Nindu Manasulu (transl. Completed hearts) is a 1967 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by M. Jaganatha Rao under the banner S.V.S. Films and directed by S. D. Lal. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao and Devika, with music composed by T. V. Raju.[1][2] It is a remake of the 1966 Hindi film Phool Aur Patthar.[3]
| Nindu Manasulu | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | S. D. Lal |
| Written by | Pinishetty (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | S. D. Lal |
| Story by | S. D. Lal |
| Produced by | M. Jaganatha Rao |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Devika |
| Cinematography | S. S. Lal |
| Edited by | B. Gopal Rao |
| Music by | T. V. Raju |
Production company | S.V.S. Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 161 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot edit
Raju is a valorous and straight shooter one unable to withstand any sort of injustice, for which he is frequently sentenced. Gazing at his caliber Seshu a felonious lures Raju in various forms to enroll him in his ring. Anyhow he does not yield. Raju lives in a colony where diverse communities of various mindsets stay together. Raju's appearance is dreadful to everyone therein. On the other side, Raghupathi a rich alcoholic lives with his upstanding daughter Susheela. To get hold of Raghupathi's property Veerabhadrayya a sly insnare him along with his virago wife Durgamma. Now they plan to knit Susheela with their deceased son.
Just before the nuptial, Raghupathi realizes the truth, and in that anger, he slays the groom and escapes. At present, Susheela is prisoned at Veerabhadrayya's house. Meanwhile, Seshu steals a necklace with the help of his sidekick Rosy and indicts Raju. Ultimately, he catches Rosy when Seshu's sidekick Dasu dies. Therefrom, threatened Raju becomes a puppet and turns into a huge burglar. Once, Raju enters Veerabhadraiah's house for robbery, where he spots Shankaram, the younger one of Veerabhadraiah molesting Susheela, he rescues and provides shelter to her. In her acquaintance, Raju reforms and also gain the admiration & affection of the colony.
Eventually, Chanti, the right-hand man to Raju breaks out the murder mystery of Dasu, by developing intimacy with his sister Chitti where Seshu's spiteful pawn moves backward. Enranged Seshu kidnaps Susheela who is fortunately spotted by hidden Raghupati. Being cognizant of it, Raju also onslaughts on Seshu, and protects Susheela. Here, sadly Rosy sacrifices her life while guarding Raju. Raghupati slaughters Seshu and flies. Right now, Raju is admitted before the judiciary for both crimes. At last, Raghupathi surrenders himself and acquits Raju. Before leaving, he unites Raju & Susheela. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the colony giving a warm welcome to the couple.
Cast edit
- N. T. Rama Rao as Raju
- Devika as Susheela
- Rajanala as Seshu
- Satyanarayana as Rangaiah
- Ramana Reddy as Veerabhadraiah
- Allu Ramalingaiah as TB Patient
- Raja Babu as Chanti
- Dhulipala as Raghupati
- M. Balaiah as Lawyer
- Prabhakar Reddy as Nagulu
- Raavi Kondala Rao
- Ch. Krishna Murthy
- Vanisri as Chitti
- L. Vijayalakshmi as Rosy
- Chaya Devi as Durgamma
Soundtrack edit
Music composed by T. V. Raju.[4]
| Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Le Le Lemannadi" | C. Narayana Reddy | L. R. Eswari | 4:06 |
| "Chikkani Chekkili" | C. Narayana Reddy | L. R. Eswari | 3:36 |
| "Ayyayyayyo Adiripotunnanu" | C. Narayana Reddy | L. R. Eswari, A. L. Raghavan | 4:39 |
| "Neevevaro Nenevaro" | Dasaradhi | Ghantasala | 3:35 |
| "Apada Mokkulavada" | C. Narayana Reddy | P. Susheela | 3:40 |
| "Chitti Chitti" | Kosaraju | Pithapuram, L. R. Eswari | 2:56 |
References edit
- ^ "చిత్ర జ్యోతి: నిండు మనుషులు" [Chitra Jyothi: Nindu Manasulu]. Andhra Jyothi (in Telugu). 18 August 1967. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- ^ R., J. V. (20 August 1967). "రూపవాణి: నిండు మనుషులు" [Roopavani: Nindu Manasulu]. Andhra Prabha (in Telugu). Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- ^ Nagabhiru, Subbarao (11 August 2022). "Fifty Five Years Nindu Manasulu Movie : యాభై ఐదేళ్ళ 'నిండుమనసులు'". NTV (in Telugu). Archived from the original on 6 September 2022. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
- ^ "Nindu Manasulu (1967)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
