Magic in Tunes – Jagadananda Karaka

For all songs in this series, go here This devotional song is from the 2011 Indian Telugu – language devotional film Sri Rama Rajyam (= The Kingdom of Lord Rama). It is a reboot of the 1963 Indian Telugu – language blockbuster film Lava Kusa. The film was simultaneously dubbed into Indian Tamil-language, and Indian MalayalamContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Jagadananda Karaka”

Magic in Tunes – Nelavanka Thongi Chusindi

For all songs in this series, go here This is from the 1971 Indian Hindi-language historical fantasy film Rajakota Rahasyam (= Secret of the King’s Fort). Music composed by Vijaya Krishna Murthy to the Lyrics penned by C. Narayana Reddy. Sung by Ghantasala, P. Susheela. Lyrics transliterated: Nelavanka Thongi Chusindi; Chaligali Menu Sokindi Manasaina Cheluva KanulanduContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Nelavanka Thongi Chusindi”

Magic in Tunes – Raavoyi Chandamaama

For all songs in this series, go here This is from the 1955 Indian Telugu – language romantic comedy film Missamma (= Miss Madam).The script was adapted by Chakrapani from Rabindranath Maitra’s Indian Bengali-language play Manmoyee Girls’ School. The film was simultaneously shot in Indian Tamil-Language as Missiamma, with slightly altered actors. This is anotherContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Raavoyi Chandamaama”

Magic in Tunes – Oho Devada

For all songs in this series, go here For those songs which have same tune, go here This song is from the 1953 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film Devadasu (= A drunkard). The script was based on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s Indian Bengali-language 1917 novel, Devdas. The film was produced in Telugu and Tamil languages (theContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Oho Devada”

Magic in Tunes – Nannu Vadhili Neevu Polevule

For all songs in this series, go here This is the song from the 1962 Indian Telugu-language drama film Manchi Manusulu (= Good Hearts). Music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan to the lyrics penned by Dasaradhi. Sung by Ghantasala and P. Susheela. There is so much meaning to the Lyrics and makes me wonderContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Nannu Vadhili Neevu Polevule”

Magic in Tunes – Kani Penchina

For all songs in this series, go here This is from the 2014 Indian Telugu – language fantasy comedy drama film Manam (= Us).  This includes all the three generations of the Akkineni in this film. This was the last of the lead actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao’s film. Music was composed by Anup Rubens toContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Kani Penchina”

Magic in Tunes – Suvvi Suvvalamma Etta Seppedhamma

For all songs in this series, go here This is from the 2015 Indian Telugu-language action drama film Loafer. It was later dubbed into Indian Hindi-language under the title Loafer The Hero for direct telecast on Zee Cinema in 2016 and in Indian Tamil – language under the same name. Music was composed by SunilContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Suvvi Suvvalamma Etta Seppedhamma”

Magic in Tunes – Sirulolikinche Chinninavvule

For all songs in this series, go here This song is from the 1994 Indian Hindi-language fantasy comedy film Yamaleela (= ’Yama’s divine play’). The film was remade in Indian Hindi-language as Taqdeerwala (1995) and in Indian Tamil-language as Lucky Man (1995). Music was composed by S. V. Krishna Reddy to the Lyrics penned by SirivennelaContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Sirulolikinche Chinninavvule”

Magic in Tunes – Amma Amma Nee Vennela

For all songs in this series, go here This is from the 2021 Indian Telugu – language romantic comedy film Paagal (= Crazy). This being release during pandemic, never heard this movie. But, the reality TV show for singers, the participant sang this song. Music was composed by Radhan to the Lyrics penned by Ramajoggaya Sastry.Continue reading “Magic in Tunes – Amma Amma Nee Vennela”

Magic in Tunes – Hima Seemallo Hallo Yamagaa Undi Vallo

For all songs in this series, go here This song is from the 2000 Indian Telugu – language film Annayya (= Brother). It was later dubbed into Indian Tamil – language as Moothavan. It was remade in Indian Bengali – language as Devdoot (2005). Music was composed by Mani Sharma to the Lyrics penned byContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Hima Seemallo Hallo Yamagaa Undi Vallo”