''Karthika Deepam'' is a 1979 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Laxmi Deepak and starring

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and Sharada. The music score by Chellapilla Satyam are memorable.

won

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. The film was declared a blockbuster at the box office. The film was remade as ''

Maang Bharo Sajana ''Maang Bharo Sajana'' () is a 1980 Indian Hindi-language drama film, produced by A. Purnachandra Rao under the Lakshmi Productions banner, and directed by T. Rama Rao. The film stars Jeetendra, Rekha, Moushumi Chatterjee, Kajal Kiran and music ...

'' (1980) in Hindi directed by

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, in Tamil as '' Karpoora Deepam'' (1985) and in Kannada as '' Sowbhagya Lakshmi'' (1987).

Cast

... Sridhara Rao and Raja * Sharada *

... Radha * Geetha ... Geetha *

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* Leelavathi *

M. Prabhakar Reddy Mandadi Prabhakar Reddy (1935–1997) was an Indian film character actor and doctor known for his works in Telugu cinema. He acted in over 472 films over three decades. He wrote stories for several acclaimed films, including '' Karthika Deepam ...

... Dhananjaya Rao * Rajababu *

Allu Ramalingaiah Allu Ramalingaiah (1 October 1922 – 31 July 2004) was an Indian character actor, comedian, and producer known for his works in Telugu cinema. In 1990, He was honoured with the Padma Shri for his contribution to Indian cinema. In 1998, he rec ...

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... Driver *

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* Potti Prasad * Mada * YG Mahendra

Soundtrack

* "Aaraneekuma Ee Deepam Karthika Deepam" (Lyricist:

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; Singers:

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; Cast: Sridevi and Sharada) * "Chilakamma Palikindhi Chiguraaku Kulikindi" (Lyricist: Narala Rami Reddy; Singers: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki; Cast: Shobhan Babu and Sridevi) * "Chooda Chakkani Daana" (Lyricist: Gopi; Singers: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela; Cast: Shobhan Babu and Geetha) * "Muvvalemo Nedemo Naalona Mroginchenu Mohana Geetam" (Lyricist: Dr.

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; Singer: S. Janaki; Cast: Sridevi) * "Nee Kougililo Taladachi Nee Chetulalo Kanumoosi" (Lyricist: Gopi; Singers: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki; Cast: Shobhan Babu and Sridevi) * "Ey Maata Aha Telusu Adi Kaadu" (Lyricist: Gopi; Singers: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela; Cast: Shobhan Babu and Sharada)

Release

The film was released on 4 May 1979. It received positive reviews from critics and audience alike. The film became a phenomenal success at the box office and was one of the highest grossing Telugu movies of the year 1979. It had a theatrical run of 93 days in

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, 56 days in

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, 113 days in

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, 100 days in

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, 100 days in Eluru and 118 days in Vishakhapatnam.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 0187201 1970s Telugu-language films 1979 films Films scored by Satyam (composer) Telugu films remade in other languages