Toorpu Velle Railu
Toorpu Velle Railu (transl. Eastbound Train) is a 1979 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Bapu. The film stars Mohan (in his Telugu debut) and Jyothi (in her debut).[1] It is a remake of the Tamil film Kizhakke Pogum Rail.[2] The film was released on 25 August 1979.[3]
| Toorpu Velle Railu | |
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Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Bapu |
| Written by | M. V. L. (dialogues) |
| Story by | R. Selvaraj |
| Produced by | V. Perraju |
| Starring | Mohan Jyothi |
| Cinematography | Ishaan Arya |
| Music by | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
Production company | Triveni Art Pictures |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
Cast
- Mohan as Ramakoti[4]
- Jyothi as Alimelu[4]
- Rallapalli as Sivudu[5]
- Sakshi Ranga Rao as a priest
Soundtrack
The music was composed by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, who also sang all the songs.[6][7] The lyrics were written by Aarudra and Jaladi Raja Rao.[8]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Chuttu Chengavi Cheera" | 3:19 |
| 2. | "Emitidi Emitidi Edo Teliyanidi" | 3:21 |
| 3. | "Kanne Maa Chinnari" | 3:26 |
| 4. | "Ko Ante Koyilamma Koko" | 3:24 |
| 5. | "Neetibotlu Neetibotlu Paatala Kanneetibotlu" | 3:12 |
| 6. | "Sandepoddu Andalunna Chinnadee" | 3:03 |
| 7. | "Vasthade Naa Raaju" | 3:31 |
| 8. | "Veguchukka Podichindi" | 3:06 |
| Total length: | 26:22 | |
Reception
Prasad of Zamin Ryot wrote that Bapu has a kind of respect for the Telugu audience. It is his responsibility to maintain it. Is it our intention to start making such inferior stories into films, to lose that honour.[4] Griddaluru Gopalrao of the same newspaper wrote that Toorpu Velle Railu is a moral devlopment for the progress of the nation, a comprehensive review for a democratic system, a crow for money, for innovation, a novel poem that probes and touches the hearts of the poor and gives light to the poor with lively poetry.[9]
References
- "ప్రశ్నలు - జవాబులు" [Questions - Answers] (PDF). Zamin Ryot (in Telugu). 31 December 1982. p. 11. Archived (PDF) from the original on 11 November 2022. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- "Back to acting, again!". The Hindu. 28 December 2007. Archived from the original on 17 June 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2019.
- "Thoorpu Velle Railu". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 20 May 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- Prasad (7 September 1979). "సాంకేతికంగాతప్ప చిత్రంలో పసలేదు! - తూర్పు వెళ్ళే రైలు -" [Technically, the film did not work - Toorpu Velle Railu -] (PDF). Zamin Ryot (in Telugu). pp. 9, 11. Archived (PDF) from the original on 11 November 2022. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- "Veteran actor Rallapalli passes away". Telugucinema.com. 17 May 2019. Archived from the original on 16 May 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- "Actor Mohan for whom SPB sang numerous hit songs pens an emotional note". Indiaglitz. 16 August 2020. Archived from the original on 3 January 2024. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- "SPB sir sang wonderful songs for me over the years: Mohan". The Times of India. 16 August 2020. Archived from the original on 18 May 2022. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- Rao, Chandrasekhar. "Jaladi.. జానపద జాబిలి..!!". Oneindia (in Telugu). Archived from the original on 1 February 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- Gopalrao, Griddaluru (7 September 1979). "బాపు ప్రతిభకు మరొక నిదర్శనం!" [Another proof of Bapu's talent!] (PDF). Zamin Ryot (in Telugu). pp. 9, 11. Archived (PDF) from the original on 11 November 2022. Retrieved 25 May 2024.