Ghantasala (singer)
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Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao (Telugu
: ఘంటసాల వెంకటేశ్వర రావు) (1922–1974) was a famous & popular India
n Playback Singer and music composer of Telugu films and many other languages such as Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Tulu and Hindi. He is the recipient of the Padmashree award, India's fourth highest civilian award. For nearly a quarter of a century, he was the voice of Telugu films. He was one of Telugu cinema's first playback singers. He sang in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Tulu and Hindi films. He composed music for more than 100 movies. He sang the Bhagavad Gita
just before his death in 1974, a rendition which became highly acclaimed and popular. On February 11, 2003, a stamp was released in honor of Ghantasala at Telugu Lalita Kala Toranam, Public Gardens, Hyderabad.
"Gifted with what V. A. K. Ranga Rao called "the most majestic voice", Ghantasala helped Telugu film music develop its own distinct character which remains unparalleled".
family in 1922. During his childhood, Ghantasala used to dance to his father's Tarangams. He lost his father when he was a child, and was brought up by his maternal uncle Ryali Pitchi Ramaiah. He took formal music training from Patrayani Sitarama Sastry, also known as Saluru China Guruvu Garu, and he joined Maharajah's Government College of Music and Dance
in Vijayanagram
without informing his family. He went through a number of hardships to learn music and went on to become a "Sangeeta Vidhwan".
of 1942, for which he was arrested and imprisoned for 18 months at the Alipore (Allipura) Jail, Bellary
. After coming out of jail, he met "Senior Samudrala
", who advised him to try his luck in the film industry as a singer.
Upon release from prison, he got married to Savitri of Pedapulivarru. It was in this village that he met Samudrala Raghavacharya, the famous lyricist, who recognised the powerful melodious voice ghantasala was gifted with and inducted him into the film industry in Madras and which changed the course of southern music history over the next three decades. Before Ghantasala found himself in the spotlight of public attention, through the media of films and gramophone records, he was an accomplished singer with impeccable training in Carnatic music.
Ghantasala went through a number of hardships before becoming a trained vidwaan in carnatic music.
Ghantasala got his first break as a singer from All India Radio
. Later on, Peketi Siva Ram from HMV studios recorded his private songs. Ghantasala debuted as a chorus singer and for a character role in Seeta Rama Jananam
by Pratibha Films. After this, he worked with famous music directors like Gali Penchala and C. R. Subbaraman. His first movie as a music director was Laxmamma. He introduced the technique of changing the voice pitch and diction to suit the actor singing the songs on the screen. People were so enamoured by this that they started imagining the actor singing on the screen just by hearing the song. Ghantasala was considered a master of padyam renderings, a unique genre in the Telugu films.
His way with the Telugu padyam (verse) was incomparable. Padyam was a part of the performing arts of Andhra, mostly through mythological dramas, for 50 years. The intent was primarily musical- with what intricate curlicues, what breath control the singer managed being more important than characterisation or serving the needs of the moment in the play. Ghantasala changed all this with his sophisticated interpretation (not on stage but on 78 rpm gramophone records) of the author's intent, the character's intent, the character's turmoil being at once musical and accessible. These verses were rendered without tala (rhythm) as before but he generally had a short, metrical musical interlude doing what background music does in films, setting the stage and emphasising the mental stage of the character. Poets Karunasri and Jashuva enjoyed great regard amongst the literatteurs, but it was Ghantasala who rendered their songs and introduced their work to the man on the street.Long before singers got on to the TTD/Annamacharya bandwagon, Ghantasala recorded at least a dozen sides singing the praise of Venkateswara (not through Annamayya though, only the US LP had Kolani dopariki, alas the pallavi wrongly split!) Ashtapadi-s on a Super Seven disc, Bhagavad Gita on an LP were the other assets he created.
Producer Krishnaveni gave him first chance as full music director for her film Mana Desam
, which incidentally was N. T. Rama Rao
's first film & which established him once for all as a music composer-cum-versatile playback singer, the most prolific till the mid seventies in Telugu cinema.
He later composed music for many popular Telugu movies like Patala Bhairavi
, Gundamma Katha
, Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha
, Pelli Chesi Chudu, Mayabazar
, Lava Kusa,
Rahasyam
, & Pandava Vanavasam
and also for popular tamil & kannada movies in 50's & 60's. Ghantasala also music directed a Hindi Film Jhandaa ooncha Rahe Hamara in 1964 and sang for the film. He lent his voice to many popular heroes of the Telugu film industry at that time and has sung over 10,000 songs in Telugu, Tamil & kannada films each being as melodious as the other.
The famed heroes of telugu film industry in the 50's & 60's - N T Rama Rao and Akkineni Nageswara Rao, greatly benefitted by the peerless voice of ghantasala.
He also served as the Aaasthana Gaayaka (court musician) for the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams
. The famous & much acclaimed renderings of Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao include private albums, like Bhagawad Gita, Patriotic Songs, Padyalu (a unique genre of Telugu - singing the verses in dramatic style), Pushpa Vilapam, Devotional and folk songs. His recording of "Bhagawad Gita" can now be heard daily in the Tirumala temple.
Gifted with what V. A. K. Ranga Rao called "the most majestic voice", he helped Telugu film music develop its own distinct character. He won the "best singer award" in the Telugu film industry every year for three decades, a feat perhaps unachieved by any other playback singer.
In the words of popular music director of the south Pendyala Nageswara Rao "Ghantasala alone is the playback singer who had a full fledged powerful voice range which could accommodate in uniformity, all the three octaves in music quite comfortably". The navarasas of music have been found in ghantasala's voice and renditions. The magical influence and spell of melodious music as ghantasala has cast on the telugu masses and culture with his melodious voice and distinct pronunciation, perhaps cannot be found elsewhere and in any other culture
He has given performances in America
, England, and Germany, and had the distinction of performing for the United Nations Organisation. The government of Andhra Pradesh
felicitated him on the occasion of 25 years of his film career as Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Ghantasala in Hyderabad on February 1, 1970. More than 30,000 people attended the function celebrated at the Lal Bahadur Stadium, Hyderabad.
His illustrious & successful career came to end on 11 February 1974, the day he passed away.
On the occasion of function for stamp release in his name on 11 February 2003, "The Hindu" carried an article showering praise on him as the "Melody king - reigns supreme" & as well highlighting his genius skills - "Ghantasala's blending of classical improvisations to the art of light music combined with his virtuosity and sensitivity puts him a class apart, above all others in the field". Ghantasala has such divine talent, that with his songs, he could move the hearts of the people. Human emotions and music were never in such perfect harmony as was during his reign as playback singer. Even after three decades of his demise, he continues to hold sway over millions of music lovers, crossing generation barriers, with the mellifluous magic spell of his golden voice. Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao strode like a colossus in the Telugu film music world for nearly 30 years and his contribution to Telugu film music remains unparalleled. He is the first movie singer-composer of the South in whose memory a stamp and first day cover was released in 2003.
The Indian express dt. 14 February 1974 paid a glorious tribute to ghantasala on his death stating that :
Tributes paid to Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, on his death, praise his "Melodious Voice", but these not only sound inadequate, but also fail to grasp the truth of the matter, since he was "no mere singer" but a "true poet" who could comprehend and did give expression to the deepest feelings of love, pity, joy, suffering, piety, happiness and bitterness in a manner no one else could, or did. One cannot help feeling that it would have been hardly possible for him to sing on all those varied themes with such intensity of fervor and likeness to reality, and precision in apprehension, had he not himself lived and experienced these basic emotions inwardly, in as great a manner as any of the great poets ever had.
The Legendary Ghantasala continues to be as popular as ever. His statutes have been installed across Andhra Pradesh. No other cine/film singer enjoys such honour. Every year his birth/death anniversaries are celebrated with great importance, in Andhra pradesh, India as well as overseas countries
Various Awards after his name are given every year to various musical artists viz., "Ghantasala melody king award" - Popular artists who are recipients of this award include K J Yesudas, Playback singer ; P Suseela, playback singer, Indian Idol Sri Ramachandra etc.
Ghantasala Arts Academy has instituted the "Ghantasala National Award" and the first award was given to S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
, playback singer
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
: ఘంటసాల వెంకటేశ్వర రావు) (1922–1974) was a famous & popular India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n Playback Singer and music composer of Telugu films and many other languages such as Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Tulu and Hindi. He is the recipient of the Padmashree award, India's fourth highest civilian award. For nearly a quarter of a century, he was the voice of Telugu films. He was one of Telugu cinema's first playback singers. He sang in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Tulu and Hindi films. He composed music for more than 100 movies. He sang the Bhagavad Gita
Bhagavad Gita
The ' , also more simply known as Gita, is a 700-verse Hindu scripture that is part of the ancient Sanskrit epic, the Mahabharata, but is frequently treated as a freestanding text, and in particular, as an Upanishad in its own right, one of the several books that constitute general Vedic tradition...
just before his death in 1974, a rendition which became highly acclaimed and popular. On February 11, 2003, a stamp was released in honor of Ghantasala at Telugu Lalita Kala Toranam, Public Gardens, Hyderabad.
"Gifted with what V. A. K. Ranga Rao called "the most majestic voice", Ghantasala helped Telugu film music develop its own distinct character which remains unparalleled".
Early life
Ghantasala was born to Soorayya, who was a local singer, in a traditional Telugu Brahmin NiyogiNiyogi
Niyogis are a sect of Hindu Brahmins who gave up priestly occupations and are predominantly Telugu language speakers, from Andhra Pradesh, India.-Theories of origin:...
family in 1922. During his childhood, Ghantasala used to dance to his father's Tarangams. He lost his father when he was a child, and was brought up by his maternal uncle Ryali Pitchi Ramaiah. He took formal music training from Patrayani Sitarama Sastry, also known as Saluru China Guruvu Garu, and he joined Maharajah's Government College of Music and Dance
Maharajah's Government College of Music and Dance
Maharajah's Government College of Music and Dance is an eminent educational institution in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh. It is the first music college in South India.-Profile:...
in Vijayanagram
Vizianagaram
Vizianagaram is the main city of the Vizianagaram District of north-eastern Andhra Pradesh in southern India. Vizianagaram district was formed on 1 June 1979, with some parts carved from the neighbouring districts of Srikakulam and Visakhapatnam. It is, at present, the largest municipality of...
without informing his family. He went through a number of hardships to learn music and went on to become a "Sangeeta Vidhwan".
The Illustrious Career of 3 decades
Ghantasala participated in the Quit India MovementQuit India Movement
The Quit India Movement , or the August Movement was a civil disobedience movement launched in India in August 1942 in response to Mohandas Gandhi's call for immediate independence. Gandhi hoped to bring the British government to the negotiating table...
of 1942, for which he was arrested and imprisoned for 18 months at the Alipore (Allipura) Jail, Bellary
Bellary
Bellary is a historic city in Bellary District in Karnataka state, India.-Origins of the city's name:There are several legends about how Bellary got its name....
. After coming out of jail, he met "Senior Samudrala
Samudrala Raghavacharya
Samudrala Raghavacharya also known as Samudrala Senior, is a writer, producer, director and playback singer of Telugu films, Andhra Pradesh, India...
", who advised him to try his luck in the film industry as a singer.
Upon release from prison, he got married to Savitri of Pedapulivarru. It was in this village that he met Samudrala Raghavacharya, the famous lyricist, who recognised the powerful melodious voice ghantasala was gifted with and inducted him into the film industry in Madras and which changed the course of southern music history over the next three decades. Before Ghantasala found himself in the spotlight of public attention, through the media of films and gramophone records, he was an accomplished singer with impeccable training in Carnatic music.
Ghantasala went through a number of hardships before becoming a trained vidwaan in carnatic music.
Ghantasala got his first break as a singer from All India Radio
All India Radio
All India Radio , officially known since 1956 as Akashvani , is the radio broadcaster of India and a division of Prasar Bharati. Established in 1936, it is the sister service of Prasar Bharati's Doordarshan, the national television broadcaster. All India Radio is one of the largest radio networks...
. Later on, Peketi Siva Ram from HMV studios recorded his private songs. Ghantasala debuted as a chorus singer and for a character role in Seeta Rama Jananam
Seeta Rama Jananam
Seeta Rama Jananam is a 1944 Telugu film directed by Ghantasala Balaramaiah. This is a mile stone film for Akkineni Nageswara Rao, who acted for the first as Hero Rama. Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao debuted in this film as chorus singer and for a character role. Vedantam Raghavaiah was the...
by Pratibha Films. After this, he worked with famous music directors like Gali Penchala and C. R. Subbaraman. His first movie as a music director was Laxmamma. He introduced the technique of changing the voice pitch and diction to suit the actor singing the songs on the screen. People were so enamoured by this that they started imagining the actor singing on the screen just by hearing the song. Ghantasala was considered a master of padyam renderings, a unique genre in the Telugu films.
His way with the Telugu padyam (verse) was incomparable. Padyam was a part of the performing arts of Andhra, mostly through mythological dramas, for 50 years. The intent was primarily musical- with what intricate curlicues, what breath control the singer managed being more important than characterisation or serving the needs of the moment in the play. Ghantasala changed all this with his sophisticated interpretation (not on stage but on 78 rpm gramophone records) of the author's intent, the character's intent, the character's turmoil being at once musical and accessible. These verses were rendered without tala (rhythm) as before but he generally had a short, metrical musical interlude doing what background music does in films, setting the stage and emphasising the mental stage of the character. Poets Karunasri and Jashuva enjoyed great regard amongst the literatteurs, but it was Ghantasala who rendered their songs and introduced their work to the man on the street.Long before singers got on to the TTD/Annamacharya bandwagon, Ghantasala recorded at least a dozen sides singing the praise of Venkateswara (not through Annamayya though, only the US LP had Kolani dopariki, alas the pallavi wrongly split!) Ashtapadi-s on a Super Seven disc, Bhagavad Gita on an LP were the other assets he created.
Producer Krishnaveni gave him first chance as full music director for her film Mana Desam
Mana Desam
Mana Desam or Manadesam is a Telugu social film directed by L. V. Prasad and produced by actress Krishnaveni. The title means "Our Country" in Telugu...
, which incidentally was N. T. Rama Rao
N. T. Rama Rao
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao , also known as NTR and fondly referred to as Anna Garu, was an Indian film actor, director, producer, and a politician...
's first film & which established him once for all as a music composer-cum-versatile playback singer, the most prolific till the mid seventies in Telugu cinema.
He later composed music for many popular Telugu movies like Patala Bhairavi
Patala Bhairavi
Patala Bhairavi was a Telugu fantasy film produced by Vijaya Pictures in 1951. It is directed by Kadri Venkata Reddy and Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao, who also gave the screen adaptation. Pingali Nagendra Rao wrote dialogue and song lyrics...
, Gundamma Katha
Gundamma Katha
Gundamma Katha is a 1962 Telugu film produced by famous producer duo B. Nagi Reddy and Chakrapani starring mainly S. V. Ranga Rao, N. T. Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Suryakantham, Jamuna Ramanarao, Savitri, Ramana Reddy, Rajanala Kaleswara Rao, Chaya Devi, L. Vijayalakshmi and Haranath...
, Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha
Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha
Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha is a 1966 Telugu Comedy film directed by C. Pullayya. The story is written by Vempati Sadasivabrahmam.-The plot:...
, Pelli Chesi Chudu, Mayabazar
Mayabazar
Mayabazar is a folklore Telugu Cinema first released in Andhra Pradesh, India on 27 March 1957, produced by B.Nagi Reddy and Alur Chakrapani. It was also dubbed in Tamil , and the Telugu version was later dubbed in Kannada. The story, dialogues, and song lyrics were written by Pingali Nagendra...
, Lava Kusa,
Rahasyam
Rahasyam (1967 film)
Rahasyam is a 1967 Telugu film produced by A. Shankar Reddy starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and B. Saroja Devi in lead roles. It was a musical hit with many songs are remembered by Telugu people even today.-Songs:...
, & Pandava Vanavasam
Pandava Vanavasam
Pandava Vanavasam is a mythological Telugu film directed by Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao and written by Samudrala Raghavacharya.-Cast:*Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao ... Bheemudu*S. V. Ranga Rao ... Duryodhanudu*Kanta Rao ... Lord Krishna...
and also for popular tamil & kannada movies in 50's & 60's. Ghantasala also music directed a Hindi Film Jhandaa ooncha Rahe Hamara in 1964 and sang for the film. He lent his voice to many popular heroes of the Telugu film industry at that time and has sung over 10,000 songs in Telugu, Tamil & kannada films each being as melodious as the other.
The famed heroes of telugu film industry in the 50's & 60's - N T Rama Rao and Akkineni Nageswara Rao, greatly benefitted by the peerless voice of ghantasala.
He also served as the Aaasthana Gaayaka (court musician) for the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams also referred as TTD is an independent trust which manages the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple at Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh...
. The famous & much acclaimed renderings of Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao include private albums, like Bhagawad Gita, Patriotic Songs, Padyalu (a unique genre of Telugu - singing the verses in dramatic style), Pushpa Vilapam, Devotional and folk songs. His recording of "Bhagawad Gita" can now be heard daily in the Tirumala temple.
Gifted with what V. A. K. Ranga Rao called "the most majestic voice", he helped Telugu film music develop its own distinct character. He won the "best singer award" in the Telugu film industry every year for three decades, a feat perhaps unachieved by any other playback singer.
In the words of popular music director of the south Pendyala Nageswara Rao "Ghantasala alone is the playback singer who had a full fledged powerful voice range which could accommodate in uniformity, all the three octaves in music quite comfortably". The navarasas of music have been found in ghantasala's voice and renditions. The magical influence and spell of melodious music as ghantasala has cast on the telugu masses and culture with his melodious voice and distinct pronunciation, perhaps cannot be found elsewhere and in any other culture
He has given performances in America
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, England, and Germany, and had the distinction of performing for the United Nations Organisation. The government of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
felicitated him on the occasion of 25 years of his film career as Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Ghantasala in Hyderabad on February 1, 1970. More than 30,000 people attended the function celebrated at the Lal Bahadur Stadium, Hyderabad.
His illustrious & successful career came to end on 11 February 1974, the day he passed away.
On the occasion of function for stamp release in his name on 11 February 2003, "The Hindu" carried an article showering praise on him as the "Melody king - reigns supreme" & as well highlighting his genius skills - "Ghantasala's blending of classical improvisations to the art of light music combined with his virtuosity and sensitivity puts him a class apart, above all others in the field". Ghantasala has such divine talent, that with his songs, he could move the hearts of the people. Human emotions and music were never in such perfect harmony as was during his reign as playback singer. Even after three decades of his demise, he continues to hold sway over millions of music lovers, crossing generation barriers, with the mellifluous magic spell of his golden voice. Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao strode like a colossus in the Telugu film music world for nearly 30 years and his contribution to Telugu film music remains unparalleled. He is the first movie singer-composer of the South in whose memory a stamp and first day cover was released in 2003.
The Indian express dt. 14 February 1974 paid a glorious tribute to ghantasala on his death stating that :
Tributes paid to Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, on his death, praise his "Melodious Voice", but these not only sound inadequate, but also fail to grasp the truth of the matter, since he was "no mere singer" but a "true poet" who could comprehend and did give expression to the deepest feelings of love, pity, joy, suffering, piety, happiness and bitterness in a manner no one else could, or did. One cannot help feeling that it would have been hardly possible for him to sing on all those varied themes with such intensity of fervor and likeness to reality, and precision in apprehension, had he not himself lived and experienced these basic emotions inwardly, in as great a manner as any of the great poets ever had.
The Legendary Ghantasala continues to be as popular as ever. His statutes have been installed across Andhra Pradesh. No other cine/film singer enjoys such honour. Every year his birth/death anniversaries are celebrated with great importance, in Andhra pradesh, India as well as overseas countries
Various Awards after his name are given every year to various musical artists viz., "Ghantasala melody king award" - Popular artists who are recipients of this award include K J Yesudas, Playback singer ; P Suseela, playback singer, Indian Idol Sri Ramachandra etc.
Ghantasala Arts Academy has instituted the "Ghantasala National Award" and the first award was given to S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Sripathi Panditaradhyula Balasubrahmanyam is a multilingual Indian playback singer, actor, music director, voice actor and a film producer. He is referred to as S. P. B. or Balu by the media. He has won the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer six times closely following K. J. Yesudas...
, playback singer
Personal life
Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao was married to Savithri and Sarala Devi. Ghantasala had eight children, four sons (Vijaya Kumar, Ravi Kumar, Shankar Kumar and Ratna Kumar) and four daughters (Shyamala, Suguna, Shanti and Meera).Playback Singer and Music Director
- Rangeli Raaja, 1971
- Alibaba 40 Dongalu, 1970
- Thalli Thandrulu, 1970
- NirdoshiNirdoshiNirdoshi or Niraparadhi is a 1951 Telugu/Tamil film produced and directed by H. M. Reddy. Mukkamala Krishna Murthy played role of hero whereas Anjali Devi played double role. This film is remembered for the difficult portrayal of Anjali Devi...
, 1970 - Jarigina Katha, 1969
- Govula Gopanna, 1968
- RahasyamRahasyam (1967 film)Rahasyam is a 1967 Telugu film produced by A. Shankar Reddy starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and B. Saroja Devi in lead roles. It was a musical hit with many songs are remembered by Telugu people even today.-Songs:...
, 1967 - Punyavati, 1967
- Bhuvana Sundari Katha, 1967
- Stree Janma, 1967
- Paramanandayya Shishyula KathaParamanandayya Shishyula KathaParamanandayya Shishyula Katha is a 1966 Telugu Comedy film directed by C. Pullayya. The story is written by Vempati Sadasivabrahmam.-The plot:...
, 1966 - SakuntalaSakùntalaLa leggenda di Sakùntala is a three-act opera by Franco Alfano, who wrote his own libretto, basing his work on Kalidasa's 5th-century BC drama Abhijñānaśākuntalam .-Première, Loss, Reconstruction, Rediscovery:...
, 1966 - C.I.D.C.I.D. (1965 film)C.I.D. is a 1965 Telugu Drama film directed by Tapi Chanakya and produced by Vijaya Pictures.Nataratna N. T. Rama Rao portrayed the C.I.D. Ravi character effectively. There are some melodious songs by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao.-The plot:...
, 1965 - Gudi GantaluGudi GantaluGudi Gantalu is a 1964 Telugu film directed by V. Madhusudhan Rao. This film is based on the Tamil film Aalayamani starring Shivaji Ganesan.-Songs:* Janma Methithiraa Anubhavinchitiraa...
, 1965 - Pandava VanavasamPandava VanavasamPandava Vanavasam is a mythological Telugu film directed by Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao and written by Samudrala Raghavacharya.-Cast:*Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao ... Bheemudu*S. V. Ranga Rao ... Duryodhanudu*Kanta Rao ... Lord Krishna...
, 1965 - Varasatvam, 1964
- Veera Kesari, 1963
- ValmikiValmikiValmiki is celebrated as the poet harbinger in Sanskrit literature. He is the author of the epic Ramayana, based on the attribution in the text of the epic itself. He is revered as the Adi Kavi, which means First Poet, for he discovered the first śloka i.e...
, 1963 - Bandipotu, 1963
- Lavakusa, 1963
- Raktha SambandhamRaktha SambandhamRaktha Sambandham is a 1962 Telugu Drama film directed by V. Madhusudan Rao.It is remake of 1961 Tamil hit film Pasamalar. The movie was directed by A. Bhimsingh. It was film version of the Malayalam writer Kottakara's story Paasa Malar, featuring Shivaji Ganesan...
, 1962 - Gundamma KathaGundamma KathaGundamma Katha is a 1962 Telugu film produced by famous producer duo B. Nagi Reddy and Chakrapani starring mainly S. V. Ranga Rao, N. T. Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Suryakantham, Jamuna Ramanarao, Savitri, Ramana Reddy, Rajanala Kaleswara Rao, Chaya Devi, L. Vijayalakshmi and Haranath...
, 1962 - Sati SulochanaSati SulochanaSati Sulochana is a film made in Kannada language. The film was released in the year 1934 and is the first talkie film in Kannada language...
, 1961 - Sabash Raja, 1961
- Bhakta Raghunath, 1960
- Vimala, 1960
- Deepavali, 1960
- Shantinivasam, 1960
- Pelli Sandadi, 1959
- Sabhash Ramudu 1959
- Manchi Manasuku Manchi RojuluManchi Manasuku Manchi RojuluManchi Manasuku Manchi Rojulu is a 1958 Telugu Drama and Musical film directed by C. S. Rao.The songs in the film particularly Dharaniki Giri Bharama Giriki Taruvu Bharama by Raavu Balasaraswathi are memorable. Music score is provided by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao.-Cast:* Nandamuri Taraka Rama...
, 1958 - Pelli Naati PramanaluPelli Naati PramanaluPelli Naati Pramanalu or Pellinati Pramanalu is a 1958 Telugu Drama film directed and produced by Kadiri Venkata Reddy....
, 1958 - MayabazarMayabazarMayabazar is a folklore Telugu Cinema first released in Andhra Pradesh, India on 27 March 1957, produced by B.Nagi Reddy and Alur Chakrapani. It was also dubbed in Tamil , and the Telugu version was later dubbed in Kannada. The story, dialogues, and song lyrics were written by Pingali Nagendra...
, 1957 - Bhale Bava, 1957
- SarangadharaSarangadhara-1930 film:Sarangadhara is a 1930 silent film directed by Y. V. Rao under the General Pictures Corporation.-1935 Tamil film:Sarangadhara is a 1935 Tamil film directed by V. S. K. Padham under the Lotus Pictures, filmed at Wadia Movietone Studios in Bombay. Starred by Kothamangalam Cheenu and T....
, 1957 - Vinayaka ChavitiVinayaka ChavitiVinayaka Chaviti is a 1957 Telugu Musical film written and directed by Samudrala Raghavacharya. The story is of Syamantakopakhyanam, annually read during Ganesh Chathurthi festival day celebrations of Lord Vinayaka....
, 1957 - ChiranjeevuluChiranjeevuluChiranjeevulu is a 1956 Telugu film directed by Vedantam Raghavaiah and produced by D. L. Narayana of Vinoda Pictures.-Cast:* Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao ... Mohan* Jamuna Ramanarao ... Radha* Gummadi Venkateswara Rao ... Dr. Krishna...
, 1956 - Jayam Manade, 1956
- KanakataraKanakataraKanakatara was made as a film by Saraswathi Talkies in 1937 under the direction of H. V. Babu. It was starring Dommeti Suryanarayana, Kannamba and P. Suribabu.-1956 film:...
, 1956 - Sontha Vooru, 1956
- KanyasulkamKanyasulkamKanyasulkam is a Telugu play written by Gurazada Apparao in 1892. It is one of the earliest modern works in an Indian vernacular language, and it is the first Telugu play to deal with social issues...
, 1955 - Vadina Gari Gajulu, 1955
- ChandraharamChandraharamChandraharam is a 1954 Telugu film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao and produced by Vijaya Pictures.-The Plot:The life of Chandana Raju is in the Chandraharam worn by him in the neck. He paints the image of a beautiful lady and wants to marry her. His adviser Dhoomaketu wanted to dethrone him...
, 1954 - Bratuku TheruvuBratuku TheruvuBratuku Theruvu is a 1953 Telugu Drama film directed by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao. The film is remade as Jeene Ki Raah in Hindi by L. V. Prasad in 1969. Andame Anandam Anandame Jeevita Makarandam - one of the very informative songs on happiness in life by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao is in the...
, 1953 - Paropakaram, 1953
- PalletooruPalletooruPalletooru is a 1952 Telugu film directed by Tatineni Prakash Rao . This Silver Jubilee film has set a new trend for many more rural based films with good informative themes. Cheyetti Jai Kottu Telugoda, patriotic song by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao was very popular during those days of...
, 1952 - Pelli Chesi ChooduPelli Chesi ChooduPelli Chesi Choodu is a 1952 Telugu Drama film directed by L. V. Prasad and produced by Nagireddy and Chakrapani of Vijaya Pictures. This Silver Jubilee Comedy film is based on the social problem Dowry. It was simultaneous made in Tamil as Kalyanam Panni Paar. L. V...
, 1952 - Patala BhairaviPatala BhairaviPatala Bhairavi was a Telugu fantasy film produced by Vijaya Pictures in 1951. It is directed by Kadri Venkata Reddy and Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao, who also gave the screen adaptation. Pingali Nagendra Rao wrote dialogue and song lyrics...
, 1951 - Shavukaru, 1950
- Vali Sugriva, 1950
- Mana DesamMana DesamMana Desam or Manadesam is a Telugu social film directed by L. V. Prasad and produced by actress Krishnaveni. The title means "Our Country" in Telugu...
, 1949 - Keelugurram, 1949
- BalarajuBalarajuBalaraju is a 1948 Tellugu film directed and produced by Ghantasala Balaramaiah. It is the fist Silver Jubilee Telugu film starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao, S. Varalakshmi and Anjali Devi.-The Plot:...
, 1948 - RatnamalaRatnamalaRatnamala or Ratna Mala is a 1947 Telugu film produced and directed by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao. It is the debut film of Bharani Pictures. The title role of Ratnamala is played by his wife and co-producer Bhanumathi Ramakrishna.-Cast:...
, 1947
Playback singer
Ghantasala recorded songs as playback singer for the movies under popular composers - S Rajeswara Rao, Pendyala Nageswara Rao, M S Viswanathan, K V Mahadevan, Adi Narayana Rao, Master Venu, T V Raju, T Chalapathi Rao, Shankar Jai Kishan, Susarla Dakshina Murthy, Galipenchala Narasimha Rao etc.- Yasodha Krishna (1975)
- Kodenagu (1974)
- Premalu Pellillu (1974)
- Taatamma Kala (1974)
- Dorababu (1974)
- Alluri Seetharamaraju (1974)
- Ida Lokam (1973)
- Doctor Babu (1973)
- Dabbuku Lokam Dasoham (1973)
- Bangaru Babu (1973)
- Ganga Manga (1973)
- Bhakta TukaramBhakta TukaramBhakta Tukaram is a 1973 Telugu Biographical film produced by Anjali Pictures based on the life of saint poet Tukaram. Akkineni Nageswara Rao played the title role with great devotion. The music score of P. Adinarayana Rao and songs of Ghantasala and others is one of the highest levels in Indian...
(1973) - SaradaSharada (1973 film)Sharada is a 1973 Telugu Drama film starring Sharada and directed by K. Vishwanath.-The Plot:A psychiatrist visits a small village for a friend's marriage. Everyone thinks they have seen a ghost. The doctor soon finds out the reason. Sarada has lost her sanity over time. Sarada believes him to...
(1973) - Iddaru Ammaiyulu (1972)
- Koduku Kodalu (1972)
- Baala Bharatam (1972)
- Sri Krishnaanjaneya Yuddham (1972)
- Pandanti Kapuram (1972)
- Badi PanthuluBadi PanthuluBadi Panthulu is a 1972 Telugu Drama film directed by P. Chandrasekhara Reddy and starring N. T. Rama Rao and Anjali Devi. This is the first film of popular actress Sridevi....
(1972) - Vichitra Bandham (1972)
- Sreemanthudu (1972)
- Kalam MarindiKalam MarindiKaalam Marindi is a 1972 Telugu film directed by K. Viswanath and produced by Vasireddy Prakasam...
(1972) - Manchi Rojulu Vacchayi (1972)
- Suputhrudu (1971)
- Pavitra Hrudayalu 1971)
- Sri Krishna SatyaSri Krishna Satya-Cast:* Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao ... Lord Rama, Ravana and Lord Krishna* J. Jayalalitha ... Chandra Sena and Satyabahama* Tadepalli Lakshmi Kanta Rao ... Narada* S. V. Ranga Rao .... Myravana, Duryodhana...
(1971) - Chinnanati Snehitulu (1971)
- Amayakuralu (1971)
- Jeevitha ChakramJeevitha ChakramJeevitha Chakram is a 1971 Telugu film directed by C. S. Rao. Music for this film is provided by Bollywood famous Shankar Jaikishan with super-hit soundtrack. The singers are Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, P. Susheela and Bombay Sharada....
(1971) - Prem Nagar (1971)
- Dasara Bullodu (1971)
- Bharya Biddalu (1971)
- Rajakota Rahasyam (1971)
- Sampoorna RamayanamSampoorna RamayanamSampoorna Ramayanam is a 1971 Telugu mythological film directed by Bapu. It is based on the Valmiki Ramayanam. It is a commercial hit film with artistic picturisation and good songs particularly Ramaya Tandri.-Story:...
(1971) - Ananda NilayamAnanda NilayamThe glittering gold plated gopuram of the Sanctum Sanctorum of the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple is called Ananda Nilayam...
(1971) - Manasu Mangalyam (1971)
- Pavitra Bandham (1971)
- Oke Kutumbam (1970)
- Kathanayika MollaKathanayika MollaKathanayika Molla is a 1970 Telugu film produced and directed by famous comedian B. Padmanabham. The film base on the life of Telugu poetess Molla. Vanisree played the title role. Jagame Ramamayam and Manishini Brahmayya Mattito Chesenaya are memorable songs in this film. It has got the Nandi...
(1970) - Suguna Sundari Katha (1970)
- Lakshmi Kataaksham (1970)
- Jai Jawan (1970)
- Balaraju KathaBalaraju KathaBalaraju Katha is a 1970 Telugu Drama film written by Mullapudi Venkata Ramana and directed by Bapu.-The Plot:This is the story of a young boy Balaraju in a historical town Mahabalipuram. He becomes a tourist guide to support his entire family. An elderly childless couple takes a liking to him...
(1970) - Dharmadata (1970)
- Sri Krishna Vijayam (1970)
- Talla Pellama (1970)
- Kodalu Diddina KapuramKodalu Diddina KapuramKodalu Diddina Kapuram is a 1970 Telugu drama film directed by D. Yoganand. It was produced by National Art Theatres of Nandamuri Trivikrama Rao, brother of N. T. Rama Rao....
(1970) - Bhale Maastaru (1969)
- EkaveeraEkaveeraEkaveera is an Indian novel written by Kavi Samrat Viswanatha Satyanarayana in Telugu language. It was penned between 1925–29 and was published in Bharathi magazine in 1935. Originally written in Telugu, it has since been translated into various Indian languages. In 1969, a film version was...
(1969) - Manushulu MaraliManushulu MaraliManushulu Marali is a 1969 Telugu Drama film directed by V. Madhusudhan Rao and starring Shoban Babu and Sharada.-Cast:* Shoban Babu* Shrada* Haranath* Kanchana* Gummadi Venkateswara Rao* Krishnam Raju-Soundtrack:...
(1969) - Sipayi Chinnaya (1969)
- Kathanayakudu" (1969)
- Bandipotu Bheemanna (1969)
- Vichitra Kutumbam (1969)
- Gopaludu Bhoopaludu (1969)
- Kadaladu Vadaladu (1969)
- Buddhimantudu (1969)
- Sapta Swaralu (1969)
- Mooganomu (1969)
- Aatmeeyulu (1969)
- Vichitra Kutumbam (1969)
- Aadarsa Kutumbam (1969)
- Bandipotu DongaluBandipotu DongaluBandipotu Dongalu is a 1968 Telugu Drama film written and directed by K. S. Prakash Rao. The film is starring S. V. Ranga Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Kongara Jaggayya in key roles. It is also a Musical film with some Melodious songs rendered by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao...
(1969) - Bhale Rangadu (1969)
- Nindu Hrudayalu (1969)
- Lakshmi Nivasam (1968)
- Tikka SankarayyaTikka SankarayyaTikka Sankarayya is a 1968 Telugu comedy film directed by Dasari Yoganand.It is a hit film with music score provided by Thotakura Venkata Raju. There are many good songs rendered by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, P. Susheela and others.-Cast:...
(1968) - Ramu (1968)
- Sri Rama Katha (1968)
- Kalasi Vacchina Adrushtam (1968)
- VarakatnamVarakatnamVarakatnam is a 1968 Telugu film directed by N. T. Rama Rao. It was awarded National Film Award for the best film in Telugu Language in 1968. The film is based on the widely prevalent custom of Varakatnam meaning Dowry.-Cast:...
(1968) - BandhavyaluBandhavyaluBandhavyalu is a 1968 Telugu film produced and directed by S. V. Ranga Rao.-The plot:Ranga Rao is the landlord in a village. He lives with his brother Dhulipala. Savithri, wife of Dhulipala, takes care of the daily chores very well. They have 3 sons, who study in town.-Cast:* S. V. Ranga Rao*...
(1968) - Bangaru Gajulu (1968)
- Uma Chandi Gowri Sankarula Katha (1968)
- Nindu Samsaram (1968)
- Baghdad Gaja Donga (1968)
- Undamma Bottu PedataUndamma Bottu PedataUndamma Bottu Pedata is a 1968 Telugu drama film directed by K. Viswanath and produced by Babu Movies.It is a musical film with lyrics written by Devulapalli Krishnasastri and score by K. V...
1968) - BrahmachariBrahmachari (Telugu film)Brahmachari is 1968 Telugu film directed by Tatineni Rama Rao. It is produced by Anumolu Venkata Subba Rao of Prasad Art Pictures.-Songs:* Evaruleni Chota -...
(1968) - Adrushtavantulu (1968)
- Sukha Dukhalu (1967)
- Poola Rangadu (1967)
- Chikkadu Dorakadu (1967)
- Sri Krishnaavataram (1967)
- Vasantasena (1967)
- Avekallu (1967)
- Ummadi KutumbamUmmadi KutumbamUmmadi Kutumbam is a 1967 Telugu Drama film directed by D. Yoganand.-Cast:* Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao* Kaikala Satyanarayana* Krishna Kumari* M. Prabhakar Reddy* Savitri* Vanisree* Relangi Venkata Ramaiah...
(1967) - Gruha Lakshmi (1967)
- Goodachari 116 (1967)
- Kanchukota (1967)
- ChadarangamChadarangamChadarangam is an Andhra or Telugu version of Indian chess, Chaturanga. It became very famous among kings and courtesans. Previously chariots were used in warfare, but in medieval times chariots were replaced by camels...
(1967) - Eedu Jodu (1967)
- Sri Krishna Rayabharam (1967)
- Aaasthiparulu (1966)
- Bheemanjaneya Yuddham (1966)
- Pidugu Ramudu (1966)
- Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam (1966)
- Sri Krishna Tulabharam (1966)
- Mohini Bhasmasura (1966)
- Adugu Jadalu (1966)
- Bhakta PotanaBhakta PotanaBhakta Potana is a 1942 Telugu film based on the life of Potana, who translated Bhagavatham into Telugu language. It is directed by Kadri Venkata Reddy and story written by Samudrala Raghavacharya.-Cast:*Chittor V. Nagaiah ... Pothana...
(1966) - Navaratri (1966)
- Rangula RatnamRangula RatnamRangula Ratnam is a Telugu movie directed by B. N. Reddy, starring Chandra Mohan, Vanisri and Anjali Devi, under the banner of Vahini pictures. It is a social and political sattire involving a middle class family in the backdrop of politics and elections. The film bagged golden Nandi Award in the...
(1966) - Palnati Yuddham (1966)
- Aggi Barata (1966)
- Kanne Manasulu (1966)
- Anthastulu (1965)
- SumangaliSumangaliSumangali is a 1940 Telugu film directed by B. N. Reddi. The main concept of the film Widow remarriage is inspired by Kandukuri Veeresalingam. The protagonist role was played by Chittor V. Nagaiah and A. S. Giri.-The plot:...
(1965) - ZamindarZamindarA Zamindar or zemindar , was an aristocrat, typically hereditary, who held enormous tracts of land and ruled over and taxed the bhikaaris who lived on batavaslam. Over time, they took princely and royal titles such as Maharaja , Raja , Nawab , and Mirza , Chowdhury , among others...
(1965) - Satya Harischandra (1965)
- Jwala Dweepa Rahasyam (1965)
- Manushulu Mamathalu (1965)
- Manchi KutumbamManchi KutumbamManchi Kutumbam is a 1965 Telugu Drama film directed by V. Madhusudan Rao.It is a musical hit film with music score provided by S. P. Kodandapani. There are many good songs rendered by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, P...
(1965) - Tene Manasulu (1965)
- Veera Abhimanyu (1965)
- Uyyala Jampala (1965)
- Sri Simhachala Kshetra MahimaSri Simhachala Kshetra MahimaSri Simhachala Kshetra Mahima is a 1965 Telugu film written and directed by B. V. Prasad on his debut.The film is based on the stories related to Sri Varaha Narasimha Kshetram of Simhachalam in Andhra Pradesh, India.-The plot:...
(1965) - Prammelarjuneeyam (1965)
- Mangamma Sapadham (1965)
- Aatma Gouravam (1965)
- Naadi Aadajanme (1965)
- Preminchi chooduPreminchi ChooduPreminchi Choodu is a 1965 Telugu comedy film directed and produced by P. Pullaiah. The film is a remake of the Tamil comedy "Kaadalikka Neramillai," directed by C. V. Sridhar....
(1965) - Chandrahaasa (1965)
- Todu Needa (1965)
- Daagudu Muthalu (1964)
- Desadrohulu (1964)
- Raamudu Bheemudu (1964)
- Pooja Phalam (1964)
- Navagraha Puja Mahima (1964)
- BabruvahanaBabruvahanaBabruvahana or Babhruvahana is a character in the Mahabharata, a Hindu epic. He is one of the sons of Arjuna, begotten through Chitrangada, the princess of Manipura, during the period of his exile at Manipura....
(1964) - Dr. Chakravarthi (1964)
- DevathaDevatha (1964 film)Devatha is a 1964 Telugu drama and musical film produced by veteran comedian B. Padmanabham and directed by K. Hemambharadhara Rao. Mahanati Savitri portrayed duel role in this film....
(1964) - Amarasilpi Jakkana (1964)
- Muralikrishna (1964)
- Manchi Manishi (1964)
- Aatmabalam (1964)
- Bobbili YuddhamBobbili YuddhamBobbili Yuddham is a 1964 Telugu historical film produced and directed by C. Seetaram. The story is about the Battle of Bobbili between Bobbili and Vizianagaram kingdoms in 1757.-Songs:...
(1964) - Manchi Chedu (1963)
- Anuragam (1963)
- Chaduvukunna AmmayiluChaduvukunna AmmayiluChaduvukunna Ammayilu is a 1963 Telugu film produced by Dukkipati Madhusudhana Rao from Annapurna Pictures and directed by Adurthi Subba Rao. The film is based on the Telugu novel Kaalaatheetha Vyakthulu written by Dr. Sridevi.-The plot:Sujatha is a rich girl and her best friend Vasantha is a...
(1963) - Punarjanma (1963)
- Lakshaadikari (1963)
- Mooga ManasuluMooga ManasuluMooga Manasulu or Moogamanasulu is a 1963 Telugu Drama film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao. The film based on the concept of reincarnation. It is ever lasting musical hit film; all the songs are heard even today. They are combined effort of Atreya, K. V. Mahadevan, Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, P....
(1963) - Sri Krishnaarjuna Yuddham (1963)
- Narthanasala (1963)
- Thobuttuvulu (1963)
- Tirupathamma Katha (1963)
- Paruvu Prathista (1963)
- Kulagothralu (1962)
- AradhanaAradhana (1962 film)Aradhana is a 1962 Telugu movie directed by V. Madhusudhan Rao, starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Savitri, under the banner of Jagapati Art productions. It is a love story involving four characters based on Bengali film Sagarika. Savitri played the main character Anuradha in the movie...
(1962) - BhishmaBhishma (film)Bhishma or Bheeshma is a 1962 Telugu film based on the life of the great Mahabharata character Bhishma. It is produced and directed by B. A. Subba Rao. The title role is played by N. T. Rama Rao.-The plot:...
(1962) - Tiger Ramudu (1962)
- Mahamantri Timmarusu (1962)
- Constable Kooturu (1962)
- Siri Sampadalu (1962)
- Manchi ManasuluManchi ManasuluManchi Manasulu is a 1962 Telugu Drama film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao.It is a musical hit film with score composed by K. V. Mahadevan and voiced by Ghantasala, P. Susheela and others. The song Aho Andhra Bhoja .....
(1962) - Aatmabandhuvu (1962)
- Kalasi Vunte Kaladu Sukham (1961)
- Usha ParinayamUsha ParinayamUsha Parinayam was taken as a Telugu film in 1961 by Kadaru Nagabhushanam under Rajarajeshwari films. It was starring Tadepalli Lakshmi Kanta Rao as Anirudha, S. V. Ranga Rao as Banasura and Jamuna as Lady Usha. Rajanala Kaleswara Rao, Kannamba, Mukkamala, Relangi Venkataramaiah and Peketi Sivaram...
1961) - Krishna PremaKrishna PremaKrishna Prema is a 1943 Telugu hit film directed by H. V. Babu.It was a Musical film with many popular songs voiced by Tanguturi Suryakumari.-Cast:-Soundtrack:* Dhanyulamaitimi * Ekkadunnaave Pillaa ekkadunnaave...
(1961) - Pelli Kani Pillalu (1961)
- Velugu NeedaluVelugu NeedaluVelugu Needalu is a 1961 Telugu film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao and produced by Dukkipati Madhusudhana Rao of Annapurna Pictures. Tamil version of the film was called Tuya Ulam.-The plot:...
(1961) - Gulebakavali kathaGulebakavali KathaFor information on the nocturnal flower Gul-e-Bakavali, refer Epiphyllum oxypetalum.Gulebakavali Katha is a 1962 Telugu fantasy film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao and produced by N. T. Rama Rao...
(1961) - Seetha Rama Kalyanam (1961)
- Bhakta JayadevaBhakta JayadevaBhakta Jayadeva is a 1961 Telugu film based on the life of 12th Century Sanskrit Poet Jayadeva from Orissa...
(1961) - Iddaru Mitrulu (1961)
- Jagadeka Veeruni KathaJagadeka Veeruni KathaJagadeka Veeruni Katha is a 1961 Telugu Drama film directed and produced by Kadiri Venkata Reddy under the banner of Vijaya Pictures. It is subsequently dubbed into Tamil language entitled Jagathala Prathapan and Kannada, Bengali, Oriya and Hindi languages.It is a Musical film with music score...
(1961) - Bharya Bhartalu (1961)
- Bava Maradalu (1961)
- Vaagdanam (1961)
- Mahakavi KalidasuMahakavi KalidasuMahakavi Kalidasu is a 1960 Telugu Biographical film based on the life of the great Sanskrit poet Kalidas. It is directed by Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao. Akkineni Nageswara Rao played the role of Kalidas. Some poems of Kalidas including Shyamala dandakam by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao is...
(1960) - Bhatti VikramarkaBhatti VikramarkaBhatti Vikramarka is a 1960 Telugu film directed by Jampana Chandrasekhara Rao and produced by Polisetty Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Murthy. It is a commercial hit film ran for 100-days.-The plot:...
(1960) - Sri Venkateswara MahatyamSri Venkateswara MahatyamSri Venkateswara Mahatyam is a 1960 Magnum opus Telugu Musical film produced and directed by P. Pullaiah and starring N. T. Rama Rao. The story is based on the story of Lord Venkateswara .-The Story:Evil forces dominates the world...
(1960) - Runanubandham (1960)
- Kuladaivam (1960)
- Bhakta Sabari (1960)
- Rajamukutam (1959)
- Banda Ramudu (1959)
- Rechukka Pagatichukka (1959)
- IllarikamIllarikamIllarikam is a 1959 Telugu film directed by T. Prakash Rao and starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Jamuna. It is a Silver Jubilee film produced by Anumolu Venkata Subba Rao of Prasad Art Pictures. The songs are very popular, particularly bhalE chance-lE describes the virtures of the Telugu...
(1959) - JayabheriJayabheriJayabheri is a 1959 Telugu musical hit film directed by P. Pullaiah and starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Anjali Devi in lead roles. The film is based on the 1947 production by V. Shantaram, titled Lokshahir Ram Joshi in Marathi and Matwala Shayar Ram Joshi in Hindi.-The plot:The story setting...
(1959) - Bhakta Ambarisha (1959)
- Nammina BantuNammina Bantu-Cast:* Akkineni Nageswara Rao* Savitri* S. V. Ranga Rao* Gummadi Venkateswara Rao* Relangi Venkataramaiah-Soundtrack:# Alu Mogudu Pondu Andamoyi# Andala Bomma Srungaramulo Bangaramu Kalipi# Chengu Chenguna Gantulu Veyandi...
(1959) - Chenchu LakshmiChenchu Lakshmi* Aananda Maaye * Adhigo Kanalera * Chettulekka Galava...
(1958) - Karthavarayuni Katha (1958)
- Appu Chesi Pappu KooduAppu Chesi Pappu Koodu-2008 film:Appuchesi Pappukudu was remade in 2008 directed by Relangi Narasimha Rao and starring Rajendra Prasad and Madhumitha in lead roles.-External links:* * * *...
(1958) - Mangalya Balam (1958)
- BhookailasBhookailas (1958 film)Bhookailas is a mythological Telugu film directed by K. Shankar and written by Samudrala Raghavacharya. It is an AVM Productions. The story is based on the Sthala Purana of Gokarna Kshetram in Karnataka.-Plot:...
(1958) - Veera Kankanam (1957)
- Nala DamayanthiNala DamayanthiNala Damayanthi is a 2003 Tamil film directed by Mouli and written and produced by Kamal Hassan. The film stars Madhavan in the lead role, with Geetu Mohandas and Shrutika playing supporting roles...
(1957) - Panduranga MahatyamPanduranga Mahatyam (film)Panduranga Mahatyam is a 1957 Telugu film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao and starring N. T. Rama Rao playing the role of Pundarika. The Lyrics written by Samudrala Ramanujacharya are excellent...
(1957) - Thodi KodalluThodi KodalluThodi Kodallu is a 1957 Telugu film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao and produced by Dukkipati Madhusudhana Rao of Annapoorna Pictures. The story is adopted from the novel Nishkruti of Saratchandra Chatterjee for the Telugu audience...
(1957) - Dongallo Dora (1957)
- M L A (1957)
- Suvarna SundariSuvarna SundariSuvarna Sundari is a popular Telugu film produced in 1957 in the golden era of Telugu film industry.It was directed by Vedantam Raghavaiah and produced by P. Adinarayana Rao under the Anjali Pictures banner...
(1957) - Bhale RamuduBhale RamuduBhale Ramudu is a 1956 Telugu Drama film directed by Vedantam Raghavaiah. It was simultaneously made in Tamil language, titled Prema Pasam, with Gemini Ganesan in lead role with Savitri....
(1956) - Tenali RamakrishnaTenali RamakrishnaGarlapati Tenali Ramakrishna , popularly known as Tenali Rama and Vikata Kavi, was a court-poet of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 16th century. He was one of the Ashtadiggajas who belonged to the court of Krishnadevaraya in Vijayanagar....
(1956) - Harischandra (1956)
- Charanadaasi (1956)
- Santhanam (1955)
- Swarna Manjari (1955)
- JayasimhaJayasimha (film)Jayasimha is a 1955 Telugu hit film directed by D. Yoganand and produced by N.A.T. Pictures.The music score of this film is very good and provided by T. V. Raju; particularly the Bhakti song Jaya Jaya Srirama Raghuvaraa Subhakara Srirama of Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao is memorable one.-The...
(1955) - KanyasulkamKanyasulkam (film)Kanyasulkam is a 1955 Telugu film directed by P. Pullaiah. It is based on the famous Telugu play Kanyasulkam written by Gurazada Appa Rao.-The Cast:*Savitri ... Madhuravani*Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao ... Gireesam...
(1955) - Donga RamuduDonga RamuduDonga Ramudu is a 1955 Telugu Drama film directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy and produced by D. Madhusudhana Rao of Annapoorna Pictures. Lyrics are penned by Samudrala Raghavacharya including the Bhale Tatha Mana Bapuji song on Mahatma Gandhi.-The plot:Ramu and Lakshmi are siblings. Ramu used to...
(1955) - AnarkaliAnarkaliAnarkali ; Anārkalī ) was a legendary slave girl from Lahore, Punjab . During the Mughal period, she was supposedly ordered to be buried alive between two walls by Mughal emperor Akbar for having an illicit relationship with the Prince Nuruddin Saleem later to become Emperor Jahangir...
(1955) - Rani Ratnaprabha (1955)
- Sri Kalahastiswara Mayathyam (1954)
- Raju PedaRaju PedaRaju Peda or Rajoo Peda is a 1954 Telugu film produced and directed by B. A. Subba Rao. It is a remake of The Prince and the Pauper....
(1954) - Pedda Manushulu (1954)
- Kanna TalliKanna TalliKanna Talli or Kannatalli is a 1953 Telugu Drama film directed and produced by K. S. Prakash Rao. It is simultaneously released in Tamil with title Petrathai. G. Varalakshmi played the title role of the Mother . This is the debut film for Telugu popular singer P. Susheela and actress Rajasulochana...
(1953) - DevadasuDevadasuDevadasu is a Tollywood film that released on 11 January 2006 and was directed and produced by YVS Chowdary. Debutants Ram and Ileana D'Cruz play the main leads while Sayaji Shinde plays the negative role. Telugu actress Shriya Saran sizzles the audience with an item number...
(1953) - Chandi raani (1953)
- PremaPrema (film)Prema is a 1952 Telugu drama film produced and directed by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao of Bharani Pictures and starring A. Nageswara Rao and P. Bhanumathi. Bhanumathi wrote the story for the first time. It is simultaneously made into Tamil language entitled Kadhal.-The plot:Mothi is a poor Lambadi...
(1952) - Tingu Ranga (1952)
- Malleswari (1951)
- Swapna SundariSwapna Sundari (film)Swapna Sundari is a 1950 Telugu film produced and directed by Ghantasala Balaramaiah. It was dubbed into Tamil with the same name.-The plot:...
(1950) - Gunasundari kathaGunasundari KathaGunasundari Katha was a 1949 Telugu film directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy and starring Sriranjani in the title role as Gunasundari. It is loosely based on the William Shakespeare's King Lear and his three daughters. Sri Tulasi Jaya Tulasi song by P...
(1949) - Laila MajnuLaila MajnuLaila Majnu is a 1976 Hindi movie based on the legendary story of Layla and Majnun. This film version is directed by Harnam Singh Rawail and stars Rishi Kapoor, Ranjeeta, Danny Denzongpa, Aruna Irani, Asrani, Iftekhar, Tom Alter and Ranjeet...
(1949) - Raksharekha (1949)
- Swarga SeemaSwarga SeemaSwarga Seema is a 1945 Telugu Drama film directed by B. N. Reddi and starring Chittor V. Nagaiah, B. Jayamma and Bhanumathi Ramakrishna.It is the first Telugu film to be screened in International Film Festival, Vietnam.-The plot:...
(1945)
Private albums
- Pushpa Vilapam
- Patriotic Songs
- Bhagawad Gita
- Devotional Songs
External links
- Ghantasala's homepage
- VAK Rao on Ghantasala
- Ghantasala-The Legend Online Music Collection
- To listen and download ghantasala Tamil old songs in mp3 கண்டசாலா பாடிய கனிரச
- கானங்களைக் கேட்டு ரசிக்க..
- ghantasala.24by7music.com (songs)
- Bhagavadh Geetha by Ghantasala
- Videos of Ghantasala Telugu Songs
- Unforgettable Ghantasala (1922-1974) by Sreenadh Jonnavithula, Telugu Literacy and Cultural Association, NY
