| Pigudu Ramudu | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | B. Vittalacharya |
| Written by | Samudrala Jr. (dialogues) |
| Produced by | D. V. S. Raju |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Rajasree |
| Cinematography | S. K. Varadarajan |
| Edited by | G. D. Joshi |
| Music by | T. V. Raju |
| Production company | D.V.S. Productions |
| Release date |
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| Running time | 156 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Pigudu Ramudu (transl. Thunder Ramu) is a 1966 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckling fantasy film directed by B. Vittalacharya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Rajasree, with music composed by T. V. Raju.
Plot
Once upon a time, a Kingdom, its callow King Pratap Rudra, exploited by his spiteful brother-in-law Gajendra, grabbed the authority and acted as a tyrant. Once, a gallant Ramu spots Gajendra molesting a girl when he shields her by striking Gajendra and makes him seek an apology. Princess Madhumati, in disguise, views it, and the two crush. One night, Gajendra discerns Ramu's presence in the fort when he stabs him in return and falls into a river. Chaya, a village girl, saves him, and she, too, loves him. Chaya expresses his love for Ramu, but he is silent. Meanwhile, the King fixes Madhumati's alliance with Gajendra, which makes Ramu land. Unfortunately, she is missing when Gajendra accuses Ramu of it and attempts to seize him, but he flies. After that, Ramu comprehends that Madhumati is under Gajendra's evil clutches. Hence, he rescues her and reaches the forest. At this, envious Chaya notifies Gajendra of their whereabouts and captures them. Now, Gajendra dictates to the King for capital punishment for Ramu, which he denies. Ergo, Gajendra imprisons him, too, and mandates to make Ramu blind. Here, Chaya plays and secures him. Finally, Ramu eliminates Gajendra and fuses with the two, and Pratap Rudra crowns him.
Cast
- N. T. Rama Rao as Ramu
- Rajasree as Madhumathi
- Rajanala as Gajendra Varma
- Relangi as Maharaju
- Mikkilineni as Koyadora
- Padmanabham as Sivangi
- Allu Ramalingaiah as Papalu
- Raja Babu as Mallu
- Jagga Rao as Parvathalu
- Vanisri as Singi
- L. Vijayalakshmi as Chaya
- Rushyendramani as Ramu's mother
- Manimala as Hema
- Meena Kumari as Jaya
Soundtrack
| Pidugu Ramudu | |
|---|---|
| Film score by T. V. Raju | |
| Released | 1966 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 31:13 |
| Label | SAREGAMA Audio |
| Producer | T. V. Raju |
Music composed by T. V. Raju.
| S. No. | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Ee Reye Neevu Nenu" | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 4:32 |
| 2 | "Pilichina Palukavu" | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 3:07 |
| 3 | "Chinadana Chinadana" | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala, L. R. Eswari | 3:11 |
| 4 | "Kommallo Palapitta" | Kosaraju | P. Susheela | 3:59 |
| 5 | "Mila Mila Merise" | C. Narayana Reddy | P. Susheela | 3:13 |
| 6 | "Nindu Amaasa" | Kosaraju | Madhavapeddi Satyam, L. R. Eswari | 3:23 |
| 7 | "Raaraa Kougilichera" | C. Narayana Reddy | P. Susheela | 3:33 |
| 8 | "Rangulu Rangulu" | C. Narayana Reddy | P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari | 3:03 |
| 9 | "Manase Vennelaga" | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 3:12 |
References
- V., T. (23 September 1966). "పిడుగు రాముడు" [Pidugu Ramudu]. Andhra Sachitra Vaara Patrika. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
- "Pidugu Ramudu (1966)-Song_Booklet". indiancine.ma. Retrieved 23 November 2020.