Marapurani Katha (transl. Unforgettable Story) is a 1967 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by V. Ramachandra Rao in his debut. A remake of the Tamil film Kai Kodutha Deivam (1964), it stars Krishna and Vanisri. The film was released on 27 July 1967.[2][3]
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Directed by | V. Ramachandra Rao |
Screenplay by | V. Ramachandra Rao |
Based on | Kai Kodutha Deivam by K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
Produced by | Sundarlal Nahatha Doondi |
Starring | Krishna Vanisri |
Cinematography | S. Venkat Ratnam |
Edited by | N. S. Prakasam |
Music by | T. Chalapathi Rao |
Production company | Sri Productions |
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Running time | 178 minutes[1] |
Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
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The producers initially wanted to cast N. T. Rama Rao, Jaggayya and Savitri in the main roles, with V. Madhusudhan Rao as director. These plans were eventually dropped due to increasing production costs, so they instead cast Krishna, Vanisri and Chandra Mohan, with V. Ramachandra Rao making his directorial debut.[4]
The music was composed by T. Chalapathi Rao.[5]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Uliki Uliki Chilipi Navvulolike Papa" | Kodakandla Appalacharya | B. Vasantha, Chorus | |
2. | "Hello Nilu Nilu Naa Kosam" | C. Narayana Reddy | P. Susheela, T. R. Jayadev | |
3. | "Ganga Yamuna Tarangalato" | Kosaraju | Ghantasala | |
4. | "Kalyaname Vaibogame" | Aarudra | P. Susheela | |
5. | "Nootikokka Manase Kovela" | Aarudra | Ghantasala |