Chintamani (1956 film)

Chintamani is a 1956 Indian Telugu-language film, produced and directed by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao. It stars P. Bhanumathi, N. T. Rama Rao, and Jamuna, with music composed by Addepalli Rama Rao and T. V. Raju. The film is based on the play of the same name, written by Kallakuri Narayana Rao.^[1][2]

Chintamani
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	P. S. Ramakrishna Rao
Screenplay by	P. S. Ramakrishna Rao
Based on	Chintamani by Kallakuri Narayana Rao
Produced by	P. S. Ramakrishna Rao
Starring	P. Bhanumathi N. T. Rama Rao Jamuna
Cinematography	Sridhar
Edited by	P. S. Ramakrishna Rao
Music by	Addepalli Rama Rao T. V. Raju
Production company	Bharani Studios
Release date	11 April 1956 (1956-04-11)
Running time	148 minutes
Country	India
Language	Telugu

Plot

The film begins with a courtesan, Chintamani,^[3] despite an advent devotee of Krishna. She half-heartedly lures and snatches the wealth of Bhavani Shankarudu, a Brahmin, and Subbi Shetty, a merchant, due to the pestering of her rapacious mother, Srihari. Bellvamangaludu, son of Vasudeva Murthy, a gold merchant, lives delightfully with his dedicated wife, Radha. Bhavani Shankarudu makes his acquaintance with Chintamani, and they are infatuated. Being aware of it, Vasudeva Murthy warns his son, who has deaf ears. Plus, it leads to his ailing and death. However, Bellvamangaludu's desire for Chintamani magnifies, and he proceeds by neglecting his father's death on a cyclonic night. Beyond that, he crosses the river with the aid of the carcass of none other than Radha, who died falling from the cliff backing him. Moreover, he climbs the compound with a snake, assuming it is a crupper. At that point, Chintamani spots his bloodshed clothes and enquires when he proclaims his activity. Accordingly, she chides Bellvamangaludu, and he collapses out of repentance, discerning the corpse as Radha. At this, Krishna enlightens Chintamani, who moves on bestowing her property to the village. After Radha's funeral, Bellvamangaludu burns his eyes as repentance for his sins. Then he turns an advent devotee of Krishna and resides in an Ashram, Chintamani also arrives therein. Next, Krishna decides to give salvation to the two which Rukmini bars—questioning how he could do so. Hence, he lands with Rukmini for a test to detect fragrance, which is impossible for great saints. Anyhow, Bellvamangaludu, without vision, recognizes it as the fragrance of the Lord when he recoups his vision. Finally, the movie ends with Krishna giving salvation to Chintamani & Bellvamangaludu.

Cast

• P. Bhanumathi as Chintamani
• N. T. Rama Rao as Bellvamangaludu
• Jamuna as Radha
• S. V. Ranga Rao as Bhavani Shankarudu
• Relangi as Subbi Shetty
• Raghuramaiah as Lord Krishna
• Rushyendramani as Srihari
• Chaya Devi as Mani
• Prabhavathi as Rukmini
• Leelarani as Chitra
• Mikkilineni as Bhagavantham
• Dr kamaraju
• Addala Narayana Rao
• RV Krishna Rao
• Boddapati Krishna Rao
• Venkata rathnam
• Krishna Prasad

Soundtrack

Chintamani
Film score by Addepalli Rama Rao T. V. Raju
Released	1956
Genre	Addepalli Rama Rao T. V. Raju
Producer	Addepalli Rama Rao T. V. Raju

Music composed by Addepalli Rama Rao & T. V. Raju. Lyrics were written by Ravuru.

S. No.	Song Title	Singers	length
1	Andalu Chindeti	A. M. Rajah, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna	3:21
2	Teeyani Veenalu	Bhanumathi Ramakrishna	2:40
3	Kanara Srihari	Raghuramaiah	4:49
4	Taguna Nanu	P. Leela	3:25
5	Melaye Neevela	Bhanumathi Ramakrishna	4:12
6	Rangaina Ravvnura	P. Susheela	4:09
7	Jaya Jaya Sundara	Ghantasala, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna	1:19
8	Inta Rambhalavanti	Madhavapeddi Satyam	1:02
9	Intulu Tarasilluvarake	Bhanumathi Ramakrishna	1:04
10	Enta Dayo	Relangi	0:20
11	Kaligin Bhagyamunellanu	Madhavapeddi Satyam	0:49
12	Kani Rojulu	Relangi	2:43
13	Tapasa Vruttibooni	Raghuramaiah	1:18
14	Tatalanati Kshetramulella	Madhavapeddi Satyam	1:18
15	Tani Yadhanudu	P. Leela	0:35
16	Naluvura Nota	Madhavapeddi Satyam	0:53
17	Nallni Menutoda	Bhanumathi Ramakrishna	0:58
18	Nanu Devendruniga	Madhavapeddi Satyam	0:53
19	Pasidi Seelammunammina	Raghumaiah	1:44
20	Papini Brasthurala	Bhanumathi Ramakrishna	0:48
21	Pujyulaintanu Puttina	Raghumaiah	2:07
22	Bhakti Bhavammu	Raghumaiah	1:14
23	Mounul Satatmu	Bhanumathi Ramakrishna	0:52
24	Vidichiti Bandhuvargamula	Madhavapeddi Satyam	0:55
25	Sirikin Cheppadu	P. Susheela	0:54
26	Haindava Sundari	P. Susheela	0:56
27	Kastabharitambu	Ghantasala	0:52
28	Kalindi	Ghantasala	0:53
29	Chuchinavelayettidiyo	Ghantasala	0:59
30	Ardhanga	Ghantasala	1:23
32	Chadiviti	Ghantasala	0:29
33	Taalimi	Ghantasala	0:37
34	Talliro	Ghantasala	0:30
35	Kasturi Thilakam	Ghantasala	0:59

References

1. "Chintamani – Success on stage, Failure on Silver Screen". iQlikmovies. 8 November 2013. Archived from the original on 9 September 2021. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
2. Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Willemen, Paul (1998) [1994]. Encyclopaedia of Indian Cinema (PDF). British Film Institute and Oxford University Press. p. 345. ISBN 0-19-563579-5. Archived (PDF) from the original on 21 August 2016. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
3. "Explained: Why has Andhra govt banned 100-year-old play 'Chintamani Padya Natakam'?".

External links

• Chintamani at IMDb