Subhalagnam (transl. Auspicious period) is a 1994 Indian Telugu-language film co-written, directed, and scored by S. V. Krishna Reddy. It stars Jagapathi Babu, Aamani, and Roja. The film was produced by K. Venkateswara Rao under the Sri Priyanka Pictures banner and presented by C. Aswani Dutt. The plot follows a greedy woman who makes a financial deal to let another woman marry her husband. The film's story is based on the American film Indecent Proposal (1993)[1] which was based on the 1988 novel of same name which had already adapted into 1991 Kannada film Ajagajantara.[2]
| Subhalagnam | |
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 DVD cover | |
| Directed by | S. V. Krishna Reddy |
| Written by | Diwakar Babu (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | S. V. Krishna Reddy |
| Story by | S. V. Krishna Reddy Bhupathi Raja |
| Produced by | K. Venkateswara Rao C. Aswini Dutt (Presents) |
| Starring | Jagapati Babu Aamani Roja |
| Cinematography | Sarath |
| Edited by | K. Ramgopal Reddy |
| Music by | S. V. Krishna Reddy |
| Distributed by | Sri Priyanka Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 139 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Released on 30 September 1994, the film was a box office success.[3] It received three Nandi Awards, inducing the Best Feature Film in addition to two Filmfare Awards.[4] The film was remade in Tamil as Irattai Roja (1996), in Hindi as Judaai (1997), in Kannada as Ganga Yamuna (1997), and in Malayalam as Sundara Purushan (2001).
Plot edit
The film begins with an engineer Madhu marrying Radha, a lavish woman who imagines a separate riches world. Madhu is a candid simple middle-class guy which vexes Radha and she always badgers Madhu to fulfill her dreams. After 7 years, the couple is blessed with two children but so far Radha's sumptuous mindset doesn't change. Meanwhile. Madhu's Boss's daughter Latha returns from abroad. Once Madhu rescues her from the danger and she falls for him. Despite learning Madhu is a spousal, she is adamant about marrying him. So, Latha acquainted with Radha offers ₹1 crore in the swap of Madhu. Then, covetous Radha accepts it and compels Madhu. Wherefore, he nuptials Latha divorcing Radha and all of them set under one roof.
Now Radha molds herself as a socialite and neglects the family. However, Madhu is inflexible following his bourgeoisie lifestyle and Latha moves in his footsteps. Initially, Madhu detests and backs off her. But Latha brings forth her space in the hearts of Madhu & children by showering love and affection. After some time, Radha realizes how far she is drifted and tries to amend but fails. Currently, she feels Latha is purloining her family. Herewith, Radha offers all her wealth back to retrieve Madhu when wrangles arise. So, she also proceeds for legal advice which also proclaims Madhu as Latha's husband. Then, Radha tries to neck out Latha when Madhu too accompanies her along with the children. The next, distraught Radha donates her property to the orphanage and proceeds for forgiveness from Madhu & Latha. By the time, she learns all of them are leaving for abroad. Immediately, she rushes to the airport and embraces Madhu & children. At last, surprisingly, Latha affirms that she is exiting Madhu's life, but not alone, carrying his child. Finally, the movie ends with Latha proceeding abroad and everyone gives her a warm sendoff.
Cast edit
- Jagapati Babu as Madhu
- Aamani as Radha
- Roja as Lata
- Kota Srinivasa Rao as Bangarayah
- Brahmanandam as A. V. S.'s son-in-law
- Ali as Raja
- Tanikella Bharani as Doctor
- A. V. S. as Madhu's house owner
- Subbaraya Sharma as Lata's father
- Gundu Hanumantha Rao as Compounder
- Ananth as Soundarya's PA
- Manto
- Nittala Sriramachandra Murthy
- Soundarya as Herself
- Suhasini as Meena
- Annapoorna as Radha's mother
- Sri Lakshmi as A. V. S.'s wife and daughter (Dual role)
Soundtrack edit
| Subhalagnam | ||||
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| Released | 1994 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 22:03 | |||
| Label | Magna Sound | |||
| Producer | S. V. Krishna Reddy | |||
| S. V. Krishna Reddy chronology | ||||
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The music was composed by the director S. V. Krishna Reddy himself.[5][6]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ghallu Ghallu" | Viswanatha Sastry | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:07 |
| 2. | "Allukupove Ose Malleteega" | Jonnavithhula Ramalingeswara Rao | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:31 |
| 3. | "Allari Tummeda" | Jonnavithhula Ramalingeswara Rao | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:16 |
| 4. | "Chiluka Ye Thodu Leka" | Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, | 4:33 |
| 5. | "Poruginti Mangala Gowri" | Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:32 |
| 6. | "Chinuku Chinuku Andelatho" | Jonnavithhula Ramalingeswara Rao | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 3:49 |
| Total length: | 25:50 | |||
Accolades edit
- Best Director - S. V. Krishna Reddy – won[4]
- Best Actress - Aamani – won[4]
- Nandi Awards - 1994[7]
- Second Best Feature Film - Silver - K. Venkateswara Rao
- Best Male Comedian - A. V. S.
- Best Lyricist - Sirivennela Sitaramasastri - "Chilaka Ye Todu Leka"
References edit
- ^ Vijiyan, K. N. (12 April 1997). "'Judaai' full of comedy and drama". New Straits Times. pp. Arts 4. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
- ^ "'Shubhalagnam' story was originally inspired from kannada movie called 'Ajagajantara'". TollySpice. 1 May 2020 – via Facebook.
- ^ Narasimham, M. L. (20 June 1995). "Disappointing year for Telugu cinema". The Hindu. p. 26. Archived from the original on 22 December 1996.
- ^ a b c "Jagapathi Babu and Aamani starrer Subhalagnam completes 25 years of its release". The Times of India. 30 September 2019. Archived from the original on 16 November 2019. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
- ^ "Subhalagnam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Spotify. Archived from the original on 17 January 2020. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
- ^ "Chinuku Chinuku Andelatho (From "Subhalagnam")". Spotify. Archived from the original on 22 April 2023. Retrieved 11 January 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 31 December 2020.
External links edit
- Subhalagnam at IMDb
