Chintamani
Theatrical release poster
Directed byP. S. Ramakrishna Rao
Screenplay byP. S. Ramakrishna Rao
Based onChintamani
by Kallakuri Narayana Rao
Produced byP. S. Ramakrishna Rao
StarringP. Bhanumathi
N. T. Rama Rao
Jamuna
CinematographySridhar
Edited byP. S. Ramakrishna Rao
Music byAddepalli Rama Rao
T. V. Raju
Production
company
Release date
  • 11 April 1956 (1956-04-11)
Running time
148 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Chintamani is a 1956 Indian Telugu-language film, produced and directed by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao. It stars P. Bhanumathi, N. T. Rama Rao, and Jamuna, with music composed by Addepalli Rama Rao and T. V. Raju. The film is based on the play of the same name, written by Kallakuri Narayana Rao.[1][2]

Plot

Chintamani, a prostitute, is a devotee of Krishna. Krishna, to test Chintamani and other people, comes to earth as sage along with Rukmini. Bhavani Shankarudu, a Brahmin, out of lust toward Chintamani gives away all his wealth. Even then, Chintamani's mother Srihari is not satisfied and asks Chintamani to lure Subbi Shetty, a merchant, and halfheartedly Chintamani snatches Subbi Shetty's property too. Bellvamangaludu, son of Vasudeva Murthy, is a gold merchant. Radha is his dedicated wife. Bhavani Shankarudu takes him to Chintamani and they both get attracted to each other. Vasudeva Murthy becomes sick after knowing about this affair and dies pleading to his son to leave Chintamani and take care of his wife Radha. But Bellvamangaludu, out of lust, leaves his dead father and goes to Chintamani. After seeing his bloodied clothes, she inquires about it and he says he came up with the help of a creeper, but it is a snake. Still worse than this, he, with help of his wife's dead body swims to the other side of the river to reach her. Chintamani scolds him. Chintamani and Bellvamangaludu realize their mistakes and start hating themselves. Krishna gives enlightenment to Chintamani. She leaves the village giving all her property and becomes a wanderer. After completing his wife's funeral, Bellvamangaludu burns his eyes as contrition for his sins. Then he becomes a great devotee of Krishna and starts living in an Ashram. Chintamani also reaches there and serves Bellvamangaludu. Krishna in a sage form watches all these happenings and decides to give salvation to both of them. But Rukmini obstructs his way, how could he do so for a prostitute and a person who became blind with lust. Then he makes a test, he takes a liquid in a pot and asks great saints to identify its fragrance, which no one can answer. Bellvamangaludu, without eyes, recognizes it as the fragrance of Lord Krishna. At last, Krishna gives Darshan to them by giving back Bellvamangaludu's eyes. The film ends with Krishna giving salvation to Chintamani and Bellvamangaludu.

Cast

Soundtrack

Chintamani
Film score by
Addepalli Rama Rao
T. V. Raju
Released1956
GenreAddepalli Rama Rao
T. V. Raju
ProducerAddepalli Rama Rao
T. V. Raju

Music composed by Addepalli Rama Rao & T. V. Raju. Lyrics were written by Ravuru.

S. No.Song TitleSingerslength
1 Andalu Chindeti A. M. Rajah, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna 3:21
2 Teeyani Veenalu Bhanumathi Ramakrishna 2:40
3 Kanara Srihari Raghuramaiah 4:49
4 Taguna Nanu P. Leela 3:25
5 Melaye Neevela Bhanumathi Ramakrishna 4:12
6 Rangaina Ravvnura P. Susheela 4:09
7 Jaya Jaya Sundara Ghantasala, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna 1:19
8 Inta Rambhalavanti Madhavapeddi Satyam 1:02
9 Intulu Tarasilluvarake Bhanumathi Ramakrishna 1:04
10 Enta Dayo Relangi 0:20
11 Kaligin Bhagyamunellanu Madhavapeddi Satyam 0:49
12 Kani Rojulu Relangi 2:43
13 Tapasa Vruttibooni Raghuramaiah 1:18
14 Tatalanati Kshetramulella Madhavapeddi Satyam 1:18
15 Tani Yadhanudu P. Leela 0:35
16 Naluvura Nota Madhavapeddi Satyam 0:53
17 Nallni Menutoda Bhanumathi Ramakrishna 0:58
18 Nanu Devendruniga Madhavapeddi Satyam 0:53
19 Pasidi Seelammunammina Raghumaiah 1:44
20 Papini Brasthurala Bhanumathi Ramakrishna 0:48
21 Pujyulaintanu Puttina Raghumaiah 2:07
22 Bhakti Bhavammu Raghumaiah 1:14
23 Mounul Satatmu Bhanumathi Ramakrishna 0:52
24 Vidichiti Bandhuvargamula Madhavapeddi Satyam 0:55
25 Sirikin Cheppadu P. Susheela 0:54
26 Haindava Sundari P. Susheela 0:56
27 Kastabharitambu Ghantasala 0:52
28 Kalindi Ghantasala 0:53
29 Chuchinavelayettidiyo Ghantasala 0:59
30 Ardhanga Ghantasala 1:23
32 Chadiviti Ghantasala 0:29
33 Taalimi Ghantasala 0:37
34 Talliro Ghantasala 0:30
35 Kasturi Thilakam Ghantasala 0:59

References

  1. ↑ "Chintamani – Success on stage, Failure on Silver Screen". iQlikmovies. 8 November 2013. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
  2. ↑ Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Willemen, Paul (1998) [1994]. Encyclopaedia of Indian Cinema (PDF). British Film Institute and Oxford University Press. p. 345. ISBN 0-19-563579-5.
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