Doctor Chakravarty
| Doctor Chakravarthy | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Adurthi Subba Rao |
| Written by | Acharya Aatreya Gollapudi Maruti Rao(dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Adurthi Subba Rao |
| Based on | Chakrabharmanam by Koduri Kousalya Devi |
| Produced by | D. Madhusudhana Rao |
| Starring | Akkineni Nageswara Rao Savitri Jaggayya |
| Cinematography | P. S. Selvaraj |
| Edited by | T. Krishna |
| Music by | S. Rajeswara Rao |
Production company | Annapurna Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 167 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Doctor Chakravarthyis 1964 IndianTelugu-languagedrama film,produced byD. Madhusudhana Raoand directed byAdurthi Subba Rao.It starsAkkineni Nageswara Rao,SavitriandJaggayya,with music composed byS. Rajeswara Rao.The film is based on Koduri Kousalya Devi's novelChakrabhramanam.[1][2]It is the first film to win theNandi Award,instituted byGovernment of Andhra Pradeshin 1964. It inspired many people in India to become doctors.[citation needed]
Plot
[edit]The film begins with Dr. Chakravarthy returning from abroad after his higher education. He receives a warm welcome from his mates and beloved Dr. Sridevi. Then, Chakravarthy proceeds for his precious sibling Sudha, whom he dotes on and rears under a shower of love. She is a musician, writer, & poet as well. Indeed, Chakravarthy is getting a big man with the aid of Sudha's husband, Shekar, who is wealthy. Midway through his journey, he feels pleasure acquainting with his childhood bestie, Engineer Ravindra. Soon after arriving at the home, Chakravarthy is despondent, viewing terminally ill Sudha as a victim of cancer. During that difficulty, he calls Sridevi. Being incognizant of their love affair, Sudha pleads with her brother to knit Sridhar's sister, Nirmala, before leaving her breath. Sridevi makes him oblige it, who espouses Nirmala. Chakravarthy constructs a memorial hospital in her honor. Chakravarthy & Nirmala are antipodes in their lifestyles. Plus, she is carefree with her husband, so an absence of compatibility causes him to feel lonely.
Once Ravindra invites them, they meet his ideal wife, Madhavi. Hereupon, Chakravarthy feels Sudha's resemblances in her, like politeness, music, poetry, etc. Madhavi initially detests his behavior, but comprehending Chakravarthy's brotherhood, she, too, grants him. After a while, Ravindra forwards on an official tour, leaving pregnant Madhavi under Chakravarthy's trust. From there, he frequently visits her home when Nirmala despises his affection for Madhavi. Hence, she writes an anonymous letter to Ravindra, making him suspect Madhavi's purity and causing a rift. Ravindra exits Madhavi without divulging his hunch. She reaches her brother Sridhar's residence under the grounds of delivery. Grief-stricken Ravindra turned into an alcoholic and devastated Madhavi's health deteriorated. On Chakravarthy's advice, Sridevi treats Madhavi.
Chakravarthy & Sridhar mutually notify the status quo when he asks Madhavi what's happening, and she expresses the predicament. Therefore, Sridhar approaches Ravindra, and he freaks out a grudge, disclosing the letter as evidence. Knowing it, Chakravarthy detects it as Nirmala's ruse, who rebukes her and quits the house. Enraged, Ravindra seeks to slay Chakravarthy when he dies remorsefully after learning about his sacred bond with Madhavi. Parallelly, Nirmala also eats crow via Shekar. Simultaneously, Madhavi's condition is critical when Ravindra rushes regretfully to apologize. During that time, Chakravarthy sets foot, secures Madhavi & baby boy, and is ready to leave abroad forever. Hearing it, Madhavi collapses when Ravindra retrieves him with implore, and she survives. At last, Ravindra venerates Chakravarthy by titling the newborn with his name. Finally, the movie ends happily with the family's reunion.
Cast
[edit]- Akkineni Nageswara Raoas Dr. Chakravarthy
- Savitrias Madhavi
- Jaggayyaas Ravindra
- Krishna Kumarias Dr. Sridevi
- Gummadias DSP Sridhar
- Padmanabhamas Venkata Swamy
- Chalamas Venkata Ramana
- Sanjameswara Rao as Jagannatha Rao
- Murali Krishna as Shekar
- Sowcar Janakias Nirmala
- Suryakanthamas Suryakanthamma
- Geetanjalias Sudha
- Jayanthias Padma
Soundtrack
[edit]The music was composed byS. Rajeswara Rao.[3]
| Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Manasuna Manasai" | Sri Sri | Ghantasala | 3:47 |
| "Ee Mounam Ee Bidiyam" | Aarudhra | Ghantasala,P. Susheela | 3:22 |
| "Neevuleka Veena" | Acharya Aatreya | P. Susheela | 3:28 |
| "Padamani Nannadagavalena" | Aarudhra | P. Susheela | 3:45 |
| "Nijam Cheppave Pilla" | Aarudhra | P. Susheela, B. Vasantha | 4:10 |
| "Padamani Nannadaga Thaguna" | Aarudhra | P. Susheela | 3:30 |
| "Neevuleka Veena" (Pathos) | Acharya Aatreya | P. Susheela | 1:09 |
| "O Ungarala Mungurula Raja" | Aarudhra | Madhavapeddi Satyam,P. Susheela | 4:32 |
| "Ontiga Samayam Chikkindhi" | Kosaraju | S. Janaki,P. B. Sreenivas | 3:24 |
| "Evaro Jwalanu Ragilincharu" | Acharya Aatreya | Ghantasala | 3:40 |
Awards
[edit]- National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu- 1964
- Nandi Award for Best Feature Film - Gold- 1964[4]
References
[edit]- ^"Telugu writer Yaddanapudi Sulochana Rani dies aged 78".The Hindu.21 May 2018.Archivedfrom the original on 2 August 2023.Retrieved2 August2023.
- ^Jagaddhatri (20 April 2019)."Stars who immortalised protagonists of novels".The Hans India.Archivedfrom the original on 14 November 2020.Retrieved2 August2023.
- ^"Dr Chakravarthy (1964)-Song_Booklet".Indiancine.ma.Archivedfrom the original on 2 August 2023.Retrieved2 August2023.
- ^"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.Retrieved21 August2020.