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Directed by | K. Pratyagatma |
Produced by | A. V. Subba Rao |
Written by |
Sri Sri Pitcheswara Rao (dialogues) |
Screenplay by | K. Pratyagatma |
Story by | Dr. K. Tripura Sundari |
Starring |
Akkineni Nageshwara Rao Krishna Kumari |
Music by | S. Rajeswara Rao |
Cinematography | C. Nageswara Rao |
Edited by | Sanjeevi |
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Distributed by | Navayuga Films |
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159 mins |
Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
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Film score by S. Rajeswara Rao | |
Released | 1961 |
Genre | Soundtrack |
Length | 24:21 |
Producer | S. Rajeswara Rao |
Bharya Bhartalu (Telugu: భార్యాభర్తలు; English: Wife & Husband ) is a 1961 Telugu, drama film, produced by A. V. Subba Rao on Prasad Art Pictures banner and directed by K.Pratyagatma. Starring Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, Krishna Kumari in the lead roles and music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. The film was adapted from Tamil novel Pennmanam by Lakshmi Tripurasundari. It was remade in Tamil as Iruvar Ullam (1963) by L. V. Prasad starring Sivaji Ganesan and Hindi as Hamrahi (1963) by T. Prakash Rao starring Rajendra Kumar, Jamuna Ramanarao in pivotal roles.
Anand (Akkineni), son of a Public Prosecutor Dharma Rao (Gummadi) finds his exorbitant and Casanova-like lifestyle. Sharada (Krishna Kumari) is a beautiful school teacher. Anand likes her, but she refuses his affection. She is compelled to get married to him by her parents. She initially dislikes, but subsequently falls in love with him. All appears to be fine, until his father finds out that Anand is leading a double life. Hema (Girija) past girlfriend of Anand tries to blackmail him. She invites him to her house. While returning from her house, someone kills her. Anand was arrested on the benefit of doubt. Lawyer Ramanandam (Relangi) elder brother to Anand takes up the case and with the help of Sharada proves that Anjaneyulu (Padmanabham) Hema's husband murdered her. Finally the Wife and Husbands unite happily.
Music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. Music released on Audio Company.
The film won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu in 1962 at 9th National Film Awards.