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. ...