Tapassu
| Tapassu | |
|---|---|
| తపస్సు | |
| Directed by | Bharath Parepalli |
| Written by | Bharath Parepalli |
| Produced by | Bharath Parepalli C. S. Avadhani |
| Starring | Bharath Parepalli Krishna Bharati |
| Music by | Raj–Koti |
Production company | Sruthilaya Unit |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Tapassu (transl. Penance) is a 1995 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film written, directed, and co-produced by Bharath Parepalli, who also played the lead role alongside Krishna Bharati. The film features music composed by Raj–Koti.[1]
The film received acclaim for its music. The song "Talukumannadi Kulukula Tara," with lyrics by Vennelakanti and sung by Mano, remains popular decades after its release.[2] Bharath Parepalli won the Nandi Award for Best Screenplay Writer for his work on the film.[3]
Cast
- Bharath Parepalli[4]
- Krishna Bharati as Kiranmayi
- Bhaskar
- Roopa Devi
- Ramesh Kumar
- Banerjee
- Harish Goud
Production
Bharath Parepalli, a protege of Dasari Narayana Rao, began his directorial career with Dr. Ambedkar in 1992. He followed this with films such as Boy Friend (1994) and Jantar Mantar (1994).[5] For Tapassu, Bharath took on dual responsibilities as the film's director and lead actor.[6][7] The film was produced under the Sruthilaya Unit banner.[5] Tapassu was inspired by the 1993 Hindi film Darr.
After the release of Tapassu, Bharath focused exclusively on directing, helming over 15 films.[8] He collaborated with Dasari Narayana Rao on projects including Maisamma IPS (2008), which Dasari produced, and Adi Vishnu (2008), featuring Dasari's son Arun Kumar in the lead role.[5][9]
Music
The soundtrack of Tapassu was composed by Raj–Koti, with lyrics penned by Vennelakanti.[10] The music received positive reviews, with the song "Talukumannadi Kulukula Tara," sung by Mano, standing out as a fan favourite. This track remains popular even decades after the film's release.[2]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Talukumannadi Kulukula Tara" | Mano | 5:30 |
| 2. | "Mogadu Ragam" | Malgudi Subha | 3:29 |
| 3. | "Muddulalo Tholi Muchatalo" | Murali, Renuka | 4:48 |
| 4. | "O Naa Prema" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 5:15 |
| 5. | "Oka Merupalle Merisavu" | 2:15 | |
| 6. | "College Adirinidi" | Koti | 4:48 |
| 7. | "Nuvvante Nenani" | Mano, Renuka | 5:02 |
| Total length: | 31:07 | ||
References
- ^ "Thapassu (1995)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- ^ a b "ఈ టాలీవుడ్ దర్శకులు ఇంకా మీకు గుర్తున్నారా..!". Zee News (in Telugu). 13 August 2018. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- ^ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 February 2015.(in Telugu)
- ^ "Filmmaker Bharat Parepalli To Make Comeback To Acting After 27 Years With Nagali". News18. 29 November 2022. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
He last acted in the film Tapassu, which was released on February 2, 1995.
- ^ a b c "Bharath Parepalli: ఇరవై ఏడేళ్ళ తర్వాత మళ్ళీ నటుడిగా దర్శకుడు భరత్!". NTV (in Telugu). 28 November 2022. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- ^ "రైతుల తిరుగుబాటు నేపథ్యంలో.. | Bharath Parepalli Naagali Movie". Chitra Jyothy (in Telugu). Andhra Jyothy. 28 November 2022. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- ^ "One Film Wonders: 11 Directors Who Disappeared After Making A Beautiful Love Story". Chai Bisket. 27 January 2020. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- ^ Tummala Mohan (30 November 2022). "Bharath Parepalli: 27 సంవత్సరాల తర్వాత మెగా ఫోన్ పట్టిన డైరెక్టర్.. రైతుల తిరుగుబాటుపై 'నాగలి' సినిమా". Samayam (in Telugu). Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- ^ "Film crew re-enacts Vyas' murder scene". The Hindu. 29 December 2016. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
Director Bharat is well known to Tollywood with films such as Maisamma IPS, Boyfriend, Tapassu and Dr. Ambedkar.
- ^ a b Tapassu, Apple Music, retrieved 4 December 2024
- ^ Tapassu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), Gaana, retrieved 4 December 2024
- ^ Tapassu Songs, JioSaavn, retrieved 4 December 2024