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1994 Indian film
Subhalagnam
DVD cover
Directed byS. V. Krishna Reddy
Written byDiwakar Babu (dialogues)
Screenplay byS. V. Krishna Reddy
Story byS. V. Krishna Reddy
Bhupathi Raja
Produced byK. Venkateswara Rao
C. Aswini Dutt (Presents)
StarringJagapati Babu
Aamani
Roja
CinematographySarath
Edited byK. Ramgopal Reddy
Music byS. V. Krishna Reddy
Distributed bySri Priyanka Pictures
Release date
  • 30 September 1994 (1994-09-30)
Running time139 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Subhalagnam (transl. Auspicious period) is a 1994 Indian Telugu-language film co-written, directed, and scored by S. V. Krishna Reddy. It stars Jagapathi Babu, Aamani, and Roja. The film was produced by K. Venkateswara Rao under the Sri Priyanka Pictures banner and presented by C. Aswani Dutt. The plot follows a greedy woman who makes a financial deal to let another woman marry her husband.

Released on 30 September 1994, the film was a box office success. It received three Nandi Awards, inducing the Best Feature Film in addition to two Filmfare Awards. The film was remade in Tamil as Irattai Roja (1996), in Hindi as Judaai (1997), in Kannada as Ganga Yamuna (1997), and in Malayalam as Sundara Purushan (2001).

Plot

The film begins with an engineer, Madhu, marrying Radha, a lavish woman who imagines a separate rich world. Madhu is a candid, straightforward, middle-class guy, which vexes Radha, and she always badges Madhu to fulfill her dreams. After 7 years, the couple is blessed with two children, but Radha's sumptuous mindset hasn't changed. Meanwhile, Madhu's Boss's daughter Latha returns from abroad. Once Madhu rescues her from the danger, she falls for him. Despite learning Madhu is a spousal, she is adamant about marrying him. So, Latha, acquainted with Radha, offers ₹1 crore in the swap of Madhu. Then, jealous Radha accepts it and compels Madhu. Therefore, he nuptials Latha divorcing Radha, and they all set under one roof.

Now, Radha molds herself as a socialite and neglects the family. However, Madhu is inflexible, following his bourgeoisie lifestyle, and Latha moves in his footsteps. Initially, Madhu detests and backs off her. But Latha brings forth her space in the hearts of Madhu & children by showering love and affection. After some time, Radha realizes how far she has drifted and tries to amend but fails. Currently, she feels Latha is purloining her family. Herewith, Radha returns all her wealth to retrieve Madhu when struggles arise. So, she also proceeds with legal advice, proclaiming Madhu as Latha's husband. Then, Radha tries to neck out Latha when Madhu accompanies her and the children. The next distraught, Radha donates her property to the orphanage and proceeds for forgiveness from Madhu & Latha. By the time she learns, all of them are leaving for abroad. Immediately, Radha rushes to the airport and embraces Madhu & children. At last, surprisingly, Latha affirms that she is exiting Madhu's life, but not alone, carrying his child. Finally, the movie ends with Latha proceeding abroad, and everyone gives her a warm sendoff.

Cast

Production

The film's story is based on the American film Indecent Proposal (1993) which was based on the 1988 novel of same name.

Music

Subhalagnam
Soundtrack album by S. V. Krishna Reddy
Released1994
GenreSoundtrack
Length22:03
LabelMagna Sound
ProducerS. V. Krishna Reddy
S. V. Krishna Reddy chronology
Number One
(1994) 		Subhalagnam
(1994) 		Yamaleela
(1994)

The music was composed by the director S. V. Krishna Reddy himself.

Track list
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Ghallu Ghallu"Viswanatha SastryS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra4:07
2."Allukupove Ose Malleteega"Jonnavithhula Ramalingeswara RaoS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra4:31
3."Allari Tummeda"Jonnavithhula Ramalingeswara RaoS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra4:16
4."Chiluka Ye Thodu Leka"Sirivennela Seetharama SastryS. P. Balasubrahmanyam,4:33
5."Poruginti Mangala Gowri"Sirivennela Seetharama SastryS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra4:32
6."Chinuku Chinuku Andelatho"Jonnavithhula Ramalingeswara RaoS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra3:49
Total length:25:50

Accolades

Filmfare Awards
Nandi Awards - 1994

References

  1. Narasimham, M. L. (20 June 1995). "Disappointing year for Telugu cinema". The Hindu. p. 26. Archived from the original on 22 December 1996.
  2. ^ "Jagapathi Babu and Aamani starrer Subhalagnam completes 25 years of its release". The Times of India. 30 September 2019. Archived from the original on 16 November 2019. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  3. Vijiyan, K. N. (12 April 1997). "'Judaai' full of comedy and drama". New Straits Times. pp. Arts 4. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  4. "Subhalagnam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Spotify. Archived from the original on 17 January 2020. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
  5. "Chinuku Chinuku Andelatho (From "Subhalagnam")". Spotify. Archived from the original on 22 April 2023. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
  6. "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964 - 2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964 - 2008)] (PDF) (in Telugu). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Archived (PDF) from the original on 23 February 2015. Retrieved 31 December 2020.

External links

Filmography of S. V. Krishna Reddy
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