Uma Sundari is a 1956 Indian Telugu-language film, produced by M. Somasundaram under the Jupiter Pictures Pvt. Ltd. banner and directed by P. Pullayya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Sriranjani Jr. and music composed by Ashwathama.[1]
| Uma Sundari | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | P. Pullayya |
| Screenplay by | P. Pullayya |
| Story by | Vempati Sadasivabrahmam |
| Produced by | M. Somasundaram |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Sriranjani Jr. |
| Cinematography | P. Rama Swamy |
| Edited by | K. Govinda Swamy |
| Music by | Ashwathama |
Production company | Jupiter Pictures Pvt Ltd |
Release date |
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Running time | 169 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
editOnce upon a time, there was a kingdom called Mahendra Puram. Its King, Raja Shekara, dotes on his sibling, Uma Sundari. Queen Neelaveni aspires to knit Uma with her green sibling Alankar Bhupathi. Uma loves and splices her beloved Vijayarayalu, the King of Raya Durgam; it grudges Neelaveni and seeks vengeance. Time passes, and Uma Sundari is blessed with seven children. Meanwhile, Raya Durgam hits with a cataclysmic drought. Uma looks for her brother's aid, which fails as per Neelaveni's wile. Currently, the public affronts Uma as doom, and she quits with her children. Parallelly, Raja Shekara discerns his sister's plight and proceeds. Devastated, Vijaya Rayulu accuses Raja Shekara and leaves the fort. At Mahendra Puram, Neelaveni scorns Uma when she drowns her children in a well out of hunger and anguish. After returning, Raja Shekara is aware of Neelaveni's ruse when she commits suicide. At the same time, Vijayarayalu becomes an insane & wanderer when Siva appears as a beggar, guides him to reach his wife, and retrieves their children & kingdom.
Cast
edit- N. T. Rama Rao as Vijaya Rayalu
- Sriranjani Jr. as Uma Sundari
- V. Nagayya as Raja Shekarudu
- Relangi as Alamkara Bhupathi
- Nagabhushanam as Shiva
- Vangara
- Peketi Sivaram
- Kannamba as Neelaveni
- Surabhi Balasaraswathi
Soundtrack
edit| Uma Sundari | |
|---|---|
| Film score by Ashwathama | |
| Released | 1956 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Producer | Ashwathama |
Music composed by Ashwathama. Lyrics were written by Vempati Sadasivabrahmam.[2]
| S. No. | Song Title | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amma Sailajata | Jikki | |
| 2 | Ammalara Raare | P. Leela | |
| 3 | Bhale Raju Vedale | Pithapuram | |
| 4 | Raaku Raaku | Madhavapeddi Satyam, Satyavathi | |
| 5 | Raavamma Rani | Satyavathi | |
| 6 | Yendukoi Reraju | Ghantasala, Jikki | |
| 7 | Raavoi Raavoi | V. Nagayya | |
| 8 | Illuvakili Veedi Poyadaru | Jikki | |
| 9 | Daatipogalada Naa Cheyi | N. L. Ganasaraswathi | |
| 10 | Pooni Bandi Pooni | Pithapuram | |
| 11 | Amba Gunanikiramba | V. Nagayya | |
| 12 | Raave Raave Sinnadana | Pithapuram | |
| 13 | Aadadavu Vachina | Ghantasala | |
| 14 | Anna Chellelu | Jikki | |
| 15 | Taarasillina Baatasarulu | Ghantasala | |
| 16 | Jeeva Thommidi | Pithapuram | |
| 17 | Idhi Maya Sasaamtham | Pithapuram | |
| 18 | Verri Mudiri | Pithapuram | |
| 19 | Nammakuraa | Ghantasala, Pithapuram | |
| 20 | Devaa Uma Mahesa | Ghantasala |
References
edit- ^ "Uma Sundari". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 9 September 2021. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
- ^ "Uma Sundari". JioSaavn. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
External links
edit- Uma Sundari at IMDb