Maa Daivam

Maa Daivam (transl.Our God) is a 1976 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Maniyan and Vidyas Lakshman under the Udayam Productions banner and directed by S. S. Balan. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jayachitra, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. It is a remake of the Hindi film Do Aankhen Barah Haath (1957).[1]

Maa Daivam
Theatrical release poster
Directed byS. S. Balan
Written byD. V. Narasa Raju (dialogues)
Screenplay byS. S. Balan
Story byG. D. Madgulkar
Based onDo Aankhen Barah Haath (1957)
Produced byManiyan
Vidyas Lakshman
StarringN. T. Rama Rao
Jayachitra
CinematographyM. C. Shekar
Edited byM. Umanath
Music byK. V. Mahadevan
Production
company
Udayam Productions
Release date
  • 17 September 1976 (1976-09-17)
Running time
144 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Plot

The film begins with a jailor Raju who verifies to rehabilitate six hardcore, notorious prisoners Bhairava, Sanyassi, Naganna, Simhadri, David, and Khadar respectively by acquitting them on parole. The Govt. approves it, providing an ultimatum of departing their complete liability. Now all of the rooms proceed to a dilapidated country farm and work hard to produce a great harvest under the umbrella of Raju. Therein, they come across itinerant seller Saroja.

Parallelly, an evil landlord Govinda Swamy conducts several criminalities. Once, he covets Saroja and abducts her when she is shielded and sheltered by Raju. Meanwhile, Naganna tearfully meets his long-lost family. Since they are homeless, Raju allows them to stay with them, which begrudges the others and compels them to escape by killing him. So, Simhadri, as a barber ruses his trick to cut the neck while shaving, but is frightened after being hypnotized by Raju's magical eyes. Following, the frustrated convicts abscond and the police are under severely hunting them with shoot-at-sight.

On the verge of Raju aborting his mission, he is knowledgeable that they are back and proclaims spotting his spirit in a statue of Venkateswara they are mesmerized and eventually return. Time being, the jailbirds gradually turn into fine souls, and Raju & Saroja crush. One day, Raju assigns the task of selling vegetables that are cultivated them. At that juncture, Govinda Swamy mixes up alcohol in their tea as they impede his shady dealings. Soon after the return, Raju collapses looking at their state. Moreover, they try to molest Saroja when Raju hinders and commands them to kill him but conscience again strikes, causing them to draw back. The next morning, they die out of contrition divulging the actuality and earning forgiveness.

In the further step, Raju himself prepares to move to market when the inmates bar him and proceed to face the threat with an oath to avoid adversary. Accordingly, the guys’ threshold with patience even battered. Being conscious of it, Raju is on cloud nine as he triumphed on his mission. Forth Govinda Swamy ploys to destroy their plantation and their home will be destroyed by the thugs and elephants. At last, Raju & his men vigorously battle, and the brutal ceased. Finally, the movie ends with Raju being praised for transforming the criminals and freeing them.

Cast

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[2][3]

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Okey Kulam Okey"RajasriS. P. Balasubrahmanyam4:25
2."Challani Chirugaali"C. Narayana ReddyS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela4:32
3."Maghamsam Mangalavaaram"C. Narayana ReddyVani Jairam3:42
4."Edho Edho"AarudhraS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela3:45
5."Manishiloni Manasu"AarudhraP. Susheela2:40
Total length:19:07

References

  1. Ranga Rao, VAK (23 March 2014). "V Shantsrsm [sic]: silver screen's shining focus". The Hans India. Archived from the original on 16 September 2020. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  2. "Maa Dhaivam (1976)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  3. "Maa Daivam". Spotify. Archived from the original on 12 April 2022. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
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