Telugu Cinema Prapamcham

Cast: G. Varalakshmi, Jaggaiah, Shavukaru Janaki, Suryakantham, KVS Sharma, Gummadi, Sarojini, Mikkilineni, Nellori Satyam, Master Seshagiri Lyrics: Anisetty Subba Rao Playback: Rao Balasaraswathi, Ghantasala Music: M. Ranga Rao Director: GD Joshi Banner: Pramoda Films

Synopsis: Prabhu (ANR) always dreamt of a lovely lady, his 'Dream Girl' or 'Swapna Sundari'. On a tour he encounters a tribal queen (G. Varalakshmi), who falls in love with him, but he rejects her. He finally meets his 'Swapna Sundari' (Anjali Devi) who is actually a Deva Kanya, and the love is mutual. She leaves her Godly abode to stay with Prabhu. But an evil Mantrik finds out that with her help, he can conquer the world and become invincible so he kidnaps her. Prabhu, with the help of the tribal queen vanquishes the evil Mantrik, but the Rani dies. Swapna Sundari and Prabhu live happily ever after. Cast: Akkineni Nageswara Rao (Prabhu), Anjali Devi, G. Varalakshmi, Mukkamala, Kasturi Siva Rao (Abbi), Surabhi Balasaraswathi, Nyayapathi Raghava Rao (Yaksha) Screen-play, Dialogues and Lyrics: Samudrala Raghavacharya Music: CR Subbaraman Playback: Ghantasala, Rao Balasaraswathi Devi, P. Leela, G. Varalakshmi, Kasturi Siva Rao Choreographer: V...

Cast: NT Rama Rao (Raghu), Akkineni Nageswara Rao (Venu), Lakshmirajyam (Manjula), Pushpalatha, Suryakantham, Relangi, Balasaraswathi, Doraswamy, Nalla Rama Murthy, Bezawada Kantamma, Savitri, Master Anand, Baby Aruna Story and Dialogues: Vempati Sadasivabrahmam Lyrics: Kondamudi Gopalaraya Sharma, Sadasiva Brahmam Music: Susarla Dakshina Murthy Playback: Ghantasala Cinematography: B. Subba Rao Producers: KV Krishna, CV Ranganatha Das Director: LV Prasad Banner: Sadhana Productions Release Date: 29 Dec Box-office: Silver Jubilee film Trivia: Initially Savitri booked as second heroine opposite Akkineni, but the director LV Prasad disappointed with her performance. She dropped after some shoot and Pushpalatha replaced her. Anyway Savitri did a small role of Pushpalatha's friend. Later, Savitri made her mark with the great performance as 'Missamma', eventually directed by LV Prasad. This was first film for Sadhana Productions. NTR and ANR pla...

Cast: Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Anjali Devi, G. Varalakshmi, Kasturi Siva Rao, Balasaraswathi, Suryaprabha, Seshamamba, Rajaratnam, Baby Narayani, Prabhakar, Gadepalli, Gowrinatha Sastry, Kandikonda, Master Kundu Dialogues and Lyrics: Balijepalli Lakshmikantha Kavi, Gopalaraya Sharma Music: CR Subbaraman Cinematography: Sridhar Editing: Joshi Art: SVS Choreography: Raghavaiah Producer and Director: Ghantasala Balaramaiah Banner: Pratibha Pictures Release Date: 26 February

Cast: Rao Balasaraswathi, Suryanarayana, Joshi, Mudigonda Lingamurthy, Doraswamy, Ramakrishna Sastry Lyrics: Darbha Venkata Krishna Murthy Music: Addepalli Rama Rao Direction and Art: Kallakuri Sadasiva Rao Banner: Suvarna Latha Pictures Ltd

Cast: G. Varalakshmi (Saroja), Lakshmirajyam (Sita), KS Prakasa Rao (Dr. Prakash), Rallabandi Kutumba Rao (Gangadhara Rao), Kona Prabhakara Rao (Raja Rao), LV Prasad, Kasturi Siva Rao, Venkumamba, Surabhi Balasaraswathi Story and Dialogues: Tapi Dharma Rao Lyrics: Tapi Dharma Rao Music: Pendyala Nageswara Rao Playback: Ghantasala, G. Varalakshmi Cinematography: Sridhar Art:  TVS Sharma Director: LV Prasad Producers: K. Bhaskara Rao, KS Prakasa Rao Banner: Swatantra Films Release Date: 10 December Trivia: This was debut film for Pendyala Nageswara Rao as a music director. Tatineni Prakasha Rao, the associate director, directed the scenes of his guru LV Prasad. Popular Songs: 1. Navvulaina navvavate bulbul 2. Aalakinchandi baaboo aalakinchandi 3. Chakkera kottuku vachchaave

Cast:  Balasaraswathi, D. Kotiratnam, Sundaramma, Chenchuratnam, Padmanabha Rao, Ramakrishna Sastry, Kalyanam Raghuramaiah, Rama Murthy Lyrics: Sadasiva Brahmam Playback:  Rao Balasaraswathi Devi Music: Saluri  Hanumantha Rao Cinematography: PL Rai Editing: Rajan-Tilak Sound: K. Ramachandran Director: VPT Sadasiv Banner: Sri Chatrapathi Pictures Release Date: 20 Febraury Trivia: In the editors duo, Tilak was none other than KB Tilak, the famous director of the later days. Popular Songs: 1. Gopala krishnudu nallana

Synopsis: King Anugu of Palnadu has three sons - Nalagama Raju, Narasinga Raju and Malideva Raju from his three wives. Before his death, he anoints Nalagama Raju the king and leaves him to the care of his minister Brahmanaidu. During Anugu's rule a wealthy and powerful woman Nagamma enters the kingdom. Brahmanna is a Vaishnavite, while Nagamma is a staunch Saivite. Progressive-minded Brahmanna allows Harijan entry into temples and appoints a Harijan, Kannama Dasu as the army commander. This irks the upper caste people and also the prince Narasinga Raju, who seeks the help of Nagamma. In the king's court, Nagamma accuses Brahmanna of fomenting trouble. This leads to Malideva demanding a division of the kingdom. Much against the wish of Nagamma, Nalagama divides the kingdom, and Macherla is given to Malideva, who rules it with Brahmanaidu as his adviser. Nagamma holds control over Gurajala and its ruler Nalagama. She hatches a conspiracy to unite the country and make Naras...

Cast: Balasaraswathi, Tanguturi Suryakumari Director: M.L. Rangaiah