Kulachandrama
Kulachandrama is a social drama that was released in February 1978, directed by K.H.D. Rao. The film showcases noteworthy performances by Ajit Kar, Chakrapani, Sujata Anand, Niharika Sahu, Pira Mishra, Netrananda Mishra, Anima Pedini, and Soudamini in prominent roles.
Upendra Kumar
Brundaban Jena
Pranab Patnaik
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Cast & Crew
Music
Upendra Kumar
Lyrics
Brundaban Jena
Singing
Pranab Patnaik
Movie Details
Released on: February 1978 at Prabhat Cinema, Cuttack
Directed by: K.H.D. Rao
Produced by: Kumar G.
Production Co: Debimatha Pictures
Distribution Co: Kalinga Pictures
Story: Dasari Narayan Rao
Dialogue: Brundaban Jena
Editing: Mahesh
Choreography: Krishna Kumar
Cinematography: Babu
Art Direction: Prasanna Mohanty
Makeup: J. Madhav
Stills: Gangadhar
Music: Upendra Kumar
Lyrics: Narayan Prasad Singh, Brundaban Jena
Cast: Ajit Kar, Chakrapani, Sujata Anand, Niharika Sahu, Pira Mishra, Netrananda Mishra, Anima Pedini, Soudamini, Geeta, Srikant, basant Samal, Narendra Mishra, Sariputta, Jeja, Bahar, K. Rao and others
Note:
Debimatha Pictures, a production house based in Brahmapur, adapted the storyline of a Telugu film to create the Odia movie Kulachandrama. The original story was written by Dasari Narayan Rao, while the Odia version was directed by K.H.D. Rao. Directional support was provided by J.B.K. Choudhury, P. Bhaskar Reddy, and Brundaban Jena, with Brundaban Jena also contributing the dialogues and lyrics.
Filming took place in Hyderabad, with outdoor equipment sourced from Sharada Enterprises and Pratap Art Pictures of Madras. Post-production work was completed at Sarathi Studios Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad.
Despite the production effort, the film failed to connect with Odia audiences. The adapted storyline lacked alignment with Odia culture and traditions, and the title Kulachandrama was considered mismatched with the film’s content. A deeper cultural adaptation, beyond mere translation, was needed to make the story relatable to the Odia audience. Although the film was not commercially successful, it contributed to increasing the count of Odia film releases in 1978.
Songs:
- Atmiya Swajan Bandhu Kehi Nunhe (Singer: Sikandar Alam)
- Tu Ei Kulachandrama (Singer: Vani Jayaram)
- Pase Mo Lagi Ase Na (Singer: H. P. Geetha)
- Raati Paahi Thile Hoi Thante Raja Rama (Singer: Pranab Patnaik)
Movie Artworks:
Reference: Odia Chalachitra Ra Agyat Adhyaya by Bhim Singh, Odiamelody, Tushar Nath Mohapatra
