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{{Short description|1964 Indian Telugu-language film directed by V. Nagayya}}
{{About|the 1964 Telugu film|historical person|Bhadrachala Ramadasu|the 2006 Telugu film|Sri Ramadasu}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Ramadasu
| image = Ramadasu.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| writer = Yadavalli Lakshmi Narayana Malladi Satyanarayana {{small|(dialogues)}}
| screenplay = V. Nagayya
| producer = V. Nagayya
| director = [[V. Nagayya]]
| starring = [[V. Nagayya]] [[Gummadi (actor)|Gummadi]] [[Relangi (actor)|Relangi]] [[Ramana Reddy]] [[C. S. R. Anjaneyulu|C.S.R]] [[Vangara Venkata Subbaiah|Vangara]]
| music = Ashwathama V. Nagayya {{small|(Supervision)}}
| cinematography = K. S. Prasad Jagirdaar
| editing = G. D. Joshi A. S. Tangaveelu
| based_on = Life of ''[[Kancharla Gopanna]]''
| studio = V. N. Films<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0246189/ |title=Ramadasu (1964) - IMDb |website=[[IMDb]] |access-date=1 July 2018 |archive-date=9 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170209132609/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0246189/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
| released = {{Film date|df=y|1964|12|23}}
| runtime = 180 minutes
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Ramadasu''''' is a 1964 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[biographical film]], based on the life of [[Kancharla Gopanna]], produced and directed by [[V. Nagayya]]. It stars Nagayya, with
[[Gummadi (actor)|Gummadi]], [[Relangi (actor)|Relangi]], [[Ramana Reddy]] and [[N. T. Rama Rao]], [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]], [[Sivaji Ganesan]] as well as [[Anjali Devi]] in special appearances, with music composed by Ashwathama. The blockbuster film has garnered the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]], and has garnered several state awards.<ref name=autogenerated1>{{Cite web |url=http://www.gomolo.com/ramadasu-movie-awards/15991 |title=National Film Awards (1964) |access-date=23 March 2014 |archive-date=25 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180825212638/http://www.gomolo.com/ramadasu-movie-awards/15991 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Plot==
The film begins at [[Nelakondapalli]], where [[Bhadrachala Ramadasu|Kancherla Gopanna]] lost his father in childhood. Currently, when his mother is ailing, Gopanna walks to Dhammakka, a devout servant who looks after the idols of Rama on the hill at [[Bhadrachalam]]. Soon, he backs, and his mother happily leaves her breath with the blessing of [[Rama]], which shatters Gopanna. During that plight, he encounters [[Kabir|Kabirdas]], whose means of life is Rama's chanting. He enlightens Gopanna about grim reality and asks him to proceed further. Now the tale shifts to [[Golconda]] where [[Abul Hasan Qutb Shah|Tanisha]] has strong faith in his true-blue ministers [[Madanna and Akkanna|Madanna & Akkanna]], the maternal uncles of Gopanna. They introduce him to the Empire, and he acquires his credence. Parallelly, there is a frequent call-off for the bridal connections of Madanna's daughter Kamala, as astrologers predict jail access is inevitable for the one that splices her. Despite this, Gopanna knits Kamala, and the couple is blessed with a son, Raghunatha.

After a while, Gopanna revisits Bhadrachalam on the eve of the Lord's wedding ceremony, where Kabir Das arrives, but vicious Dharmakarta Pratap Giri Panthulu & Tehsildar Allaudin expel him. However, with his idolization, Kabir Das proves his divinity. Plus, Gopanna hinders the illegal acts therein, which envies the knaves. Following this, he conducts ''Annadanam,'' a sacred offering at his home. Tragically, Raghunatha dies while dropping into a well when Kabir retrieves him back with his holy strength. Now, Gopanna faithfully serves his mentor, who proclaims that his devotion is ideal, blesses him with ''Srirama Taraka Mantram,'' and nobilitates him as Ramadasu. Thus, he pledges to sanctify his totality to the Lord by constructing a temple at Bhadrachalam. Besides, Tanisha discerns Gopanna's widespread popularity and delegates him as Bhadrachalam's Tehsildar. Afterward, he awakes spiritually and publicly, collecting assets owed to Tanisha's taxes. He seeks approval from the emperor, which falls short of Dharmakarta & Allaudin's ploy.

Years roll by, and Ramadasu triumphs in building a sublime temple when the heels tactically forge and accuse him of squandering govt funds. Ergo, Gopanna is apprehended and behind bars in a secluded prison. At which, he sculpts the idols of [[Sita]], Rama & [[Lakshmana]] and orchestrates prayers. Ramadasu calls the Lord with reverence, humility, eagerness, and notwithstanding anger, but in vain. Ultimately, he implores Sita, which stirs [[Lakshmi]], and she pleads [[Vishnu]] to secure him. Then, Vishnu states that Ramadasu was penalized since he caged a parrot for seven days in his past life. Currently, Vishnu takes the form of Rama & [[Shesha|Adiseshu]] as Lakshmana sets foot at Golkonda and vanishes, clearing the debt. Hereupon, Tanisha is under a dichotomy when Kabirdas irradiates him with the fact. Therefore, Tanisha learns the eminence of Ramadasu and the foul play of Dharmakarta & Allaudin and acquits him. At last, Tanisha permanently bestows Bhadrachalam on Ramadasu and his heritage, ''Mutyala Talambralu.'' Finally, the movie ends happily, with Ramadasu dedicating himself to the Lord's prayers.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
*[[V. Nagayya]] as [[Kancharla Gopanna]] / Ramadasu
*[[Gummadi (actor)|Gummadi]] as Kabir das
*[[Relangi (actor)|Relangi]] as Baadipanthulu
*[[Ramana Reddy]] as Ahmak Shah
*[[C. S. R. Anjaneyulu|C.S.R]] as Dharmakartha Pratap Giri Panthulu
*[[Vangara Venkata Subbaiah|Vangara]] as Priest Seenaiah
*[[Allu Ramalingaiah]] as Dharmakarta's acolyte
*[[Mudigonda Lingamurthy]] as Madanna
*A. V. Subba Rao as Akkanna
*Pasala Surya Chandra Rao as [[Abul Hasan Qutb Shah|Tanisha]]
*Dr. Sivaramakrishnaiah as Dawood
*Rama Sharma as Young Gopanna
*Sarla Brahmana as Moulvi
*Ramappa Panthulu as Sitarama Sastry
*Tennies Rama Rao as Allaudin
*Lanka Satyam as Abbas
*[[P. Kannamba|Kannamba]] as Kamalamba
*[[Rushyendramani]] as Shyamalamba
*[[Tanguturi Suryakumari]] as Sitara Begam
*Prabhavathi as Chand Bibi
*Rajasri as Young Kamala
*Ratnapapa as Dilaara
*Lakshmi as Sitamba
*Master Nagaraju as Raghunatha
{{colend}}

===Special appearances===
*[[N. T. Rama Rao]] as [[Rama]]
*[[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]] as [[Vishnu]]
*[[Sivaji Ganesan]] as [[Lakshmana]]
*[[Anjali Devi]] as [[Lakshmi]]

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Ramadasu
| type = film
| artist = Aswadhamma
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 1964
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = Soundtrack
| length =
| label = [[Saregama|His Master's Voice]]
| producer = Aswadhamma
| prev_title =
| prev_year =
| next_title =
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}}

Music composed by Aswadhama. Music released on [[Saregama|His Master's Voice]].
{|class="wikitable"
|-
!S. No.!!Song title !!Singers !!length
|-
|1
|"Adigo Badradri"
|[[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]], [[P. B. Srinivas]], [[A. P. Komala]]
|
|-
|2
|"Dandakam"
|V. Nagayya
|
|-
|3
|"Dhanyudanaithini O Deva"
|V. Nagayya
|
|-
|4
|"Ee Desamanununduvaru"
|[[Madhavapeddi Satyam]]
|
|-
|5
|"Jai Seetharama Raghu Rama"
|V. Nagayya
|
|-
|6
|"Kahekarona"
|[[Mohammad Rafi]]
|
|-
|7
|"Kondanda Rama"
|V. Nagayya
|
|-
|8
|"Maa Bava Manchivadu"
|[[P. Susheela]]
|
|-
|9
|"Mohanakaara Rama"
|[[Soolamangalam Sisters]]
|
|-
|10
|"Naraharini Nammaka"
|V. Nagayya
|
|-
|11
|"O Saadhulara"
|[[V. Nagayya]], [[T. G. Kamala Devi]]
|
|-
|12
|"Padyams"
|V. Nagayya
|
|-
|13
|"Padyams"
|V. Nagayya
|
|-
|14
|"Pahimam Sriramante"
|[[Soolamangalam Sisters]]
|
|-
|15
|"Ram Naam Se Jyaada"
|Mohammad Rafi
|
|-
|16
|"Ramadasugaru"
|Madhavapeddi Satyam
|
|-
|17
|"Rama Pahimam"
|Sulamangalam Sisters
|
|-
|18
|"Rama Rama Anarada"
|V. Nagayya
|
|-
|19
|"Rama Rama Yanuarada"
|V. Nagayya
|
|-
|20
|"Ye Desam"
|Madhavapeddi Satyam
|
|}

==Awards==
;[[National Film Awards]]
*[[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]] - 1964<ref name=autogenerated1 />

==Other==
* VCDs & DVDs on - VOLGA Videos, [[Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh|Hyderabad]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

{{National Film Award Best Feature Film Telugu}}

[[Category:1964 films]]
[[Category:1964 Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:1964 Indian films]]
[[Category:Indian biographical films]]
[[Category:Indian epic films]]
[[Category:Hindu devotional films]]
[[Category:History of India on film]]
[[Category:1960s biographical films]]
[[Category:Supernatural films]]
[[Category:Paranormal films]]
[[Category:Indian black-and-white films]]

Ramadasu (1964 film) - Revision history

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