Sobha (1958 film)

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Sobha
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Poster
Directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao
Written by D. V. Narasa Raju (dialogues)
Screenplay byKamalakara Kameswara Rao
Story byShums Lakhnavi
Based on Dulari (1949)
Produced byPonnaluri brothers
Starring N. T. Rama Rao
Anjali Devi
CinematographyAnnayya
Edited byN. C. Rajan
Music by A. M. Rajah
Production
company
Sri Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures
Release date
  • 1 May 1958 (1958-05-01)
Running time
152 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Sobha is a 1958 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Anjali Devi. The film was produced by Ponnaluri Brothers under the Sri Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures banner. Music was composed by A. M. Rajah in his debut. Sobha was a remake of the Hindi film Dulari (1949). The film was recorded as a Hit at the box office. [1]

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Plot

Sitamma, an affluent widow, dotes on her only daughter, Sobha. On Sobha's 5th birthday, her maternal uncle Shankaram gifts a locket merging her photograph and words to knit Sobha with his son Raja. The same night, Sobha is abducted by a tribal chieftain, Sardar, for jewelry. Years rolled by, and Sobha grew as Rani in their hamlet under the nurture of Sardar with his sister Nagamma's daughter Kasturi. Parallelly, Lala, a big fish, entices Rani, but Kasturi endears him. Once, Rani conducts a busking when Raja sweethearts her; via his mate Sambhu, he finds her whereabouts and two crushes. Discerning it, Lala cautions Nagamma and strikes Raja. Being aware of his son's love affair, Shankaram rebukes, but Raja stands firm. As a result, he quits the house. Currently, Raja & Rani flee with the aid of Nagamma and approach Sitamma, who wholeheartedly welcomes them. Meanwhile, Lala forcibly retrieves Rani when Raja chases them. In that brawl, Kasturi dies to Lala's knife; eventually, he joins her. Besides, Shankaram complains to the police who surround the hamlet, and an encounter arises, in which Sardar passes away. Before leaving his last, he asks Nagamma to hand over Rani to her parents. Raja & Rani reach Shankaram's house, but he still denies their nuptial. Ergo, Sitamma steps to unite them. At the same time, Sambhu arrives with Nagamma, who divulges that Rani is Sobha by the locket. At last, Shankaram regrets and grants approval. Finally, the movie ends with the marriage of Raja & Sobha.

Cast

Soundtrack

Sobha
Film score by
Released1958
Genre Soundtrack
Producer A. M. Rajah

Music was composed by A. M. Rajah. Lyrics were written by P. Vasanth Kumar Reddy. Music released by Audio Company.

S. No.Song TitleSingerslength
1"Oho Ee Sandevela" S. Janaki 4:12
2"Yeelamaavi Thotalona" Jikki 3:45
3"Raave Raave Jaabili"Jikki2:26
4"Ee Nela Reyi" K. Rani 2:56
5"Andala Seemalo"A. M. Rajah, Jikki
6"Le Le Le" J. V. Raghavulu, S. Janaki
7"Andalu Chindu Tara"A. M. Rajah, Jikki3:11
8"Velugeleni Eelokana"J. V. Raghavulu, Jikki4:14
9"Anandamanta Nee Rayamenani"A. M. Rajah, Jikki

Box office

Sobha fared reasonably well at the box office and celebrated a 100-day run at Vijayawada.

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References

  1. "Sobha (1958)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 29 April 2018. Retrieved 14 May 2015.