Manushullo Devudu (transl. God in Human) is a 1974 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by A. Pundarikakshaiah under the Sri Bhaskara Chitra banner and directed by G. V. Prasad. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Vanisri, with music composed by T. V. Raju as his last composition. He expired during the shoot and S. Hanumantha Rao completed the music. The film was remade in Hindi as Udhar Ka Sindur (1976).[1]
Manushullo Devudu | |
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Directed by | G. V. Prasad |
Written by | Gollapudi (dialogues) |
Screenplay by | G. V. Prasad |
Story by | A. Pundarikakshaiah |
Produced by | A. Pundarikakshaiah |
Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Vanisri |
Cinematography | J. Satyanarayana |
Edited by | B. Kandaswamy |
Music by | T. V. Raju S. Hanumantha Rao |
Production company | Sri Bhaskara Chitra |
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Running time | 167 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
The film begins with an altruistic Dr. Ranganatham spotting a boy Raja / Raja Shekaram who lost all and detached from his little sister Seeta. Presently, he toils for his education, therefore, Ranganatham adopts him which is out of favor with his wife Janaki and son Murali. Years roll by, Raja turns into a meritorious student and Murali is debauchery. Following, the two move for higher education where Raja falls for a girl Rekha. Govindu a rickshaw driver rears Seeta and dotes on her. Meanwhile, Ranganatham fixes a fine alliance for his daughter Sudha namely Chanti Babu son of stingy Garudachalam to provide ₹.50,000 as dowry. However, Murali's spendthrifts bankrupt Ranganatham, and he is paralyzed. Raja & Murali back, Janki charges Murali and he quits the house. Moreover, Sudha’s nuptials is called-off when Raja sureties Garudachalam to equip the amount.
Consequently, he is aware of a blind girl Shanti daughter of tycoon Ramadasu who is ready to comfort an ₹.1,00,000 dower whoever knits her. Raja approaches him and picks only the sum required when Shanta discerns him as rectitude. He silently hands over the dowry to Garudachalam and wedlock Sudha. Forthwith, Raja marries Shanta by sacrificing his love and hiding from his mentor. Suddenly, he is startled to witness Rekha as Shanta’s sister when she accuses him of the betrayal. Meanwhile, Raja becomes a police officer who is specially appointed to seize a gang that circulates fake currency with which Murali is associated.
Murali keeps an evil eye on Seeta when Govindu revolts on him. So, he incriminates and is arrested by Raja. However, understanding his virtue he acquits him, by the time, Murali molests Seeta. Here, Raja recognizes Seeta as his sister and pledges to set right her life. Parallelly, Shanta cognizant of the love affair of Raja & Rekha realizes the nobility of her husband. With the help of Govindu Raja ceases the gang and reforms Murali. All at once, Garudachalam charges Raja for giving fake currency as dowry. Thereby, everyone denounces him when Shanta arrives and affirms the glory of Raja. Hearing it, Rekha repents. Besides, Chanti Babu reveals his father as the head of the gang and apprehends him. At last, Shanta breathes her last on Raja’s lap consuming poison. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Raja & Rekha.
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Film score by T. V. Raju S. Hanumantha Rao | |
Released | 1974 |
Genre | Soundtrack |
Producer | T. V. Raju S. Hanumantha Rao |
Music composed by T. V. Raju and S. Hanumantha Rao.[2][3]
S. No. | Song Title | Music | Lyrics | Singers | length |
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1 | "Aaha Himavannagamu" | T. V. Raju | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 14:56 |
2 | "Chetantha Magavadu" | T. V. Raju | C. Narayana Reddy | P. Susheela | |
3 | "Yemi Rekha Sasirekha" | T. V. Raju | C. Narayana Reddy | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
4 | "Challni Swamy" | S. Hanumantha Rao | Dasaradhi | S. Janaki | |
5 | "Ammammamaayo" | S. Hanumantha Rao | Kosaraju | P. Susheela | |
6 | "Gopala Nanu Palimpara" | S. Hanumantha Rao | Dasaradhi | P. Susheela | 3:58 |
7 | "Hello Madam" | S. Hanumantha Rao | Kosaraju | Ghantasala | 3:29 |