Neti Bharatam is a 1983 film written and directed by T. Krishna and produced by Eetharam Films. Suman and Vijayashanti played lead roles, with Nagabhushanam and Rajyalakshmi in assisting roles. It is a musical hit film promoting liberal ideals. Lyrics for the songs were written by revolutionary poet Srirangam Srinivasa Rao, Adrushta Deepak, and music scored by K. Chakravarthy. The movie is most famous for the song "Maanavatvam Parimalinche", which got the lyricist Adrushta Deepak noticed.
The film was remade in Kannada as Indina Bharatha (1983), Hindi as Haqeeqat (1985) and in Tamil as Puthiya Theerpu (1985). The film won six Nandi Awards.
Cast Suman Vijayshanti Nagabhushanam P. L. Narayana Narra Venkateswara Rao Rallapalli Chalapathi Rao P. J. Sharma Rajeev Kalpana Rai Rajyalakshmi S. Varalakshmi
Soundtrack Music by K. Chakravarthy. "Ardharatri Swatantram Andhakaara Bandhuram" (Lyrics: Sri Sri) "Chitti Potti" "Dammu Thoti Daggu Thoti Chalijoramoste" (Lyrics: B. Krishna Murthy) "Manavatvam Parimalinche Manchi Manasuku Swagatam" (Lyrics: Adrushta Deepak)
Awards Filmfare Awards South Filmfare Best Film Award (Telugu) - P. Venkateswara Rao.
Nandi Awards(in Telugu) Second Best Feature Film - Silver - P. Venkateswara Rao. Best Music Director - K. Chakravarthy. Best Supporting Actor - P. L. Narayana. Best Screenplay Writer - T. Krishna Best First Film of a Director - T. Krishna Best Lyricist - Sri Sri
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