Superman (1980 film)


Superman is a 1980 Indian Telugu-language superhero film produced by R. Gopal under the Lakshmi Vishnu Productions banner. It is directed by V. Madhusudhan Rao, starting N. T. Rama Rao and Jaya Prada with music composed by Chakravarthy.

Plot

Raja is the son of Zamindar Raghunath Rao, the entire family is great devotees of Lord Hanuman. In his childhood, on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanthi, Raghunath Rao want to offer their heritage jewelry to the deity. At the same time, 3 thieves Maharaj, Sardar and Jaisingh steal the jewelry and kill Raghunath Rao along with his wife Annapurna and the temple priest. Raja is left alone even the priest's family also left orphaned. So, Raja takes care of them as his own mother and sister. But Raja is struggling to take revenge against the 3 traitors. So, he prays to Lord Hanuman, with his blessings, Raja acquires supernatural powers and becomes a Superman. Raja's foster mother Sarada detects it and she takes an oath from him that he should not reveal it out. Years roll by, Raja always utilizes his power to help others but hides his identity. Raja undertakes mining business along with Bangariah and falls in love with his daughter Jaya. The 3 traitors are still performing the anti-social and illegal activities. First Raja eliminates Jaisingh. After that, Maharaj comes to know that there is gold in Raja & Bangariah's mine, which they have not known. So, they want to grab that mine when they create rumors that there are demons in that mining area and do not allow anyone to work. Raja discovers their plan and in that process, he eliminates Sardar too. Meanwhile, Raja's sister Lakshmi loves a guy, Mohan and becomes pregnant. Here Raja decides to make her marriage with Mohan. But unfortunately, Mohan is the son of Maharaj, he meets Raja in disguise as Dharma Rao, takes Raja's share in the mine as dowry and flees away along with son Mohan. Now Lakshmi tries to commit suicide, Raja protects her giving an assurance that he will bring Mohan back. Knowing that they are in Hong Kong, Raja moves. Meanwhile, Bangariah & Jaya also reaches there to sell the remaining mine due to the luring of Maharaj. Maharaj keeps Bangariah in his custody and tries to grab the mine forcibly. But Jaya escapes when Raja safeguards her. Simultaneously, Maharaj tries to kill Raja on several occasions, but Raja breaks his each and every plan. Ultimately, he sends a sorceress Lee who uses her black magic on Raja, but she too is destroyed. At last, Raja recognizes Maharaj as the 3rd traitor, so, he eliminates him also, brings back Mohan and performs his marriage with Lakshmi. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Raja & Jaya.

Cast

Music composed by Chakravarthy. Music released by AVM Audio Company.
S. No.Song TitleLyricsSingerslength
1"Mabbullo Chandraiah"Acharya AatreyaSP Balu, P. Susheela6:10
2"Atta Sudamaaka"Veturi Sundararama MurthySP Balu, P. Susheela3:23
3"Chinuku Chitikesindhi"Veturi Sundararama MurthySP Balu, P. Susheela2:55
4"Kotalo Paaga"Veturi Sundararama MurthySP Balu, P. Susheela3:26
5"Kannu Kotteyyana"Veturi Sundararama MurthySP Balu, P. Susheela3:04
6"Vecchani"Veturi Sundararama MurthySP Balu, P. Susheela4:30
7"Sri Anjaneya"Acharya AatreyaP. Susheela4:48