Muddula Mogudu (1997 film)
| Muddula Mogudu | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | A. Kodandarami Reddy |
| Written by | Posani Krishna Murali |
| Produced by | K. Nageswara Rao Satyanarayana (Presents) |
| Starring | Nandamuri Balakrishna Meena Ravali |
| Cinematography | K. S. Hari |
| Edited by | Nageswara Rao Satyam Mudduri Babji |
| Music by | Koti |
Production company | Ramaa Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 128 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Muddula Mogudu (transl. Charming Husband) is a 1997 Indian Telugu-language drama film produced by K. Nageswara Rao, presented by Kaikala Satyanayana and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Meena, Ravali, and music composed by Koti. The film was released on 25 April 1997.[1]
Plot[edit]
Vamsi is an energetic man who claims to be the reincarnation of Salim, the son of 16th-century Mughal Emperor Akbar. He has separated from his lover Anarkali by walling her up and now stalks her under the guise of Sirisha. Sirisha makes fun of him, but eventually falls in love with him after he self-immolates. Shakuntala Devi, Sirisha's vain and scheming mother, discovers their relationship through her brother Gnaneswara Rao, who wants to pair Sirisha with his son Giri. Shakuntala slanders Vamsi's family and separates the couple.
Twenty years ago, Shakuntala arranged a marriage between her son Seshu Babu and Gnaneswara Rao's daughter. However, Seshu Babu fell in love with Vamsi's sister, Padmavati, and rejected his fiancée. Gnaneswara Rao tried to kill Padmavati, who died giving birth to a daughter, Sarada. Parvatamma, Vamsi's mother, asks him to marry Sarada, but he refuses and declares his love for Sirisha. Shakuntala agrees to Vamsi's marriage to Sirisha on the condition that she inherits her wealth.
After the wedding night, Vamsi kicks Sirisha out and gives her his property. When asked why he did it, he remains silent. Sirisha then forges fake certificates claiming that she is a virgin and that Vamsi is impotent. Vamsi remains patient, and when Sirisha becomes pregnant, he exposes Shakuntala's evil deeds and announces his marriage to Sarada. Sirisha attempts suicide, but Vamsi rescues her and forgives Shakuntala. The movie ends with Vamsi and Sirisha reuniting.
Cast[edit]
- Nandamuri Balakrishna as Vamsi
- Meena as Sirisha
- Ravali as Sarada & Padmavathi
- Satyanayana as Bhaskar Rao
- Pundarikakshaiah as Vamsi's Uncle
- Kota Srinivasa Rao as Gnaneswara Rao
- Chalapathi Rao as Vamsi's Uncle
- Srihari as Rowdy
- Brahmanandam as Saidulu
- Sudhakar as Giri
- Mallikarjuna Rao as Saidulu's father-in-law
- Raj Kumar as Seshu Babu
- Raja Ravindra as Sarada's Bridegroom
- Vinod as Senadhipathi
- Suthi Velu as Saidulu's grandfather
- Uttej as Hari
- Jenny as Police Inspector
- Lakshmi as Shakunthala Devi
- Annapurna as Parvatamma
- Annuja as Roja
- Ragini as Pooja
- Krishnaveni
- Radhabai as Sirisha's grandmother
- Y. Vijaya as Gallipeta Bujji
Soundtrack[edit]
| Muddula Mogudu | ||||
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| Film score by | ||||
| Released | 1997 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 29:07 | |||
| Label | Shiva Musicals | |||
| Producer | Koti | |||
| Koti chronology | ||||
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Music composed by Koti. Music released on Shiva Musicals Company.[2]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Rave Raja Hamsalaa" | Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sujatha | 4:47 |
| 2. | "Chiguraku Chilaka" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:14 |
| 3. | "Mainaa Mainaa" | Bhuvana Chandra | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Swarnalatha | 5:08 |
| 4. | "O Muddu Gumma" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chitra | 5:00 |
| 5. | "Are Gili Gili" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Swarnalatha | 5:18 |
| 6. | "Vinnara Chitralu" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:40 |
| Total length: | 29:07 | |||
Reception[edit]
The film was reviewed by Zamin Ryot.[3] A critic from Andhra Today opined that "Although a story with a well tested theme and plot, Kodandarami Reddy's skillful & imaginative direction keep the audience's interest".[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Muddula Mogudu". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ^ "Muddula Mogudu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Spotify. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ^ http://www.zaminryot.com/pdf/1997/May/9-May-1997.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "Reviews". Archived from the original on 13 February 1998.
