Neti Bharatam

Neti Bharatam is a 1983 film written and directed by T. Krishna and produced by Eetharam Films. It is a musical hit film promoting liberal ideals. Lyrics for the songs were written by revolutionary poet Srirangam Srinivasa Rao, Adrushta Deepak who was then an unknown lyricist, and music scored by K. Chakravarthy. The movie is most famous for the song "Maanavatvam Parimalinche", which got the lyricist Adrushta Deepak noticed. Suman and Vijayashanti played lead roles, with Nagabhushanam and Rajyalakshmi in assisting roles. The film was remade in Kannada as Indina Bharatha, Hindi as Haqeeqat (1985) and in Tamil as Puthiya Theerpu (1985). The film won six Nandi Awards.

Songs

 * Ardharatri Swatantram Andhakaara Bandhuram Angangam Dopidaina Kannatalli Jeevitam Ide Ide Neti Bharatam Bharatamata Jeevitam Bharata Matanu Nenu Bandinai Padiunnaanu (Lyrics: Sri Sri; Music: K. Chakravarthi)
 * Chitti Potti
 * Dammu Thoti Daggu Thoti Chalijoramoste Atto Podam Rave Manavoori Davakhanaku (Lyrics: B. Krishna Murthy; Music: K. Chakravarthi)
 * Manavatvam Parimalinche Manchi Manasuku Swagatam Bratuku Artham Teliyajesina Manchi Manishiki Swagatam (Lyrics: Adrushta Deepak; Music: K. Chakravarthi)

Awards

 * Filmfare Awards South
 * Filmfare Best Film Award (Telugu) - P. Venkateswara Rao.


 * Nandi Awards
 * Second Best Feature Film - Silver - P. Venkateswara Rao.
 * Best Music Director - K. Chakravarthy.
 * Best Supporting Actor - P. L. Narayana.
 * Best Screenplay Writer - T. Krishna
 * Best First Film of a Director - T. Krishna
 * Best Lyricist - Sri Sri