Tapassu

Tapassu
Directed byBharath Parepalli
Written byBharath Parepalli
Produced byBharath Parepalli
C. S. Avadhani
StarringBharath Parepalli
Krishna Bharati
Music byRaj–Koti
Production
company
Sruthilaya Unit
Release date
  • 2 February 1995 (1995-02-02)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

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.

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.[citation needed] Bharath Parepalli won the Nandi Award for Best Screenplay Writer for his work on the film.

Cast

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). For Tapassu, Bharath took on dual responsibilities as the film's director and lead actor. The film was produced under the Sruthilaya Unit banner. Tapassu was inspired by the 1993 Hindi film Darr.

After the release of Tapassu, Bharath focused exclusively on directing, helming over 15 films. He collaborated with Dasari Narayana Rao on projects including Maisamma IPS (2008), which Dasari produced, and Adivishnu (2008), featuring Dasari's son Arun Kumar in the lead role.

Music

The soundtrack of Tapassu was composed by Raj–Koti, with lyrics penned by Vennelakanti.

Source:

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Talukumannadi Kulukula Tara"Mano5:30
2."Mogadu Ragam"Malgudi Subha3:29
3."Muddulalo Tholi Muchatalo"Murali, Renuka4:48
4."O Naa Prema"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra5:15
5."Oka Merupalle Merisavu" 2:15
6."College Adirinidi"Koti4:48
7."Nuvvante Nenani"Mano, Renuka5:02
Total length:31:07

References

  1. ↑ "Thapassu (1995)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
  2. ↑ "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)
  3. ↑ "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.
  4. 1 2 3 "Bharath Parepalli: ఇరవై ఏడేళ్ళ తర్వాత మళ్ళీ నటుడిగా దర్శకుడు భరత్!". NTV (in Telugu). 28 November 2022. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
  5. ↑ "రైతుల తిరుగుబాటు నేపథ్యంలో.. | Bharath Parepalli Naagali Movie". Chitra Jyothy (in Telugu). Andhra Jyothy. 28 November 2022. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
  6. ↑ "One Film Wonders: 11 Directors Who Disappeared After Making A Beautiful Love Story". Chai Bisket. 27 January 2020. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ "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.
  9. 1 2 Tapassu, Apple Music, retrieved 4 December 2024
  10. ↑ Tapassu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), Gaana, retrieved 4 December 2024
  11. ↑ Tapassu Songs, JioSaavn, retrieved 4 December 2024