Seetharama Kalyanam
Seeta Rama Kalyanam | |
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Theatrical release poster | |
Directed by | N. T. Rama Rao |
Produced by | N. Trivikrama Rao |
Written by | Samudrala Sr (dialogues) |
Screenplay by | Dhanekula Buchi Venkata Krishna Chowdhary |
Story by | Dhanekula Buchi Venkata Krishna Chowdhary |
Starring |
N. T. Rama Rao B. Saroja Devi |
Music by | Gali Penchala Narasimha Rao |
Cinematography | Ravikant Nagaich |
Edited by | Veerappa |
Production company |
National Art Theaters |
Release date |
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Running time | 182 Mins |
Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Seeta Rama Kalyanam (English: The Marriage of Seeta & Rama) is a 1961 Telugu mythological film, produced by N. Trivikrama Rao under the National Art Theaters banner and directed by N. T. Rama Rao.[1] It stars N. T. Rama Rao and B. Saroja Devi in the lead roles, with music composed by Gali Penchala Narasimha Rao.[2][3][4][5]
Plot
The story begins with Ravana (N. T. Rama Rao) being stopped by Nandi when he goes straight to Kailasa to get darshan of Lord Shiva. A rift happens between Ravana and Nandi and the latter curses Ravana, saying he would die at the hands of "Vaanaras". Ravana doesn’t bother with the curse and does a severe penance to shake the foundations of Kailasa. Lord Shiva feels delighted with the penance and grants Ravana a few wishes to be fulfilled. As a result, Ravana becomes invincible. With the penance of sages and divine people, Lakshmi Devi (Geethanjali) is born on Planet Earth as Vedavathi, who sacrifices her body to Ravana. Ravana lusts for her and tries to capture her. She immediately gets reborn in Lanka and says that she would destroy him, thereby turning into ashes. On the word of Mandodari (B. Saroja Devi), the Rakshasas collect the ashes into a box and bury it in Janaka's (Mikkilineni) kingdom. Janaka in the meantime performs puja for children and while tilling the ground, a baby girl in a box is found. He names her Seetha and looks after her with affection and care. On the other side in Ayodhya, Dasaradha (Chittor V Nagaiah) is blessed with four sons who are the reincarnations of Lord Vishnu (Haranath), Adhi Sesha, Shanka and Chakra as Rama, Lakshmana, Bharata, and Shatragnya. Rama and Laksmana (Shobhan Babu) go as a security for Vishwamitra's (Gummadi) Yaaga ritual. After it is finished, they go to the Janaka Kingdom for the Swayamvara of Seetha. Ravana also arrives for the Swayamvara in order to break the Shiva’s Bow which is the condition to marry Seetha. But he fails to do so and gets insulted. Rama breaks the Shiva’s Bow and when Parasurama (K. V. S. Sharma) challenges the abilities of the former, the latter realizes the value of Rama and his reincarnation. The film ends with the phenomenal wedding of Seeta and Rama.
Cast
- N. T. Rama Rao as Ravana
- B. Saroja Devi as Mandodari
- Haranath as Lord Rama
- Geetanjali as Goddess Sita
- Kanta Rao as Narada
- Sobhan Babu as Lakshmana
- Chittoor V. Nagaiah as Dasharatha
- Mikkilineni as Janaka
- Gummadi as Vishwamitra
- Chhaya Devi as Janaka's wife
- K. V. S. Sharma as Parashurama
- Kommineni Seshagiri Rao as Bharata
- Udaykumar as Kumbhakarna
- Kasturi Siva Rao as Avasya
- Sarathi as Nalakoobara
Crew
- Art: T. V. S. Sarma
- Choreography: Vempati
- Stills: Nagaraja Rao
- Dialogues - Lyrics: Samudrala Sr.
- Playback: Ghantasala, P. Susheela, P. Leela, P. B. Srinivas, M. S. Rama Rao
- Music: Gali Penchala Narasimha Rao
- Story - Screenplay: Dhanekula Buchi Venkata Krishna Chowdhary
- Editing: Veerappa
- Cinematography: Ravikant Nagaich
- Producer: N. Trivikrama Rao
- Director: N. T. Rama Rao
- Banner: National Art Theatres
- Release Date: 6 January 1960
Soundtrack
Seetharama Kalyanam | |
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Film score by Gali Penchala Narasimha Rao | |
Released | 1961 |
Genre | Soundtrack |
Length | SAREGAMA Audio |
Producer | Gali Penchala Narasimha Rao |
Music composed by Gali Penchala Narasimha Rao. Lyrics were written by Samudrala Sr. The song Sri Seetaramula Kalyanamu is an evergreen. Music released by SAREGAMA Audio Company.
S. No | Song Title | Singers | length |
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1 | Deva Deva Parandhaamaa | P. B. Srinivas | 3:38 |
2 | Kanarara Kailasa Nivasa | Ghantasala | 4:11 |
3 | Jagadeka Maatha Gauri | Ghantasala | 3:21 |
4 | Parama Saiva | Ghantasala | 1:16 |
5 | Hey Paarvathee | Ghantasala | 1:38 |
6 | Sashtiryojana | M. S. Rama Rao | 1:05 |
7 | Dhaanava Kula | Ghantasala | 1:39 |
8 | Padmaasane | M. S. Rama Rao | 0:54 |
9 | Veenaa Paadave | P. Susheela | 3:44 |
10 | Inupa Kattadaal | P. B. Srinivas | 0:38 |
11 | Sarasaala Javaraalanu | P. Leela | 4:12 |
12 | Nelathaa | Ghantasala | 1:02 |
13 | Kolupuga | P. Leela | 1:00 |
14 | Janakundu Suthudu | Ghantasala | 1:33 |
15 | Govindha Maadhava | Ghantasala | 8:31 |
16 | Veyi Kannulu | P. Leela | 2:57 |
17 | Kowsalyaa Suprajaa | M. S. Rama Rao | 0:52 |
18 | Nandhinavamaaninchi | P. B. Srinivas | 0:52 |
19 | Pooni Bommaku | P. Leela | 0:51 |
20 | Bhoomiki | P. B. Srinivas | 0:42 |
21 | Chiru Nagavu | P. B. Srinivas | 0:50 |
22 | Jagadeka Maatha Gauri | P. Susheela | 3:22 |
23 | Sree Raaghavam | M. S. Rama Rao | 1:01 |
24 | O Sukumaara | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 3:14 |
25 | Sri Seetaramula Kalyanamu | P. Susheela | 5:49 |
26 | Hey Raama Raama | M. S. Rama Rao | 0:52 |
27 | Mangalam | M. S. Rama Rao | 1:22 |
Awards
References
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- ↑ "8th National Film Awards". International Film Festival of India. Archived from the original on 12 October 2013. Retrieved 7 September 2011.