Kula Deivam (1956 film)
Kula Deivam (transl. Family deity) is a 1956 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Krishnan–Panju and written by Murasoli Maran. It is a remake of the 1954 Bengali film Bhanga Gora. The film stars S. V. Sahasranamam and Pandari Bai, while Rajagopal, S. S. Rajendran, Chandrababu, S. A. Ashokan and Vijayakumari play supporting roles. The film's soundtrack and background score were composed by R. Sudarsanam. Maruthi Rao and Panju (under the alias S. Panjabi) handled cinematography and editing respectively.
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| Directed by | Krishnan–Panju |
| Screenplay by | Murasoli Maran |
| Based on | Banga Kora |
| Starring | S. V. Sahasranamam Pandari Bai |
| Cinematography | Maruthi Rao |
| Edited by | S. Panjabi |
| Music by | R. Sudarsanam |
Production company | SK Pictures |
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Running time | 168 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Kula Deivam was released on 29 September 1956, and became a commercial success, winning the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil. Bhanga Gora went on to be remade in Hindi as Bhabhi and in Kannada as Jenu Goodu. Pandari Bai reprised her role in both the versions.