Sarangadhara (1957 film)

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Sarangadhara
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by V. S. Raghavan
K. S. Ramachandra Rao
Written by Samudrala Sr
(story / dialogues)
Screenplay byV. S. Raghavan
Produced byT. Namadeva Reddy
Starring P. Bhanumathi
N. T. Rama Rao
CinematographyH. N. Srivatsava
N. C. Balakrishnan
Edited byV. S. Rajan
Music by Ghantasala
Production
company
Minerva Pictures
Release date
1 November 1957
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Sarangadhara is a 1957 Indian Telugu-language historical drama film, produced by T. Namadeva Reddy, directed by V. S. Raghavan and K. S. Ramachandra Rao. It stars P. Bhanumathi and N. T. Rama Rao with music composed by Ghantasala. The film is based on the epic of the same name by Gurajada Apparao. [1]

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Plot

The film begins at Raja Mahendravaram ruled by Raja Raja Narendra who resides with his Queen Ratnangi and son Sarangadhara. He has two ministers Singanna a good samaritan, and Ganganna a diabolic. Sarangadhara turns jack of all trades with ethical & royal moralities at Nannayya Bhattu. During that time, riots arise when Raja Raja suspects Rangaraju, the ruler of Rangaseema. Ergo sends Sarangadhara as an emissary with his besties Singanna & Mandavya. Amid, he is acquainted with Chitrangi the daughter of Rangaraju who endears him at first sight. Following, Sarangadhara tackles the rift and backs. Currently, Raja Raja is on the quest for the bride to Sarangadhara and selects Chitrangi. Being cognizant of it, Chitrangi is on cloud nine but Sarangadhara rejects it as he is already in a crush with Kanakangi the daughter of a satrap. Exploiting it, Ganganna artifices by the tainting spirit of Raja Raja and lures him to knit Chitrangi. Hence, the nuptial is performed with his sword with deceit then fact appears. As of now, infuriated Chitrangi seeks vengeance and proceeds to Raja Mahendravaram.

Whereat, Raja Raja constructs a palace for her when she backs off Raja Raja on the pretext of a vow and waits for the shot to allure Sarangadhara. Parallelly, Raja Raja moves to hunt when Chitrangi knowledges Sarangadhara is fond of pigeon play. So, she steals one of the pigeons when Sarangadhara starts the game and attracts it for which he enters her palace. Next, Chitrangi divulges the actuality and expresses her love which Sarangadhara denies and quits when he forgets the knife & shoes. Meanwhile, Raja Raja returns when Chitrangi imputes Sarangadhara as an imposter who molested her. Moreover, his shoes & knife affirms her assumption when Raja Raja paces an ordinance to amputate Sarangadhara’s legs. However, Subuddhi & Mandavya makes Sarangadhara guilt-free. By the time, it is too late Chitrangi also lands therein, charges Raja Raja for sinful actions, and commits suicide. During that plight, Siva appears in the form of a sage and gives rebirth to Sarangadhara. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the crowning & marriage ceremony of Sarangadhara and the place is adored as Sarangadhareswara temple at Rajamandry till today.

Cast

Soundtrack

Sarangadhara
Film score by
Ghantasala
Released1955
Genre Soundtrack
Label H.M.V.Audio
Producer Ghantasala

Music composed by Ghantasala. Lyrics written by Samudrala Sr. Music released on H. M. V. Audio Company. [2] [3]

S. No.Song TitleSingerslength
1"Adugadugo Alladigo" Bhanumathi Ramakrishna 3.16
2"Oh Naa Raaja"Bhanumathi Ramakrishna3.09
3"Jaya Jaya Mangala Gowri" P. Leela 2.33
4"Annaana Bhamini" Ghantasala, P. Leela 3.22
5"Kalalu Karigipovuna"Ghantasala, Santha Kumari, Jikki 2.26
6"Sagenu Bala"Jikki2:35
7"Jagamu Naa"Ghantasala1:32
8"Valadamma"Ghantasala0:47
9"Kaavaka"Ghantasala0:47
10"Raajipudu Raaledu" Madhavapeddi Satyam 0:48
11"Allana Gaadhiraaja"Ghantasala, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna2:03
12"Dhanalubdula Vruddula" M. S. Rama Rao 0:45
13"Gagana Seemantinee"Ghantasala0:34
14"O Chinna Vaada" Madhavapeddi Satyam, Swarnalata2:52
15"Poyiraa Maayammaa" P. Leela 3:09
16"Mangalamu Magalamu"Chorus1:44

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