Keelugurram (1949)

Synopsis: While out on a hunt, a king meets a beautiful woman (Anjali Devi) who turns out to be a demon. The king decides to marry her even after the objections of his wife and son (Akkineni). After the wedding, the demon sends her stepson (Akkineni) out on an impossible mission to retrieve a rare herb. He succeeds with the help of Keelugurram (flying horse).
Cast: Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jr. Lakshmirajyam, Anjali Devi, Kanakam, Sruyasree, Surabhi Kamalabai, Gangaratnam, M. Subbulu, AV Subba Rao, Relangi, P. Koteswara Rao, D. Satyanarayana
Dialogues and Lyrics: Tapi Dharma Rao
Music: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Playback: Ghantasala, Vakkalanka Sarala, C. Krishnaveni
Producer and Director: Mirjapuram Raja
Banner: Sobhanachala Pictures
Release Date: 19 February
Trivia: Though he given tunes for 'Mana Desam' at first, Ghantasala's first released film was 'Keelugurram'.
C. Krishnaveni, an actress and singer, given voice for song on Anjali Devi.
Popular Songs:
1. Kaadu sumaa kalakaadu sumaa
2. Enta krupaamative bhavaanee
3. Evaru chesina karma vaaranubhavimpaka
4. Entaanandam baayenaho
5. Choosi teeravaladaa naa chadarangamu