Marapurani Katha
| Marapurani Katha | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | V. Ramachandra Rao |
| Screenplay by | V. Ramachandra Rao |
| Based on | |
| Produced by | Sundarlal Nahatha Doondi |
| Starring | Krishna Vanisri |
| Cinematography | S. Venkat Ratnam |
| Edited by | N. S. Prakasam |
| Music by | T. Chalapathi Rao |
Production company | Sri Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 178 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Marapurani Katha (transl. Unforgettable Story) is a 1967 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by V. Ramachandra Rao in his debut. A remake of the Tamil film Kai Kodutha Deivam (1964), it stars Krishna and Vanisri. The film was released on 27 July 1967.[2][3]
Plot
Cast
- V. Nagayya
- Raavi Kondala Rao
- Sandhya Rani
- M. V. Chalapathi Rao
- G. S. R. Murthy
- Nagabhushanam
Production
The producers initially wanted to cast N. T. Rama Rao, Jaggayya and Savitri in the main roles, with V. Madhusudhana Rao as director. When these plans were dropped due to increasing production cost, Krishna, Vanisri and Chandra Mohan were cast instead, with V. Ramachandra Rao making his directorial debut.[4]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by T. Chalapathi Rao.[5]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Uliki Uliki Chilipi Navvulolike Papa" | Kodakandla Appalacharya | B. Vasantha, Chorus | |
| 2. | "Hello Nilu Nilu Naa Kosam" | C. Narayana Reddy | P. Susheela, T. R. Jayadev | |
| 3. | "Ganga Yamuna Tarangalato" | Kosaraju | Ghantasala | |
| 4. | "Kalyaname Vaibogame" | Aarudra | P. Susheela | |
| 5. | "Nootikokka Manase Kovela" | Aarudra | Ghantasala |
References
- ↑ Elley 1977, p. 270.
- ↑ Nagabhiru, Subbarao (27 July 2022). "Fifty Five Years for Marapurani Katha : వాణిశ్రీని అభినేత్రిగా నిలిపిన 'మరపురాని కథ'!". NTV (in Telugu). Archived from the original on 6 September 2022. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
- ↑ జ్యోతి, పి. (30 May 2021). "లోకం నిర్దేశించిన దారిలో నడవడం తెలియని ఒక అమాయకురాలి కథ – 'మరపురాని కథ'". Sanchika (in Telugu). Archived from the original on 6 September 2022. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
- ↑ "సావిత్రినే అనుసరించా: వాణిశ్రీ". Andhra Jyothi (in Telugu). 6 May 2018. Archived from the original on 6 September 2022. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
- ↑ "Marapurani Katha (1967)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
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Bibliography
- Elley, Derek (1977). World Filmography: 1967. Fairleigh Dickinson University Press. ISBN 978-0-498-01565-6.