| Padutha Theeyaga | |
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| Directed by | Kranthi Kumar |
| Written by | Ganesh Patro (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Kranthi Kumar |
| Story by | Kranthi Kumar |
| Produced by | Ramoji Rao |
| Starring | Vineeth Heera Rajagopal |
| Cinematography | Hari Anumolu |
| Production company | Usha Kiran Movies |
| Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Padutha Theeyaga (transl. I will sing sweetly) is a 1998 Indian Telugu-language musical romantic drama film film directed by Kranthi Kumar starring Vineeth and Heera Rajagopal.
Plot
Rushi, a singer, and his music trope aspire to make it big musically. They meet Gautham Kumar, the owner of Sona Music Company, who invites them to Hyderabad for a music competition. Rushi and his trope don't have much female luck until Uma disguised as a male Malayali cook comes into their house. Uma then goes missing. Gautham Kumar and his friend Radha search for her. Rushi learns that Uma is Gautham Kumar's daughter. Uma tells Rushi that the reason that she ran away from her home was that her father cheated on her mother Durga and lived with Radha. When Rushi tells Gautham Kumar about his love for Uma, Gautham Kumar tells him to decide between his career or Uma and Rushi chooses his career. Uma helps Rushi win the competition and Gautham Kumar agrees to let Rushi be with Uma.
Cast
Source
- Vineeth as Rushi
- Heera Rajagopal as Uma
- Ravi Teja
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam as Gautham Kumar
- Suhasini as Radha
- Urvashi as Durga
- Kota Srinivasa Rao
- AVS
- Tanikella Bharani
- Rallapalli
- Uttej
- Sivaji
- Kallu Chidambaram
- Dharmavarapu Subramanyam
- M. S. Narayana
- Costumes Krishna
- Sekhar
- Velu
- Master Uday
Production
According to Kranthi Kumar, the theme of the film is that people with talent who do not get opportunities are depressed, but if they work hard in life, they will succeed. V. V. Vinayak worked as an assistant director for this film.
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Mahesh Mahadevan and written by Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry.
- "Mangala Vaadhyam"
- "Navatharaaniki Namasthe"
- "Paaduthaa Theeyagaa"
- "Paata Naaku Naestham"
- " Prema Puttindho"
- "Sa Ri Ga Ma Pa"
- "Thellavaare Vaela"
Reception
A critic from Zamin Ryot wrote that apart from the songs, the way that the songs were canned and the talent they showcase, there is no other interesting or noteworthy thing in this film and concluded that the film is one time watchable. On the contrary, a critic from Andhra Today rated the film three out of five stars and wrote that "All in all it is a family entertainer, with scintillating songs, excellent photography, well-handled story line and surprising turn of events, which comes like a whiff of fresh air".
Home media
The film was telecast on ETV Cinema on 13 May 2022.
References
- "Padutha Teeyaga - Full Cast & Crew". TV Guide. 1998. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ "PAADUTHA TEEYAGA". Andhra Today. Archived from the original on 22 June 2002. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ^ "పాడుతా తీయగా" [Padutha Theeyaga] (PDF). Zamin Ryot (in Telugu). 20 March 1998. Archived (PDF) from the original on 11 November 2022. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- Sri (22 January 2008). "TC Exclusive: Interview with V.V. Vinayak". Telugucinema.com. p. 1. Archived from the original on 7 July 2008. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- Gopalrao, Griddaluru (12 June 1998). "పాడుతా తీయగా" (PDF). Zamin Ryot (in Telugu). Archived (PDF) from the original on 26 August 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- "Padutha Theeyaga Movie @ 7 AM on ETV Cinema". ETV Cinema. 13 May 2022. Archived from the original on 14 September 2024. Retrieved 11 September 2024 – via Facebook.