Pranadaata | |
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Directed by | A. Mohan Gandhi |
Written by | Paruchuri Brothers (story / dialogues) |
Screenplay by | A. Mohan Gandhi |
Produced by | P. Balaram |
Starring | Akkineni Nageswara Rao Lakshmi Harish Charmmila |
Cinematography | Maheedhar |
Edited by | Murali-Ramaiah |
Music by | Raj–Koti |
Production company | Sri Anupama Productions[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 121 mins |
Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Pranadaata (transl. Life Saver) is a 1992 Telugu-language drama film, produced by P. Balaram under the Sri Anupama Productions banner[2] and directed by Mohan Gandhi.[3] It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Lakshmi, Harish, Charmmila[4] with music composed by Raj–Koti.[5]
Plot
Dr. Chakravarthy is a foremost surgeon in India. He knits benevolent Kamala without the acceptance of his elders. So, she faces the music but Chakravarthy leads an elated life with her & a lovely daughter Jyothi. Suddenly, Kamala disappears with Jyothi when Chakrakarthy's family affirms she has eloped. Distressed Chakravarthy loses his memory in an accident. Years roll by and Chakravarthy, as a wanderer reaches a village where he spots its head Bapaiah's son Seenu, has been paralyzed. Soon, Chakravarthy regains his surgical knowledge and makes him normal via an operation in a rude way. Following this, Bapaiah establishes a hospital with Chakravarthy to service the destitute which envies local doctor Govindaraju. The wheel fortune brings Kamala & Jyothi nearer to Chakravarthy but he is unable to recognize them. Parallelly, a love story runs, Jyothi loves her colleague Narendra and Kamala moves with the proposal. At that juncture, surprisingly, it is revealed that Narendra is Chakravarthy's nephew and his elders denounce Kamala. Jyothi too believes it and is about to quit when Kamala meets with an accident and narrates the past. Once Chakravarthy embarks to operate a politician to bar him the opposition leader abducts Kamala. Irrespective of it, Chakravarthy attains his duty when he molests Kamala for which she is discarded. At present, Kamala is ailing, Jyothi seeks Chakrakarthy's help and she departs after watching him. Here, Chakravarthy performs her funeral unbeknownst. Later, he promises to splice Narendra & Jyothi. During this, Nani who lusts on Jyothi strikes Narendra. Whereat, Nani is injured and Chakravarthy treats him. Exploiting it, Govindraju kills Nani when Chakravarthy is seized and prosecuted. Right now, the court refers the case to the medical board when Dr. Siva Prasad the disciple of Chakravarthy recognizes and retrieves his memory. Besides, Narendra Chakravarthy is non-guilty, and Govindaraju is sentenced. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Narendra & Jyothi.
Cast
- Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Dr. Chakravarthy
- Lakshmi as Kamala
- Harish as Narendra
- Charmmila as Jyothi
- Girish Karnad as Dr. Siva Prasad
- Allu Ramalingaiah as Aadiseshaiah
- Kota Srinivasa Rao as Dr. Govindaraju
- Brahmanandam as Babu Rao
- Babu Mohan as Kondaiah
- Pundarikakshaiah as Bapaiah
- Mouli as Special appearance
- Narra Venkateswara Rao as Jooginadham
- Bhimeswara Rao as Inspector
- Paruchuri Ravi as Naani
- Jenny as Shankaraiah
- Annapurna as Annapurna
- Jayalalita as Kalpataruvu
- Bangalore Padma as Dr. Bindu
- Chandrika as Babu Rao's wife
- Tatineni Rajeswari as Rajeswari
- Raghavamma as Aadiseshaiah's wife
- Master Rajesh as Seenu
Soundtrack
Pranadaata | ||||
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Film score by | ||||
Released | 1992 | |||
Genre | Soundtrack | |||
Length | 18:34 | |||
Label | Balaji Audio | |||
Producer | Raj–Koti | |||
Raj–Koti chronology | ||||
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Music composed by Raj–Koti. Music released on Balaji Audio Company.
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Aagipo Aagipo" | Vennelakanti | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:50 |
2. | "You Are My Boyfriend" | D. Narayana Varma | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra | 4:26 |
3. | "Dhee Kotha Raa" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra | 4:08 |
4. | "Premikulam" | Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra | 5:10 |
Total length: | 18:34 |
References
- ↑ "Pranadaata (Overview)". IMDb.
- ↑ "Pranadaata (Banner)". Filmiclub.
- ↑ "Pranadaata (Direction)". Know Your Films.
- ↑ "Pranadaata (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com.
- ↑ "Pranadaata (Review)". The Cine Bay.