Gruhalakshmi (1938 film)
| Gruhalakshmi | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | H. M. Reddy |
| Written by | Samudrala Sr. |
| Produced by | H. M. Reddy |
| Starring | V. Nagayya Ramanujachari Jandhyala Gaurinatha Sastri Govindarajula Subba Rao Kannamba Kanchanamala Sarala Mohini |
| Cinematography | K. Ramnoth |
| Music by | Prabhala Satyanarayana |
Production company | Rohini Pictures |
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Running time | 184 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Gruhalakshmi is a 1938 Indian Telugu-language drama film produced and directed by H. M. Reddy. Starring Ramanujacharyulu, Kanchanamala, Kannamba, and Chittoor Nagayya, it was the debut production of Rohini Pictures and marked the cinematic debut of Chittoor Nagayya. The film was an adaptation of the 1929 stage play Rangoon Rowdy by Somaraju Ramanuja Rao and was a commercial success. Gruhalakshmi is notable for introducing Kanchanamala as Telugu cinema's first "oomph" girl, gaining widespread attention for its daring portrayal of sensuality. The film also marked an early career role for K. V. Reddy, who worked as a cashier for Rohini Pictures before becoming a renowned filmmaker.