Dr. Anand
| Dr. Anand | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | V. Madhusudhan Rao |
| Written by | Acharya Aatreya (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | V. Madhusudhan Rao |
| Story by | V. Madhusudhan Rao Acharya Aatreya |
| Produced by | D. Venkatapathi Reddy |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Anjali Devi Kanchana |
| Cinematography | C. Nageswara Rao |
| Edited by | Akkineni Sanjeevi |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
Production company | Ravindra Art Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Dr. Anand is a 1966 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by D. Venkatapathi Reddy under the Ravindra Art Productions banner and directed by V. Madhusudhan Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Anjali Devi and Kanchana with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[1][2]
Plot
Dr. Anand (N. T. Rama Rao) is a well-renowned person in society, he leads a happy family life with his wife Madhavi (Anjali Devi) and two kids. Unfortunately, Madhavi suffers from cancer, but Anand does not lose heart, tries to protect her health, and engages himself with the hospital and patients. Madhavi feels bad for it and asks him to remarry, but he never agrees. Once Anand visits a program of a popular dancer, Vijaya (Kanchana), during the performance she fractures her leg and Anand brings her to the hospital. Vijaya is emotionally imbalanced and suffers from panic attacks. Anand gives her moral support and boosts her willpower. She requests Anand to stay with her and he does so and gets attracted to her. The hospital staff and other people suspect their relationship and rumors spread. So, Anand sends Vijaya away, but gets mentally disturbed and leaves for her. On the way, he gives a lift to a heart patient (again N. T. Rama Rao) who resembles him. The person dies on the way, so, Anand exchanges his clothes with him and leaves where everyone thinks that Dr. Anand died. After that, Anand reaches Vijaya, and they live happily for some time, thereafter, Anand's cheating breaks out and Vijaya asks him to get away. Depressed, Anand meets with an accident in which his face is spoiled. After recovery, Anand learns that his hospital was expanded and his statue is also installed. He reaches the function, but no one recognizes him and visits his house where he sees Madhavi's health is getting worse day by day. Anand introduces himself as his friend, starts treating Madhavi, and takes care of the children. Meanwhile, everyone suspects him of the murderer of Dr. Anand, he is arrested and convicted in court. At last, Vijaya arrives and proves that he is Anand. Finally, she reunites Anand with his family and dedicates her life to constructing an orphanage in the name of Dr. Anand.
Cast
- N. T. Rama Rao as Dr. Anand
- Anjali Devi as Madhavi
- Kanchana as Vijaya
- Chittoor V. Nagaiah as Justice Dharma Rao
- Ramana Reddy as Dr. Mrutyunjaya Rao
- Padmanabham as Chalapathi Rao
- Raja Babu as Nookalu
- Chadalavada as Kotayya
- Rama Prabha as Mathi
- Baby Padmini as Baby
- Master Adinarayana Rao as Babu
Soundtrack
| Dr. Anand | |
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| Film score by | |
| Released | 1966 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 31:00 |
| Producer | K. V. Mahadevan |
Music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Music released by Audio Company.
| S. No. | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Chakkani Challani Illu" | Acharya Aatreya | Ghantasala | 3:23 |
| 2 | "Neela Mohana Rara" | Devulapalli | P. Susheela | 7:10 |
| 3 | "Perugutunnadi Hrudyam" | Acharya Aatreya | P. Susheela | 3:35 |
| 4 | "Madhiloni Na Swamy" | C. Narayana Reddy | P. Susheela | 3:40 |
| 5 | "Neelala Kannulatho" | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 3:12 |
| 6 | "Musugu Thiyavoyi" | Acharya Aatreya | P. B. Srinivas | 2:41 |
| 7 | "Thaluku Beluku Cheeradhana" | Kosaraju | Pithapuram, Swarnalatha | 3:20 |
| 8 | "Chakkani Challani Illu" - II | Acharya Aatreya | P. Susheela | 3:59 |
References
- ^ Yashodhara (16 October 1966). "డాక్టర్ ఆనంద్" [Doctor Anand]. Visalaandhra. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
- ^ Thurlapati (16 October 1966). "డాక్టర్ ఆనంద్" [Doctor Anand]. Andhra Jyothi. Retrieved 12 September 2020.