| Doctor Chakravarthy | |
| Screenplay: | Adurthi Subba Rao |
| Producer: | D. Madhusudhana Rao |
| Director: | Adurthi Subba Rao |
| Starring: | Akkineni Nageswara Rao Savitri Jaggayya |
| Music: | S. Rajeswara Rao |
| Cinematography: | P. S. Selvaraj |
| Editing: | T. Krishna |
| Studio: | Annapurna Pictures |
| Runtime: | 167 minutes |
| Country: | India |
| Language: | Telugu |
Doctor Chakravarthy is 1964 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by D. Madhusudhana Rao and directed by Adurthi Subba Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Savitri and Jaggayya, with music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. The film is based on Koduri Kousalya Devi's novel Chakrabhramanam.[1] [2] It is the first film to win the Nandi Award, instituted by Government of Andhra Pradesh in 1964. It inspired many people in India to become doctors.
The film begins with Dr. Chakravarthy returning from abroad after his higher education. He receives a warm welcome from his mates and beloved Dr. Sridevi. Then, Chakravarthy proceeds for his precious sibling Sudha, whom he dotes on and rears under a shower of love. She is a musician, writer, & poet as well. Indeed, Chakravarthy is getting a big man with the aid of Sudha's husband, Shekar, who is wealthy. Midway through his journey, he feels pleasure acquainting with his childhood bestie, Engineer Ravindra. Soon after arriving at the home, Chakravarthy is despondent, viewing terminally ill Sudha as a victim of cancer. During that difficulty, he calls Sridevi. Being incognizant of their love affair, Sudha pleads with her brother to knit Sridhar's sister, Nirmala, before leaving her breath. Sridevi makes him oblige it, who espouses Nirmala. Chakravarthy constructs a memorial hospital in her honor. Chakravarthy & Nirmala are antipodes in their lifestyles. Plus, she is carefree with her husband, so an absence of compatibility causes him to feel lonely.
Once Ravindra invites them, they meet his ideal wife, Madhavi. Hereupon, Chakravarthy feels Sudha's resemblances in her, like politeness, music, poetry, etc. Madhavi initially detests his behavior, but comprehending Chakravarthy's brotherhood, she, too, grants him. After a while, Ravindra forwards on an official tour, leaving pregnant Madhavi under Chakravarthy's trust. From there, he frequently visits her home when Nirmala despises his affection for Madhavi. Hence, she writes an anonymous letter to Ravindra, making him suspect Madhavi's purity and causing a rift. Ravindra exits Madhavi without divulging his hunch. She reaches her brother Sridhar's residence under the grounds of delivery. Grief-stricken Ravindra turned into an alcoholic and devastated Madhavi's health deteriorated. On Chakravarthy's advice, Sridevi treats Madhavi.
Chakravarthy & Sridhar mutually notify the status quo when he asks Madhavi what's happening, and she expresses the predicament. Therefore, Sridhar approaches Ravindra, and he freaks out a grudge, disclosing the letter as evidence. Knowing it, Chakravarthy detects it as Nirmala's ruse, who rebukes her and quits the house. Enraged, Ravindra seeks to slay Chakravarthy when he dies remorsefully after learning about his sacred bond with Madhavi. Parallelly, Nirmala also eats crow via Shekar. Simultaneously, Madhavi's condition is critical when Ravindra rushes regretfully to apologize. During that time, Chakravarthy sets foot, secures Madhavi & baby boy, and is ready to leave abroad forever. Hearing it, Madhavi collapses when Ravindra retrieves him with implore, and she survives. At last, Ravindra venerates Chakravarthy by titling the newborn with his name. Finally, the movie ends happily with the family's reunion.
The music was composed by S. Rajeswara Rao.[3]
| Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Manasuna Manasai" | Sri Sri | Ghantasala | 3:47 | |
| "Ee Mounam Ee Bidiyam" | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 3:22 | ||
| "Neevuleka Veena" | Acharya Aatreya | P. Susheela | 3:28 | |
| "Padamani Nannadagavalena" | Aarudhra | P. Susheela | 3:45 | |
| "Nijam Cheppave Pilla" | Aarudhra | P. Susheela, B. Vasantha | 4:10 | |
| "Padamani Nannadaga Thaguna" | Aarudhra | P. Susheela | 3:30 | |
| "Neevuleka Veena" (Pathos) | Acharya Aatreya | P. Susheela | 1:09 | |
| "O Ungarala Mungurula Raja" | Aarudhra | Madhavapeddi Satyam, P. Susheela | 4:32 | |
| "Ontiga Samayam Chikkindhi" | S. Janaki, P. B. Sreenivas | 3:24 | ||
| "Evaro Jwalanu Ragilincharu" | Acharya Aatreya | Ghantasala | 3:40 |