Bangaru Kutumbam
Bangaru Kutumbam (transl. Golden Family) is a 1994 Telugu-language drama film, produced by Kaikala Nageswara Rao under the Ramaa Films banner, presented by Satyanarayana and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jayasudha and music composed by Raj-Koti. The film won the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film, while Akkineni Nageswara Rao received the Nandi Award for Best Actor for his performance. The film released to positive reviews upon release.[1]
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| Directed by | Dasari Narayana Rao |
| Produced by | Kaikala Nageswara Rao Satyanarayana (Presents) |
| Screenplay by | Dasari Narayana Rao |
| Story by | K. V. Vijayendra Prasad Ramaa Films Unit |
| Starring | Akkineni Nageswara Rao Jayasudha |
| Music by | Raj-Koti |
| Cinematography | K. S. Hari |
| Edited by | Nageswara Rao Satyam |
Production company | Ramaa Films |
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Running time | 111 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
The story revolves around conscientiousness joint family, Srinivasa Rao (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) is its paterfamilias, leads a pleasant joyful family life with his ideal companion Savitri (Jayasudha) and 3 sons Suryam (Vikram), Kumar (Raj Kumar), Hari (Harish). Time being, the 3 sons get married and they too are blessed with kids when disputes erupt which turns into turbulence. Here Srinivasa Rao understands this situation is due to joint family and decides to separate his children to which Savitri refuses. So, Srinivasa Rao plays a drama and splits his children. Thereafter, the affection among them again flourish. Soon, Savitri learns the truth, asks her husband to get back the children but he disagrees, so, she too leaves the house. At last, she realizes Srinivasa Rao's intention is equitable. Finally, the movie ends a happy note by all of them live individually with hearts united showing Unity in Diversity.
Cast
- Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Srinivasa Rao
- Jayasudha as Savitri
- Dasari Narayana Rao as Mudaliyar
- Satyanarayana as Dorababu
- Vikram as Suryam
- Harish as Hari
- Raj Kumar as Kumar
- Allu Ramalingaiah as Punyakoti
- Giri Babu as Pushpa's brother-in-law
- Kanta Rao
- Babu Mohan as Shekhara
- Ananth as Hari's friend
- Rambha as Pushpa
- Rajeevi as Gautami
- Yamuna as Krishnaveni
- Sudha as Pushpa's sister
- Radha Prashanthi as Pushpa's friend
- Disco Shanti as Chiramani
- Y. Vijaya as Taramani
Soundtrack
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| Released | 1994 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 29:06 | |||
| Label | Supreme Music | |||
| Producer | Raj-Koti | |||
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Music composed by Raj-Koti. Lyrics were written by Veturi Sundararama Murthy. Music released on Supreme Music Company.[2]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Ammante Premaku Roopam" | SP Balu, Chitra | 4:30 |
| 2. | "Bahut Achchagundi" | SP Balu, Chitra | 4:55 |
| 3. | "Naa Peru Cheeramani" | SP Balu, Chitra | 4:57 |
| 4. | "Cheliyaa Cheliyaa" | SP Balu, Chitra | 5:04 |
| 5. | "Ammante Premaku Roopam (II)" | SP Balu, Chitra | 4:51 |
| 6. | "Koko Raika Take Chota" | SP Balu, Chitra | 4:49 |
Reception
The Indian Express wrote "The subject of a united ideal family separating and then re-uniting has been tackled often enough, but Dasari still manages to infuse some freshness in his handling of the subject".[3]
Awards
- Nandi Award for Best Feature Film - Kaikala Nageswara Rao
- Nandi Award for Best Actor - Akkineni Nageswara Rao
Other
- VCDs and DVDs on - Sri Ganesh Video Company, Bangalore