Subhalagnam
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Subhalagnam |
| image | Subhalagnam.jpg |
| caption | DVD cover |
| writer | Diwakar Babu (dialogues) |
| story | S. V. Krishna Reddy |
| Bhupathi Raja | |
| screenplay | S. V. Krishna Reddy |
| producer | K. Venkateswara Rao |
| C. Aswini Dutt (Presents) | |
| director | S. V. Krishna Reddy |
| starring | Jagapati Babu |
| Aamani | |
| Roja | |
| music | S. V. Krishna Reddy |
| cinematography | Sarath |
| editing | K. Ramgopal Reddy |
| distributor | Sri Priyanka Pictures |
| released | |
| runtime | 139 minutes |
| country | India |
| language | Telugu |
| :: |
| name = Subhalagnam | image = Subhalagnam.jpg | caption = DVD cover | writer = Diwakar Babu (dialogues) | story = S. V. Krishna Reddy Bhupathi Raja | screenplay = S. V. Krishna Reddy | producer = K. Venkateswara Rao C. Aswini Dutt (Presents) | director = S. V. Krishna Reddy | starring = Jagapati Babu Aamani Roja | music = S. V. Krishna Reddy | cinematography = Sarath | editing = K. Ramgopal Reddy | distributor = Sri Priyanka Pictures | released = | runtime = 139 minutes | country = India | language = Telugu | budget = | gross =
Subhalagnam () is a 1994 Indian Telugu-language film co-written, directed, and scored by S. V. Krishna Reddy. It stars Jagapathi Babu, Aamani, and Roja. The film was produced by K. Venkateswara Rao under the Sri Priyanka Pictures banner and presented by C. Aswani Dutt. The plot follows a greedy woman who makes a financial deal to let another woman marry her husband.
Released on 30 September 1994, the film was a box office success. It received three Nandi Awards, inducing the Best Feature Film in addition to two Filmfare Awards. The film was remade in Tamil as Irattai Roja (1996), in Hindi as Judaai (1997), in Kannada as Ganga Yamuna (1997) and in Malayalam as Sundara Purushan (2001).
Plot
The film begins with an engineer, Madhu, marrying Radha, a lavish woman who imagines a separate rich world. Madhu is a candid, straightforward, middle-class guy, which vexes Radha, and she always badges Madhu to fulfill her dreams. After 7 years, the couple is blessed with two children, but Radha's sumptuous mindset hasn't changed. Meanwhile, Madhu's Boss's daughter Latha returns from abroad. Once Madhu rescues her from the danger, she falls for him. Despite learning Madhu is a spousal, she is adamant about marrying him. So, Latha, acquainted with Radha, offers 1 crore in the swap of Madhu. Then, jealous Radha accepts it and compels Madhu. Therefore, he nuptials Latha divorcing Radha, and they all set under one roof.
Now, Radha molds herself as a socialite and neglects the family. However, Madhu is inflexible, following his bourgeoisie lifestyle, and Latha moves in his footsteps. Initially, Madhu detests and backs off her. But Latha brings forth her space in the hearts of Madhu & children by showering love and affection. After some time, Radha realizes how far she has drifted and tries to amend but fails. Currently, she feels Latha is purloining her family. Herewith, Radha returns all her wealth to retrieve Madhu when struggles arise. So, she also proceeds with legal advice, proclaiming Madhu as Latha's husband. Then, Radha tries to neck out Latha when Madhu accompanies her and the children. The next distraught, Radha donates her property to the orphanage and proceeds for forgiveness from Madhu & Latha. By the time she learns, all of them are leaving for abroad. Immediately, Radha rushes to the airport and embraces Madhu & children. At last, surprisingly, Latha affirms that she is exiting Madhu's life, but not alone, carrying his child. Finally, the movie ends with Latha proceeding abroad, and everyone gives her a warm sendoff.
Cast
- Jagapati Babu as Madhu
- Aamani as Radha (Voice Dubbed by Saritha)
- Roja as Lata (Voice Dubbed by Roja Ramani)
- Kota Srinivasa Rao as Bangarayah
- Brahmanandam as A. V. S.'s son-in-law
- Ali as Raja
- Tanikella Bharani as Doctor
- A. V. S. as Madhu's house owner
- Subbaraya Sharma as Lata's father
- Gundu Hanumantha Rao as Compounder
- Ananth as Soundarya's PA
- Manto
- Nittala Sriramachandra Murthy
- Soundarya as Herself
- Suhasini as Meena
- Annapoorna as Radha's mother
- Sri Lakshmi as A. V. S.'s wife and daughter (Dual role)
Production
The film's story bears some resemblance to the American film Indecent Proposal (1993) which was based on the 1988 novel of same name.
Music
| name = Subhalagnam | type = Soundtrack | artist = S. V. Krishna Reddy | cover = | alt = | released = 1994 | recorded = | venue = | studio = | genre = Soundtrack | length = 22:03 | label = Magna Sound | producer = S. V. Krishna Reddy | prev_title = Number One | prev_year = 1994 | next_title = Yamaleela | next_year = 1994 The music was composed by the director S. V. Krishna Reddy himself. | collapsed = | headline = Track list | extra_column = Singer(s) | total_length = 25:50 | title1 = Ghallu Ghallu | lyrics1 = Viswanatha Sastry | extra1 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | length1 = 4:07 | title2 = Allukupove Ose Malleteega | lyrics2 = Jonnavithhula Ramalingeswara Rao | extra2 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | length2 = 4:31 | title3 = Allari Tummeda | lyrics3 = Jonnavithhula Ramalingeswara Rao | extra3 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | length3 = 4:16 | title4 = Chiluka Ye Thodu Leka | lyrics4 = Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry | extra4 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, | length4 = 4:33 | title5 = Poruginti Mangala Gowri | lyrics5 = Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry | extra5 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | length5 = 4:32 | title6 = Chinuku Chinuku Andelatho | lyrics6 = Jonnavithhula Ramalingeswara Rao | extra6 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | length6 = 3:49
Accolades
- Best Director – S. V. Krishna Reddy won
- Best Actress – Aamani won
;Nandi Awards – 1994
- Second Best Feature Film – Silver – K. Venkateswara Rao
- Best Male Comedian – A. V. S.
- Best Lyricist – Sirivennela Sitaramasastri – "Chilaka Ye Todu Leka"
References
References
- Narasimham, M. L.. (20 June 1995). "Disappointing year for Telugu cinema". The Hindu.
- (30 September 2019). "Jagapathi Babu and Aamani starrer Subhalagnam completes 25 years of its release".
- Vijiyan, K. N.. (12 April 1997). "'Judaai' full of comedy and drama". [[New Straits Times]].
- "Subhalagnam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)".
- "Chinuku Chinuku Andelatho (From "Subhalagnam")".
- "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964 – 2008)". [[Andhra Pradesh (magazine).
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