Godavari Inspired Songs : An Evergreen Trend
A trend that started in 1964 with Godari gattundi song in mooga manasulu where Godavari river and the vibe around it was mentioned has been followed by many film makers over a span of many years and is an evergreen with songs like godari gattumeeda from the upcoming movie Sankranthiki Vasthunnam trending and becoming a chartbuster. Let us look back at some of the super hit songs inspired from the Godavari vibe.:
1.Godari Gattundi(1964)
This song is an absolute classic and every aspect of it stands out . A game of Antakshari is never done without someone singing this song even in the present days. It is one of the best works of all the artistes involved but Jamuna’s performance stands out as a highlight.
MOVIE : MOOGA MANASULU
PRODUCED BY : C SUNDARAM
STARRING : ANR & JAMUNA
MUSIC : K V MAHADEVAN
LYRICS : ACHARYA ATREYA
DIRECTOR : ADURTHI SUBBA RAO
SINGERS : GHANTASALA AND P SUSHEELA
2.Gala Gala Paarutunna godarila(1973)
Pictured on superstar Krishna and Jamuna this song is one of the evergreen melodies of Telugu movies which went to be filmed again on Mahesh babu and Ileana in 2006 released blockbuster movie Pokiri which makes it a true example of the trend being carried over a long period and staying fresh . Both the versions were super hits.
MOVIE : GOWRI
PRODUCED BY : SRI VANI ARTS COMBINES
STARRING :KRISHNA & JAMUNA
MUSIC : CHELLAPILLA SATYAM
LYRICS : SRI DASARATHI
DIRECTOR : P CHANDRASEKHAR REDDY
SINGER : S P BALASUBRAHMANYAM
3.VELLUVACHI GODARAMMA(1982)
This song stands out for the creative way in which it was shot by Darsakendra K Raghavendra Rao with all the formations and props used . Sobhan Babu and Sridevi make for a wonderful pairing and perform some graceful steps .This song was picturized on Varun Tej and Pooja Hegde in the film Gaddalakonda Ganesh released in 2019.
MOVIE :DEVATHA
PRODUCED BY : DAGGUBATI RAMANAIDU
STARRING : SHOBAN BABU & SRIDEVI
MUSIC : K CHAKRAVARTHY
LYRICS : VETURI SUNDARA RAMA MURTHY
DIRECTOR : K RAGHAVENDRA RAO
SINGERS : S P BALASUBRAHMANYAM & P SUSHEELA
4.VEDAMLA GHOSHINCHE GODAVARI(1983)
This song is totally pictured in Godavari river on the banks of Rajahmundry and describes about the place in a spiritual context.
MOVIE :ANDHRA KESARI
PRODUCED BY : VIJAYCHANDER
STARRING : MURALI MOHAN
MUSIC : CHELLAPILLA SATYAM
LYRICS : ARUDRA
DIRECTOR : VIJAYCHANDER
SINGER : S P BALASUBRAHMANYAM
5.URAKALAI GODAVARI(1983)
Abhilasha is one of the best albums in Megastar Chiranjeevi’s career and this album also stands out in the one of best works of the Maestro Ilayaraja . Urakalai Godavari is one of the evergreen melodies of Telugu cinema which is fresh every time it is heard.
MOVIE :ABHILASHA
PRODUCED BY : K S RAMA RAO
STARRING : CHIRANJEEVI & RADHIKA
MUSIC : ILAYARAJA
LYRICS : VETURI & ILAYARAJA
DIRECTOR : A KODANDARAMI REDDY
SINGERS : S P BALASUBRAHMANYAM & S JANAKI
6.GODAVARI PAIYEDHA(1993)
Another evergreen song from an evergreen musical hit Sarigamalu this song is a soothing subtle number sung by the legendary S P BALASUBRHAMANYAM who features in almost all the songs on this list.This song is pictured on Vineeth and Rambha and shot on the banks of Godavari river.
MOVIE : SARIGAMALU
PRODUCED BY : C VINAYA KUMARI & K SHARADA DEVI
STARRING : VINEETH & RAMBHA
MUSIC : BOMBAY RAVI
LYRICS : VETURI SUNDARA RAMA MURTHY
DIRECTOR : KRANTHI KUMAR
SINGERS : S P BALASUBRAMHANYAM & CHITRA
7.GODARI GATTUPAINA(1999)
A totally different flavor given by the singers and the female lead in this song this song stands out as one of the all time hits in Prince Mahesh Babu’s career and this song managed to keep the Godavari songs trend alive in the 90’s .
MOVIE : RAJAKUMARUDU
PRODUCED BY : C ASHWINI DUTT
STARRING : MAHESH BABU & PREITY ZINTA
MUSIC : MANI SHARMA
LYRICS : CHANDRABOSE
DIRECTOR : K RAGHAENDRA RAO
SINGERS : UDIT NARAYAN & KAVITHA KRISHNAMURTHY
8.NINDU GODARI KADHA(2002)
Another song that is shot on the picturesque banks of Godavari river this song also brings back the colorful costumes and subtle music vibe into the trend . A song that describes the soul of the story between two loving hearts stands out for its lyrics and its value addition to the movie.
MOVIE : NUVVU LEKA NENU LENU
PRODUCED BY : DAGGUBATI SURESH BABU
STARRING : TARUN & AARTI AGARWAL
MUSIC : R P PATNAIK
LYRICS : KULASEKHAR
DIRECTOR : K VISWANATH
SINGERS : R P PATNAIK & KOUSALYA
9.UPPONGELE GODAVARI(2006)
The divine eternal voice of legendary voice of S P BALASUBRAHMANYAM in this song brings goosebumbs every time it is heard by Telugu audience . Probably this song can be the best one among this list of Godavari songs.
MOVIE : GODAVARI
PRODUCED BY : SSC ARTS
STARRING : SUMANTH & KAMALINEE MUKHERJEE
MUSIC : RADHAKRISHNA K M
LYRICS : VETURI SUNDRARA RAMA MURTHY
DIRECTOR : SEKHAR KAMMULA
SINGERS : S P BALASUBRHAMANYAM
10.GODARI GATTUMEEDA(2025)
Noted for the comeback of the famous Ramana Goggula as singer this song has topped all the charts and is a clear Sankranthi Winner in terms of music this Sankranthi and the admiration for it is only increasing day by day and is expected to touch record heights after the release of the movie.
MOVIE : SANKRANTHIKI VASTHUNNAM
PRODUCED BY : DIL RAJU & SIREESH
STARRING : VENKATESH & AISHWARYA RAJESH
MUSIC : BHEEMS CECIROLEO
LYRICS : BHASKAR BATLA RAVI KUMAR
DIRECTOR : ANIL RAVIPUDI
SINGERS : RAMANA GOGGULA
