Vadina (transl. Sister-in-Law) is a 1955 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by A. V. Meiyappan of AVM Productions and directed by M. V. Raman. It stars Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, Savitri and music jointly composed by R. Sudarshanam and Ashwatthama. The film was a remake of the Tamil film Chella Pillai (1955).
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Directed by | M. V. Raman |
Written by | Toleti Venkata Reddy (dialogues) |
Screenplay by | Javar Seetharaman |
Story by | Javar Seetharaman |
Based on | Chella Pillai (1955) |
Produced by | A. V. Meiyappan |
Starring | Akkineni Nageshwara Rao Savitri |
Cinematography | T. Muttu Swamy Yusaif Mulji |
Edited by | M. V. Raman S. Surya |
Music by | R. Sudarshanam Ashwatthama |
Production company | AVM Productions |
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Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Raghu (Akkineni Nageshwara Rao) is brought up by his brother Narasaiah (B. R. Panthulu) and his sister-in-law Shantamma (Kannamba). Shantamma covers for all mischievous deeds of Raghu, even petty crimes, without bothering to correct him. Soon, he grows into an irresponsible young man addicted to gambling. He meets a young woman Lalitha (Savitri), who dreams of becoming a movie star. He promises to introduce her to movies. Meanwhile, the family decides to get him married to a modest young woman Chitti [Pandari Bai) in the hope that he would become a better human being. Raghu leaves home along with Lalitha to make a movie. Needing money for the productions, he steals from the shop where his brother Narasaiah works, resulting in the kind man losing his job. Raghu gets involved in the printing of fake notes and when his brother seeks help, he gives him the counterfeit currency, resulting in the arrest of Narasaiah. The rest of the story is about how Raghu realizes his mistake and protects his brother.
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Film score by R. Sudarshana Ashwatthama | |
Released | 1955 |
Genre | Soundtrack |
Length | 37:13 |
Producer | R. Sudarshana Ashwatthama |
Music composed by R. Sudarshana, Ashwatthama. Lyrics were written by Toleti Venkata Reddy. Music released on Audio Company.
S. No. | Song Title | Singers | length |
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1 | "Anandam Indegaladitu Choodandi" | Madhavapeddi Satyam, P. Susheela | 3:22 |
2 | "Yenchi Choodara Yochinci Choodara" | Ghantasala | 3:17 |
3 | "O Tingu Rangaru" | P. Susheela | 3:11 |
4 | "Jagame Sukha Samyogama" | A. M. Rajah | 3:34 |
5 | "Jojo Jojo Laali" | Madhavapeddi Satyam, P. Susheela | 3:41 |
6 | "Desamlo Velige" | Madhavapeddi Satyam | 2:55 |
7 | "Navvite Navaratnalu" | Ghantasala | 3:18 |
8 | "Nadakalo Tippuloddanta" | Madhavapeddi Satyam | 2:58 |
9 | "Nede Eenade Valareda" | P. Susheela | 3:22 |
10 | "Pillalato Illu Nimparandi" | P. Susheela | 3:12 |
11 | "Veyyaloyi Topi Veyyaloyi" | Madhavapeddi Satyam | 3:23 |
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