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| Karthika Deepam | |
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| Poster | |
| Directed by | Lakshmi Deepak |
| Screenplay by | Lakshmi Deepak |
| Story by | M. Prabhakar Reddy |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | J. Satyanarayana |
| Edited by | K. Balu |
| Music by | Satyam |
Production company | Kavitha Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Karthika Deepam is a 1979 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Laxmi Deepak and starred Sobhan Babu, Sarada, and Sridevi. Sobhan Babu won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor. [1] [2]
The film was remade in Hindi as Maang Bharo Sajana (1980), [3] in Tamil as Karpoora Deepam (1985) and in Kannada as Sowbhagya Lakshmi (1987). [4]
The music was composed by Satyam. [6] [7]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Aaraneekuma Ee Deepam" | Devulapalli Krishnasastri | P. Susheela, S. Janaki | 4:22 |
| 2. | "Chilakamma Palikindhi" | Narala Rami Reddy | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 3:44 |
| 3. | "Chooda Chakkani Daana" | Gopi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 2:54 |
| 4. | "Muvvalemo Nedemo" | C. Narayana Reddy | S. Janaki | 3:13 |
| 5. | "Ey Maata Aha Telusu Adi Kaadu" | Gopi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 3:46 |
| 6. | "Nee Kowgililo" | Gopi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 3:18 |
The film was released on 4 May 1979. [8] Prasad, reviewing the film for Zamin Ryot on 18 May 1979, praised the treatment and execution of the story, particularly appreciating Sridevi's performance. [9]
| Award | Year | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| Filmfare Awards South | 1980 | Best Actor – Telugu | Sobhan Babu | Won | [2] |
| Best Actress – Telugu | Sridevi | Nominated | |||