Aatmiyulu
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DVD cover of Aatmiyulu film
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| Directed by | V. Madhusudhan Rao |
| Produced by | D. Madhusudhana Rao |
| Written by | Yadhanapudi Sulochana Rani |
| Starring | Akkineni Nageswara Rao Gummadi Venkateswara Rao Vanisree Chandramohan Chandrakala |
| Music by | Saluri Rajeswara Rao |
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Release dates
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1969 |
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Running time
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3 hrs |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Aatmiyulu (Telugu: ఆత్మీయులు) (English: Soulmates) is a 1969 Telugu, musical drama film written by Yadhanapudi Sulochona Rani, and directed by V. Madhusudhan Rao. Upon release the film, and the soundtrack has received positive reviews, and has garnered Nandi Award for Best Feature Film.[1][2]
Contents
The Plot
Veerayya (Dhulipala) works for Landlord Jagannadham (Gummadi). He dies in an attempt to save the life of Jagannadham. Veerayya has a son Suryam (Akkineni) and a daughter Seetha (Chandrakala). Later Jagannadham shifted to city and makes arrangement for the maintenance of Veerayya's children but Mahankali (Suryakantham) did not take care of them. They grow up in utter misery for a while but they were taken care after by a hotel owner. Suryam by hardwork studies to get University top rank in BA. Seetha grows in the lovely care of her brother to be very good in domestic works. Jagannadham came to know about Suryam and Seetha and shifts them to his house. Impressed by the efficient work of Seetha, he decides to marry her to his son Chandram (Chandramohan). Justice Rajaram (Nagabhushanam), elder brother of Jagannadham, has a daughter Jaya (Vanisree), who studies in the house of Jagannadham. She tries to be very close with Suryam. The story is about the problems encountered and how Suryam and Seetha solves them. Suryam and Jaya finally got married with the permission of elders.
Cast
| Actor / Actress | Character |
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| Akkineni Nageshwara Rao | Suryam, son of Veerayya |
| Vanisree | Jaya, daughter of Rajaram |
| Gummadi Venkateswara Rao | Jagannadham |
| Chandramohan | Chandram, son of Jagannadham |
| Chandrakala | Seetha, daughter of Veerayya |
| Nagabhushanam | Justice Rajaram |
| Vijaya Nirmala | Saroja |
| Suryakantham | Mahankali |
| Dhulipala Seetharama Sastry | Veerayya |
| B. Padmanabham | Chittibabu, son of Mahankali |
| Prabhakar Reddy | Rogue |
Soundtrack
There are about 9 songs in the film.[3]
- Ammababu Nammaradu Ee Ralugayi Abbayila Nammaradu (Singers: P. Susheela and Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao)
- Annayya Kalale Pandenu (Singers: P. Susheela and Ghantasala)
- Chilipi Navvula Ninu Choodagane (Singers: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Susheela)
- Eerojullo Paduchuvaru Gadusuvaru (Singers: P. Susheela, Ghantasala ang group)
- Empillo Tattara Bittaragunnavu (Singer: Pithapuram Nageswara Rao)
- Kallalo Pelli Pandiri Kandbadasage (Singers: P. Susheela and Ghantasala)
- Madilo Veenalu Mroge Aashalenno Chelarege (Singer: P. Susheela)
- O Chamanti Emite Ee Vinta (Singers: P. Susheela and Ghantasala)
- Swagatam Oho Chilipi Navvula Srivaru (Singer: P. Susheela)
Award
- The film won Nandi Award for Best Feature Film in 1969.
