Edi Nijam


Edi Nijam is a 1956 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Vainik and film personality S. Balachander and produced by Ghantasala Krishnamurthy of Pratibha Films. The films starring Nagabhushanam of Rakta Kanneeru fame. The story is loosely based on the Italian film Puzitor. The film was dubbed into Tamil as Edhu Nijam.

The plot

Kotayya is a labourer in a small village. He affectionately marries Raami and is living happily. The village Munasabu is a cutthroat and cheat. He is closely assisted by Naatu Vaidyudu and Poojari. Tirupati, friend of Kotayya is a very angry man and used to criticize Munasabu openly. Munasabu tries to get Rami into his control by different ways. Tirupati opposes him. Munasabu cunningly kills him in a forest and blames the crime on Kotayya. This results in Kotayya going to jail. Returning from jail, Kotayya knows the truth and attacks Munasabu. Police arrest him while he is hiding in the forest.

Production

When Ghantasala and Balachander were in search of suitable lead actor without any image who can portray the character, Sastri, production chief recommended Nagabhushanam for the role which eventually became his first leading role.

Soundtrack

  • "Beedala Rodana Vinava Nirupedala Vedana Kanava"
  • "Edi Nijam Manavudaa Edi Nijam"
  • "Guttonkai Kooroyi Baava"
  • "Nedu Naamanasu Uyyalaloogene"

Awards