Secretary is a 1976 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by K. S. Prakash Rao.[2] Starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Vanisri, the music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[3] It was produced by D. Ramanaidu under Suresh Productions banner.[4] The film was based on Yaddanapudi Sulochana Rani's novel of the same name and was also the last proper film for late Krishna Kumari, even in Telugu.
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Directed by | K. S. Prakash Rao |
Written by | Acharya Aatreya (dialogues) |
Screenplay by | K. S. Prakash Rao |
Story by | Yaddanapudi Sulochana Rani |
Based on | Secretary (Novel) |
Produced by | D. Ramanaidu |
Starring | Akkineni Nageswara Rao Vanisri |
Cinematography | Vincent |
Edited by | K. A. Marthand |
Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
Production company | Suresh Productions[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 156 mins |
Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
The film begins with Jayanthi joining as a secretary in Vanitha Vihar the society of high class ladies such as Sumitra Devi, Rekha Rani, Mrs.Karunakaram, etc. Whereupon, Jayanthi gets acquainted with an industrialist Raja Shekaram. He likes her as she resembles his deceased past love late Geeta. This irks the remaining ladies as they are indulgent in his smartness & wealth. As a result, Jayanthi is fired. So, Raja Shekaram appoints her as his secretary. However, they squabble frequently due to Raja Shekaram's intimacy with ladies. Later on, Raja Shekaram realizes Jayanthi is his maternal uncle's daughter through their grandmother and they decide to knit. Knowing it, the tycoons begrudge especially Mr & Mrs.Karunakaram as they have an intention to couple up their daughter Prameela with Raja Shekaram. So, they ploy & splits them, showing menace to Raja Shekaram. Parallelly, Jayanthi's grandmother also passes away when she quits the town. Now Mr.Moneybags create notoriety as if she eloped. At present, Jayanthi takes shelter at Dr. Vijayalakshmi as a caretaker for her infant children. Here, Doctor's younger brother Prasad proposes to her which she too accepts. Meanwhile, Raja Shekaram nuptials Prameela with his bestie Sivaram when these big shots mortify and plead pardon from him. Surprisingly, to the wheel of fortune, Prasad happens to be Raja Shekaram's one more buddy. He is cognizant of the nuptials of Prasad & Jayanth when he calms. At last, Prasad & Vijayalakshmi realize the truth and sends Jayanthi back. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Raja Shekaram & Jayanthi.
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Film score by K. V. Mahadevan | ||||
Released | 1976 | |||
Genre | Soundtrack | |||
Length | 27:59 | |||
Label | AVM Audio | |||
Producer | K. V. Mahadevan | |||
K. V. Mahadevan chronology | ||||
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Music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Lyrics were written by Acharya Aatreya. Music released on AVM Audio Company.[5]
S. No | Song Title | Singers | length |
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1 | "Akasamanta Pandiri Vesi" | V. Ramakrishna, P. Susheela | 4:22 |
2 | "Chaatu Maatu Samsaramlo" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam,P. Susheela | 3:55 |
3 | "Moratodu Naa Mogudu" | V. Ramakrishna, P. Susheela | 4:08 |
4 | "Naa Pakkana" | V. Ramakrishna | 4:07 |
5 | "Pedavi Vippalenu" | V. Ramakrishna,P. Susheela | 3:46 |
6 | "Netida Oka Naatida" | V. Ramakrishna,P. Susheela | 3:53 |
7 | "Manasuleni Bratukoka" | V. Ramakrishna | 3:48 |