Zamindar (film)
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Zamindar is a 1965 Telugu
"Thriller" film directed by V. Madhusudhan Rao
and produced by Tammareddy Krishna Murthy
of Ravindra Art Pictures.This is variety role for Akkineni Nageswara Rao
who is more popular with soft Romantic roles.He plays the
role of a tough CID Officer very well.The Movie has some Good songs.This movie has a considerable resemblance with the
1963 Cary Grant
English Movie Charade.
The Film opens with Saroja (Krishna Kumari
) with her friends go for a picnic and confront with the Hero Seshagiri (Akkineni Nageswara Rao
) and his friends for accommodation in a Guest House and tease each other. Saroja is the Daughter of a rich man Narahari (Mudigonda Lingamurthy
) and Seshagiri is the Pampered Brother of Subbarao (Gummadi
) and his wife Lakshmi (Hemalatha). Seshagiri and Saroja fall in love.
The Story takes a sharp turn with the entrance of the Villain Raju (Nagabhushanam
). Narahari is worried at his arrival
because of the dark past between them.
Six Friends Narahari, Raju, Joginder, Johnny, Murthy and Kumar worked in Military during the Second World War. Narahari was entrusted with the Job of transporting 25 Lakhs of money to a certain place by the Army. He was accompanied by the rest. All the Friends decide to grab the money. They hide the money and inform their superiors that the money was seized by the enemies.
After the War, the friends decide to share the Stolen Amount. Joginder was discharged early from duty. Hence he was entrusted the job of safe-guarding the money. However, Joginder was arrested by the Police in Kolkata for a different reason. Narahari is left with a box
belonging to Joginder which contained clothes and an old watch.
Raju persistently asks Narahari about stolen money of 25 Lakhs taken from Joginder. However, Narahari is totally ignorant about this money. Raju threatens Narahari and takes half share from his property and kills him. Saroja mistakes Seshagiri as the murderer. Meanwhile Johnny (Satyanarayana), Murthy (Nellore Kantha Rao) and Kumar come to Narahari's house for the money. Raju tells them that he is also in search of the same.Raju cleverly kills Kumar and Johnny. Meanwhile
Joginder comes to Narahari's house and tells the others that the money is converted into diamonds and hidden in the old watch. Murthy tries to run for the watch and gets killed by Joginder. Finally Raju is killed in a Gunfight with the Seshagiri before which he confesses his crimes in the presence of Saroja. Saroja repents for mistaking Seshagiri.
It is finally revealed that Seshagiri is an undercover Police Officer. The stolen Money is handed over to the Government.
Seshagiri and Saroja are married.
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
"Thriller" film directed by V. Madhusudhan Rao
V. Madhusudhan Rao
V. Madhusudhan Rao was a famous Telugu cinema director and script writer with many successful movies like Antasthulu, Aradhana and krishnaveni. He was also known with the other names MadhuSudhan Rao VeeraMachineni and V. Madhusudhana Rao. He was awarded Raghupathi Venkaiah Award by the Andhra...
and produced by Tammareddy Krishna Murthy
Tammareddy Krishna Murthy
Tammareddy Krishna Murthy is Telugu film producer and winner of the prestigious Raghupathi Venkaiah Award for 2007.-Biography:...
of Ravindra Art Pictures.This is variety role for Akkineni Nageswara Rao
Akkineni Nageswara Rao
Akkineni Nageswara Rao , also known as ANR, is a Telugu cinema actor from Gudivada, Andhra Pradesh. Nageswara Rao has worked in several genres of films in his 70-year acting career, including mythological, social, and drama films...
who is more popular with soft Romantic roles.He plays the
role of a tough CID Officer very well.The Movie has some Good songs.This movie has a considerable resemblance with the
1963 Cary Grant
Cary Grant
Archibald Alexander Leach , better known by his stage name Cary Grant, was an English actor who later took U.S. citizenship...
English Movie Charade.
The plot
The Movie is about a CID Officer who pretends as a criminal to recover the Rs. 25 Lakhs of stolen money from a group of thieves.The Film opens with Saroja (Krishna Kumari
Krishna Kumari
Rajmata Krishna Kumari was the last reigning Maharani of Marwar-Jodhpur , a state of Rathores. After the death of her husband Maharaja Hanuwant Singh, she was Regent for son, Maharaja Gaj Singh II....
) with her friends go for a picnic and confront with the Hero Seshagiri (Akkineni Nageswara Rao
Akkineni Nageswara Rao
Akkineni Nageswara Rao , also known as ANR, is a Telugu cinema actor from Gudivada, Andhra Pradesh. Nageswara Rao has worked in several genres of films in his 70-year acting career, including mythological, social, and drama films...
) and his friends for accommodation in a Guest House and tease each other. Saroja is the Daughter of a rich man Narahari (Mudigonda Lingamurthy
Mudigonda Lingamurthy
Mudigonda Lingamurthy, shortly Lingamurthy is a famous Character actor in Telugu drama and cinema and writer in South India.,-Life sketch:...
) and Seshagiri is the Pampered Brother of Subbarao (Gummadi
Gummadi
Gummadi is an Indian surnames. It may refer to:* Gummadi Venkateswara Rao , Telugu film actor* Gummadi Vittal Rao , revolutionary Telugu balladeer and vocal Naxalite* Gummadi Jaya Krishna...
) and his wife Lakshmi (Hemalatha). Seshagiri and Saroja fall in love.
The Story takes a sharp turn with the entrance of the Villain Raju (Nagabhushanam
Nagabhushanam
Nagabushanam was a comedian, villain, and character actor in Telugu cinema and theatre fields. His first film was Palletooru under the direction of Tatineni Prakash Rao. He acted in about 395 films during the 1950s to 1980s...
). Narahari is worried at his arrival
because of the dark past between them.
Six Friends Narahari, Raju, Joginder, Johnny, Murthy and Kumar worked in Military during the Second World War. Narahari was entrusted with the Job of transporting 25 Lakhs of money to a certain place by the Army. He was accompanied by the rest. All the Friends decide to grab the money. They hide the money and inform their superiors that the money was seized by the enemies.
After the War, the friends decide to share the Stolen Amount. Joginder was discharged early from duty. Hence he was entrusted the job of safe-guarding the money. However, Joginder was arrested by the Police in Kolkata for a different reason. Narahari is left with a box
belonging to Joginder which contained clothes and an old watch.
Raju persistently asks Narahari about stolen money of 25 Lakhs taken from Joginder. However, Narahari is totally ignorant about this money. Raju threatens Narahari and takes half share from his property and kills him. Saroja mistakes Seshagiri as the murderer. Meanwhile Johnny (Satyanarayana), Murthy (Nellore Kantha Rao) and Kumar come to Narahari's house for the money. Raju tells them that he is also in search of the same.Raju cleverly kills Kumar and Johnny. Meanwhile
Joginder comes to Narahari's house and tells the others that the money is converted into diamonds and hidden in the old watch. Murthy tries to run for the watch and gets killed by Joginder. Finally Raju is killed in a Gunfight with the Seshagiri before which he confesses his crimes in the presence of Saroja. Saroja repents for mistaking Seshagiri.
It is finally revealed that Seshagiri is an undercover Police Officer. The stolen Money is handed over to the Government.
Seshagiri and Saroja are married.
Cast
- Akkineni Nageshwara Rao ... Seshagiri Rao/Seshu
- Krishna KumariKrishna KumariRajmata Krishna Kumari was the last reigning Maharani of Marwar-Jodhpur , a state of Rathores. After the death of her husband Maharaja Hanuwant Singh, she was Regent for son, Maharaja Gaj Singh II....
... Saroja - Mudigonda LingamurthyMudigonda LingamurthyMudigonda Lingamurthy, shortly Lingamurthy is a famous Character actor in Telugu drama and cinema and writer in South India.,-Life sketch:...
... Narahari - Suryakantham ... Wife of Narahari
- NagabhushanamNagabhushanamNagabushanam was a comedian, villain, and character actor in Telugu cinema and theatre fields. His first film was Palletooru under the direction of Tatineni Prakash Rao. He acted in about 395 films during the 1950s to 1980s...
... Raju/Rajareddy - Relangi Venkataramaiah ... Hanumanthu-Saroja's Uncle
- Gummadi Venkateswara RaoGummadi Venkateswara RaoGummadi Venkateswara Rao popularly known as Gummadi was a popular Telugu film character actor. Though he began to act in films much later than famous artistes like N.T.Rama Rao and Akkineni Nageswara Rao he had through the course of his career acquired a niche for himself vis a vis the character...
... Subbarao - Hemalatha ... Lakshmi-Wife of Subbarao
- L.Vijayalakshmi ... Secretary
- Benarji .. Police Officer
- Seetaram .. Subbara's Servant
- MikkilineniMikkilineni* 21704 Mikkilineni, a main-belt asteroid* Mikkilineni Radhakrishna Murthy, a Telugu film actor and writer...
... Joginder - SatyanarayanaSatyanarayana"Satyanarayana" may refer to God Vishnu and also many South Indian celbrities with the same name:* Satyanarayana Puja, Hindu God, an incarnation of Vishnu* Viswanatha Satyanarayana, a Telugu poet* Kaikala Satyanarayana, a Telugu actor* E. V. V...
... Johnny - Nellore Kanta Rao ... Murthy
- Ch.Krishnamurthy ... Raju's Assistant
Crew
- Production Company: Ravindra Art PicturesRavindra Art PicturesRavindra Art Pictures is a Film production house in Hyderabad, India. It was established by Tammareddy Krishna Murthy.-Films:# Lakshadhikari # Zamindar # Bangaru Gajulu # Dharma Daata # Datta Putrudu # Doctor Babu...
- Producer: Tammareddy Krishna MurthyTammareddy Krishna MurthyTammareddy Krishna Murthy is Telugu film producer and winner of the prestigious Raghupathi Venkaiah Award for 2007.-Biography:...
- Direction: V. Madhusudhan RaoV. Madhusudhan RaoV. Madhusudhan Rao was a famous Telugu cinema director and script writer with many successful movies like Antasthulu, Aradhana and krishnaveni. He was also known with the other names MadhuSudhan Rao VeeraMachineni and V. Madhusudhana Rao. He was awarded Raghupathi Venkaiah Award by the Andhra...
- Associate Director: P.C.Reddy
- Music Director: T.Chalapathi Rao
- Playback Singers: P. SusheelaP. SusheelaPulapaka Susheela is an Indian playback singer. In a career spanning more than four decades, she has recorded songs in many Indian languages including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, Bengali, Oriya, Sanskrit, Tulu, Badaga and Sinhalese.-Personal life:She is the daughter of Pulapaka...
, Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, S. JanakiS. JanakiS. Janaki is an Indian female playback singer. Renowned for her voice modulation abilities, she has sung in many Indian languages, most frequently in Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. Throughout a career spanning more than five decades, she has won four National Film Awards and 35...
, Madhavapeddi SatyamMadhavapeddi SatyamMadhavapeddi Satyam was a renowned Telugu singer and stage-actor from the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. He entered into films as a singer-actor in Y.V. Rao's Tamil-Hindi Biligual movie Ramadas in the year 1946. He played the role of Kabir. However, he became more popular as a playback singer...
, B.Vasantha, T.R.Jayadev and Ramola - Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy, Arudra, DasaradhiDasaradhiDasaradhi Krishnamacharyulu mononymously known as Dasaradhi was an Indian poet and political activist. He was a great pundit in the Telugu, Sanskrit, and Tamil languages and puranas .-Early life:...
and Kosaraju - Dialogues: Mullapudi Venkata RamanaMullapudi Venkata RamanaMullapudi Venkata Ramana was a Telugu story writer. He was especially known for his hilarious style of writing. He also created a child character called Budugu...
- Art: G. V. Subbarao
- Choreography: Heeralal
- Cinematography: P. S. Selvaraj
- Editing: A.Sanjeevi
- Makeup: K.Narasimha Rao, G.Satyanarayana
- Costumes: K.Suryarao, Nookaraju
- Stills: M.V.Raghavayya.
Songs
- Viswa Vigjnyana (Singer: Madhavapeddi SatyamMadhavapeddi SatyamMadhavapeddi Satyam was a renowned Telugu singer and stage-actor from the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. He entered into films as a singer-actor in Y.V. Rao's Tamil-Hindi Biligual movie Ramadas in the year 1946. He played the role of Kabir. However, he became more popular as a playback singer...
) - Ammayi Garu Chala Chala Kopanga (Singers: GhantasalaGhantasala (singer)Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao was a famous & popular Indian Playback Singer and music composer of Telugu films and many other languages such as Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Tulu and Hindi. He is the recipient of the Padmashree award, India's fourth highest civilian award. For nearly a quarter of a...
, P. SusheelaP. SusheelaPulapaka Susheela is an Indian playback singer. In a career spanning more than four decades, she has recorded songs in many Indian languages including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, Bengali, Oriya, Sanskrit, Tulu, Badaga and Sinhalese.-Personal life:She is the daughter of Pulapaka...
, B.Vasantha, T.R.Jayadev and Ramola; Lyrics: DasaradhiDasaradhiDasaradhi Krishnamacharyulu mononymously known as Dasaradhi was an Indian poet and political activist. He was a great pundit in the Telugu, Sanskrit, and Tamil languages and puranas .-Early life:...
) - Palakarinchitene Vulini Vuliki Padathavu (Singers: GhantasalaGhantasala (singer)Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao was a famous & popular Indian Playback Singer and music composer of Telugu films and many other languages such as Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Tulu and Hindi. He is the recipient of the Padmashree award, India's fourth highest civilian award. For nearly a quarter of a...
and P. SusheelaP. SusheelaPulapaka Susheela is an Indian playback singer. In a career spanning more than four decades, she has recorded songs in many Indian languages including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, Bengali, Oriya, Sanskrit, Tulu, Badaga and Sinhalese.-Personal life:She is the daughter of Pulapaka...
); Lyrices: C. Narayana Reddy) - Kastoori Ranga Ranga (Singer: GhantasalaGhantasala (singer)Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao was a famous & popular Indian Playback Singer and music composer of Telugu films and many other languages such as Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Tulu and Hindi. He is the recipient of the Padmashree award, India's fourth highest civilian award. For nearly a quarter of a...
; Lyrics: Kosaraju) - Aa Navvula Kosame Nenu Kalalu Kannanu (Singers: GhantasalaGhantasala (singer)Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao was a famous & popular Indian Playback Singer and music composer of Telugu films and many other languages such as Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Tulu and Hindi. He is the recipient of the Padmashree award, India's fourth highest civilian award. For nearly a quarter of a...
and P. SusheelaP. SusheelaPulapaka Susheela is an Indian playback singer. In a career spanning more than four decades, she has recorded songs in many Indian languages including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, Bengali, Oriya, Sanskrit, Tulu, Badaga and Sinhalese.-Personal life:She is the daughter of Pulapaka...
); Lyrics:C. Narayana Reddy) - Chukkalu Podiche Vela Makkuva Teere Vela (Singers: GhantasalaGhantasala (singer)Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao was a famous & popular Indian Playback Singer and music composer of Telugu films and many other languages such as Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Tulu and Hindi. He is the recipient of the Padmashree award, India's fourth highest civilian award. For nearly a quarter of a...
and P. SusheelaP. SusheelaPulapaka Susheela is an Indian playback singer. In a career spanning more than four decades, she has recorded songs in many Indian languages including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, Bengali, Oriya, Sanskrit, Tulu, Badaga and Sinhalese.-Personal life:She is the daughter of Pulapaka...
); Lyrics: Arudra) - Naenae Naenae Letha Letha Poolabalanu (Singer: S. JanakiS. JanakiS. Janaki is an Indian female playback singer. Renowned for her voice modulation abilities, she has sung in many Indian languages, most frequently in Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. Throughout a career spanning more than five decades, she has won four National Film Awards and 35...
); Lyrics: Arudra) - Neethone Vuntanu Seshagiri Baava (Singer: P. SusheelaP. SusheelaPulapaka Susheela is an Indian playback singer. In a career spanning more than four decades, she has recorded songs in many Indian languages including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, Bengali, Oriya, Sanskrit, Tulu, Badaga and Sinhalese.-Personal life:She is the daughter of Pulapaka...
); Lyrices:C. Narayana Reddy)