Bangaru Babu (1973 film)

Bangaru Babu (transl. Golden Guy) is a 1973 Indian Telugu-language romance film, produced and directed by V. B. Rajendra Prasad.[1] It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Vanisri, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film was a box office hit.

Bangaru Babu
Theatrical release poster
Directed byV. B. Rajendra Prasad
Written byAcharya Aatreya (dialogues)
Screenplay byV. B. Rajendra Prasad
Story byV. B. Rajendra Prasad
Produced byV. B. Rajendra Prasad
StarringAkkineni Nageswara Rao
Vanisri
CinematographyS. Venkataratnam
Edited byA. Sanjeevi
Music byK. V. Mahadevan
Production
company
Jagapathi Art Pictures
Release date
  • 15 March 1973 (1973-03-15)
Running time
150 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Plot

In a remote area, Buchi Babu a well-respected, works as a railway station master. Vani is a budding actress who got fame and riches in a short span. Jagannatham her maternal uncle, a vicious person, plots to knit her to usurp the wealth. Being cognizant of it, Vani escapes while traveling for outdoor shooting and lands at Buchi Babu's residence. Kind-hearted Buchi Babu gives her shelter for one night, but unfortunately, people assume she is his wife. So, to keep up honor he continues the drama, and after some time, they truly fall in love. At present, Buchi Babu moves to his father Raghavaiah for the approval of his marriage. By that time, Raghavaiah fixes an alliance for his blind daughter Chandra where the bridegroom makes a condition that Buchi Babu should knit his sister. Buchi Babu refuses and annoyed Raghavaiah throws him out. After returning, he finds the reality of Vani through Jaganatham, could not bear the betrayal, and sends her away. Devastated, Buchi Babu resigns from his job and gets back to his father. Heretofore, Raghavaiah is terminally ill when Buchi Babu promises to recoup Chandra's eyesight and perform her marriage. Now, he shifts to the city and works hard to acquire the amount required for the surgery. Meanwhile, Vani decides to quickly finish off her assignments and go back to Buchi Babu. Here, Vani tries to come closer to Buchi Babu several times, but he loathes her. Meanwhile, Vani's brother Dr. Ram Mohan is an eye specialist, Buchi Babu takes Chandra to him for consultation when he understands the virtue of Vani. Then, malicious Jaganatham intrigues to eliminate Vani during the shooting as an accident. Knowing it, Buchi Babu rescues her and stops Jaganatham. At last, Chandra recoups her vision when Ram Mohan spices her. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Buchi Babu & Vani.

Cast
Special appearances

Soundtrack
Bangaru Babu
Film score by
K. V. Mahadevan
Released1973
GenreSoundtrack
Length25:44
LabelEMI Columbia Audio
ProducerK. V. Mahadevan
K. V. Mahadevan chronology
Andala Ramudu
(1973)		 Bangaru Babu
(1973)		 Manchivadu
(1973)

Music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Lyrics were written by Acharya Aatreya.[4][5]

No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Chengavi Rangu Cheera"Ghantasala, P. Susheela4:21
2."Gowramm Thalli"P. Susheela4:14
3."Edadugula Sambandham"Ghantasala, P. Susheela5:34
4."Emanukunnavu"Ghantasala3:55
5."Kannayyalanti Annayya"Ghantasala, P. Susheela3:42
6."Thagilindayyo Thagilindi"P. Susheela3:58

References
  1. Dharap, B. V. (1973). Indian Films. National Film Archive of India. p. 375.
  2. "Guest appearance Other Languages". nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 11 September 2014. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
  3. Jha, Lata (7 October 2015). "Ten actors with the maximum releases in a year". Mint. Archived from the original on 25 August 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  4. "Bangaru Babu Telugu Film LP VInyl Record by K V Mahadevan". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 25 August 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  5. "Bangaru Babu (1973)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 25 August 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
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