Illalu
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Illalu | |
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Directed by | Gudavalli Ramabrahmam |
Written by | Tapi Dharma Rao (Dialogues ) Tapi Dharma Rao and Basavaraju Apparao (lyrics) |
Starring | V. Umamaheswara Rao Kanchanamala Lakshmi Rajyam |
Music by | S. Rajeswara Rao |
Production company | Indira Devi Films |
Release date |
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Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Illalu (transl. Housewife) is a 1940 Telugu-language drama film directed by Gudavalli Ramabrahmam.
Plot
Murthy (Umamaheswara Rao) is married to Indira (Kanachanamala) and they live happily. Subsequently, he falls in love with Leela (Lakshmi Rajyam), an educated and sophisticated lady. He brings her home as his second wife, making Indira unhappy. However Indira performs her duties as the devoted housewife on one side and wins over her husband with patience and perseverance. Finally Indira emerges successful and they lived happily.
Cast
Actor / Actress | Character |
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V. Umamaheswara Rao | Murthy |
Kanchanamala | Indira, wife of Murthy |
Lakshmi Rajyam | Leela |
S. Rajeswara Rao | Madhu |
R. Balasaraswathi Devi | Sarala, wife of Madhu |
S. Varalakshmi | |
P. Suribabu | Radio artist |
Soundtrack
Illalu | |
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Soundtrack album by | |
Released | 1940 |
Language | Telugu |
There are some melodious songs written by Tapi Dharma Rao. Music is scored by S. Rajeswara Rao.[1][2]
- "Dina Dinamu Papadni Deevinchipondi Devalokamuloni Devathallaara (Singer: Kanchanamala)
- "Jalavihagaali Gaana Vinoda" (Singers: Umamaheswara Rao and Lakshmi Rajyam)
- "Kavyapaanamu Chesi Kaipekkinaane" (Singers: Rajeswara Rao and Balasaraswati)
- "Koyilokasari Vachi Koosi Poyane" (Singer: S. Varalakshmi)
- "Neepai Mohamuno Krishna Nilupagalemoyi Krishna" (Singers: P. Suribabu and S. Varalakshmi)
- "Suma Komala Kanulela Kala Kaadanuma Bala" (Singers: Rajeswara Rao and Balasaraswati)
Box office
- It was a hit in those days, resulting in production of many films with similar concept.[3]
References
- ^ M.L, Narasimham (7 March 2019). "The song 'Dina dinamu paapadni deevinchi pondi': Lullaby of the 40s". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 7 January 2022. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
- ^ Illalu songs at Ghantasala Galamrutamu.
- ^ "Illalu (1940)". The Hindu. 26 June 2011. Archived from the original on 12 September 2012. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
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