Aradhana (1976 film)

Aradhana (transl. Worship) is a 1976 Indian Telugu-language romantic musical film directed by B. V. Prasad. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Vanisri, with music composed by Saluri Hanumantha Rao.^[1] It is produced by produced by A. Pundarikakshayya under the Sri Bhaskara Chitra banner. The film was a remake of the Hindi film Geet (1970).^[2]

Aradhana
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	B. V. Prasad
Written by	Gollapudi (dialogues)
Screenplay by	B. V. Prasad
Story by	Ramanand Sagar
Based on	Geet (Hindi)
Produced by	A. Pundarikakshaiah
Starring	N. T. Rama Rao Vanisri
Cinematography	J. Satyanarayana
Edited by	Kandaswamy
Music by	Saluri Hanumantha Rao
Production company	Sri Bhaskara Chitra
Release date	12 March 1976 (1976-03-12)
Running time	165 minutes
Country	India
Language	Telugu

Plot

The film begins at an idyllic mountain where a virtuous Gopi dwells with his sister Janaki by rearing goats. He has an incredible innate ability to sing & play the flute. Once, Radha, a famous stage artist & singer, visits therein, gets fascinated by Gopi's talent, and they crush. Currently, Radha requests Gopi to accompany her to mold him as a personage, which he denies. Since he believes music is God's gift and not for sale. So, Radha affirms to reside with him in the village. Soon after her return, she discloses her decision, which enrages Sudhakar, the company proprietor, as he longs to knit her. Gopi fixes an alliance for Janaki, which is disrupted due to dowry when he sets his mind to winning money at any cost and migrates to the city. With Radha's support, he becomes a luminary and imposingly performs Janaki's wedlock.

Following this, Gopi & Radha bedecks to nuptial when begrudged Sudhakar drives to kill Gopi. Whereas he survives, losing his voice, Radha states that she should splice him, though her father, Dasaratha Ramayya, opposes it. In the further step, Sudhakar slaughters Dasaratha Ramayya and incriminates Gopi, which Radha believes. She pleads with Sudhakar to acquit Gopi, which he accepts, provided Radha should espouse him, and she agrees. Therefore, Radha expels Gopi, who lands at his sister's residence. However, he has been deserted from there as Sudhakar divulges the actuality. Then, he enrolls as a laborer. Like this, His owner gazes at his potential to perform the flute and invites him to play on the radio. Forthwith, Sudhakar intrigues to eliminate him. Gopi escapes, retrieving his voice again, proves himself nonguilty, and ceases Sudhakar. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the reunion of Gopi & Radha, who are proceeding to the village.

Cast

• N. T. Rama Rao as Gopi
• Vanisri as Radha
• Jaggayya as Sudhakar
• Gummadi as Dasaradha Ramayya
• Prabhakar Reddy
• Rajanala as Doctor
• Sakshi Ranga Rao as Driver
• Mada Venkateswara Rao as Cook
• K. V. Chalam
• Jaya Bhaskar
• Vijayalalitha as Janaki
• Suryakala
• Pushpa Kumari
• Parvathi
• Anupama
• P. J. Sarma

Soundtrack

Music composed by Saluri Hanumantha Rao.^[3][4] The song "Mere Mitwa Mere Meet Re" from the original film was retained here as "Naa Madi Ninnu Pilichindi".^[2]

S. No	Song Title	Lyrics	Singers	length
1	"Naa Madi Ninnu Pilichindi"	C. Narayana Reddy	Mohammed Rafi, S. Janaki	4:42
2	"Gadasari Bulloda"	Dasaradhi	S. Janaki	2:32
3	"Nede Thelisindhi"	C. Narayana Reddy	Mohammed Rafi, S. Janaki	5:06
4	"Laila Majnu"	C. Narayana Reddy	Mohammed Rafi, S. Janaki	11:01
5	"Neekaela Intha Niraasa"	Dasaradhi	S. Janaki	4:58
6	"Neekaela Intha Niraasa"	Dasaradhi	Mohammed Rafi	1:44
7	"O Priyatama"	C. Narayana Reddy	Mohammed Rafi	3:33