Uma Sundari
Uma Sundari is a 1956 Indian Telugu-language film, produced by M. Somasundaram under the Jupiter Pictures Pvt. Ltd. banner and directed by P. Pullayya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Sriranjani Jr. and music composed by Ashwathama.[1]
| Uma Sundari | |
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| Directed by | P. Pullayya |
| Screenplay by | P. Pullayya |
| Story by | Vempati Sadasivabrahmam |
| Produced by | M. Somasundaram |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Sriranjani Jr. |
| Cinematography | P. Rama Swamy |
| Edited by | K. Govinda Swamy |
| Music by | Ashwathama |
Production company | Jupiter Pictures Pvt Ltd |
Release date |
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Running time | 169 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
Once upon a time, there was a kingdom Mahendrapura, its King Rajashekara doted on his sibling Uma Sundari. Anyhow, Queen Neelaveni a venomous aspires to knit Uma Sundari with her retarded brother Alankar Bhoopati, to which she refuses and espouses her love interest Vijaya Rayalu, the King of Rayadurgam. Begruged Neelaveni wants to take avenge. Time passes, and Uma Sundari is blessed with seven children. Meanwhile, Rayadurgam is continuously hit with severe droughts and the kingdom is almost on the edge to collapse. Here Uma Sundari seeks her brother's help but Neelaveni keeps it in dark and prevents the attempts. Now public proclaims Uma Sundari’s harbinger of detriment which she is unable to tolerate and quits with the children. Parallelly, Rajashekara learns about his sister's situation and starts for Rajadurgam. Humiliated, Vijaya Rayulu accuses Rajashekara and leaves the fort. At Mahendrapuram, Neelaveni scorns Uma Sundari and necks her out when Uma Sundari drowns her children in a well, out of hunger & anguish. After returning Rajashekara realizes the evil play of Neelaveni and when he is about to slaughter her, she commits suicide. As of now, Vijaya Rayalu loses consciousness and becomes a wanderer when Lord Shiva appears in the form of a beggar, guiding him to reach his wife, and give back their children & Kingdom. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note.
Cast
- N. T. Rama Rao as Vijaya Rayalu
- Sriranjani Jr. as Uma Sundari
- V. Nagayya as Raja Shekarudu
- Relangi as Alamkara Bhupathi
- Nagabhushanam as Shiva
- Vangara
- Peketi Sivaram
- Kannamba as Neelaveni
- Surabhi Balasaraswathi
Soundtrack
| Uma Sundari | |
|---|---|
| Film score by Ashwathama | |
| Released | 1956 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Producer | Ashwathama |
Music composed by Ashwathama. Lyrics were written by Vempati Sadasivabrahmam.[2]
| S. No. | Song Title | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amma Sailajata | Jikki | |
| 2 | Ammalara Raare | P. Leela | |
| 3 | Bhale Raju Vedale | Pithapuram | |
| 4 | Raaku Raaku | Madhavapeddi Satyam, Satyavathi | |
| 5 | Raavamma Rani | Satyavathi | |
| 6 | Yendukoi Reraju | Ghantasala, Jikki | |
| 7 | Raavoi Raavoi | V. Nagayya | |
| 8 | Illuvakili Veedi Poyadaru | Jikki | |
| 9 | Daatipogalada Naa Cheyi | N. L. Ganasaraswathi | |
| 10 | Pooni Bandi Pooni | Pithapuram | |
| 11 | Amba Gunanikiramba | V. Nagayya | |
| 12 | Raave Raave Sinnadana | Pithapuram | |
| 13 | Aadadavu Vachina | Ghantasala | |
| 14 | Anna Chellelu | Jikki | |
| 15 | Taarasillina Baatasarulu | Ghantasala | |
| 16 | Jeeva Thommidi | Pithapuram | |
| 17 | Idhi Maya Sasaamtham | Pithapuram | |
| 18 | Verri Mudiri | Pithapuram | |
| 19 | Nammakuraa | Ghantasala, Pithapuram | |
| 20 | Devaa Uma Mahesa | Ghantasala |
References
- "Uma Sundari". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
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External links
- Uma Sundari at IMDb
