Bangaru Kanuka (transl. Golden Gift) is a 1982 Telugu-language romance film, produced by Ravula Ankhaiah Gowd under the Ravindra Films banner[2] and directed by V. Madhusudhan Rao.[3] It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Sridevi, Sujatha ,[4] with music composed by Satyam.[5] This movie is remade from Tamil Movie Iru Malargal (1967).
| Bangaru Kanuka | |
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| Directed by | V. Madhusudhan Rao |
| Written by | Acharya Aatreya (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | V. Madhusudhan Rao |
| Produced by | Ravula Ankhaiah Gowd |
| Starring | Akkineni Nageswara Rao Sridevi Sujatha |
| Cinematography | P. S. Selva Raj |
| Edited by | D. Venkataratnam |
| Music by | Satyam |
Production company | Ravindra Films[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 133 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
The film begins with Ramesh (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) a college student, and his father (Gummadi) decides to fix his alliance with his sister's daughter Shanti (Sujatha) who wholeheartedly loves him from childhood. Here, Ramesh refuses as he is already in love with his classmate Roopa (Sridevi) when a clash arises between father & son but Shanti calms them down. Thereafter, Roopa reaches her hometown and informs Ramesh that she going to call him after taking approval from her brother (Ranganath). But unfortunately, her brother & sister-in-law (Annapurna) dies in an accident leaving their 3 infant children as orphans. Right now, to show her fidelity, Roopa decides to sacrifice her love and writes a letter to Ramesh that due to unforeseen situations, she has to marry another person. Listening to it, Ramesh collapses and Shanti makes him normal. Then, Ramesh realizes her true love, and both of them get married. Time passes, the couple leads a beautiful life and they are blessed with a baby girl Geeta. At present, Roopa returns as a school teacher for Geeta when disturbances & misunderstandings arise in Ramesh's life. At that juncture, Shanti learns the truth, so, she seeks to commit suicide when Roopa rescues her and reveals the reason behind deceiving Ramesh. At last, Roopa moves on to accomplish her responsibilities. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with Ramesh & Shanti continuing their marital life.
| Bangaru Kanuka | ||||
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| Released | 1982 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 28:15 | |||
| Label | EMI Columbia Audio | |||
| Producer | Satyam | |||
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Music composed by Satyam. Music released on EMI Columbia Audio Company.[6]
| S.No | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
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| 1 | "Mandarale Vikasinche" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 3:34 |
| 2 | "Kasurukunna Kalladi" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam,P. Susheela | 4:41 |
| 3 | "Nadaka Hamsadhvani" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 6:28 |
| 4 | "Nochina" | Acharya Aatreya | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam,S. Janaki,P. Susheela | 4:39 |
| 5 | "Emitoga Vundi" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam,P. Susheela | 4:42 |
| 6 | "Thaamara Puvvanti" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam,P. Susheela | 4:11 |