Chandirani

Chandirani
చండీరాణి
சண்டிராணி
Directed by P. Bhanumathi
Produced by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao
P. Bhanumathi
Written by Samudrala Raghavacharya
Starring N. T. Rama Rao
P. Bhanumathi
Relangi Venkata Ramaiah
C. S. R. Anjaneyulu
S.V.Ranga Rao
Amarnath
Music by C. R. Subburaman & M. S. Viswanathan
Cinematography P. N. Selvaraj A. Vincent
Production
company
Release dates
  • 18 August 1953 (1953-08-18)
Running time
 164 minutes
Country India
Language Telugu

Chandirani (Telugu: చండీరాణి, Tamil: சண்டிராணி) is a 1953 drama film produced and directed by P. Bhanumathi. It is the first Indian film directed by a woman director.[1] She also played double role in this film.[2] It is simultaneously produced in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi languages by Bharani studios.

The plot

King Veerasimha (Amarnath) attracted towards court dancer during his birthday celebrations. She delivers twin girls after their union. The Senani Prachandudu (Ranga Rao), who also likes her, kills the dancer and imprisons the King. The minister saves one of the twins and send her to forest. Knowing this, Prachanda kills him and takes charge of the kingdom. The other twin stays in the kingdom. Champarani in the kingdom and Chandirani in the forest (Bhanumathi in double role) grown up as two different personalities. Son of the minister Kishore (NT Ramarao) and Champarani loves each other. Mukund (Relangi) is son of Prachandadu. Kishore goes to the forest and came to know about Chandirani and she loves him. With the help of Mukund, Chandirani enters the fort and meets her father. She comes to know about the love between Champarani and Kishore. Meanwhile, Prachandudu arrests Kishore. Chandirani attacks the kingdom with the help of people. During the conflict Prachandudu and Chandirani dies. She unites Champarani and Kishore.

Credits

Cast

Crew

Soundtrack

The music was composed by C. R. Subburaman & M. S. Viswanathan.

Telugu songs

Lyrics by Samudrala Raghavacharya.

No. Song Singers Lyrics Length (m:ss)
1 Eeroju Bhale Roju Ide Prema Idena P. Bhanumathi Samudrala Raghavacharya
2 Indhuko Teliyani Ennadu Anukoni Ee Sambaraalemiti P. Bhanumathi 02:14
3 Evaraalakinturu Naamora Enaleni Vedana P. Bhanumathi 03:01
4 Kilaa Kilaa Navvulaa Kurisene Vennelaa P. Bhanumathi 02:08
5 O Taraka O Jabilee Navvulela Nanu Gane Ghantasala & P. Bhanumathi 03:41
6 Meow Meow Meow K. Rani, Udutha Sarojini & K. Jamuna Rani
7 C. R. Subburaman 02:48
8 Ravo Varaala Elika Konavoyi Kanukaa K. Rani 02:00
9 Eevoyyara Neevilasa Mogorada Raja A. P. Komala

Tamil songs

Lyrics by K. D. Santhanam.

No. Song Singers Lyrics Length (m:ss)
1 En Vaazhvinile Naan Magizhum Naal Idhuve Thaan P. Bhanumathi K. D. Santhanam
2 Innadhendru Ariyaamal Unnmaiyum Unaraamal P. Bhanumathi 02:14
3 En Vaazhvellaam Siraivaasamo P. Bhanumathi 03:01
4 Nilaa Nilaa Odi Vaa Nillaamal Odi Vaa P. Bhanumathi 02:08
5 Vaan Meedhile Inba ThEn Maari Peiyudhe Ghantasala & P. Bhanumathi 03:41
6 Meow Meow Meow K. Rani, Udutha Sarojini & K. Jamuna Rani
7 Anbaai Dhesamenggum Ondraai Koodi C. R. Subburaman 02:48
8 Vaaraamale Vadha Naalidhe Suba Naalidhe K. Rani 02:00
9 Maavinodha Maasilaadha Madhanaa A. P. Komala

Hindi songs

Lyrics by Vishwamitra Adil.

No. Song Singers Lyrics Length (m:ss)
1 Barbad Hu Naushad Hu P. Bhanumathi Vishwamitra Adil
2 Kaun Aa Gaya P. Bhanumathi 02:14
3 Bholi Si Naar Hu Gaati Bahar Hu P. Bhanumathi 03:01
4 Khili Khili Bahar Hai P. Bhanumathi 02:08
5 Chanda Tale Muskuraye Jawaniya Talat Mehmood & P. Bhanumathi 03:41
6 Meow Meow Meow K. Rani, Udutha Sarojini & K. Jamuna Rani
7 Maan Ja Jaan Ja Dilwale C. R. Subburaman 02:48
8 Mera Billa Gora Hai Aur Teri Billi Kaali K. Rani 02:00
9 Dene Badhayi Aa Gayi Meena Kapoor

Critical reception

An Article published in the Newspaper 'THE HINDU' reviewed about the movie: "Though there is nothing new in the story, the novelty lies in the manner it is narrated. Chandi’s sword fight and the fight sequences with the tiger, the exchange of places by the siblings, went well with the audience."

Chandirani earned decent profits for the producers. It also holds the record for being the only movie to be released in three languages on the same day (August 28, 1953) with over 100 prints across the length and breadth of the country.

References

  1. ↑ Telugu Cinema - Past and Present by Gudipoodi Srihari at Idlebrain.com
  2. ↑ Tribute to a Legend at The Hindu

External links

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