Oorantha Sankranthi

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Oorantha Sankranthi
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by Dasari Narayana Rao
Written byDasari Narayana Rao
Produced byKodali Bosu Babu
Kotagiri Gopala Rao
Starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao
Krishna
Sridevi
Jayasudha
Cinematography V. S. R. Swamy
Edited byKotagiri Gopala Rao
Music by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Production
companies
Veera Rani Enterprises
Kotagiri Films [1]
Release date
  • 12 February 1983 (1983-02-12)
Running time
134 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Oorantha Sankranthi is a 1983 Telugu-language drama film, produced by Kodali Bosu Babu Kotagiri Gopal Rao under the Veera Rani Enterprises & Kotagiri Films banner [2] and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. [3] It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Krishna, Sridevi, Jayasudha and music composed by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam. [4] [5]

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Plot

The film begins in a village where President Raghavaiah leads a happy family life with his wife, Bhanumati, and two sons, Venu and Gopi. Since Venu is the progeny of Raghavaiah's first marriage, Bhanumati looks down on him. Meanwhile, Kotaiah, the cunning brother-in-law of Raghavaiah, lives with them. Gopi loves Kotaiah's daughter, Satya, while Venu falls for a peasant named Durga. The government sanctions ₹50,000 for the village panchayat, which Kotaiah steals by endangering Gumustha Ranga Rao and forcing Raghavaiah to resign. Kotaiah then deceives his way into becoming the President and tyrant, with Venu standing in his way. Kotaiah creates a rift through Venu's love affair, which Raghavaiah opposes. Consequently, Venu leaves and, with Gopi's help, marries Durga. Later, Kotaiah schemes to build a hospital by displacing the destitute's hamlet for selfish reasons. Raghavaiah opposes it and is humiliated. At this point, Venu protects his father, understanding his integrity and retrieving him. Kotaiah then manipulates Gopi, causing a rift between the siblings, leading to Raghavaiah's death. Eventually, Gumustha Ranga Rao returns, and Venu warns him. Exploiting this, Kotaiah kills him and frames Venu, but Gopi learns the truth and rescues his brother. In the end, the brothers defeat the villains. The movie concludes happily with the family's reunion and the marriage of Gopi and Satya.

Cast

Soundtrack

Oorantha Sankranthi
Film score by
Released1983
Genre Soundtrack
Length25:00
Label ACE Records
Producer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam

Music composed by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam. Lyrics were written by Dasari Narayana Rao. Music released on ACE Records Audio Company. [6]

S. No.Song TitleSingerslength
1"Sambararala Sankranthi" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki, P. Susheela 6:18
2"Oornatha Gola Gola"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela5:05
3"Toorupu Deepam"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam4:29
4"O Bhama Nee Nomu"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki4:37
5"Jum Jum Antu Vastondi"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela4:31

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