Prema Mandiram
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{{Infobox film
| name = Prema Mandiram
| image = Prema Mandiram.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| writer = Dasari Narayana Rao
| producer = D. Ramanaidu
| director = Dasari Narayana Rao
| starring = Akkineni Nageswara Rao
Jaya Prada
| music = K. V. Mahadevan
| cinematography = P. S. Selvaraj
| editing = K. A. Marthand
| studio = Suresh Productions{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0262704/ |title=Prema Mandiram (Overview) |work=IMDb}}
| released = {{Film date|df=y|1981|9|19}}
| runtime = 160 mins
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| budget =
| gross =
}}
Prema Mandiram ({{Translation|Temple of Love}}) is a 1981 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by D. Ramanaidu under the Suresh Productions{{cite web|url=http://www.filmiclub.com/movie/prema-mandiram-1981-telugu-movie |title=Prema Mandiram (Banner) |work=Filmiclub}} banner and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao.{{cite web|url=http://www.knowyourfilms.com/film/Prema-Mandiram/19214 |title=Prema Mandiram (Direction) |work=Know Your Films}} It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Jaya Prada, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan.{{cite web|url=http://www.gomolo.com/prema-mandhiram-movie/17009 |title=Prema Mandiram (Cast & Crew) |work=gomolo.com}}
Plot
During the time of the Pre-independence era, a province ruled by Zamindar Bhupathi Raja, stubborn & ruthless, who had two sons, Sarva Rayudu & Vikram. Zamindar slaughtered younger Vikram for knitting destitute since he adhered to caste & family prestige. Ergo, he rears his grandson Chinnababu in a royal cage and civilizes him within the boundaries. Frustrated, Chinnababu once skips to immerse himself in the external world. Recognizing it, Sarva Rayudu immediately moves in to hunt his son, concealing it from his father. Destiny makes him, Chinnababu acquit a beautiful girl, Madhura Ranjani, who belongs to a prostitute's clan with a noble character, and they fall in love. Hereupon, Sarvarayudu retrieves his son back, but somehow, he flees again & again. The act makes Sarvarayudu terrified of his fury father because it is hazardous to Chinnababu. So, he pleads with Madhura to make herself low before Chinnababu discards, and she does so. Devastated, Chinnababu turns alcoholic, and even grief-stricken Madhura becomes terminally ill. Later, Chinnababu realizes the fact and declares Madhura as his spouse when Zamindar edicts Sarvarayudu to slay them. Then, Sarvarayudu performs their wedlock and gives a warm welcome. On their first night, Sarva Rayudu forges his father that he had poisoned them. Indeed, he presents it to Zamindar and consumes himself. At last, Zamindar dies with his monarchy. Finally, the movie ends with Sarvarayudu breathing his last, proclaiming, Love is beyond any caste & clan.
Cast
- Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Pedababu Sarvarayudu & Chinnababu (dual role)
- Jaya Prada as Madhura Ranjani
- Gummadi as Bhupati Raja
- Jaggayya as Vikram
- Satyanarayana as Diwanji
- Allu Ramalingaiah as Aachary
- Sridhar as Madhura's brother
- Nagesh as Lavakusalu
- Chalam as Lavakusalu
- Sarathi as Servant
- P. J. Sarma as Britisher
- Ambika as Hema
- Geetha as Vikram 's wife
- Suryakantam as Anya Ranjani
- Rajasulochana as Sabha Ranjani
- Rama Prabha as Madhura Vani
- Nirmalamma as Raja Ranjani
Crew
- Art: S. Krishna Rao
- Choreography: Saleem
- Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy, Aarudhra, Veturi, Dasari Narayana Rao
- Playback: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela, S. Janaki
- Music: K. V. Mahadevan
- Editing: K. A. Marthand
- Cinematography: P. S. Selvaraj
- Producer: D. Ramanaidu
- Story - Screenplay - Dialogues - Director: Dasari Narayana Rao
- Banner: Suresh Productions
- Release Date: 19 September 1981
Soundtrack
{{Infobox album
| name = Prema Mandiram
| type = film
| artist = K. V. Mahadevan
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 1981
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = Soundtrack
| length = 38:45
| label = SEA Records
| producer = K. V. Mahadevan
| prev_title = Guru Sishyulu
| prev_year = 1981
| next_title = Radha Kalyanam
| next_year = 1981
}}
Music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Music released on SEA Records Audio Company.{{cite web|url=http://www.cineradham.com/telugu-audio/movie/3059/Prema%20Mandiram(1981)/ |title=Prema Mandiram (Songs) |work=Cineradham}}
| class="wikitable" | ||||
| S.No | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1
|"Prema Mandiram Ide" |S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela |4:32 | ||||
| 2
|"Chandrodayam" |Veturi |S. P. Balasubrahmanyam,P. Susheela |4:03 | ||||
| 3
|"Ekkado Chusinattu Unnadi" |S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela |4:35 | ||||
| 4
|"Aata Tandana Tana" |Veturi |S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki |4:12 | ||||
| 5
|"Tholisari Palikenu" |S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |5:33 | ||||
| 6
|"Udayama Udayinchaku" |C. Narayana Reddy |S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |4:23 | ||||
| 7
|"Amaram Amaram" |Dasari Narayana Rao |S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |5:47 | ||||
| 8
|"Maa Inti Alluda" |Veturi |S. Janaki, P. Susheela |5:40 |
Others
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