Bangaru Gaajulu
| Bangaru Gaajulu | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | C. S. Rao |
| Written by | Pinisetty Srirama Murthy (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | C. S. Rao |
| Story by | Rajasri |
| Produced by | Tammareddy Krishna Murthy |
| Starring | Akkineni Nageswara Rao Bharathi Vijaya Nirmala |
| Cinematography | Kamal Ghosh |
| Edited by | Akkineni Sanjeevi |
| Music by | T. Chalapathi Rao |
Production company | Ravindra Art Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 165 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Bangaru Gaajulu (transl. Golden bangles) is a 1968 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by C. S. Rao from a story written by Rajasri. Produced by Tammareddy Krishna Murthy, it stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Bharathi, and Vijaya Nirmala with the music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao.[1] Released on 22 August 1968, the film won Nandi Awards from the Government of Andhra Pradesh, including Third Best Feature Film and Best Story Writer (Rajasri).
Plot
It is the story of a brother and sister (Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Vijaya Nirmala) who love each other very much, but get separated. The rest of the story is about their reunion.
Cast
- Akkineni Nageshwara Rao as Ramu / Ravi
- Bharathi as Sarada
- Vijaya Nirmala as Radha & Radha (Dual role)
- Kanta Rao as Inspector Shekar
- Gummadi as Raja Rao
- Nagabhushanam as Raoji / Prakash
- Relangi as Venkataramayya
- Padmanabham as Avataram
- Jagga Rao as Daasu
- Suryakantam as Kantham
- Hemalatha as Sarada's mother
- Geetanjali as Navaneetam
- Radha Kumari as Durga
Production
C. S. Rao scripted the film from the original story by Rajasri. The film has editing by Akkineni Sanjeev and cinematography by Kamal Ghosh. Art was handled by G. V. Subba Rao and choreography was by K. S. Reddy.
Soundtrack
Music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao. The lyrics were written by Dasarathi, C. Narayana Reddy, Kosaraju, and Arudra with vocals by Ghantasala, P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari, Madhavapeddi Satyam, and Vasantha.[2]
| Bangaru Gaajulu | |
|---|---|
| Film score by | |
| Released | 1968 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 28:08 |
| Producer | T. Chalapathi Rao |
| S. No. | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Annayya Sannidhi" | C. Narayana Reddy | P. Susheela | 2:58 |
| 2 | "Chellayi Pellikoothurayene" | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala | 3:35 |
| 3 | "Vinnavinchukona" | Dasarathi | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 4:48 |
| 4 | "Valapu Emiti Emiti" | Aarudhra | P. Susheela | 3:37 |
| 5 | "Aa Aalu Vastegaani" | Kosaraju | Madhavapeddi Sathyam, Vasantha | 4:22 |
| 6 | "Vegaleka Unnanura Maama" | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala, L. R. Eswari | 4:25 |
| 7 | "Jaajiri Jaajiri" | C. Narayana Reddy | L. R. Eswari | 4:23 |
Awards
- Third Best Feature Film - Bronze - T. G. Krishnamurthy
- Second Best Story Writer - Rajasri
References
- ^ Manikyeswari, C. V. R. (25 August 2018). "ఫ్లాష్ బ్యాక్ @ 50 'బంగారుగాజులు'". Andhra Bhoomi. Archived from the original on 28 August 2018.
- ^ Bangaru Gajulu Song Booklet. Vijayawada: Swatantra. 1968. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- ^ "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 28 August 2021.