| Pandanti Kapuram | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Lakshmi Deepak |
| Written by | Prabhakar Reddy (story) Maddipatla Suri (dialogue) |
| Produced by | G. Hanumantha Rao |
| Starring | Krishna S. V. Ranga Rao Gummadi Vijaya Nirmala B. Saroja Devi |
| Cinematography | V. S. R. Swamy |
| Edited by | K. Gopala Rao |
| Music by | S. P. Kodandapani |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Poorna Pictures Private Limited |
Release date |
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Running time | 165 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Pandanti Kapuram is a 1972 IndianTelugu-language familydrama film directed byLakshmi Deepak. The film features anensemble cast ofKrishna,S. V. Ranga Rao,Vijaya Nirmala,Jamuna,B. Saroja Devi,Anjali Devi,Gummadi,Prabhakar Reddy.[1] Released on July 21, 1972,Pandanti Kapuram was one of the biggest hits of the year. It is also the first film of Krishna to celebrate a silver jubilee (175 days) run at the box-office.[2]
The film won theNational Award forBest Feature Film in Telugu and theFilmfare Award forBest Film - Telugu.[3] It was remade into the Hindi filmSunehra Sansar (1975) and in Tamil asAnbu Sagodharargal.[4]Jayasudha made her screen debut as a child actor in this film (credited asSujatha, her birth name)[5]
Jamuna's character in the film, Rani Malini Devi was inspired byIngrid Bergman's character in the 1964 filmThe Visit.[6] Jayasudha made her acting debut with this film as child artist under her real name Sujatha.[7]
The music was composed byS. P. Kodandapani. The song "Babu Vinara" is quite popular.
Pandanti Kapuram was the biggest hit of the year 1972. It is also the first film of Krishna to celebrate a silver jubilee run at the box office. The film completed a 100-day run in 21 centres (direct-19, shift-2).[2]
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