Chandirani
| Chandirani చండీరాణి சண்டிராணி | |
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| Directed by | P. Bhanumathi |
| Produced by |
P. S. Ramakrishna Rao P. Bhanumathi |
| Written by | Samudrala Raghavacharya |
| Starring |
N. T. Rama Rao P. Bhanumathi Relangi Venkata Ramaiah C. S. R. Anjaneyulu S.V.Ranga Rao Amarnath |
| Music by | C. R. Subburaman & M. S. Viswanathan |
| Cinematography | P. N. Selvaraj A. Vincent |
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Release dates |
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Running time | 164 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Chandirani (Telugu: చండీరాణి, Tamil: சண்டிராணி) is a 1953 drama film produced and directed by P. Bhanumathi. It is the first Indian film directed by a woman director.[1] She also played double role in this film.[2] It is simultaneously produced in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi languages by Bharani studios.
The plot
King Veerasimha (Amarnath) attracted towards court dancer during his birthday celebrations. She delivers twin girls after their union. The Senani Prachandudu (Ranga Rao), who also likes her, kills the dancer and imprisons the King. The minister saves one of the twins and send her to forest. Knowing this, Prachanda kills him and takes charge of the kingdom. The other twin stays in the kingdom. Champarani in the kingdom and Chandirani in the forest (Bhanumathi in double role) grown up as two different personalities. Son of the minister Kishore (NT Ramarao) and Champarani loves each other. Mukund (Relangi) is son of Prachandadu. Kishore goes to the forest and came to know about Chandirani and she loves him. With the help of Mukund, Chandirani enters the fort and meets her father. She comes to know about the love between Champarani and Kishore. Meanwhile, Prachandudu arrests Kishore. Chandirani attacks the kingdom with the help of people. During the conflict Prachandudu and Chandirani dies. She unites Champarani and Kishore.
Credits
Cast
- Bhanumathi Ramakrishna as Chandirani and Champarani
- Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao as Kishore
- S. V. Ranga Rao as Prachandudu
- Chilakalapudi Seetha Rama Anjaneyulu
- Relangi Venkataramaiah as Mukund
- Amarnath as Maharaj Veerasimha
Crew
- Producer: P. S. Ramakrishna Rao & P. Bhanumathi
- Production Company: Bharani Studios
- Director: P. S. Ramakrishna Rao
- Music: C. R. Subburaman & M. S. Viswanathan
- Lyrics: Samudrala Raghavacharya (Telugu), K. D. Santhanam (Tamil) & Vishwamitra Adil (Hindi)
- Dialogue:
- Art Director: A. K. Shekhar
- Cinematography: P. N. Selvaraj
- Cameraman: A. Vincent
Soundtrack
The music was composed by C. R. Subburaman & M. S. Viswanathan.
Telugu songs
Lyrics by Samudrala Raghavacharya.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
| 1 | Eeroju Bhale Roju Ide Prema Idena | P. Bhanumathi | Samudrala Raghavacharya | |
| 2 | Indhuko Teliyani Ennadu Anukoni Ee Sambaraalemiti | P. Bhanumathi | 02:14 | |
| 3 | Evaraalakinturu Naamora Enaleni Vedana | P. Bhanumathi | 03:01 | |
| 4 | Kilaa Kilaa Navvulaa Kurisene Vennelaa | P. Bhanumathi | 02:08 | |
| 5 | O Taraka O Jabilee Navvulela Nanu Gane | Ghantasala & P. Bhanumathi | 03:41 | |
| 6 | Meow Meow Meow | K. Rani, Udutha Sarojini & K. Jamuna Rani | ||
| 7 | C. R. Subburaman | 02:48 | ||
| 8 | Ravo Varaala Elika Konavoyi Kanukaa | K. Rani | 02:00 | |
| 9 | Eevoyyara Neevilasa Mogorada Raja | A. P. Komala |
Tamil songs
Lyrics by K. D. Santhanam.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
| 1 | En Vaazhvinile Naan Magizhum Naal Idhuve Thaan | P. Bhanumathi | K. D. Santhanam | |
| 2 | Innadhendru Ariyaamal Unnmaiyum Unaraamal | P. Bhanumathi | 02:14 | |
| 3 | En Vaazhvellaam Siraivaasamo | P. Bhanumathi | 03:01 | |
| 4 | Nilaa Nilaa Odi Vaa Nillaamal Odi Vaa | P. Bhanumathi | 02:08 | |
| 5 | Vaan Meedhile Inba ThEn Maari Peiyudhe | Ghantasala & P. Bhanumathi | 03:41 | |
| 6 | Meow Meow Meow | K. Rani, Udutha Sarojini & K. Jamuna Rani | ||
| 7 | Anbaai Dhesamenggum Ondraai Koodi | C. R. Subburaman | 02:48 | |
| 8 | Vaaraamale Vadha Naalidhe Suba Naalidhe | K. Rani | 02:00 | |
| 9 | Maavinodha Maasilaadha Madhanaa | A. P. Komala |
Hindi songs
Lyrics by Vishwamitra Adil.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
| 1 | Barbad Hu Naushad Hu | P. Bhanumathi | Vishwamitra Adil | |
| 2 | Kaun Aa Gaya | P. Bhanumathi | 02:14 | |
| 3 | Bholi Si Naar Hu Gaati Bahar Hu | P. Bhanumathi | 03:01 | |
| 4 | Khili Khili Bahar Hai | P. Bhanumathi | 02:08 | |
| 5 | Chanda Tale Muskuraye Jawaniya | Talat Mehmood & P. Bhanumathi | 03:41 | |
| 6 | Meow Meow Meow | K. Rani, Udutha Sarojini & K. Jamuna Rani | ||
| 7 | Maan Ja Jaan Ja Dilwale | C. R. Subburaman | 02:48 | |
| 8 | Mera Billa Gora Hai Aur Teri Billi Kaali | K. Rani | 02:00 | |
| 9 | Dene Badhayi Aa Gayi | Meena Kapoor |
Critical reception
An Article published in the Newspaper 'THE HINDU' reviewed about the movie: "Though there is nothing new in the story, the novelty lies in the manner it is narrated. Chandi’s sword fight and the fight sequences with the tiger, the exchange of places by the siblings, went well with the audience."
Chandirani earned decent profits for the producers. It also holds the record for being the only movie to be released in three languages on the same day (August 28, 1953) with over 100 prints across the length and breadth of the country.
References
External links
- Chandirani, 1953 Telugu film at IMDb.
- Chandirani, 1953 Tamil film at IMDb.
- Chandirani, 1953 Hindi film at IMDb.
- Listen to the Telugu songs of Chandirani at Raaga.com
- M. L. Narasimham (3 August 2013). "Chandirani 1953". The Hindu.
- Naati 101 Chitralu (Telugu hit films released between 1931–1965), S. V. Rama Rao, Kinnera Publications, Hyderabad, 2006, pages: 75-6.