# Doctor Chakravarty > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Doctor_Chakravarty > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Doctor_Chakravarty.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Chakravarty > Source revision: 1352133193 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) 1964 Indian film Doctor Chakravarthy Theatrical release poster Directed by Adurthi Subba Rao Written by Acharya Aatreya Gollapudi Maruti Rao (dialogues) Screenplay by Adurthi Subba Rao Based on Chakrabharmanam by Koduri Kousalya Devi Produced by D. Madhusudhana Rao Starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao Savitri Jaggayya Cinematography P. S. Selvaraj Edited by T. Krishna Music by S. Rajeswara Rao Production company Annapurna Pictures Release date 10 July 1964 (1964-07-10) Running time 167 minutes Country India Language Telugu ***Doctor Chakravarthy*** is a 1964 Indian [Telugu](/source/Telugu_language)-language [drama film](/source/Drama_(film_and_television)), produced by [D. Madhusudhana Rao](/source/D._Madhusudhana_Rao) and directed by [Adurthi Subba Rao](/source/Adurthi_Subba_Rao). It stars [Akkineni Nageswara Rao](/source/Akkineni_Nageswara_Rao), [Savitri](/source/Savitri_(actress)) and [Jaggayya](/source/Jaggayya), with music composed by [S. Rajeswara Rao](/source/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](/source/Nandi_Award), instituted by [Government of Andhra Pradesh](/source/Government_of_Andhra_Pradesh) in 1964. It inspired many people in India to become doctors.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] ## Plot 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. ## Cast - [Akkineni Nageswara Rao](/source/Akkineni_Nageswara_Rao) as Dr. Chakravarthy - [Savitri](/source/Savitri_(actress)) as Madhavi - [Jaggayya](/source/Jaggayya) as Ravindra - [Krishna Kumari](/source/Krishna_Kumari_(actress)) as Dr. Sridevi - [Gummadi](/source/Gummadi_(actor)) as DSP Sridhar - [Padmanabham](/source/Padmanabham_(actor)) as Venkata Swamy - [Chalam](/source/Chalam_(actor)) as Venkata Ramana - Sanjameswara Rao as Jagannatha Rao - Murali Krishna as Shekar - [Sowcar Janaki](/source/Sowcar_Janaki) as Nirmala - [Suryakantham](/source/Suryakantham_(actress)) as Suryakanthamma - [Geetanjali](/source/Geetanjali_(actress)) as Sudha - [Jayanthi](/source/Jayanthi_(actress)) as Padma ## Soundtrack The music was composed by [S. Rajeswara Rao](/source/S._Rajeswara_Rao).[3] Song title Lyrics Singers length "Manasuna Manasai" Sri Sri Ghantasala 3:47 "Ee Mounam Ee Bidiyam" Aarudhra 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" Kosaraju S. Janaki, P. B. Sreenivas 3:24 "Evaro Jwalanu Ragilincharu" Acharya Aatreya Ghantasala 3:40 ## Awards - [National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu](/source/National_Film_Award_for_Best_Feature_Film_in_Telugu) - 1964 - [Nandi Award for Best Feature Film - Gold](/source/Nandi_Award_for_Best_Feature_Film) - 1964[4] ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Telugu writer Yaddanapudi Sulochana Rani dies aged 78"](https://www.thehindu.com/books/writer-yaddanapudi-sulochana-rani-dies-aged-78/article23947606.ece). *[The Hindu](/source/The_Hindu)*. 21 May 2018. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230802034554/https://www.thehindu.com/books/writer-yaddanapudi-sulochana-rani-dies-aged-78/article23947606.ece) from the original on 2 August 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2023. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Jagaddhatri (20 April 2019). ["Stars who immortalised protagonists of novels"](https://www.thehansindia.com/featured/sunday-hans/stars-who-immortalised-protagonists-of-novels-522675). *[The Hans India](/source/The_Hans_India)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20201114130524/https://www.thehansindia.com/featured/sunday-hans/stars-who-immortalised-protagonists-of-novels-522675) from the original on 14 November 2020. Retrieved 2 August 2023. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Dr Chakravarthy (1964)-Song_Booklet"](https://indiancine.ma/documents/CFM/info). *Indiancine.ma*. Retrieved 2 August 2023.{{[cite web](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_web)}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_deprecated_archival_service)) 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)"](https://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf) [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF) (in Telugu). [Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh](/source/Andhra_Pradesh_(magazine)). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20150223135739/http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf) (PDF) from the original on 23 February 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2020. ## External links - [*Doctor Chakravarty*](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0260868/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier)) v t e National Film Award for Best Telugu Feature Film 1954–1960 Pedda Manushulu (1954) Bangaru Papa (1955) Tenali Ramakrishna (1956) – (1957) Pellinaati Pramanalu (1958) Nammina Bantu (1959) Mahakavi Kalidasu (1960) Certificate of Merit Thodu Dongalu and Vipra Narayana (1954) Ardhangi (1955) Edi Nijam (1956) Bhagya Rekha and Thodi Kodallu (1957) Mangalya Balam (1958) Maa Inti Mahalakshmi and Jayabheri (1959) Sita Rama Kalyanam (1960) 1961–1980 Bharya Bhartalu (1961) Mahamantri Timmarusu (1962) Lava Kusa (1963) Doctor Chakravarty (1964) Antastulu (1965) Rangula Ratnam (1966) Sudigundalu (1967) Varakatnam (1968) Aadarsa Kutumbam (1969) Desamante Manushuloyi (1970) Mattilo Manikyam (1971) Pandanti Kapuram (1972) – (1973) – (1974) Mutyala Muggu (1975) Oorummadi Brathukulu (1976) Oka Oori Katha (1977) Nimajjanam (1978) Nagna Sathyam (1979) Harischandrudu (1980) Certificate of Merit – (1961) Kula Gotralu and Siri Sampadalu (1962) Amarasilpi Jakkanna and Mooga Manasulu (1963) Ramadasu (1964) Palnati Yuddham and Manushulu Mamathalu (1965) Discontinued after 1965 1981–2000 Seethakoka Chilaka (1981) Meghasandesam (1982) Rangula Kala (1983) Sitaara (1984) Sravanthi (1985) Swathi Muthyam (1986) – (1987) Daasi (1988) Sutradharulu (1989) Matti Manushulu (1990) Bhadram Koduko (1991) Ankuram (1992) Mister Pellam (1993) – (1994) Stri (1995) Ninne Pelladata (1996) Sindhooram (1997) Tholi Prema (1998) Kalisundam Raa (1999) Nuvve Kavali (2000) 2001–2020 Show (2001) – (2002) Aithe (2003) Swarabhishekam (2004) Bommalata (2005) Kamli (2006) – (2007) 1940 Lo Oka Gramam (2008) – (2009) – (2010) – (2011) Eega (2012) Naa Bangaaru Talli (2013) Chandamama Kathalu (2014) Kanche (2015) Pelli Choopulu (2016) Ghazi (2017) Mahanati (2018) Jersey (2019) Colour Photo (2020) 2021–present Uppena (2021) Karthikeya 2 (2022) Bhagavanth Kesari (2023) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Doctor Chakravarty](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Chakravarty) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Chakravarty?action=history)). 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