Erra Mallelu
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| Erra Mallelu | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Dhavala Satyam |
| Story by | Madala Ranga Rao |
| Dialogue by | M. G. Rama Rao |
| Produced by | Madala Kodanda Ramaiah |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | G. Mohana Krishna |
| Edited by | Naini Maheswara Rao |
| Music by | K. Chakravarthy |
Production company | Navataram Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 134 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Erra Mallelu (transl. Red Jasmines)[2] is a 1981 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Dhavala Satyam from a story written by Madala Ranga Rao. The film stars Ranga Rao, Murali Mohan, Giri Babu and Ranganath. It revolves around two men starting a revolution against their village chiefs and the owner of a factory in the neighbouring village.
Erra Mallelu was released on 1 May 1981 coinciding with the International Workers' Day (May Day), and emerged successful at the box office. The film is noted to inspire several other communist-themed films in Telugu cinema. It was remade in Tamil as Sivappu Malli (1981).
Cast
- Madala Ranga Rao as Ranga
- Murali Mohan as Soori Babu
- Giri Babu as Factory owner
- Ranganath as Ramanna
- P. L. Narayana as Kamayya
- Sakshi Ranga Rao as Karanam
- P. J. Sarma as Ramayya
- Sai Chand as Kistanna
- Chalapathi Rao
- Narra Venkateswara Rao
- Nalluri Venkateswarlu as Master
- MP Prasad
- Sutti Veerabhadra Rao as Lawyer
- Pushpa Kumari
- Krishnaveni
- Lakshmi Chitra
- Sri Lakshmi
- Navata
- Siva Parvati
- K. Vijaya
- T. Krishna
- Master Ravi (cameo appearance in the song "Nampalli Station")[3]
Soundtrack
K. Chakravarthy composed the film score and original soundtrack. Lyrics are written by C. Narayana Reddy, Kondaveeti Venkatakavi, Adrustha Deepak, Prabhu, and Dhavala Satyam.[4][5]
Gudipoodi Srihari, in his review for Sitara praised compositions like "Nampally Station Kada", "May Day Idi May Day", and "Jigibigi Jigijigi."[6]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Nampalli Station" | S. P. Sailaja | 03:14 |
| 2. | "Oh Lag Gig" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 03:11 |
| 3. | "Anyayam Akramam" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 03:12 |
| 4. | "Bangaru Mathalli" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, G. Anand, S. P. Sailaja | 00:24 |
| Total length: | 10:04 | ||
Release and reception
Erra Mallelu released on 1 May 1981, coinciding with International Workers' Day (May Day).[1][7] Reviewing the film for Andhra Patrika on 6 May 1981, Venkatrao appreciated the writing and direction, in addition to the performances.[8] Gudipoodi Srihari of Sitara on 17 May 1981 praised writer-actor Madala Ranga Rao for addressing the various issues like terrorism, corruption in judicial system, worker rights etc.[6] The film was successful at the box office. Released in 23 centres, Erra Mallelu had a 50-day theatrical run in 17 centres.[7]
