| Bangaru Papa | |
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| Directed by | B. N. Reddy |
| Written by | B. N. Reddy Palagummi Padmaraju |
| Starring | S. V. Ranga Rao Jaggayya Krishna Kumari Hemalatha Jamuna Ramana Reddy |
| Cinematography | B. N. Konda Reddy |
| Music by | Addepalli Rama Rao |
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Running time | 183 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Bangaru Papa (transl. Golden Baby) is a 1955 Indian Telugu-language film produced and directed by B. N. Reddy on Vauhini Productions banner. The film stars S. V. Ranga Rao, Jaggayya, Krishna Kumari, Jamuna. It is based on the 1861 English novel Silas Marner by George Eliot.[1]
Bangaru Papa won the President's Silver Medal for Best Feature Film in Telugu at the 3rd National Film Awards. B. N. Reddy considered the film as his best cinematic work.[2] It showcased the acting skills of S. V. Ranga Rao. This film introduced the famous writer Palagummi Padmaraju to the film industry.
- ^ Bangaru Papa in Naati 101 Chitralu, S. V. Rama Rao, Kinnera Publications, Hyderabad, 2006, pp: 109-110
- ^ "Tribute : Tale of a celluloid poet". The Hindu. 28 November 2008. Archived from the original on 2 December 2008. Retrieved 2 October 2022.