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Peddamanushulu
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Wikipedia article
'Peddamanushulu' is a 1954 Indian Telugu-language film directed by K. V. Reddy. The film is themed on corruption, and portrays corruption among so called Respectable persons of the society. The film has a cult status. Become a trend setter for many films with similar theme. It is a National Award winning film.
Cast
* Jandhyala Gaurinatha Sastry as Dharma Rao
* Mudigonda Lingamurthy as Ramadasu
* Relangi as 'Tikka' Sankaraiah
* Vangara as Siddhanti
* Chadalavada as Avataram
* A. V. Subbarao as Nagoji
* Ramachandra Kasyapa as Prabhakar
* Sriranjani Jr. as Padma
* C. Hemalatha as Seetamma
* Seshamamba as Ganga Bai
* Rama Rao Venkata Vajjhala (1940-2021) as the young boy who comes late for lunch and keeps saying "Oooooooh" to Ganga Bai the new orphanage in-charge.
Soundtrack
Lyrics were penned by Vutukuri Satyanarayana Rao, Kosaraju Raghavaiah and N. Raghava Rao. While Ghantasala, P. Leela, Jikki, Pithapuram Nageswara Rao, Madhavapeddi Satyam and Varma were playback singers.
* "Nandamaya Guruda Nandamaya Ananda Deviki Nandamaya" (Singer: Ghantasala)
* "Siva Siva moortivi Gananatha" (Singer: Ghantasala)
Awards
'National Film Awards'
* 2nd National Film Awards (1954) - National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu
References
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