Chintamani (1956 film)


Chintamani is a 1956 Telugu, produced and directed by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao under the Bharani Studios banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna, Jamuna in the lead roles and music composed by Addepalli Rama Rao & T. V. Raju. The film is based on a drama of the same title, written by Kallakuri Narayana Rao.

Plot

Chintamani even though a prostitute, is a devotee of Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna, to test Chintamani and other people, comes to earth as sage along with Rukmini. Bhavani Shankarudu, a Brahmin, out of lust towards Chintamani gives away all his wealth. Even then, Chintamani's mother Srihari is not satisfied and asks Chintamani to lure Subbi Shetty, a merchant, and halfheartedly Chintamani snatches Subbi Shetty's property too. Bellvamangaludu son of Vasudeva Murthy, is a gold merchant. Radha is his dedicated wife. Bhavani Shankarudu takes him to Chintamani and they both get attracted to each other. Vasudeva Murthy becomes sick after knowing about this affair and dies pleading to his son to leave Chintamani and take care of his wife Radha. But Bellvamangaludu, out of lust, leaves his dead father and goes to Chintamani. After seeing his bloodied clothes, she inquires about it and he says he came up with the help of a creeper, but it is a snake. Still worse than this, he, with help of his wife's dead body swims to the other side of the river to reach her. Chintamani scolds him. Chintamani and Bellvamangaludu realise their mistakes and starts hating themselves. Lord Krishna gives enlightenment to Chintamani. She leaves the village giving all her property and becomes a wanderer. After completing his wife's funeral, Bellvamangaludu burns his eyes as a contrition for his sins. Then he becomes a great devotee of Lord Krishna and starts living in an Ashram. Chintamani also reaches there and serves Bellvamangaludu. Lord Krishna in a sage form watches all these happenings and decides to give salvation to both of them. But Rukmini obstructs his way, how could he do so for a prostitute and a person who became blind with lust. Then he makes a test, he takes a liquid in a pot and asks great saints to identify its fragrance, which no one can answer. Bellvamangaludu, without eyes, recognizes it as the fragrance of Lord Krishna. At last, Lord Krishna gives Darshan to them by giving back Bellvamangaludu's eyes. Finally, the movie ends with Lord Krishna giving salvation to Chintamani and Bellvamangaludu.

Cast

Music composed by Addepalli Rama Rao & T. V. Raju. Lyrics were written by Ravuru. Music released by Audio Company.
S. No.Song TitleSingerslength
1Andalu ChindetiA. M. Rajah, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna3:21
2Teeyani VeenaluBhanumathi Ramakrishna2:40
3Kanara SrihariRaghuramaiah4:49
4Taguna NanuP. Leela3:25
5Melaye NeevelaBhanumathi Ramakrishna4:12
6Rangaina RavvnuraP. Susheela4:09
7Jaya Jaya SundaraGhantasala, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna1:19
8Inta RambhalavantiMadhavapeddi Satyam1:02
9Intulu TarasilluvarakeBhanumathi Ramakrishna1:04
10Enta DayoRelangi0:20
11Kaligin BhagyamunellanuMadhavapeddi Satyam0:49
12Kani RojuluRelangi2:43
13Tapasa VruttibooniRaghuramaiah1:18
14Tatalanati KshetramulellaMadhavapeddi Satyam1:18
15Tani YadhanuduP. Leela0:35
16Naluvura NotaMadhavapeddi Satyam0:53
17Nallni MenutodaBhanumathi Ramakrishna0:58
18Nanu DevendrunigaMadhavapeddi Satyam0:53
19Pasidi SeelammunamminaRaghumaiah1:44
20Papini BrasthuralaBhanumathi Ramakrishna0:48
21Pujyulaintanu PuttinaRaghumaiah2:07
22Bhakti BhavammuRaghumaiah1:14
23Mounul SatatmuBhanumathi Ramakrishna0:52
24Vidichiti BandhuvargamulaMadhavapeddi Satyam0:55
25Sirikin CheppaduP. Susheela0:54
26Haindava SundariP. Susheela0:56
27KastabharitambuGhantasala0:52
28KalindiGhantasala0:53
29ChuchinavelayettidiyoGhantasala0:59
30ArdhangaGhantasala1:23
32ChadivitiGhantasala0:29
33TaalimiGhantasala0:37
34TalliroGhantasala0:30
35Kasturi ThilakamGhantasala0:59