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| name = Rechukka
| name = Rechukka
| image = Rechukka.jpg
| image = Rechukka.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[P. Pullaiah]]
| director = [[P. Pullaiah]]
| producer = Ghantasala Krishnamurthy
| producer = Ghantasala Krishnamurthy
| writer = [[Malladi Ramakrishna Sastry]] {{small|(dialogues)}}
| writer = [[Malladi Ramakrishna Sastry]] {{small|(dialogues)}}
| story = [[Ghantasala Balaramaiah]]
| story = [[Ghantasala Balaramaiah]]
| screenplay = P. Pullaiah
| screenplay = P. Pullaiah
| starring = [[N. T. Rama Rao]]<br />[[Anjali Devi]]<br />[[Devika]]
| starring = [[N. T. Rama Rao]]<br />[[Anjali Devi]]
| music = [[Ashwathama]]
| music = [[Ashwathama]]
| cinematography = P. L. Roy
| cinematography = P. L. Roy
| editing = G. D. Joshi
| editing = G. D. Joshi
| studio = Pratibha Productions
| studio = Pratibha Productions
| released = {{Film date|df=y|1954|05|23}}
| released = {{Film date|df=y|1955|03|25}}
| runtime =
| runtime = 145 mins
| country = India
| country = India
| language = [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
| language = Telugu
| budget = Rs. 3-4 lakhs
| gross =
}}
}}


'''''Rechukka''''' ([[English language|English]]: '''Night Star''') is a 1954 [[Telugu language|Telugu]] [[swashbuckling|swashbuckling film]], produced by Ghantasala Krishna Murthy on Pratibha Productions banner and directed by [[P. Pullaiah]]. Starring [[N. T. Rama Rao]], [[Anjali Devi]], [[Devika]] in the lead roles and music composed by [[Aswatthama]]. The story was inspired by ''[[The Prince Who Was a Thief]]'' (1951) starring [[Tony Curtis]].<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20160131175717/http://ntr.telugudesam.org/paperslides/ntr-rechukka.html</ref>
'''''Rechukka''''' ({{translation|''Night Star''}}) is a 1955 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[swashbuckler film]] directed by [[P. Pullaiah]]. The film stars [[N. T. Rama Rao]], [[Anjali Devi]] with music composed by [[Aswatthama]]. The story was inspired by ''[[The Prince Who Was a Thief]]'' (1951), starring [[Tony Curtis]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ntr.telugudesam.org/paperslides/ntr-rechukka.html |title=Paper Slide Shows (38 of 63) |website=ntr.telugudesam.org |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160131175717/http://ntr.telugudesam.org/paperslides/ntr-rechukka.html |archive-date=31 January 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


The film was remade into [[Tamil language|Tamil]] titled ''Naattiya Thara''<ref name=narasimhan />. The Tamil version was released in 1955.<ref>{{cite book | url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1955.asp | title=Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru | publisher=Sivakami Publishers | author=Film News Anandan | authorlink=Film News Anandan | date= 23 October 2004 | location=Chennai | language=Tamil |trans-title=History of Landmark Tamil Films}}</ref> [[Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass]] wrote the dialogues and lyrics for the Tamil version while [[G. Ramanathan]] scored the music.<ref name=songbook>{{cite book|title=Naattiya Thara song book|publisher=Chandrasekaran Press, 3 Perumal Mudali Road, Madras-14<!--refer Neelamegam Govindasamy-->}}</ref> It was also a commercial hit. Aroordas, who was a successful screenplay writer later, started his career as an assistant to [[Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass]] in 1955 and assisted in writing the dialogues for this film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bsubra.wordpress.com/category/music/page/2/|title= Kavinjar Thanjai Ramaiyah Das – Tamil Cinema Poets|accessdate=7 January 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170106235348/https://bsubra.wordpress.com/category/music/page/2/|archivedate=6 January 2016}}</ref> He has said that he named his first child as Arokyamary and also gave a pet name, ''Thara Devi'' in remembrance of the film ''Nattiya Thara''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nakarajan.blogspot.in/2016/08/blog-post_6.html|title=எம்.ஜி.ஆருடன் முதல் சந்திப்பு- ஆரூர் தாஸ்|accessdate=7 January 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170107000101/http://nakarajan.blogspot.in/2016/08/blog-post_6.html|archivedate=7 January 2016|trans-title=First meeting with M. G. R. - Aroor Das}}</ref>
The film was remade in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and titled ''Naattiya Thara''.<ref name=narasimhan /> The Tamil version was released in 1955.<ref>{{cite book | url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1955.asp | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160319100425/http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1955.asp | url-status=dead | archive-date=19 March 2016 | title=Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru | publisher=Sivakami Publishers | author=Film News Anandan | author-link=Film News Anandan | date= 23 October 2004 | location=Chennai | language=Tamil |trans-title=History of Landmark Tamil Films}}</ref> [[Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass]] wrote the dialogues and lyrics for the Tamil version, while [[G. Ramanathan]] scored the music.<ref name=songbook>{{cite book|title=Naattiya Thara song book|publisher=Chandrasekaran Press, 3 Perumal Mudali Road, Madras-14<!--refer Neelamegam Govindasamy-->}}</ref> It was also a commercial hit. [[Aaroor Dass]], who was a successful screenplay writer later, started his career as an assistant to [[Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass]] in 1955 and assisted in writing the dialogues for this film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bsubra.wordpress.com/category/music/page/2/|title= Kavinjar Thanjai Ramaiyah Das – Tamil Cinema Poets|accessdate=7 January 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170106235348/https://bsubra.wordpress.com/category/music/page/2/|archivedate=6 January 2017}}</ref> He has said that he named his first child as Arokyamary and also gave a pet name, ''Thara Devi'' in remembrance of the film ''Nattiya Thara''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nakarajan.blogspot.in/2016/08/blog-post_6.html|title=எம்.ஜி.ஆருடன் முதல் சந்திப்பு- ஆரூர் தாஸ்|accessdate=7 January 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170107000101/http://nakarajan.blogspot.in/2016/08/blog-post_6.html|archivedate=7 January 2017|trans-title=First meeting with M. G. R. - Aroor Das}}</ref>


==Plot==
== Plot ==
The film begins with King Devarayalu celebrating his son Kumararayulu's birthday when Mahamantri expresses his desire to knit his daughter Lalitha Devi with the Prince, but Devarayalu scorns him. Offended Mahamantri ploys with acolyte Nagulu and captured the King when Veeranna, an aide of the King, absconds with the Prince who split in between. Here, a snake bites Kumararayalu when a tribal leader, Jogulu, rescues him, who discerns him but is silent. Besides, devastated Veeranna, failing to find him, returns home, explains the turbulence to his wife & daughter Nana, and moves to extricate the King, but he too is caught.
Maharaja Devarayalu (Mukkamala) celebrates his son Kumararayulu’s birthday on a grand scale. After celebrations, he offers diamond necklace to Goddess Devi but it falls down, Devarayalu worries for this inauspicious event. Mahamantri () expresses his desire of offering his daughter as King Devarayalu's daughter-in-law. But Devarayalu rejects it, insulted Mahamantri keeps quite for that time and conspires with Nagulu to grab the kingdom and wait for the time. Once Devarayalu was going with Kumararayalu to the temple they catch hold of the King but Veeranna (Nagabhushanam) aide of Devarayalu, takes away the prince. To distract the chasers attention he hides prince behind a tree and runs in a different direction. Mahamantri arrests Devarayalu. Kumarayalu was bitten by a snake which is noticed by Jogulu who takes the kid to his hamlet and rescues him. Jogulu recognizes prince but hides the secret and grows him. Veerana being failed to find Kumararayalu goes back home tells his daughter Nana & wife that he is going to save the Devarayalu, he enters Mahamantri's bedroom in the night and gets arrested. Meanwhile, Mahamantri takes over the kingdom and is under the belief that Kumararayalu is dead.


Years roll by, and Kumararayalu grows up as Kanna. Nana becomes a busker. In prison, Veeranna passes away. Utilizing it, the King flees and takes shelter at Nana unbeknownst. Once, on Lalitha Devi's birthday, Nana entertains her when she notices Mahamantri bestowing a diamond necklace of the former queen to the princess and snatches it. Then, Kanna lands at the fort, pledges to retrieve it, and triumphs when he falls for Nana. At this, Lalitha, too, crushes for him. Knowing it, Kanna tries to convince Lalitha that he has no intention when soldiers catch him.
After sixteen years, Veeranna’s daughter Nana (Anjali Devi), becomes a street dancer. Kumararayalu grows under the name of the Kannayya (N. T. Rama Rao). In the jail, Veeranna dies and asks Devarayalu to escape. So, he hides in a bag kept for Veeranna and escapes. Even though soldiers notice the escape of king, kept quiet for fear of punishment. Escaped Devarayalu takes shelter at Nana’s house. On the occasion of the birthday of Mahamantri’s daughter Lalitha Devi (Devika), Nana entertains her with dance and hides behind the state of the goddess when Mahamantri enters. Mahamantri gives the diamond necklace of Maharani to his daughter, but Nana steals it. Kannayya & his friend Annayya go to the fort and say that they will bring the necklace back. Kannayya finds the necklace and handover it to Nagulu’s son Chandraiah but Nana again snatches the necklace. Kannayya finds out Nana’s house and get back necklace and give it to the princess. Princess Lalitha Devi gives a gift bag with a love letter to Kannayya. Nana gets that bag and feels that Kannayya wrote that letter to her. After knowing the fact Kannayya goes to Lalitha Devi and says it's not good for her to love him. During the same time, he was captured by a soldier. Meanwhile, Nagulu comes to know that King Devarayalu is alive and threatened Kannayya about him. Nana listens to this and recognizes the person staying in her house as King. On King's advice, Nana steals royal assent''Rajamudra'' from the fort and releases Kannayya. Kanayya handover the royal assent to the king and he recognizes him as his son. Kannayya again leaves for the fort to save Nana but both were arrested. At the same time, the king Devarayalu goes to the tribal village and take the people to capital. In the fort, Kannayya plays a trick, attacks soldiers & Mahamantri. Mahamantri on the verge of death kills Nagulu and before dying handovers his daughter's responsibility to the King Devarayalu. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Kannayya & Nana.


Meanwhile, Mahamantri & Nagulu are aware of King's existence, misconstrue Kanna as his ally, and torture him. Parallelly, Nana also detects the King who guides steals the royal assent, "Raja Mudra," which she does and acquits Kanna but gets nabbed. Being conscious of it, the King enrages Kanna when a battle erupts when he recognizes him as his son. Nevertheless, Kanna oaths to shield Nana, so he checks in but claws again. During that plight, the King reaches the tribals and surrounds the fort. Besides, Kanna, with a trick, ceases the baddies. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Kanna & Nana.
==Cast==
*[[N. T. Rama Rao]] as Kannaiah / Yuvaraju
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*[[Anjali Devi]] as Nana
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*[[Devika]] as Lalitha Devi
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*[[Mukkamala]] as Maharaju
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*[[Nagabhushanam (actor)|Nagabhushanam]] as Veeranna
*Sadashiva Rao as Maha Mantri
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*[[Peketi Sivaram]] as Annayya
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*Joga Rao as Chandrayya
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*Y. V. Raju as Nagulu


==Crew==
== Cast ==
*'''Art''': S. V. S. Rama Rao
* [[N. T. Rama Rao]] as Kumarayalu / Kannaiah
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* [[Anjali Devi]] as Nana
*'''Choreography''': Pasumarthi
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* [[Devika]] as Lalitha Devi
*'''Stills''': Satyam
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* [[Mukkamala (actor)|Mukkamala]] as Maharaju Devarayalu
*'''Fights''': Stunt Somu
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* [[Nagabhushanam (actor)|Nagabhushanam]] as Veeranna
*'''Dialogues - Lyrics''': [[Malladi Ramakrishna Sastry]]
* Sadasiva Rao as Mahamantri
*'''Playback''': [[Ghantasala (singer)|Ghantasala]], [[P. Leela]], [[Jikki]]
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* [[Peketi Sivaram]] as Annayya
*'''Music''': [[Aswatthama]]
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* Joga Rao as Chandrayya
*'''Story''': [[Ghantasala Balaramaiah]]
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* Y. V. Raju as Nagulu
*'''Editing''': G. D. Joshi
*'''Cinematography''': P. L. Roy
*'''Producer''': Ghantasala Krishna Murthy
*'''Screenplay - Director''': [[P. Pullaiah]]
*'''Banner''': Pratibha Productions
*'''Release Date''': 23rd May 1954


==Soundtrack==
== Soundtrack ==
Music composed by [[Aswatthama]]. Lyrics by [[Malladi Ramakrishna Sastry]]. Music released by Audio Company.
Music composed by [[Aswatthama]]. Lyrics by [[Malladi Ramakrishna Sastry]]. Music released by Audio Company.
{|class="wikitable"
{|class="wikitable"
|-
|-
!S.No!!Song Title !!Singers !!length
!S. No.!!Song Title !!Singers !!length
|-
|-
|1
|1
|Aa Manasemo Aa Sogasemo
|"Aa Manasemo Aa Sogasemo"
|[[Jikki]]
|[[Jikki]]
|3:07
|3:07
|-
|-
|2
|2
|Aaye Sambarame
|"Aaye Sambarame"
|[[P. Leela]]
|[[P. Leela]]
|3:42
|3:42
|-
|-
|3
|3
|Ayyo Bangaru Saami
|"Ayyo Bangaru Saami"
|P. Leela
|P. Leela
|4:12
|4:12
|-
|-
|4
|4
| Bhale Bhala Paavurama
|"Bhale Bhala Paavurama"
|[[Ghantasala (singer)|Ghantasala]]
|[[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]]
|3:12
|3:12
|-
|-
|5
|5
| Ekkadidi Ee Andam
|"Ekkadidi Ee Andam"
|Jikki
|Jikki
|3:13
|3:13
|-
|-
|6
|6
|Etu Choosina
|"Etu Choosina"
|P. Leela
|P. Leela
|4:04
|4:04
|-
|-
| 7 || Neesari Nevanamma
| 7
|"Neesari Nevanamma"
|P. Leela
|P. Leela
|3:37
|3:37
|-
|-
|8
|8
|Ontarontariga Poyedana
|"Ontarontariga Poyedana"
|Ghantasala
|Ghantasala
|2:33
|2:33
|-
| 9 || || ||
|}
|}


==Production==
== Production ==
The Rechukka film is an outcome of Ghantasala Balaramaiah, Telugu film producer of Pratibha Pictures and General Manager and Production Executive of the company Thopalli Venkata Sundara Shivarama Sastry (better known as Pratibha Sastry). Sastry has seen the English film entitled ''[[The Prince Who Was a Thief]]'' in Mount Road. Balaramaiah prepared a story to suit local audience. The story was given to Malladi Ramakrishna Sastry, who wrote the screenplay, dialogues and lyrics for the film.
The Rechukka film is an outcome of Ghantasala Balaramaiah, Telugu film producer of Pratibha Pictures and General Manager and Production Executive of the company Thopalli Venkata Sundara Shivarama Sastry (better known as Pratibha Sastry). Sastry has seen the English film entitled ''[[The Prince Who Was a Thief]]'' in Mount Road. Balaramaiah prepared a story to suit the local audience. The story was given to Malladi Ramakrishna Sastry, who wrote the screenplay, dialogues and lyrics for the film.


The shooting was started with [[N. T. Rama Rao]], [[Anjali Devi]] and supporting staff and Ashwathamma as Music director. After shooting three reels including two songs, Ghantasala Balaramaiah died suddenly due to [[Heart attack]] on 29 October 1953. Ghantasala Krishna Murthy, the elder son of Balaramaiah has taken the charge of Pratibha pictures. Nageshwara Rao wished to be a part of the film after the demise of his mentor Balaramaiah. He made a cameo appearance. The film is completed with the financial involvement of Sunderlal Nahata and director [[P. Pullaiah]].<ref name=narasimhan>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/rechukka-1954/article5923356.ece|title=RECHUKKA (1954)|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=18 April 2014|author=M. L. Narasimhan|accessdate=7 January 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.is/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/rechukka-1954/article5923356.ece|archivedate=28 May 2015}}</ref>
The shooting was started with [[N. T. Rama Rao]], [[Anjali Devi]] and supporting staff and Ashwathamma as Music director. After shooting three reels including two songs, Ghantasala Balaramaiah died suddenly due to [[Heart attack]] on 29 October 1953. Ghantasala Krishna Murthy, the elder son of Balaramaiah has taken the charge of Pratibha pictures.<ref>{{cite web|work=Cinegoer|access-date=28 May 2024|title=Rechukka (1954)|url=http://www.cinegoer.net/rechukka.htm|date=30 September 2007|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130628220504/http://www.cinegoer.net/rechukka.htm|last=APK|archive-date=28 June 2013}}</ref> Nageshwara Rao wished to be a part of the film after the demise of his mentor Balaramaiah. He made a cameo appearance. The film is completed with the financial involvement of Sunderlal Nahata and director [[P. Pullaiah]].<ref name="narasimhan">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/rechukka-1954/article5923356.ece|title=RECHUKKA (1954)|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=18 April 2014|author=M. L. Narasimhan|accessdate=7 January 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20150528122803/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/rechukka-1954/article5923356.ece|archivedate=28 May 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Most of the film was shot at Revathi Studios at Madras. Prakash Studios was used for few important scenes. The forest scenes are pictured at Jamal Gardens (Now Vijaya Gardens).
Most of the film was shot at Revathi Studios at Madras. Prakash Studios was used for few important scenes. The forest scenes are pictured at Jamal Gardens (Now Vijaya Gardens).


For the role of Lalitha Devi, they wanted to take new actress. They have chosen Prameela, the grand daughter of [[Raghupathi Venkaiah]] to portray the character besides N.T.Ramarao. She changed her name as [[Devika]] and became a big star later years.
For the role of Lalitha Devi, they wanted to take a new actress. They have chosen Prameela, the grand daughter of [[Raghupathi Venkaiah]] to portray the character besides N. T. Rama Rao. She changed her name as [[Devika]] and became a big star in later years.


==Box-office==
== Box-office ==
The film was commercial hit and ran for more than 100 days in three centres in Andhra Pradesh. Centenary celebrations are organized at Vijayawada.
The film was a commercial hit and ran for more than 100 days in three centres in Andhra Pradesh. Centenary celebrations are organized at Vijayawada.


==References==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


==External links==
== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt0256319|Rechukka}}
* {{IMDb title|tt0256319|Rechukka}}
* {{youtube|DOdnbg29cQA|Padi Panivome}} - song scored and sung by [[G. Ramanathan]]
* {{youTube|DOdnbg29cQA|Padi Panivome}} - song scored and sung by [[G. Ramanathan]]


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Latest revision as of 11:52, 22 June 2024

Rechukka
Theatrical release poster
Directed byP. Pullaiah
Written byMalladi Ramakrishna Sastry (dialogues)
Screenplay byP. Pullaiah
Story byGhantasala Balaramaiah
Produced byGhantasala Krishnamurthy
StarringN. T. Rama Rao
Anjali Devi
CinematographyP. L. Roy
Edited byG. D. Joshi
Music byAshwathama
Production
company
Pratibha Productions
Release date
  • 25 March 1955 (1955-03-25)
Running time
145 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Rechukka (transl. Night Star) is a 1955 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film directed by P. Pullaiah. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Anjali Devi with music composed by Aswatthama. The story was inspired by The Prince Who Was a Thief (1951), starring Tony Curtis.[1]

The film was remade in Tamil and titled Naattiya Thara.[2] The Tamil version was released in 1955.[3] Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass wrote the dialogues and lyrics for the Tamil version, while G. Ramanathan scored the music.[4] It was also a commercial hit. Aaroor Dass, who was a successful screenplay writer later, started his career as an assistant to Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass in 1955 and assisted in writing the dialogues for this film.[5] He has said that he named his first child as Arokyamary and also gave a pet name, Thara Devi in remembrance of the film Nattiya Thara.[6]

Plot

[edit]

The film begins with King Devarayalu celebrating his son Kumararayulu's birthday when Mahamantri expresses his desire to knit his daughter Lalitha Devi with the Prince, but Devarayalu scorns him. Offended Mahamantri ploys with acolyte Nagulu and captured the King when Veeranna, an aide of the King, absconds with the Prince who split in between. Here, a snake bites Kumararayalu when a tribal leader, Jogulu, rescues him, who discerns him but is silent. Besides, devastated Veeranna, failing to find him, returns home, explains the turbulence to his wife & daughter Nana, and moves to extricate the King, but he too is caught.

Years roll by, and Kumararayalu grows up as Kanna. Nana becomes a busker. In prison, Veeranna passes away. Utilizing it, the King flees and takes shelter at Nana unbeknownst. Once, on Lalitha Devi's birthday, Nana entertains her when she notices Mahamantri bestowing a diamond necklace of the former queen to the princess and snatches it. Then, Kanna lands at the fort, pledges to retrieve it, and triumphs when he falls for Nana. At this, Lalitha, too, crushes for him. Knowing it, Kanna tries to convince Lalitha that he has no intention when soldiers catch him.

Meanwhile, Mahamantri & Nagulu are aware of King's existence, misconstrue Kanna as his ally, and torture him. Parallelly, Nana also detects the King who guides steals the royal assent, "Raja Mudra," which she does and acquits Kanna but gets nabbed. Being conscious of it, the King enrages Kanna when a battle erupts when he recognizes him as his son. Nevertheless, Kanna oaths to shield Nana, so he checks in but claws again. During that plight, the King reaches the tribals and surrounds the fort. Besides, Kanna, with a trick, ceases the baddies. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Kanna & Nana.

Cast

[edit]

Soundtrack

[edit]

Music composed by Aswatthama. Lyrics by Malladi Ramakrishna Sastry. Music released by Audio Company.

S. No. Song Title Singers length
1 "Aa Manasemo Aa Sogasemo" Jikki 3:07
2 "Aaye Sambarame" P. Leela 3:42
3 "Ayyo Bangaru Saami" P. Leela 4:12
4 "Bhale Bhala Paavurama" Ghantasala 3:12
5 "Ekkadidi Ee Andam" Jikki 3:13
6 "Etu Choosina" P. Leela 4:04
7 "Neesari Nevanamma" P. Leela 3:37
8 "Ontarontariga Poyedana" Ghantasala 2:33

Production

[edit]

The Rechukka film is an outcome of Ghantasala Balaramaiah, Telugu film producer of Pratibha Pictures and General Manager and Production Executive of the company Thopalli Venkata Sundara Shivarama Sastry (better known as Pratibha Sastry). Sastry has seen the English film entitled The Prince Who Was a Thief in Mount Road. Balaramaiah prepared a story to suit the local audience. The story was given to Malladi Ramakrishna Sastry, who wrote the screenplay, dialogues and lyrics for the film.

The shooting was started with N. T. Rama Rao, Anjali Devi and supporting staff and Ashwathamma as Music director. After shooting three reels including two songs, Ghantasala Balaramaiah died suddenly due to Heart attack on 29 October 1953. Ghantasala Krishna Murthy, the elder son of Balaramaiah has taken the charge of Pratibha pictures.[7] Nageshwara Rao wished to be a part of the film after the demise of his mentor Balaramaiah. He made a cameo appearance. The film is completed with the financial involvement of Sunderlal Nahata and director P. Pullaiah.[2]

Most of the film was shot at Revathi Studios at Madras. Prakash Studios was used for few important scenes. The forest scenes are pictured at Jamal Gardens (Now Vijaya Gardens).

For the role of Lalitha Devi, they wanted to take a new actress. They have chosen Prameela, the grand daughter of Raghupathi Venkaiah to portray the character besides N. T. Rama Rao. She changed her name as Devika and became a big star in later years.

Box-office

[edit]

The film was a commercial hit and ran for more than 100 days in three centres in Andhra Pradesh. Centenary celebrations are organized at Vijayawada.

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Paper Slide Shows (38 of 63)". ntr.telugudesam.org. Archived from the original on 31 January 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  2. ^ a b M. L. Narasimhan (18 April 2014). "RECHUKKA (1954)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 28 May 2015. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
  3. ^ Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers. Archived from the original on 19 March 2016.
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