Bhagya Rekha () is a 1957 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Ponnaluri Brothers under the Ponnaluri Brothers Pvt. Ltd. banner and directed by B. N. Reddy. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, and Jamuna, with music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. The film was dubbed into Tamil as Veettukku Vandha Varalakshmi (1958).
Plot The film begins with Lakshmi, a kind-hearted orphan girl who is raised by her paternal uncle, Narayana Rao. However, her cruel aunt, Jagadamba, constantly mistreats her. Narayana Rao and Jagadamba have two children: Kotaiah, who dotes on Lakshmi, and Kathyayani, a spoiled, mischievous girl. Based on Lakshmi's horoscope, Narayana Rao predicts that she will secure a highly prosperous marriage. Following a family dispute, Kotaiah leaves home to join the army. Years pass, and Jagadamba fixes a match for Katyayani, but they like Lakshmi. As a result, Jagadamba necks her out. During that plight, she lands at Tirumala and rescues a baby of a wealthy couple, Nagabhushnam & Sitamma, when they shelter her when Lakshmi gains their credence. Moreover, their son Ravi loves her, which the elders accept, but it begrudges Nagabhushanam's brother-in-law Jaganadham as he aspires to splice his daughter Parvati with Ravi. So, he ploys by bribing Jagadamba & her sly brother Sambaiah, who forges that Lakshmi is already wedlock in childhood, making her exit. Besides, Kathyayani elopes with her beloved Pullaiah with the money. Parallelly, Kotaiah returns and divulges the reality that causes Ravi to collapse. Meanwhile, Pullaiah & Katyayani lose money when Lakshmi aids them in backing up. Knowing the whereabouts of Lakshmi via them, Kotaiah retrieves her. By this time, Ravi is terminally ill and has recovered from the idolization of Lakshmi. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Ravi & Lakshmi.
Cast N. T. Rama Rao as Ravi Jamuna as Lakshmi Relangi as Pullaiah Ramana Reddy as Sambaiah C.S.R. as Narayana Rao Govindarajula Subba Rao as Musalaiah Nagabhushanam as Kotaiah Dr. Sivaramakrishnaiah as Jagannatham K. V. S. Sarma as Nagabhushanam Allu Ramalingaiah as Rangaiah Padmanabham as Pullaiah's henchmen Balakrishna as Pullaiah's henchmen Peketi Sivaram as Photographer Sowkar Janaki as Kathyayini Suryakantham as Jagadamba Hemalatha as Seetamma E. V. Saroja as Dancer
Soundtrack
Music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. The devotional song Neevundeda Kondapai is very popular.All the tunes for all the songs for both languages are the same with slight changes in playback singers.
Telugu Songs Lyrics by Devulapalli, Kosaraju and Eramaakula Aadisesha Reddy. Playback singers are A. M. Rajah, Madhavapeddi Satyam, Malik, Mohanraj, P. Susheela, Jikki, P. S. Vaidehi & T. Satyavathi.
S. No.Song title Lyrics Singers length1"Manasaa Thelusaa"DevulapalliMadhavapeddi Satyam2:052"Andala Rajevaduraa"KosarajuMalik, Mohanraj, Vaidehi3:563"Thirumala Mandhira"DevulapalliKandula Mallikarjuna Rao3:144"Kanne Entho Sundari"DevulapalliJikki4:015"Neevunde"DevulapalliP. Susheela3:146"Nee Sigge Singarame"DevulapalliA. M. Rajah2:477"Naa Mora Vina Raadaa"DevulapalliP. Susheela2:548"Manasooge"DevulapalliA. M. Rajah, P. Susheela3:409"Kanniti Kadililo"DevulapalliA. M. Rajah, P. Susheela3:5610"Lokam Gammathuraa"Eramaakula Aadisesha ReddyMadhavapeddi Satyam, Satyavathi3:3811"Ek Buddi Aathanaa"KosarajuMadhavapeddi Satyam, Satyavathi2:4112"Kaaru Chikanti"DevulapalliP. Susheela2:57
Veettukku Vandha Varalakshmi (Tamil) Songs Lyrics by Kuyilan and C. A. Lakshmanadass. Playback singers are A. M. Rajah, Madhavapeddi Satyam, Malik, P. Susheela, Jikki and P. S. Vaidhehi.
No. Song Singer/s Lyricist Duration (m:ss) 1 Madhavapeddi Satyam 02:05 2 Ennasai Raaja Evandaa Jikki & Mallik 03:56 3 Thirupathi Meviya Sundhara Mallik C. A. Lakshmanadass 03:14 4 Jikki 04:01 5 En Ullam Than Sondhame P. Susheela Kuyilan 03:14 6 En Ullam.... O Radhiye Singaarame A. M. Rajah Kuyilan (Pallavi), C. A. Lakshmanadass (From Ninaitthaaye onwards) 02:47 7 En Ullam Than Sondhame P. Susheela Kuyilan 02:54 8 Manathode Radhi A. M. Rajah & P. Susheela Kuyilan 05:00 9 Kanneerum.... Innaale Nannaal Andro A. M. Rajah, P. Susheela 03:56 10 Indha Logam Thamasudaa Madhavapeddi Satyam, P. S. Vaidhehi 03:38 11 Ek Buddi Aathanaa Madhavapeddi Satyam, P. S. Vaidhehi 02:41 12 Annai Nee Thanthai Nee P. Susheela 02:57
Awards National Film Awards 1957 – National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu
References
External links
Listen to Bhagya Rekha songs at Raaga.com