | Satyam |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot edit
Hari and Shiva Prasad are siblings. One day Shiva accidentally breaks their family photo. Hari beats Shiva and runs away from home. Hari is brought up by a notorious smuggler (Kaikala Satyanarayana). The smuggler changes Hari's name into Shri Krishna which was his deceased son's name. Krishna (Krishnam Raju) grows up to be an immoral man who uses women for his own pleasure. He falls in love with Parvati (Jayasudha), who is his adoptive sister Madhavi's (Madhavi) friend. However, Parvati and Shiva Prasad (Murali Mohan) love each other. When Krishna proposes to Parvati, she refuses. A jealous Krishna attempts to kill Shiva Prasad. He accidentally sees their childhood photo and realises that Shiva is his own younger brother. He arranges Shiva Prasad and Parvati's marriage. Shiva Prasad becomes aware of Krishna's love for Parvati. He misunderstands the situation and doubts Parvati's devotion towards him. Krishna learns of this and decides to kill himself for his brother's happiness.
Cast edit
| Actor / Actress | Character |
|---|---|
| Krishnam Raju | Hari / Shri Krishna |
| Jayasudha | Parvati |
| Muralimohan | Shiva Prasad |
| Madhavi | Madhavi "Madhu" |
| Kaikala Satyanarayana | Madhavi's father |
| Prabhakar Reddy | Ranganatham |
| Jayamalini | Asha |
| Sarathi | Rahim |
| Sakshi Ranga Rao | Manager |
| Mada Venkateswara Rao | Appa Rao |
| Ramaprabha | Ratnam |
| Dubbing Janaki | Paidi Nookalu |
| Narra Venkateswara Rao | |
| Potti Prasad |
Soundtrack edit
The music was composed by Satyam.[2][3]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Antalesi Andaalu" | Aarudhra | V. Ramakrishna, Ramola | |
| 2. | "Inte Ee Jeevitamu Chivariki Anta Shoonyamu" | Aatreya | V. Ramakrishna | |
| 3. | "Kottaga Unda Badhaga Unda" | Aatreya | P. Susheela | |
| 4. | "Naa Jeevana Sandhya Samayamlo" | Veturi | V. Ramakrishna, P. Susheela | |
| 5. | "Neeve Sarathi" | Veturi | P. Susheela | |
| 6. | "E Ragamo Idi E Talamo" | Aatreya | P. Susheela, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
Accolades edit
Krishnam Raju won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu,[4] and the Nandi Award for Best Actor.[5][6]
References edit
- ^ BA Raju's Team [@baraju_SuperHit] (29 September 2019). "42 Yrs for Memorable Super Duper Hit in Rebel Star #KrishnamRaju Gari career #Amaradeepam (29/09/1977) Presented by Krishnam Raju garu, Produced by UV Suryanarayana Raju Garu in Gopi Krishna Movies banner, Directed by Darsakendrudu K Raghavendra Rao Garu" (Tweet). Retrieved 30 August 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Amara Deepam". JioSaavn. 31 December 1977. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- ^ "Amara Deepam (1977)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 6 April 2023. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
- ^ The Times of India Directory and Year Book Including Who's who. Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. 1984. p. 234. Archived from the original on 3 June 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- ^ "Nandi Awards Best actors list since the beginning". Idlebrain.com. 13 February 2008. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- ^ "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 30 August 2021.
External links edit
- Amara Deepam at IMDb
