| Punarjanma | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | K. Pratyagatma |
| Screenplay by | K. Pratyagatma |
| Based on | Patthar Ke Honth by Gulshan Nanda |
| Produced by | A. V. Subba Rao |
| Starring | Akkineni Nageswara Rao Krishna Kumari |
| Cinematography | P. S. Selvaraj |
| Edited by | A. Sanjeevi |
| Music by | T. Chalapathi Rao |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Navayuga Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 127 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Punarjanma (transl. Rebirth) is a 1963 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by A. V. Subba Rao and directed by K. Pratyagatma. Based on the novel Patthar Ke Honth by Gulshan Nanda, it stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Krishna Kumari, with music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao. The film was remade in Hindi as Khilona (1970), in Tamil as Engirundho Vandhaal and in Malayalam as Amrithavaahini.[1]
Plot
Gopi is the son of Zamindar and is a sculptor. He creates a statue, and becomes so attached to it that he calls it his "dream girl". But unfortunately, the statue catches fire and burns, and Gopi has a mental breakdown. Before the rift, Gopi is in love with his cousin Vasanthi. However, Vasanthi's mother Yasoda Devi breaks the proposal. The doctor realized that music helps Gopi, so he advises him to have a beautiful girl who knows dance & music as his caretaker. Thus Zamindar, his father, brings a beautiful girl Radha from a Kothi to take care of Gopi. Though Radha is born into a family of courtesans, she does not follow this path, and longs to live a traditional family life. Radha does her best to serve Gopi and tries to make him sane. One day when Radha is playing with dolls, in a mock marriage Bommala Pelli with the children of the Zamindar's elder son, Gopi suddenly ties his deceased mother's wedding chain Mangalsutra on Radha's neck. Zamindar and his mother accept the new relationship as they understand the virtue of Radha. In the care of Radha, Gopi gradually regains his sanity. However, he forgets Radha and renews his love for Vasanthi. A crestfallen Radha leaves the house and resumes her life as an entertainer. Meanwhile, Gopi is confused as some vague remembrances haunt him when Vasanthi reveals the truth, and he immediately rushes for Radha. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the reunion of Gopi & Radha.
Cast
- Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Gopi
- Krishna Kumari as Radha
- Ramana Reddy as Professor
- Gummadi as Zamindar
- Padmanabham as Raja Rao
- Prabhakar Reddy as Gopi's Brother
- Raja Babu Basava Rao
- Chadalavada as Radha's Uncle
- Suryakantam as Yashoda Devì
- Hemalatha as Gopi's Grandmother
- L. Vijayalakshmi as Dancer
- Sandhya as Janaki
- Vasanthi as Vasanti
- Nirmalamma as Radha's Mother
Soundtrack
Music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao.[2][3]
| S. No. | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Evarivo Neevarivo" | Sri Sri | Ghantasala | 6:08 |
| 2 | "Deepalu Velige" | Daasarathi | P. Susheela | 3:00 |
| 3 | "Neekosam" | Kosaraju | P. Susheela | 4:34 |
| 4 | "Poolu Virisenu" | Daasarathi | P. Susheela | 3:44 |
| 5 | "Neekosam" (Pathos) | Kosaraju | P. Susheela | 3:44 |
| 6 | "Manasu Terachi Choodu" | C. Narayana Reddy | P. Susheela | 1:32 |
Reception
T. M. Ramachandran, writing for Sport and Pastime, commended the cast performances, music and art direction.[4]
References
- ↑ Narasimham, M. L. (10 March 2017). "Punarjanma (1963)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 7 June 2021. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
- ↑ "Punarjanma". Gaana. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
- ↑ "Punarjanma (1963)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
- ↑ Ramachandran, T. M. (7 September 1963). "Punarjanma". Sport and Pastime. Vol. 17. Archived from the original on 24 March 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
External links
- Punarjanma at IMDb