Ghantasala Venkateswararao (4 December 1922 – 11 February 1974), known

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by his

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as Ghantasala, was an Indian

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and

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known for his works predominantly in

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and

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and also in

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language films. He is considered as one of the greatest singers of Telugu cinema. In 1970, he received the

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award, India's fourth highest civilian award for his contribution to

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. According to ''

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'', Ghantasala was 'such a divine talent and with his songs he could move the hearts of the people'. 'Ghantasala's blending of classical improvisations to the art of light music combined with his virtuosity and sensitivity puts him a class apart, above all others in the field of playback singing'. Gifted with what Indian film historian V. A. K. Ranga Rao called 'the most majestic voice', Ghantasala helped Telugu film music develop its own distinct character which remains unparalleled. He is referred to as the 'Gaana Gandharva' for his mesmerising voice and musical skills. Ghantasala performed in the

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, and for the

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marked the occasion of 25 years of his film career as ''Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Ghantasala'' in

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on 1 February 1970. More than 30,000 people attended the function held at the Lal Bahadur Stadium, Hyderabad. Ghantasala continues to be popular. Statutes of his likeness have been installed across Andhra Pradesh. Every year, the anniversaries of his birth and death are celebrated in India and overseas.

Early life

Ghantasala was born in 1922 into a

Brahmin family of Ghantasala Soorayya, a professional singer in

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, a village in

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taluk of

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. During his childhood, Ghantasala used to dance to his father's Tarangams. His father died when Ghantasala was a child, and he was brought up by his maternal uncle. He took formal music training from Patrayani Sitarama Sastry, and joined

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in Vijayanagram.

Career

Ghantasala participated in the

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of 1942, for which he was arrested and imprisoned for 18 months at the Alipore (Allipura) Jail, Ballari.P Satyanarayana Rao (26 April 2010
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''Deccan Herald'' After leaving jail, he met

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, who advised him to try his luck in the film industry as a singer. Ghantasala married Savitri, who lived in a village called

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. In that village, Ghantasala met lyricist

, who was impressed with his voice and inducted him into the Madras film industry. Before Ghantasala found fame, he was already an accomplished

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singer. Ghantasala's first break as a singer came from

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. Later on, Peketi Siva Ram from HMV studios recorded Ghantasala's private songs. Ghantasala debuted as a chorus singer and for a character role in ''

Seeta Rama Jananam ''Sri Seeta Rama Jananam'' () is a 1944 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film, produced and directed by Ghantasala Balaramayya under the Pratibha Productions banner. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Tripurasundari, Vemuri Gaggai ...

'' by Pratibha Films. After this, he worked with well-known music directors ''Gali Penchala'' and C. R. Subbaraman. Ghantasala's first film as a music director was ''Laxmamma''. He introduced the technique of changing the vocal pitch and diction to suit the actor singing the songs. Ghantasala was peerless at Padyam renderings and his way with the Telugu padyam was incomparable. Producer Chittajallu Krishnaveni gave Ghantasala his first job as full-time music director for her film ''

Mana Desam ''Mana Desam'' () is a 1949 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by L. V. Prasad. It was produced by Raja Saheb of Mirzapur under the Sobhanachala Pictures banner, and presented by Krishnaveni. It stars V. Nagayya, C. H. Narayana Rao a ...

'', which was

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's first film. It established Ghantasala as a music composer-cum-playback singer. He was the most prolific film composer and playback singer in Telugu cinema until the mid-1970s. He composed music for many popular Telugu movies, including ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

Pandava Vanavasam ''Pandava Vanavasam'' () is a 1965 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao and written by Samudrala Sr. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Savitri, with music composed by Ghantasala. It was produced by A ...

'', '' Rahasyam'', ''

Gundamma Katha ''Gundamma Katha'' () is a 1962 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao and co-produced by Nagi Reddi and Chakrapani under their banner Vijaya Productions. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, S ...

'', ''

Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha ''Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha'' () is a 1966 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film directed by C. Pullayya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, K. R. Vijaya with music composed by Ghantasala. It is produced by Thota Subba Rao under the Sridevi Pr ...

'' and '' Pelli Chesi Chudu'', and also for popular Tamil and Kannada films in the 1950s and 1960s. Ghantasala sang for and directed the music for a Hindi film ''Jhandaa ooncha Rahe Hamara'' (1964).Homage to Ghantasala
Merinews.com (4 December 2009). The song "Siva Sankari" from the film

Jagadeka Veeruni Katha ''Jagadeka Veeruni Katha'' () is a 1961 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language Fantasy film, fantasy swashbuckler film, produced and directed by K. V. Reddy under the Vijaya Productions banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, B. Saroja Devi with music ...

(1961) believed to be one of the most challenging songs from classical hindusthani and carnatic style was sung by Ghantasala in a single take.

Private recordings and Bhagavad Gita

Ghantasala served as the ''Aaasthana Gaayaka'' (court musician) for the

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. He recorded private albums, including

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, Patriotic Songs, Padyalua unique genre of Telugu, singing the verses in dramatic style Pushpa Vilapam, Devotional and folk songs. His recording of "Bhagawad Gita", which he directed and sang, can now be heard daily in the Tirumala temple. According to music director

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and playback singer

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, "Ghantasala alone is the foremost among playback singers who had a full-fledged melodious powerful voice range which could accommodate in uniformity, all the three octaves in music quite comfortably". Pendyala Nageswara Rao channelled Ghantasala's classical musical knowledge and skills in classical renditions and in Telugu films including siva sankari from film '' Jagadekaveeruni Katha'', Rasika Raja taguvaramu kama from film ''

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'', and Syamala Dandakam – Manikya Veena from film ''

Mahakavi Kalidasu ''Mahakavi Kalidasu'' is a 1960 Indian Telugu-language biographical film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao and written by Pingali. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Sriranjani Jr., with music composed by Pendyala. It was produced by K. N ...

''. Pendyala said these renditions were recorded only in one take by Ghantasala.

Death

Ghantasala died on 11 February 1974, two months after his 51st birthday, due to

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at a hospital in Chennai. The last song he recorded was for a documentary – Bhadrachala Ramadasu Vaibhavam ( music by Master Venu ) from the hospital bed the day before his death.

Legacy

The Indian government released a postage stamp and first day cover to celebrate Ghantasala's work on 11 February 2003. He is the first movie singer-composer of the south to be accorded this honour. The US Postal Department has released a postal stamp on Ghantasala on 6 October 2014. The postal stamp was jointly released by the North American Telugu Society (NATS) in collaboration with Telugu Literary and Cultural Association (TLCA) in New York. Various awards named after Ghantasala are given every year, including the "Ghantasala melody king award". Recipients of this award include playback singers

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and P Suseela, and Indian Idol

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. Ghantasala Arts Academy has instituted the "Ghantasala National Award"; the first winner was playback singer

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Awards

Ghantasala venkateswararao statue in Guntur

Ghantasala was honoured with the "

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" by the Government of India. He won the best playback singer award in Andhra Pradesh every year for nearly 30 years, a feat unachieved by any other playback singer. After the saint poet

Annamacharya Tallapaka Annamacharya (Telugu : తాళ్ళపాక అన్నమాచార్య) ( IAST: taḷḷapāka annamācārya; 22 May 1408 – 4 April 1503), also popularly known as Annamayya, was a 15th-century Hindu saint and the ea ...

in the 15th century, Ghantasala has been the only singer to perform devotional songs inside the

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near the Lord Moola Virat.

Tributes

"Kala Pradarshini Ghantasala Puraskar", the only award instituted directly by the Ghantasala Family curated by his second son Ravi Ghantasala and his wife, acclaimed dancer Parvathi Ravi Ghantasala, which aims to honor legends who have contributed to "Arts and Philanthropy". the Inaugural awards were presented to Dr.S.P.Balasubramanyam (music), Dr. Padma Subramaniam (Dance) and Dr. Nalli Kuppusamy Chetty (Philanthropy). ''The Ghantasala Puraskar Award'' 2014, given every year by Sharan Incorporation, has been conferred on Rao Bala Saraswathi Devi, who was the first Telugu playback singer. The Government music college in

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, Andhra Pradesh, is named after Ghantasala. Ghantasala Sangeetha Kalasala college in Hyderabad and Vizag offers six-month and one-year diploma courses on Ghantasala's light music, songs and music. Ghantasala Yuva kalakendram offers semester based courses specially for children and youth.SivaNandiAwardRecipient Ghantasala Yuva Kalakendram founder M.S.V.N.VamshikrishnaDevaraya conducts ghantasala musical workshops every year at tayagaraya gana sabha
vaartha(Fri,15 February 2019).

Personal life

Ghantasala Venkateswararao was married to Savitri and (Late) Sarala Devi. He was blessed with 8 children: 4 Daughters (Meera, Shyamala, Suguna, Shanthi) and 4 Sons (Vijayakumar, Ravikumar, Shankarkumar, Ratnakumar). Shyamala, Suguna, Shanthi, Vijayakumar and Ratnakumar are born to Savtri and Meera, Ravikumar and Shankar Kumar are born to Sarla Devi. It is said that Ghantasala named his eldest son "Vijaya" Kumar after Vijaya Productions out of gratitude towards the organization that employed him as a permanent artiste. Sri Chakrapani, one of then producers of Vijaya Productions, presented Ghantasala a purse with Rs. 25,000 realising his respect towards the organization. 10 years after his death, his youngest son Ratnakumar went on to become a popular dubbing artist.

Filmography

* Tyagayya (1946) * Anarkali (1955) * Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam (1960) Sathya harichndra(Kannada)

Playback singer and music director

Ghantasala composed Music for more than 110 films as stated by him, following is the list of 123 films for which he has composed Music. The list includes re-makes and dubbed films. Date of release of the Film also given. The list includes Tamil, Kannada, Hindi films besides Telugu films where he worked predominantly. * '' Balaraju'', 26 Feb 1948 * '' Ratnamala'', 2 Jan 1948 * ''

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'', 19 Feb 1949 * '' Mayakkudirai, Maya Kudirai or Maya Kuthirai'', Tamil 1949 * '' Manadesam'', 24 Nov 1949 * '' లక్ష్మమ్మ'', 26 Feb 1950 * '' Lakshmamma'', Tamil Dubbed 1950 * '' Vali Sugriva'', 19 Mar 1950 * ''

Shavukaru ''Shavukaru'' () is a 1950 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by L. V. Prasad. The film was produced by Nagireddy and Chakrapani under the Vijaya Productions banner as their maiden production. It stars N. T. Rama Rao in his first leadin ...

'', 7 April 1950 * '' Swapna Sundari'', 9 Nov 1950 * '' Chandravanka'', 2 Feb 1951 * '' Nirabaradhi'', Tamil 1951 * '' Nirdoshi'', 24 Feb 1951 * ''

Pathala Bhairavi ''Pathala Bhairavi'' () is a 1951 Indian fantasy film directed by K. V. Reddy who co-wrote the film with Pingali and Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. Shot simultaneously in Telugu and Tamil languages, the film was produced by Nagi Reddi and Chakrap ...

'', 15 March 1951 * ''

'', Tamil 17 May 1951 * ''

'', Hindi Dubbed * ''

Palletooru ''Palletooru'' () is a 1952 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by T. Prakash Rao in his directorial debut. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Savitri, with music composed by Ghantasala. It was produced by P. Sivaramayya under People's Art Pro ...

'', 16th Octo 1952 * ''

Pelli Chesi Choodu ''Pelli Chesi Choodu'' () is a 1952 Indian satirical comedy film directed by L. V. Prasad and produced by Nagi Reddi and Chakrapani under their company Vijaya Productions. The film was made simultaneously in Telugu and Tamil, the latter titled ...

'', 29 Feb 1952 * ''

Kalyanam Panni Paar ''Pelli Chesi Choodu'' () is a 1952 Indian satirical comedy film directed by L. V. Prasad and produced by Nagi Reddi and Chakrapani under their company Vijaya Productions. The film was made simultaneously in Telugu and Tamil, the latter titl ...

'', 15 Aug 1952 * ''

Bratuku Teruvu ''Bratuku Teruvu'' () is a 1953 Telugu-language drama film, produced by Kovelamudi Bhaskar Rao under the Bhaskar Productions banner and directed by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Savitri, with music composed by Gh ...

'', 6 Feb 1953 * '' Rajeswari'', 7 June 1952 * '' Bale Raman'', 1956 * '' Paropakaram'', 18 Jun 1953 * '' Paropakaram'', Tamil 1953 * '' Jhanda Ooncha Rahe Hamara'', Hindi 1964 * ''

Chandraharam ''Chandraharam'' is a 1954 Telugu-Tamil bilingual swashbuckler film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao in his debut. It was produced by Nagi Reddy-Chakrapani under the Vijaya Productions banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Savitri and Sriran ...

'', 6 Jan 1954 * ''

'', Tamil 14 Jan 2014 * ''

Cherapakura Chedevu ''Cherapakura Chedevu'' () is a 1955 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by Kovelamudi Bhaskar Rao under the Bhaskar Productions banner. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao and Sowcar Janaki, with music composed by Ghantasala. I ...

'', 6 July 1955 * '' Ellam Inba Mayam'', Tamil 1 Apr 1955 * ''

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'', 26 Aug 1955 * '' Vadina Gari Gajulu'', 27 May 1955 * ''

Guna Sundari ''Guna Sundari'' or ''Gunasundari'' is a 1955 Indian Tamil-language film starring Gemini Ganesan and Savitri. The film was remake of the 1949 Telugu film ''Gunasundari Katha''. It was not successful at the box office. Plot Ugra Senan is the k ...

'', 16 Dec 1955 * '' Kalvanin Kadhali'', 13 Nov 1955 * '' Astaaiswaryaalu'', 1956 * '' Chiranjeevulu'', 15 Aug 1956 * '' Amara Geetham'', 1956 * '' Illarame Inbam'', Tamil Dubbed of Cherapakura chedevu1956 * ''

Jayam Manade ''Jayam Manade'' () is a 1956 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film, produced by Sundarlal Nahatha and directed by T. Prakash Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Anjali Devi, with music composed by Ghantasala. The film was dubbed into Tamil ...

'', 4 May 1956 * '' Vetri Veeran'', 4 May 1956 * '' Kanakatara'', 3 Mar 1956 * ''

Sonta ooru ''Sonta Ooru'' () is a 1956 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by G. Sadasivudu under the G.V.S. Productions banner and directed by E. S. N. Murthy. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Sowcar Janaki and music composed by Ghantasala. Plot The ...

'', 23 May 1956 * ''

'', 27 Mar 1957 * ''

'', Tamil 12 Apr 1957 * ''

'', Kannada Dubbed 1965 * '' Repu Neede'', 1 Feb 1957 * ''

Sarangadhara ''Sarangadhara'' is an epic story during the reign of Rajaraja Narendra. Gurajada Apparao wrote the story in long poetic form in English and published in "Indian Leisure Hour" in 1883. It was a favourite Telugu drama and made into South Indian f ...

'', 1 Nov 1957 * ''

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'', 25th Octo 1957 * ''

Vinayaka Chaviti ''Vinayaka Chaviti'' is a 1957 Telugu-language Hindu mythological film written and directed by Samudrala Sr. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jamuna with music composed by Ghantasala. It was produced by K. Gopala Rao under the Aswaraja Pictures ...

'', 22 Aug 1957 * '' Talavanchani Veerudu'', 6 Dec 1957 * ''

Manchi Manasuku Manchi Rojulu ''Manchi Manasuku Manchi Rojulu'' () is 1958 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Sundarlal Nahatha, T. Ashwadanarayana under the Sri Productions banner and directed by C. S. Rao. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Rajasulochana with m ...

'', 15 Aug 1958 * '' Parvati Kalyanam'', 26 Dec 1958 * ''

Pellinaati Pramanalu ''Pellinaati Pramanalu'' () is a 1958 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film, produced and directed by K. V. Reddy. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Jamuna, with music composed by Ghantasala. The film was simultaneously made in Tamil as ...

'', 17 Dec 1958 * '' Vazhkai Oppandam'', 4 Sep 1959 * ''

Pelli Sandadi ''Pelli Sandadi'' () is a 1996 Indian Telugu-language musical romance film written and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Srikanth, Ravali and Deepti Bhatnagar. ''Pelli Sandadi'' was released on 12 January 1996 and was a major comme ...

'', 2 April 1959 * '' Sabash Ramudu'', 4 Sep 1959 * '' Sabash Ramu'', Tamil Dubbed 4 Sep 1959 * '' Sati Sukanya'', 30 Jan 1959 * '' Vinayaga Chaturthi'', Tamil 1959 * ''

Ganesh Chaturti Ganesh Chaturthi (ISO: ), also known as Vinayak Chaturthi (), or Ganeshotsav () is a Hindu festival commemorating the birth of the Hindu god Ganesha. The festival is marked with the installation of Ganesha's clay idols privately in homes and p ...

'', Hindi Dubbed 1973 * '' Abhimanam'', 26 Aug 1960 * '' Bhakta Raghunath'', 4 Nov 1960 * ''

Deepavali Diwali (), Dewali, Divali, or Deepavali (IAST: ''dīpāvalī''), also known as the Festival of Lights, related to Jain Diwali, Bandi Chhor Divas, Tihar, Swanti, Sohrai, and Bandna, is a religious celebration in Indian religions. It is on ...

'', 22 Sep 1960 * '' Narakasura Vadhe'', Kannada Dubbing 1974 * '' Santhi Nivasam'', 14 Jan 1960 * ''

Shanti Nivas Shanti may refer to: In Sanskrit * Inner peace, a state of being mentally and spiritually at peace, with enough knowledge and understanding to keep oneself strong in the face of discord or stress * Kshanti, one of the paramitas of Buddhism * Sha ...

'', Malayalam Dubbed 1962 * '' Sri Krishna Kuchela'', 9 June 1961 * '' Sabash Raja'', 9 Nov 1961 * '' Mohini Rukmaangada'', 13 Jan 1962 * ''

'', 7 Jun 1962 * '' Manithan Maravillai'', 10 Aug 1962 * ''

Rakta Sambandham ''Rakta Sambandham'' () is a 1962 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao and produced by Sundarlal Nahata and Doondi. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Kanta Rao, Savitri and Devika, with Relangi, Ramana Reddy, M. Pr ...

'', 1 Nov 1962 * ''

Tiger Ramudu ''Tiger Ramudu'' is a 1962 Indian Telugu-language action drama film, produced by Patnam Chinna Rao and Vaddi Sriramulu and directed by C. S. Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Rajasulochana, with music composed by Ghantasala. Plot Ramu (Ma ...

'', 8 Mar 1962 * '' Bhagyavantulu'', 5 May 1962 * '' Aapta Mitrulu'', 29 May 1963 * ''

Bandipotu (1963 film) ''Bandipotu'' () is a 1963 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film directed by B. Vittalacharya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Krishna Kumari, with music composed by Ghantasala. Tripuraneni Maharadhi wrote the story and dialogues. The film wa ...

'', 15 Aug 1963 * ''

Veera Kesari ''Veera Kesari'' is a 1963 Indian Kannada-language swashbuckler film directed by B. Vittalacharya and produced by Sundarlal Nahatha and Doondi. The film stars Rajkumar, T. N. Balakrishna, Udaykumar and R. Nagendra Rao. The film has musical sco ...

'', Kannada 1963 * ''

'', 29 March 1963 * ''

'', Tamil 1963 * ''

'', Kannada Dubbed * ''

'', Hindi Dubbed 1974 * ''

Valmiki Valmiki (; Sanskrit: वाल्मीकि, ) is celebrated as the wikt:harbinger, harbinger-poet in Sanskrit literature. The epic ''Ramayana'', dated variously from the 5th century BCE to first century BCE, is attributed to him, based on ...

'', 9 Feb 1963 * ''

'', Tamil 1963 * '' Mamakaram'', 2 March 1963 * '' Mahaveera Bheemasena'', 27 Jul 1967 * ''

Gudi Gantalu ''Gudi Gantalu'' () is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Krishna Kumari, with music composed by Ghantasala. The film was produced by Sunderlal Nehata and Doondy. It is a rem ...

'', 14 Jan 1964 * ''

Marmayogi (1964 film) ''Marmayogi'' () is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film, produced by S. K. Habibulla and directed by B. A. Subba Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Krishna Kumari and Kanta Rao, with music composed by Ghantasala. The film is a remake ...

'', 22 Feb 1964 * ''

Sri Satyanarayana Mahathyam ''Sri Satyanarayana Mahathyam'' () is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by S. Rajinikanth. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Krishna Kumari, with music composed by Ghantasala. Plot The film begins with the entrance of ...

'', 27 Jun 1964 * '' Vaarasatwam'', 19 Nov 1964 * ''

'', 14 Jan 1965 * ''

'', Tamil 1965 * ''

CID CID may refer to: Film * ''C.I.D.'' (1955 film), an Indian Malayalam film * ''C.I.D.'' (1956 film), an Indian Hindi film * ''C. I. D.'' (1965 film), an Indian Telugu film * ''C.I.D.'' (1990 film), an Indian Hindi film Television * ''CID'' ( ...

'', 23 Sep 1965 * '' Maduve Madi Nodu'', 17 Dec 1965 * ''

Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha ''Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha'' () is a 1966 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film directed by C. Pullayya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, K. R. Vijaya with music composed by Ghantasala. It is produced by Thota Subba Rao under the Sridevi Prod ...

'', 7 Apr 1966 * ''

Sakuntala Shakuntala (Sanskrit: ''Śakuntalā'') is the wife of Dushyanta and the mother of Bharata (Mahabharata), Emperor Bharata. Her story is told in the ''Adi Parva'' of the ancient Indian epic ''Mahabharata'' and dramatized by many writers, the mos ...

'', 3 Mar 1966 * '' Paduka Pattabhishekamu, పాదుకా పట్టాభిషేకం (1966 సినిమా)'', 16 Jun 1966 * '' Bhuvana Sundari Katha'', 7 Apr 1967 * '' Nirdoshi'', 2 Mar 1967 * ''

Stree Janma () is a 1967 Telugu-language drama film, produced by D. Ramanaidu under the Suresh Productions banner and directed by K. S. Prakash Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (28 May 1923 – 18 January 1996), often refer ...

'', 31 Aug 1967 * '' Punyavathi'', 3 Nov 1967 * '' Peddkkayya'', 18 Nov 1967 * '' Rahasyam'', 10 Dec 1967 * '' Veera Puja'', 16 Feb 1968 * ''

Govula Gopanna ''Govula Gopanna'' is a 1968 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film, produced by Lakshmi Rajyam and Sridhar Rao and directed by C. S. Rao. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Rajasree and Bharathi, with music composed by Ghantasala. It i ...

'', 19 Apr 1968 * '' Chuttarikaalu'', 22 June 1968 * '' Jeevita Bandham'', 27 Jul 1968 * '' Bhale Abbayilu'', 19 Mar 1969 * '' Jarigina Katha'', 4 Jul 1969 * '' Merupu Veerudu'', 6 Mar 1970 * ''

Ali Baba 40 Dongalu ''Ali Baba 40 Dongalu'' () is a 1970 Telugu-language fantasy swashbuckler film directed by B. Vittalacharya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jayalalithaa, with music composed by Ghantasala. The film is produced by N. Ramabrahmam under the Sri Go ...

'', 4 Apr 1970 * ''

Vijayam Manade ''Vijayam Manade'' () is a 1970 Indian Telugu-language film, produced by N. Sambasiva Rao under the Rajendra Arts Productions banner and directed by B. Vittalacharya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and B. Saroja Devi, with music composed by Ghantasal ...

'', 15 Jul 1970 * '' Tallidandrulu'', 23 Jul 1970 * '' Ramalayam'', 22 Oct 1970 * ''

Nanna Thamma ''Nanna Thamma'' () is a 1970 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by K. Babu Rao and produced by K. V. Guptha. The film stars Rajkumar, Jayanthi, Gangadhar and R. Nagendra Rao. The film has musical score by Ghantasala. The movie is a remak ...

'', 26 Oct 1970 * '' Rendu Kutumbala Katha'', 30th Octo 1970 * '' Pattindalla Bangaram'', 1 May 1971 * '' Pattukunte Laksha'', 8 May 1971 * '' Rangeli Raja'', 11 Mar 1971 * '' Vamsodhaarakudu'', 21 Apr 1972 * '' Mena Kodalu'', 7 Jul 1972 * '' Rama Rajyam'', 4 Apr 1973 * '' Poola Maala'', 7 Dec 1973 * ''

Tulasi ''Ocimum tenuiflorum'', commonly known as holy basil, ''tulsi'' or ''tulasi'', is an aromatic perennial plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and widespread as a cultivated plant throughout the Southeast Asian ...

'', 23 May 1974 * '' Vasthade Maa baava'', 1977 along with his son Ghantasala Vijaya Kumar

Playback singer

Ghantasala recorded songs as playback singer for the movies under popular composers – S Rajeswara Rao, Pendyala Nageswara Rao, M S Viswanathan, K V Mahadevan, Adi Narayana Rao, Master Venu, T V Raju, T Chalapathi Rao, S P Kodandapani, Shankar Jai Kishan, Susarla Dakshina Murthy, and Galipenchala Narasimha Rao among others. * '' Yasodha Krishna'' (1975) * ''

Khaidi Babai ''Khaidi Babai'' () is a 1974 Indian Telugu-language film directed by T. Krishna. A remake of the 1971 Hindi film '' Dushmun'', it stars Sobhan Babu, Vanisri and Sowcar Janaki. The film was released on 15 February 1974. Plot A truck driver, a ...

'' (1974) * ''

Kodenagu ''Kode Nagu'' (; also spelt ''Kode Naagu'') is a 1974 Indian Telugu-language romance film directed by K. S. Prakash Rao and produced by M. S. Reddy. It is a remake of the Kannada film ''Naagarahaavu'' (1972) which was based on three Kannada nove ...

'' (1974) * '' Premalu Pellillu'' (1974) * '' Taatamma Kala'' (1974) * ''

Dorababu ''Dorababu'' is a 1974 Telugu language, Telugu-language action film, produced by J. Subba Rao, G. Rajendra Prasad under the Phani Madhavi Combines banner and directed by T. Rama Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Manjula Vijayakumar, Manju ...

'' (1974) * '' Alluri Seetharamaraju'' (1974) * '' Anbu Sagothararkal - Tamil'' (1973) * '' Ida Lokam'' (1973) * ''

Doctor Babu ''Doctor Babu'' is a Telugu language film released in 1973. It starred Sobhan Babu and Jayalalitha in lead roles. It is romantic social drama film. The film was a remake of Hindi film '' Himalay Ki Godmein''. Cast * Sobhan Babu as Sekhar * ...

'' (1973) * '' Dabbuku Lokam Dasoham'' (1973) * '' Bangaru Babu'' (1973) * ''

Ganga Manga ''Ganga Manga'' is a 1973 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film in which Vanisri played a dual role as Ganga and Manga. Krishna and Sobhan Babu played main roles. The film was a remake of the Hindi film ''Seeta Aur Geeta''. Plot Ganga, wh ...

'' (1973) * ''

Vaade Veedu ''Vaade Veedu'' () is a 1973 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film, produced by N. Ramabrahmam under the Sri Gowthami Pictures banner and directed by D. Yoganand. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Manjula, with music composed by Satyam. Plot Z ...

'' (1973) * ''

Bhakta Tukaram ''Bhakta Tukaram'' is a 1973 Indian Telugu-language biographical film based on the life of the saint-poet Tukaram, produced by P. Adinarayana Rao under the Anjali Pictures banner and directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara R ...

'' (1973) * ''

Sarada Sharada or Sarada (Sanskrit for "autumnal") may refer to: * the season spanning the months of Bhadrapada, Ashvin, and Kārtika of the traditional lunar Hindu calendar * Another name for the Hindu goddess Saraswati * Sharada script, abugida writin ...

'' (1973) * '' Iddaru Ammaiyulu'' (1972) * ''

Datta Putrudu Datta may refer to: * Dutta (surname), an Indian family name found among Bengali and Punjabi Hindus * Dattatreya Dattatreya ( sa, दत्तात्रेय, ), Dattā or Dattaguru, is a paradigmatic Sannyasi (monk) and one of the lord ...

'' (1972) * ''

Koduku Kodalu '' Koduku Kodalu'' () is a 1972 Telugu-language drama film, produced by V. Venkateswarlu under the Padmasri Pictures banner and directed by P. Pullaiah. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Vanisri, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Plot ...

'' (1972) * '' Baala Bharatam'' (1972) * ''

Beedala Patlu ''Beedala Patlu'' () is a 1972 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by B. Vittalacharya. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Krishna Kumari, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film is based on the 1862 French nove ...

'' (1972) * '' Sri Krishnaanjaneya Yuddham'' (1972) * ''

Pandanti Kapuram ''Pandanti Kapuram'' is a 1972 Indian Telugu-language family drama film directed by Lakshmi Deepak. The film features an ensemble cast of Krishna, S. V. Ranga Rao, Vijaya Nirmala, Jamuna, B. Saroja Devi, Anjali Devi, Gummadi, Prabhakar Reddy. ...

'' (1972) * ''

Badi Panthulu ''Badi Panthulu'' () is a 1972 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language Drama (film and television), drama film, produced by P. Perraju under the Triveni Productions banner and directed by P. Chandrasekhara Reddy. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Anja ...

'' (1972) * ''

Vichitra Bandham ''Vichitra Bandham'' () is a 1972 Telugu-language drama film, produced by D. Madhusudhana Rao under the Annapurna Pictures banner and directed by Adurthi Subba Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Vanisri, with music composed by K. V. Mahad ...

'' (1972) * '' Sreemanthudu'' (1972) * ''

Kalam Marindi ''Kalam Marindi'' () is a 1972 Indian Telugu-language film directed by K. Viswanath and produced by Bommisetty, Hanumantha Rao & Vasiraju Prakasam. The story is based on the concept of untouchability and casteism and is dedicated to Mahatma Gand ...

'' (1972) * '' Manchi Rojulu Vacchayi'' (1972) * ''

Suputhrudu ''Suputhrudu'' () is a 1971 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Jagarlamudi Subba Rao, Gorantla Rajendra Prasad on Madhavi Combines banner and directed by T. Rama Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Lakshmi and music composed by K. ...

'' (1971) * ''

Pavitra Hrudayalu ''Pavitra Hrudayalu'' () is a 1971 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jamuna, Chandrakala and music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao. The film is produced by C. S. Raju under the Sri Vij ...

'' (1971) * ''

Sri Krishna Satya ''Sri Krishna Satya'' is a 1971 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by K. V. Reddy. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jayalalithaa, with music composed by Pendyala. The film was produced by N. Trivikrama Rao. It was the last fi ...

'' (1971) * '' Adhrushtajatakudu'' (1971) * ''

Chinnanati Snehitulu ''Chinnanati Snehitulu'' () is a 1971 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by DVS Raju under the DVS Productions banner and directed by K. Viswanath. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Sobhan Babu and Vanisri, with music composed by T. V. Raju. P ...

'' (1971) * '' Amayakuralu'' (1971) * ''

Raithu Bidda ''Raithu Bidda'' (''English:'' Farmer of Common Origins) ( ''Telugu'': రైతు బిడ్డ, lit. Farmer-Son of the Soil) is a 1939 Telugu social problem film directed by Gudavalli Ramabrahmam. It is a social reformist film during the p ...

'' (1971) * ''

Jeevitha Chakram Jeevitha Chakram () is a 1971 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by C. S. Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Vanisri and Sarada, with music composed by Shankar–Jaikishan. It is produced by P. Gangadhar Rao under the Nava Sakthi Productio ...

'' (1971) * '' Prem Nagar'' (1971) * '' Dasara Bullodu'' (1971) * ''

Bharya Biddalu ''Bharya Biddalu'' () is a 1972 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by A. V. Subba Rao under the Prasad Art Productions banner and directed by T. Rama Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Jayalalithaa, with music composed by K. V ...

'' (1971) * '' Rajakota Rahasyam'' (1971) * '' Sampoorna Ramayanam'' (1971) * ''

Ananda Nilayam Ananda Nilayam (Abode of Happiness) is the glittering gold-plated ''gopuram'' of the Sanctum Sanctorum of the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple. According to Vaishnava philosophy, ''gopurams'' of the sanctum sanctorum are named: * Sri Ranganathaswamy ...

'' (1971) * ''

Manasu Mangalyam ''Manasu Mangalyam'' () is a 1971 Telugu-language drama film, produced by Koganti Kutumba Rao under the Uttama Chitra banner and directed by K. Pratyagatma. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jamuna and with music composed by Pendyala Nageswara ...

'' (1971) * ''

Pavitra Bandham ''Pavitra Bandham'' ( ''The Holy Bond'') is a 1996 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film co-written and directed by Muthyala Subbaiah. It stars Venkatesh and Soundarya, with music composed by M. M. Keeravani. The film was produced by C. V ...

'' (1971) * '' Oke Kutumbam'' (1970) * ''

Kathanayika Molla ''Kathanayika Molla'' is a 1970 Indian Telugu-language film directed by comedian Padmanabham. It is based on the life of the poet Molla, played by Vanisree. It features the songs ''Jagame Ramamayam'' and ''Manishini Brahmayya Mattito Chesenaya' ...

'' (1970) * '' Suguna Sundari Katha'' (1970) * '' Lakshmi Kataaksham'' (1970) * ''

Jai Jawan ''Jai Jawan'' () is a 1970 Telugu-language drama film produced by D. Madhusudhana Rao under the Annapurna Pictures banner and directed by D. Yoganand. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Bharathi and Krishnam Raju, with music composed by S. Raj ...

'' (1970) * ''

Balaraju Katha ''Balaraju Katha'' () is a 1970 Indian Telugu-language drama film written by Mullapudi Venkata Ramana and directed by Bapu. It is a remake of the 1969 Tamil film ''Vaa Raja Vaa'', and has won the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film (bronze). P ...

'' (1970) * '' Dharmadata'' (1970) * '' Sri Krishna Vijayam'' (1970) * '' Talla Pellama'' (1970) * '' Kodalu Diddina Kapuram'' (1970) * '' Bhale Maastaru'' (1969) * ''

Ekaveera Ekaveera ( Telugu: ఏకవీర) is an Indian novel written by Kavi Samrat Viswanatha Satyanarayana in Telugu language. It was penned between 1929–31 and was published in Bharathi magazine in 1935. Originally written in Telugu, it has sin ...

'' (1969) * ''

Manushulu Marali ''Manushulu Marali'' is a 1969 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao, starring Shoban Babu and Sharada. The film was a remake of the Malayalam film ''Thulabharam''. Cast * Sobhan Babu * Sharada * Haranath * Kanch ...

'' (1969) * '' Sipayi Chinnaya'' (1969) * '' Kathanayakudu'' (1969) * '' Bandipotu Bheemanna'' (1969) * ''

Vichitra Kutumbam ''Vichitra Kutumbam'' () is a 1969 Indian Telugu-language comedy film, produced by V. K. P. Sunkavalli under the Sriraj Art Films banner and directed by K. S. Prakash Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Savitri, Krishna, Shobhan Babu and Vijaya Nirm ...

'' (1969) * '' Gopaludu Bhoopaludu'' (1969) * ''

Kadaladu Vadaladu ''Kadaladu Vadaladu'' () is a 1969 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film, produced by K. Seetharama Swamy and G. Subba Rao and directed by B. Vittalacharya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and J. Jayalalithaa. The film revolves around the effort ...

'' (1969) * '' Buddhimantudu'' (1969) * '' Sapta Swaralu'' (1969) * '' Mooganomu'' (1969) * '' Aatmeeyulu'' (1969) * ''

'' (1969) * ''

Aadarsa Kutumbam ''Aadarsa Kutumbam'' () is a 1969 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by K. Pratyagatma. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Jayalalithaa, with music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. It was produced by A. V. Subba Rao under the Prasad Art ...

'' (1969) * ''

Bandipotu Dongalu ''Bandipotu Dongalu'' () is a 1968 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced by J. Subba Rao and G. Rajendra Prasad, and directed by K. S. Prakash Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jamuna and S. V. Ranga Rao, with music composed by Pend ...

'' (1969) * ''

Bhale Rangadu ''Bhale Rangadu'' is a 1969 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by N. N. Bhatt and directed by T. Rama Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Vanisri, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Released on 14 August 1969, the film was a ...

'' (1969) * ''

Nindu Hrudayalu Nindu Hrudayalu () is 1969 Telugu-language action drama film, produced by M. Jagannatha Rao under the S.V.S. Films banner and directed by K. Viswanath. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Sobhan Babu, Vanisri and has music composed by T. V. Raju. This ...

'' (1969) * ''

Lakshmi Nivasam ''Lakshmi Nivasam'' () is a 1968 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao and written by Aarudra. It is a remake of the Kannada film '' Dudde Doddappa'' (1966). The film stars S. V. Ranga Rao, Anjali Devi, Krishna, ...

'' (1968) * ''

Tikka Sankarayya ''Tikka Sankarayya'' () is a 1968 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by D. Yoganand and produced by D. V. S. Raju. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Krishna Kumari and Jayalalithaa, with music composed by T. V. Raju. Plot Raghavayya, a mid ...

'' (1968) * ''

Ramu The Ramu River is a major river in northern Papua New Guinea. The headwaters of the river are formed in the Kratke Range from where it then travels about northwest to the Bismarck Sea. Along the Ramu's course, it receives numerous tributaries ...

'' (1968) * '' Sri Rama Katha'' (1968) * '' Kalasi Vacchina Adrushtam'' (1968) * ''

Varakatnam ''Varakatnam'' () is a 1969 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by N. Trivikrama Rao under the banner Ramakrishna & NAT Combines and directed by his older brother N. T. Rama Rao. It stars Rama Rao, Savitri and Krishna Kumari, with m ...

'' (1968) * '' Bandhavyalu'' (1968) * ''

Bangaru Gajulu ''Bangaru Gaajulu'' () is a 1968 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by C. S. Rao from a story written by Rajasri. Produced by Tammareddy Krishna Murthy, it stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Bharathi, and Vijaya Nirmala with the music comp ...

'' (1968) * ''

Uma Chandi Gowri Sankarula Katha ''Uma Chandi Gowri Sankarula Katha'' () is a 1968 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by K. V. Reddy. The film was produced by Nagi Reddi and Chakrapani under the Vijaya Productions banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and B. Sa ...

'' (1968) * ''

Nindu Samsaram ''Nindu Samsaram'' () is a 1968 Telugu-language drama film directed by C. S. Rao. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao and Krishna Kumari, with music composed by Master Venu. Plot Bhaskar is an honest, truthful gentleman who is in search of a job. ...

'' (1968) * ''

Baghdad Gaja Donga ''Baghdad Gaja Donga'' () is a 1968 Telugu language, Telugu-language swashbuckler film directed by D. Yoganand. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and J. Jayalalithaa, Jayalalithaa, with music composed by T. V. Raju. It is produced by P. Padmanabha Rao und ...

'' (1968) * '' Undamma Bottu Pedata'' (1968) * '' Brahmachari'' (1968) * '' Adrushtavantulu'' (1968) * '' Sukha Dukhalu'' (1967) * '' Poola Rangadu'' (1967) * '' Chikkadu Dorakadu'' (1967) * ''

Shri Krishnavataram ''Sri Krishnavataram'' is a 1967 Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Devika and Kanchana, with music composed by T. V. Raju. The film was produced by A. Pundarikakshayya under ...

'' (1967) * ''

Vasantasena Vasantasena (Fifth century BC) was a courtesan of Ujjayini according to ancient Indian literature, who earned fame and prosperity due to her finesse in various art forms such as singing, dancing, poetry, and courting as well as for her beauty. She ...

'' (1967) * '' Avekallu'' (1967) * '' Ummadi Kutumbam'' (1967) * '' Gruha Lakshmi'' (1967) * '' Goodachari 116'' (1967) * '' Kanchukota'' (1967) * '' Chadarangam'' (1967) * ''

Eedu Jodu ''Eedu Jodu'' () is a 1963 Indian Telugu-language film produced and directed by K. B. Tilak. The film stars Jaggayya, Jamuna, Gummadi, Chalam and Manimala. It was released on 17 May 1963 and became a commercial success. The director remade th ...

'' (1967) * '' Sri Krishna Rayabharam'' (1967) * '' Aaasthiparulu'' (1966) * '' Bheemanjaneya Yuddham'' (1966) * '' Sangeetha Lakshmi'' (1966) * ''

Pidugu Ramudu ''Pigudu Ramudu'' () is a 1966 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckling fantasy film directed by B. Vittalacharya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Rajasree, with music composed by T. V. Raju. Plot Once upon a time, a Kingdom was ruled by an innoc ...

'' (1966) * '' Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam'' (1966) * ''

Sri Krishna Tulabharam ''Sri Krishna Tulabharam'' () is a 1966 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film, produced by D. Ramanaidu under the Suresh Productions banner and directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Anjali Devi and Jamuna wit ...

'' (1966) * ''

Mohini Bhasmasura ''Mohini Bhasmasura'' is a 1966 Kannada language Indian Hindu mythological film directed by S. S. Verma and produced by T. Madaar and V.M.Kuppayya Chettiyar. The film stars Rajkumar, Leelavathi, Udaykumar and TN Balakrishna in the lead roles ...

'' (1966) * '' Adugu Jadalu'' (1966) * ''

Bhakta Potana ''Bhakta Potana'' is a 1943 Telugu-language biographical film directed by K. V. Reddy in his directorial debut. Based on the life of poet-saint Potana who translated Bhagavatham into Telugu language, the film was scripted by Samudrala Sr. The fil ...

'' (1966) * ''

Navaratri Navaratri is an annual Hindu festival observed in the honour of the goddess Durga. It spans over nine nights (and ten days), first in the month of Chaitra (March/April of the Gregorian calendar), and again in the month of Sharada. It is ob ...

'' (1966) * '' Rangula Ratnam'' (1966) * '' Palnati Yuddham'' (1966) * ''

Aggi Barata ''Aggi Barata'' () is a 1966 Telugu-language swashbuckling fantasy film, produced and directed by B. Vittalacharya under the Sri Vital Combines banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Rajasree, with music composed by Vijaya Krishna Murthy. Plot On ...

'' (1966) * '' Kanne Manasulu'' (1966) * '' Anthastulu'' (1965) * '' Sumangali'' (1965) * ''

Dorikithe Dongalu ''Dorikithe Dongalu'' () is a 1965 Indian Telugu-language science fiction action film directed by P. Subrahmanyam. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jamuna. The music was composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. The film was produced by D. L. Narayana on the ...

'' (1965) * ''

Zamindar A zamindar ( Hindustani: Devanagari: , ; Persian: , ) in the Indian subcontinent was an autonomous or semiautonomous ruler of a province. The term itself came into use during the reign of Mughals and later the British had begun using it as a ...

'' (1965) * '' Satya Harishchandra'' (1965) * '' Jwala Dweepa Rahasyam'' (1965) * ''

Manushulu Mamathalu ''Manushulu Mamathalu'' () is a 1965 Indian Telugu-language drama film produced by A. V. Subba Rao under the Prasad Art Productions banner and directed by K. Pratyagatma. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Nissankara Savitri Guruvaiah and Jayal ...

'' (1965) * ''

Manchi Kutumbam ''Manchi Kutumbam'' () is a 1968 Indian Telugu-language drama film co-written and directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Sowcar Janaki, Kanchana, Krishna and Vijaya Nirmala, with music composed by S. P. Kodan ...

'' (1965) * ''

Tene Manasulu ''Thene Manasulu'' () is a 1965 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language romance film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao and written by Mullapudi Venkata Ramana. The film stars Krishna (Telugu actor), Krishna, Ram Mohan (actor), Ram Mohan, Sandhya Ra ...

'' (1965) * ''

Veera Abhimanyu ''Veera Abhimanyu'' is a 1965 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language Hindu mythological film directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao and produced by Sunderlal Nahta and Doondi. Based on Abhimanyu, a character from the Indian epic ''Mahabharata'', the fi ...

'' (1965) * ''

Uyyala Jampala ''Uyyala Jampala'' is a 2013 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy drama film directed by Virinchi Varma, produced by Ram Mohan P and Nagarjuna under Sunshine Cinema in association with Annapurna Studios, starring Raj Tarun and Avika Gor. ...

'' (1965) * ''

Sri Simhachala Kshetra Mahima ''Sri Simhachala Kshetra Mahima'' is a 1965 Telugu film written and directed by B. V. Prasad in his debut. The film is based on the stories related to Sri Varaha Narasimha Kshetram of Simhachalam in Andhra Pradesh, India. Plot The story begins ...

'' (1965) * '' Prammelarjuneeyam'' (1965) * '' Mangamma Sapadham'' (1965) * ''

Visala Hrudayalu ''Visala Hrudayalu'' () is a 1965 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Donepudi Krishna Murthy and directed by B. S. Narayana. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Krishna Kumari, with music composed by T. V. Raju. The film's title was earlie ...

'' (1965) * '' Aatma Gouravam'' (1965) * '' Naadi Aadajanme'' (1965) * '' Preminchi choodu'' (1965) * '' Chandrahaasa'' (1965) * '' Todu Needa'' (1965) * '' Daagudu Muthalu'' (1964) * '' Desadrohulu'' (1964) * '' Raamudu Bheemudu'' (1964) * '' Pooja Phalam'' (1964) * '' Navagraha Puja Mahima'' (1964) * ''

Babruvahana In the Hindu epic ''Mahabharata'', Babruvahana ( sa, बब्रुवाहन) is the son of Arjuna, a Pandava prince, and Chitrangada, the princess of Manalura. Babruvahana was adopted as the heir of Manalura by his maternal grandfath ...

'' (1964) * '' Dr. Chakravarthi'' (1964) * ''

Devatha ''Devata'' (pl: ''devatas'', meaning 'the gods') (Devanagari: देवता; Khmer: ទេវតា (''tevoda''); Thai: เทวดา (''tevada''); Javanese, Balinese, Sundanese, Malay: ''dewata''; Batak languages: ''debata'' (Toba) ...

'' (1964) * '' Amarasilpi Jakkana'' (1964) * ''

Muralikrishna ''Murali Krishna'' is a 1964 Telugu-language drama film, produced by V. Venkateswarlu under the Padmasri Pictures banner and directed by P. Pullaiah. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Jamuna, with music composed by Master Venu. Plot The fil ...

'' (1964) * ''

Manchi Manishi ''Manchi Manishi'' () is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by K. Subba Raju under the Chaya Chitra banner and directed by K. Pratyagatma. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jamuna and Jaggayya, with music jointly composed by S. Rajeswar ...

'' (1964) * '' Sabhash Soori'' (1964) * '' Aatmabalam'' (1964) * '' Bobbili Yuddham'' (1964) * ''

'' (1964) * '' Manchi Chedu'' (1963) * ''Anuragam'' (1963) * '' Chaduvukunna Ammayilu'' (1963) * '' Punarjanma'' (1963) * '' Lakshaadikari'' (1963) * ''

Mooga Manasulu ''Mooga Manasulu'' () is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao who co-wrote the film with Acharya Aatreya and Mullapudi Venkata Ramana. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Savitri and Jamuna, with m ...

'' (1963) * '' Sri Krishnaarjuna Yuddham'' (1963) * '' Narthanasala'' (1963) * '' Thobuttuvulu'' (1963) * '' Tirupathamma Katha'' (1963) * '' Paruvu Prathista'' (1963) * '' Kulagothralu'' (1962) * '' Aradhana'' (1962) * ''

Bhishma Bhishma (Sanskrit: भीष्‍म, , ), also known as Pitamaha, Gangaputra, and Devavrata, played an integral role in Mahabharata. He was the supreme commander of the Kaurava forces during the Kurukshetra War mentioned in the Hindu epic M ...

'' (1962) * ''

'' (1962) * '' Mahamantri Timmarusu'' (1962) * '' Constable Kooturu'' (1962) * ''

Siri Sampadalu ''Siri Sampadalu'' () is a 1962 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by V. Venkateswarlu and directed by P. Pullaiah. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Savitri, with music composed by Master Venu. Plot Jagapathi Naidu (Gummadi) incu ...

'' (1962) * '' Manchi Manasulu'' (1962) * '' Aatmabandhuvu'' (1962) * ''

Kalasi Vunte Kaladu Sukham ''Kalasi Vunte Kaladu Sukham'' () is a 1961 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Y. Rama Krishna Prasad and C. V. R. Prasad under Saradhi Studios and directed by Tapi Chanakya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Savitri, with music composed ...

'' (1961) * ''

Usha Parinayam ''Usha Parinayam'' ( te, ఉషా పరిణయము; English: Marriage of Usha) is one of the famous Indian drama. It is also a popular Yakshagana. The play was written in 1901 by Vedam Venkataraya Sastry. Plot Banasura, the king of dem ...

'' (1961) * ''

Krishna Prema ''Krishna Prema'' () is a 1943 musical Telugu film directed by H. V. Babu. Plot Lord Krishna is revered by one and all in Gokulam. Radha's love for Krishna is born out of supreme Bhakthi. But her love was misunderstood by the villagers and h ...

'' (1961) * '' Pelli Kani Pillalu'' (1961) * ''

Velugu Needalu ''Velugu Needalu'' () is a 1961 Telugu-language film produced by D. Madhusudhana Rao under the Annapurna Pictures banner and directed by Adurthi Subba Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Savitri, with music composed by Pendyala Nageswar ...

'' (1961) * ''

Gulebakavali katha ''Gulebakavali Katha'' () is a 1962 Indian Telugu-language fantasy swashbuckler film directed by N. T. Rama Rao. The film was produced by N. Trivikrama Rao on National Art Theatres banner. It is based on the folk tale '' Gulebakavali'' from ...

'' (1961) * '' Seetha Rama Kalyanam'' (1961) * ''

Bhakta Jayadeva Bhakta Jayadeva is a 1961 Indian Telugu-language biographical film, based on the life of 12th Century Sanskrit Poet Jayadeva, produced by Komaravolu Narayana Rao and G. Paramdhama Reddy under the Lalitha Kala Nikethan banner and directed by ...

'' (1961) * '' Iddaru Mitrulu'' (1961) * ''

'' (1961) * ''

Bharya Bhartalu ''Bharya Bhartalu'' () is a 1961 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by A. V. Subba Rao under the Prasad Art Pictures banner and directed by K. Pratyagatma. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Krishna Kumari, with music composed by ...

'' (1961) * '' Bava Maradalu'' (1961) * '' Vaagdanam'' (1961) * ''

'' (1960) * ''

Bhatti Vikramarka Bhatti Vikramarka () is a 1960 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckling adventure film, produced by P. V. V. Satyanarayana Murthy under the P.V.V.S.M. Productions banner and directed by Jampana. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Anjali Devi, and Kanta R ...

'' (1960) * '' Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam'' (1960) * ''

Runanubandham ''Runanubandham'' () is a 1960 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by P. Adinarayana Rao under the Anjali Pictures banner and directed by Vedantam Raghavayya. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Anjali Devi, with music composed by P. Adi ...

'' (1960) * '' Kuladaivam'' (1960) * '' Bhakta Sabari'' (1960) * '' Rajamukutam'' (1959) * '' Ulagam Sirikkirathu'' (1959) * ''

Banda Ramudu ''Banda Ramudu'' is a 1959 Indian Telugu-language folklore film, produced by D. B. Narayana, S. Bhavanarayana under the Sahini Art Productions and directed by P. Pullayya. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Savitri and music composed by Susarla ...

'' (1959) * ''

Rechukka Pagatichukka ''Rechukka Pagatichukka'' () is a 1959 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language swashbuckler film, produced by N. Trivikrama Rao and directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Sowcar Janaki and S. V. Ranga Rao, with music comp ...

'' (1959) * ''

Illarikam ''Illarikam'' () is a 1959 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by T. Prakash Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Jamuna, with music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao. It was produced by A. V. Subba Rao under the Prasad Art Pict ...

'' (1959) * ''

'' (1959) * '' Bhakta Ambarisha'' (1959) * ''

Nammina Bantu ''Nammina Bantu'' () is a 1960 Indian Telugu-language drama film produced by Yarlagadda Venkanna Chowdary under Sambhu Films and directed by Adurthi Subba Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, S. V. Ranga Rao, and Savitri, with music jointl ...

'' (1959) * ''

Chenchu Lakshmi ''Chenchu Lakshmi'' is a 1958 Indian bilingual Telugu and Tamil language Hindu mythological film, produced and directed by B. A. Subba Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Anjali Devi, with music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. It was sim ...

'' (1958) * '' Karthavarayuni Katha'' (1958) * ''

Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu ''Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu'' () is a 1959 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by L. V. Prasad. The film was produced by Nagi Reddi and Chakrapani of Vijaya Productions; the latter co-wrote its script with Prasad and Vempati Sada ...

'' (1958) * ''

Mangalya Balam ''Mangalya Balam'' () is a 1959 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film, produced by D. Madhusudhana Rao under Annapurna Pictures banner and directed by Adurthi Subba Rao. It stars Savitri and Akkineni Nageswara Rao, with music composed by ...

'' (1958) * '' Bhookailas'' (1958) * ''

Veera Kankanam ''Veera Kankanam'' is a 1957 Telugu-language swashbuckler film, produced by T. R. Sundaram under the Modern Theatres banner and directed by G. R. Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Krishna Kumari and Jamuna, with music composed by Susarla Dakshin ...

'' (1957) * ''

Nala Damayanthi Nala Damayanthi may refer to: * Nala and Damayanti ''Damayanti'' (Sanskrit: दमयंती) is a character in a love story found in the Vana Parva book of the Mahabharata. She was the daughter of Bhima (not the Pandava one) and a princess ...

'' (1957) * ''

Panduranga Mahatyam ''Panduranga Mahatyam'' () is a 1957 Indian Telugu-language biographical film, based on the life of Pundarika, produced by N. Trivikrama Rao under the National Art Theatres banner and directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Ra ...

'' (1957) * ''

Thodi Kodallu ''Thodi Kodallu'' () is a 1957 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed and edited by Adurthi Subba Rao who co-wrote the script with D. Madhusudhana Rao and Acharya Aatreya. Madhusudhana Rao produced the film under Annapurna Pictures. It star ...

'' (1957) * '' Dongallo Dora'' (1957) * '' M L A'' (1957) * ''

Suvarna Sundari ''Suvarna Sundari'' () is a 1957 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film directed by Vedantam Raghavayya. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Anjali Devi with music composed by P. Adinarayana Rao. The film was produced by Adinarayana Rao under ...

'' (1957) * ''

Bhale Ramudu Bhale Ramudu is a 1956 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by V. L. Narasu and directed by Vedantam Raghavayya. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Savitri, with music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. It is a remake of the Hindi f ...

'' (1956) * ''

Tenali Ramakrishna Tenali Ramakrishna (born Garlapati Ramakrishna; also known as Tenali Rama) was an Indian poet, scholar, thinker and a special advisor in the court of the Vijayanagar king Krishnadevaraya, who ruled from C.E. 1509 to 1529. He was a Telugu poet ...

'' (1956) * ''

Harischandra Harishchandra () is a legendary king of the Solar dynasty, who appears in several legends in texts such as the ''Aitareya Brahmana'', ''Mahabharata'', the ''Markandeya Purana'', and the ''Devi Bhagavata Purana''. The most famous of these storie ...

'' (1956) * '' Charanadaasi'' (1956) * ''

Pennin Perumai ''Pennin Perumai'' () is a 1956 Indian Tamil-language film starring Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Savitri and Santha Kumari. It is a remake of the Telugu film '' Ardhangi'', which was based on Maddipatla Suri's Telugu translation of the Beng ...

'' (1956) * ''

Santhanam Santhanam or Santanam ( te, సంతానం) is an Indian name that may refer to: People * K. Santhanam (1895–1980), Indian politician * Madabusi Santanam Raghunathan (born 1941), Indian mathematician * Maharajapuram Santhanam (1928–1992) ...

'' (1955) * '' Swarna Manjari'' (1955) * '' Jayasimha'' (1955) * ''

'' (1955) * '' Donga Ramudu'' (1955) * '' Anarkali'' (1955) * '' Rani Ratnaprabha'' (1955) * ''

Sri Kalahastiswara Mahatyam ''Kalahasti Mahatyam'' is a 1954 Indian Telugu-language film directed by H. L. N. Simha starring Dr. Rajkumar. This is the only non-Kannada film starring Dr. Rajkumar. It is a musical hit film with some melodious Bhakti songs written by Tholet ...

'' (1954) * ''

Raju Peda ''Raju Peda'' () is a 1954 Indian Telugu-language film, produced and directed by B. A. Subba Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Lakshmirajyam, S. V. Ranga Rao and Master Sudhakar, with music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. The film is based on Mar ...

'' (1954) * '' Pedda Manushulu'' (1954) * ''

Kanna Talli ''Kanna Talli'' () is a 1953 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by K. S. Prakash Rao under the Prakash Studios banner. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, G. Varalakshmi with music composed by Pendyala Nageshwara Rao. The ...

'' (1953) * '' Devadasu'' (1953) * ''

Chandi raani Chandi ( sa, चण्डी, ) or Chandika () is a Hindu deity. Chandika is another form of Mahadevi, similar to Durga. Chandika is a powerful form of Mahadevi who manifested to destroy evil. She is also known as ''Kaushiki'', ''Katyayani' ...

'' (1953) * '' Prema'' (1952) * '' Tingu Ranga'' (1952) * '' Malliswari'' (1951) * '' Swapna Sundari'' (1950) * ''

Gunasundari katha ''Gunasundari Katha'' is a 1949 Indian Telugu language fantasy film produced and directed by K. V. Reddy, starring Sriranjani, Kasturi Siva Rao, Santha Kumari. The script was written by Pingali Nagendra Rao, K. V. Reddy, and Kamalakara Kameswa ...

'' (1949) * ''

Laila Majnu ''Layla & Majnun'' ( ar, مجنون ليلى ; Layla's Mad Lover) is an old story of Arab origin, about the 7th-century Bedouin poet Qays ibn al-Mulawwah and his ladylove Layla bint Mahdi (later known as Layla al-Aamiriya). "The Layla ...

'' (1949) * '' Raksharekha'' (1949) * ''

Swarga Seema ''Swarga Seema'' is a 1945 Telugu-language drama film produced and directed by B. N. Reddy and starring V. Nagayya, B. Jayamma and Bhanumathi. Ghantasala entered film world as a Playback singer for a song of C. H. Narayana Rao and it is also ...

'' (1945)

Private albums

* '' Pushpa Vilapam'' * ''

Patriotic Songs A patriotic song is a song with strong patriotic content. "The Patriotic Song" may refer to the national anthem of some countries: *"Aegukga", the national anthem of South Korea *"Aegukka", the national anthem of North Korea *"Korean Empire Aeguk ...

'' * ''

Folk Songs Folk music is a music genre that includes traditional folk music and the contemporary genre that evolved from the former during the 20th-century folk revival. Some types of folk music may be called world music. Traditional folk music has be ...

'' * ''

Devotional Songs A devotional song is a hymn that accompanies religious observances and rituals. Traditionally devotional music has been a part of Hindu music, Jewish music, Buddhist music, Islamic music and Christian music. Each major religion has its own tra ...

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