Iddaru Pellalu
Theatrical release poster
Directed byF. Nagur
Written byKopalli Venkataramana Rao (dialogues)
Story byNagur Cine Productions Unit
Produced byF. Nagur
StarringN. T. Rama Rao
Jamuna
CinematographyKumar Devan
Edited byP. V. Narayana
Music byT. R. Pappa
T. K. Kumara Swamy
T. A. Kalyan Raman
Production
company
Nagur Cine Productions
Release date
  • 6 October 1954 (1954-10-06)
Running time
144 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Iddaru Pellalu (transl.Two wives) is a 1954 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by F. Nagur. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jamuna, with music composed by T. R. Papa, T. K. Kumara Swamy & T. A. Kalyan Raman.

Plot

The film begins with Zamindar living with his wife Radha, the couple is perturbed as they are childless. Once Zamindar is acquainted with a dancer Pushpa at Madras in an accident who ensnares him with the help of her acolyte Appala Swamy. Right now, Zamindar convinces Radha and marries Pushpa. Thereafter, Pushpa corrals Zamindar to take over the authority. Time passes, and Radha becomes pregnant when vicious Pushpa throws the newborn baby into the dustbin and claims it is a miscarriage. Here Ramudu a sweeper rears the boy by the name of Mallaiah. As Ramudu's wife Lachi works at Zamindar's house, Mallaiah daily accompanies his mother where Radha develops unknown affection for him. Once Pushpa beats Mallaiah badly when Ramudu retorts, so, Zamindar fires them. Thereafter, Radha visits Ramudu's home for Mallaiah when Pushpa ruse against her and makes Zamindar suspect her chastity. In enrage, he batters her, assumes she is dead and loses consciousness.

At Present, Pushpa & Appala Swamy try to dispose of her when she silently escapes. Eventually, Ramudu & Lachi also leave the village. Time passes, and Mallaiah becomes a sculptor and falls for a beautiful girl Kannamma. Once he saves Radha from an accident and Kannamma gives her shelter when Ramudu & Lachi also recognizes her. On the other side, Pushpa, who is enjoying Zamindar's wealth seizes him in a room, where he repents and senses how treacherous having two wives is. Meanwhile, Radha learns about the plight, so she tries to secretly visit the Zamindar, but Pushpa necks her out. At that point, Zamindar overhears the conversation between Pushpa & Appala Swamy and understands the entire truth. Simultaneously, Ramudu & Lachi arrive and realize Mallaiah is Zamindar's son. Immediately, they all rush up for Radha and get her back. At last, Pushpa dies consuming poison. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Mallaiah & Kannamma.

Cast

  • N. T. Rama Rao as Mallaiah
  • Jamuna as Kannamma
  • C.S.R as the Zamindar
  • Kasturi Siva Rao as Appala Swamy
  • K. V. Ramana Rao as Ramudu
  • K. Ram Murthy as Shavkaru
  • M. V. Rajamma as Radha
  • Lakshmikantham as Pushpa Rani
  • Gangaratnam as Lachi
  • Kanakam as Appala Swamy's wife
  • Dhanam as Miss Prema

Soundtrack

Iddaru Pellalu
Film score by
T. R. Papa
T. K. Kumara Swamy
T. A. Kalyan Raman
Released1954
GenreSoundtrack
Length25:11
ProducerT. R. Papa
T. K. Kumara Swamy
T. A. Kalyan Raman

Music composed by T. R. Papa, T. K. Kumara Swamy & T. A. Kalyan Raman. Lyrics were written by Kopalli Venkataramana Rao.[1]

S. No.Song TitleSingerslength
1 "Jaya Maata Kalyani" V. Sarala 1:52
2 "My Face is" V. Sarala 2:43
3 "Kantilo Nalakayu" Madhavapeddi Satyam 2:34
4 "O Madana Raa" Ghantasala, P. Leela 2:26
5 "Telesindi Nee Manasulona" Ghantasala, P. Leela 2:52
6 "Tholiprema" Ghantasala, P. Leela 3:16
7 "Nanu Chooda" P. Leela 3:43
8 "Madilo Hai" Ghantasala, P. Leela 4:45

References

  1. "Iddaru Pellalu (1954)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
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