Harischandra (1935 film)
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Kannamba
Bhima Rao
Pulipati Venkateswarlu
Elesvarapu Kutumba Sastri
| Harischandra | |
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| Directed by | T. A. Raman |
| Written by | Balijepalli Lakshmikantham (Story & dialogues) |
| Produced by | S. A. Sami Pillay |
| Starring | Addanki Srirama Murthy Kannamba Bhima Rao Pulipati Venkateswarlu Elesvarapu Kutumba Sastri |
| Cinematography | Jinaraja Bodhye |
Production company | Star Combines |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Harischandra is a 1935 Telugu-language mythological film directed by T. A. Raman and produced by Star Combines.[1] Featuring Addanki Srirama Murthy, Kannamba, and Master Bhima Rao in the lead roles, the film marks the Telugu cinema debut of Kannamba and Murthy. The film was successful and received acclaim for its storytelling.[2]
- Addanki Srirama Murthy as Harishchandra
- Kannamba as Chandramati[3]
- Master Bhima Rao
- Pulipati Venkateswarlu as Nakshatraka
- Elesvarapu Kutumba Sastri as Kaushika
- Bandar Naidu
- Akula Narasimha Rao
Crew
- Art Direction: Ganapatrao Wadangekar
- Assistant Director: P. Pullayya
Production
Music
A notable song from the film, "Dandalandi Babu," is performed in a scene where Harischandra is sold into servitude. The film includes multiple verses recited by the main characters, contributing to the devotional and narrative depth of the storyline.
1. "Akata Akaliki Neno Mata"
2. "Aparadhumu Saiyave Aryamani" - sung by Addanki Srirama Murthy
3. "Ataku Bodhama Sakhulara Watamu Ga Jeri"
4. "Kanugonajalan Priyasuthuni Kanne" - sung by Pasupuleti Kannamba
5. "Karunakara Karunimpava Kanchanamba" - sung by Pasupuleti Kannamba
6. "Karunaguna Adhara Santata Srita Dina Lavanya"
7. "Jaya Jaya Kosala Desa Prabhu" - ensemble
8. "Dandalandi Babu Dandalandi"
9. "Na Priya Manoramana Nanu Nepudi Itivale" - sung by Pasupuleti Kannamba
10. "Mata Naduvalena Ha Padamula Entho Pokeno"
11. "Vagala Mari O Vayyari Mama Chindule Tayu"
12. "Srutajana Bandhu Karunasindhu"
13. "Ha Tanaya Nanu Basitiva Yi Vidhi Neevastamimpa" - sung by Pasupuleti Kannamba
14. "Salalita Karunanilaya Saraniyam Gade"