Chandirani

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Chandirani
Chandirani.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byBhanumathi
Screenplay byP. S. Ramakrishna Rao
Story byBhanumathi
Dialogue bySamudrala Sr (Telugu)
Udayakumar (Tamil)
Pt. Sudarshan (Hindi)
Produced byP. S. Ramakrishna Rao
StarringBhanumathi
N. T. Rama Rao
S. V. Ranga Rao
Relangi
CinematographyP. S. Selvaraj
Edited byP. S. Ramakrishna Rao
Music byC. R. Subburaman
M. S. Viswanathan
Production
company
Release date
28 August 1953 (1953-08-28)
Running time
164 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguagesTelugu
Tamil
Hindi

Chandirani is a 1953 Indian swashbuckler film directed by Bhanumathi and produced by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao under the Bharani Studios banner. The film is shot simultaneously in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi languages. It stars Bhanumathi, N. T. Rama Rao, S. V. Ranga Rao and Relangi. Bhanumathi also wrote the story while Ramakrishna Rao scripted the film. The film's music composed is C. R. Subburaman & M. S. Viswanathan.[1][2]

Plot[]

King Veerasimha was attracted towards a court dancer during his birthday celebrations. She delivers twin girls after their union. The Senani, (major) Prachandudu, who also likes her, kills the dancer and imprisons the King. The minister saves one of the twins and sends her to the forest. Knowing this, Prachandudu kills him and takes charge of the kingdom. The other twin stays in the kingdom. Champarani in the kingdom, and Chandirani in the forest, grow up as two different personalities. The son of the minister Kishore and Champarani love each other. Mukund is the son of Prachandudu. Kishore goes to the forest and learns about Chandirani, and that she loves him. With the help of Mukund, Chandirani enters the fort and meets her father. She learns about the love between Champarani and Kishore. Meanwhile, Prachandudu arrests Kishore. Chandirani attacks the kingdom with the help of the people. During the conflict, Chandirani sacrifices her life eliminating Prachandudu, before dying she unites Champarani and Kishore.

Cast[]

Soundtrack[]

The music was composed by C. R. Subburaman and M. S. Viswanathan.[3]

Telugu songs[]

Lyrics by Samudrala Sr..

No. Song Singers Lyrics Length (m:ss)
1 "Eeroju Bhale Roju Ide Prema Idena" P. Bhanumathi Samudrala Sr.
2 "Indhuko Teliyani Ennadu Anukoni Ee Sambaraalemiti" P. Bhanumathi 02:14
3 "Evaraalakinturu Naamora Enaleni Vedana" P. Bhanumathi 03:01
4 "Kilaa Kilaa Navvulaa Kurisene Vennelaa" P. Bhanumathi 02:08
5 "O Taraka O Jabilee Navvulela Nanu Gane" Ghantasala & P. Bhanumathi 03:41
6 "Meow Meow Meow" K. Rani, Udutha Sarojini & K. Jamuna Rani
7 "Swadesaniki Samajaaniki" Pithapuram Nageswara Rao & A. P. Komala 02:48
8 "Ravo Varaala Elika Konavoyi Kanukaa" K. Rani 02:00
9 "Eevoyyara Neevilasa Mogorada Raja" A. P. Komala

Tamil songs[]

Lyrics were by K. D. Santhanam. The song "Vaan Meedhile Inba Then Maari Peiyudhe" is set in the Carnatic music raga 'Pahaadi'.

No. Song Singers Lyrics Length (m:ss)
1 "En Vaazhvinile Naan Magizhum Naal Idhuve Thaan" P. Bhanumathi K. D. Santhanam
2 "Innadhendru Ariyaamal Unnmaiyum Unaraamal" P. Bhanumathi 02:14
3 "En Vaazhvellaam Siraivaasamo" P. Bhanumathi 03:01
4 "Nilaa Nilaa Odi Vaa Nillaamal Odi Vaa" P. Bhanumathi 02:08
5 "Vaan Meedhile Inba Then Maari Peiyudhe" Ghantasala & P. Bhanumathi 03:41
6 "Meow Meow Meow" K. Rani, Udutha Sarojini & K. Jamuna Rani
7 "Anbaai Dhesamenggum Ondraai Koodi" C. R. Subburaman P. Susheela, Chorus 02:48
8 "Vaaraamale Vadha Naalidhe Suba Naalidhe" K. Rani 02:00
9 "Maavinodha Maasilaadha Madhanaa" A. P. Komala

Hindi songs[]

Lyrics by Vishwamitra Adil.

No. Song Singers Lyrics Length (m:ss)
1 "Barbad Hu Naushad Hu" P. Bhanumathi Vishwamitra Adil
2 "Kaun Aa Gaya" P. Bhanumathi 02:14
3 "Bholi Si Naar Hu Gaati Bahar Hu" P. Bhanumathi 03:01
4 "Khili Khili Bahar Hai" P. Bhanumathi 02:08
5 "Chanda Tale Muskuraye Jawaniya" Talat Mehmood & P. Bhanumathi 03:41
6 "Meow Meow Meow" K. Rani, Udutha Sarojini & K. Jamuna Rani
7 "Maan Ja Jaan Ja Dilwale" P. Bhanumathi 02:48
8 "Mera Billa Gora Hai Aur Teri Billi Kaali" 02:00
9 "Dene Badhayi Aa Gayi" Meena Kapoor

Critical reception[]

M. L. Narasimham of The Hindu wrote, "Though there is nothing new in the story, the novelty lies in the manner it is narrated. Chandi's sword fight and the fight sequences with the tiger, the exchange of places by the siblings, went well with the audience."[4]

The film was a profitable venture. As of 2013, Chandirani held the record of being the only film to be released in three languages on the same day (28 August 1953).[4] Bhanumathi also became the first woman director to write and direct a film that achieved this feat.[5]

References[]

  1. ^ Telugu Cinema – Past and Present by Gudipoodi Srihari at Idlebrain.com
  2. ^ "Tribute to a Legend at The Hindu". Archived from the original on 19 June 2007. Retrieved 6 March 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. ^ Listen to the Telugu songs of Chandirani at Raaga.com
  4. ^ a b Narasimham, M. L.; Narasimham, M. L. (4 August 2013). "Chandirani (1953)". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
  5. ^ "Bhanumathi's Chandirani was the first film by a woman director to be released in three languages on the same day". The Times of India. 20 April 2020.

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