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	\| director = [[V. S. Raghavan (director)\|V. S. Raghavan]]<br />[[K. S. Ramachandra Rao]]		\| director = [[V. S. Raghavan (director)\|V. S. Raghavan]]<br />[[K. S. Ramachandra Rao]]
	\| producer = T. Namadeva Reddy		\| producer = T. Namadeva Reddy
	\| writer = [[Samudrala ~~Raghavacharya~~\|Samudrala Sr]]<br /> {{small\|(story / dialogues)}}		\| writer = [[Samudrala Sr.\|Samudrala Sr]]<br /> {{small\|(story / dialogues)}}
	\| screenplay = V. S. Raghavan		\| screenplay = V. S. Raghavan
	\| starring = [[N. ~~T. Rama Rao~~]]<br />[[~~Bhanumathi Ramakrishna~~]]		\| starring = <!--Order as per on-screen credits-->[[P. Bhanumathi]]<br />[[N. T. Rama Rao]]
	\| music = [[Ghantasala (singer)\|Ghantasala]]		\| music = [[Ghantasala (singer)\|Ghantasala]]
	\| cinematography = H. N. Srivatsava<br />N. C. Balakrishnan		\| cinematography = H. N. Srivatsava<br />N. C. Balakrishnan
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	'''''Sarangadhara''''' is a 1957 Indian [[Telugu language\|Telugu]]-language [[historical drama]] film, produced by T. Namadeva Reddy, directed by [[V. S. Raghavan (director)\|V. S. Raghavan]] and K. S. Ramachandra Rao. It stars [[N. T. Rama Rao]] ~~and [[Bhanumathi Ramakrishna]],~~ with music composed by [[Ghantasala (singer)\|Ghantasala]]. The film is based on the epic [[Sarangadhara\|of the same name]].<ref>{{Cite web\|last=\|first=\|date=2020-01-31\|title=Rajamahendravaram: Sarangadhareshwara temple, a famous tourist hub\|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/andhra-pradesh/rajamahendravaram-sarangadhareshwara-temple-a-famous-tourist-hub-601477\|url-status=live\|access-date=2021-08-10\|website=[[The Hans India]]\|language=en}}</ref>		'''''Sarangadhara''''' is a 1957 Indian [[Telugu language\|Telugu]]-language [[historical drama]] film, produced by T. Namadeva Reddy, directed by [[V. S. Raghavan (director)\|V. S. Raghavan]] and K. S. Ramachandra Rao. It stars [[P. Bhanumathi]] and [[N. T. Rama Rao]] with music composed by [[Ghantasala (singer)\|Ghantasala]]. The film is based on the epic [[Sarangadhara\|of the same name]] by [[Gurajada Apparao]].<ref>{{Cite web\|last=\|first=\|date=2020-01-31\|title=Rajamahendravaram: Sarangadhareshwara temple, a famous tourist hub\|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/andhra-pradesh/rajamahendravaram-sarangadhareshwara-temple-a-famous-tourist-hub-601477\|url-status=live\|access-date=2021-08-10\|website=[[The Hans India]]\|language=en}}</ref>

	==Plot==		==Plot==
	~~The film begins,~~ Raja Raja Narendra (S. V. Ranga Rao) ~~ruling~~ the Andhra kingdom~~, Raja Mahendravaram~~ as his capital, his Queen Ratnangi (Santha Kumari) and son Sarangadhara (N. T. Rama Rao). He has two ministers Singanna (Gummadi), good ~~samaritan~~, Ganganna (Mukkamala) a diabolic person and [[Nannaya\|Nannaya Bhattaraka]] (Mikkilineni) is his ~~personal~~ poet who is translating ~~Mahabharatam~~ into Telugu. Sarangadhara learns ethical & royal moralities at him and ~~gets~~ expertise in all fields. During that time, some riots arise in the kingdom. Raja Raja doubts on Rangaraju, the ruler of Rangaseema, so, he sends Sarangadhara as an emissary along with his two friends Subuddhi (Chalam) son of Singanna and Mandavya (Relangi) an entertainer. In the forest, he acquainted with Chitrangi (Bhanumathi Ramakrishna) daughter of Rangaraju. Chitrangi loves him at first sight. Sarangadhara ~~calms down~~ Rangaraju and leaves ~~back~~. Eventually, Raja Raja & Ratnangi get various portraits of princesses for Sarangadhara, they like Chitrangi and ~~sends~~ the portrait of Sarangadhara. After seeing it, Chitrangi happily agrees ~~for~~ the proposal. But Sarangadhara rejects the alliance because he is already in love with Kanakangi (Raja Sulochana) daughter of a king ~~under~~ their empire. ~~Now~~ Minister Ganganna ~~ploys~~ by ~~spoiling~~ Raja Raja~~'s mind~~ and ~~lures~~ him ~~marry~~ Chitrangi. So, Raja Raja sends his sword, instead of him and performs the marriage. After the truth is revealed, Rangaraju decides to declare ~~the~~ war but Chitrangi stops him and ~~tells~~ that she will ~~take~~ avenge ~~in a soft manner~~.		Raja Raja Narendra (S. V. Ranga Rao) rules the Andhra kingdom with Rajamahendravaram as his capital, his Queen Ratnangi (Santha Kumari), and his son Sarangadhara (N. T. Rama Rao). He has two ministers Singanna (Gummadi), a [[good Samaritan]], Ganganna (Mukkamala) a diabolic person and [[Nannaya\|Nannaya Bhattaraka]] (Mikkilineni) is his poet who is translating the [[Mahabharat]] into Telugu. Sarangadhara learns ethical & royal moralities with him and gains expertise in all fields. During that time, some riots arise in the kingdom. Raja Raja doubts Rangaraju, the ruler of Rangaseema, so, he sends Sarangadhara as an emissary along with his two friends Subuddhi (Chalam) son of Singanna, and Mandavya (Relangi) an entertainer. In the forest, he is acquainted with Chitrangi (Bhanumathi Ramakrishna) daughter of Rangaraju. Chitrangi loves him at first sight. Sarangadhara pacifies Rangaraju who is unhappy with his daughter's infatuation and leaves. Eventually, Raja Raja & Ratnangi get various portraits of princesses for Sarangadhara, they like Chitrangi and send the portrait of Sarangadhara. After seeing it, Chitrangi happily agrees to the proposal. But Sarangadhara rejects the alliance because he is already in love with Kanakangi (Raja Sulochana), the daughter of a king in their empire. Minister Ganganna plots by manipulating Raja Raja and tricks him into marrying Chitrangi. So, Raja Raja sends his sword, instead of him and performs the marriage. After the truth is revealed, Rangaraju decides to declare war but Chitrangi stops him and assures her father that she will avenge the disrespect towards her family.

	In Rajamahendravaram, Raja Raja arranges a separate palace for Chitrangi and she ~~stays along with~~ her ~~own~~ maids. She also keeps Raja Raja ~~faraway~~ on the pretext of special prayers and waiting for the opportunity to meet Sarangadhara. Through her maid Mallika (Surabhi Balasaraswathi) she learns, Sarangadhara is fond of pigeon games. Mallika ~~makes friendship with~~ Mandavya and steals one of the pigeons. At the same time, Raja Raja goes ~~for~~ hunting and Sarangadhara starts the pigeon game. Chitrangi throws the stolen pigeon, which attracts Sarangadhara's pigeon into her palace and for it, Saragadhara enters her palace. Chitrangi ~~holds him,~~ tells him the reality and reveals her love ~~towards~~ him. But Sarangadhara denies her and leaves the place. In a hurry, he forgets his knife & shoes. Meanwhile, Raja Raja arrives and announces Sarangadhara's marriage & crowning ceremony. After that, he notices Sarangadhara's shoes & knife in Chitrangi's palace ~~when~~ he suspects him. Moreover, ~~envied~~ Chitrangi provokes by lying that Sarangadhara has molested her. ~~Then he~~ immediately ~~paces~~ an ordinance to ~~amputate~~ Sarangadhara's legs. Here Subuddhi & Mandavya ~~bring out~~ the ~~facts~~ and prove the Sarangadhara's innocence. By the time, they reach ~~a punishment area~~, it is too late. Chitrangi also ~~lands~~ and blames Raja Raja for his ~~deed~~, ~~says~~ that she has wholeheartedly married only Sarangadhara and ~~commits~~ suicide. At that point ~~in time~~, Lord Shiva 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. ~~The~~ place where Lord Siva blessed Sarangadhara ~~a temple adored been~~ by the name ''Sarangadhareswara temple'' at [[Rajamandry]] ~~till today~~.		In Rajamahendravaram, Raja Raja arranges a separate palace for Chitrangi and she lives assisted by her maids. She also keeps Raja Raja away on the pretext of special prayers and waiting for the opportunity to meet Sarangadhara. Through her maid Mallika (Surabhi Balasaraswathi), she learns that Sarangadhara is fond of pigeon games. Mallika befriends Mandavya and steals one of the pigeons. At the same time, Raja Raja goes hunting and Sarangadhara starts the pigeon game. Chitrangi throws the stolen pigeon, which attracts Sarangadhara's pigeon into her palace, and for it, Saragadhara enters her palace. Chitrangi tells him the reality of her wedding and reveals her love for him. But Sarangadhara denies her advances and leaves the place. In a hurry, he forgets his knife & shoes. Meanwhile, Raja Raja arrives and announces Sarangadhara's marriage & crowning ceremony. After that, he notices Sarangadhara's shoes & knife in Chitrangi's palace and he suspects him. Moreover, an envious Chitrangi provokes the king by lying that Sarangadhara has molested her. He immediately places an ordinance to chop off Sarangadhara's legs. Here Subuddhi & Mandavya reveal the truth and prove the Sarangadhara's innocence. By the time they reach Sarangadhara, it is too late. Chitrangi also arrives and blames Raja Raja for his sentence, saying that she has wholeheartedly married only Sarangadhara and committed suicide.

			At that point, Lord Shiva appears in the form of a sage and regenerates Sarangadhara's limbs. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the crowning & wedding ceremony of Sarangadhara. A temple adorns the place where Lord Siva blessed Sarangadhara and is today known by the name ''Sarangadhareswara temple'' in [[Rajamandry]].

	==Cast==		==Cast==
			*[[P. Bhanumathi]] as Chitrangi Devi
	*[[N. T. Rama Rao]] as [[Sarangadhara]]		*[[N. T. Rama Rao]] as [[Sarangadhara]]
	*[[Bhanumathi Ramakrishna]] as Chitrangi Devi
	*[[S. V. Ranga Rao]] as [[Rajaraja Narendra\|Rajaraja Narendra Chalukya]]		*[[S. V. Ranga Rao]] as [[Rajaraja Narendra\|Rajaraja Narendra Chalukya]]
	*[[Relangi ~~Venkata Ramaiah~~\|Relangi]] as Mandavya		*[[Relangi (actor)\|Relangi]] as Mandavya
	*[[Gummadi (actor)\|Gummadi]] as Mahamantri Singanna		*[[Gummadi (actor)\|Gummadi]] as Mahamantri Singanna
	*[[Mikkilineni ~~Radhakrishna Murthy~~\|Mikkilineni]] as [[Nannaya\|Nannaya Bhattaraka]]		*[[Mikkilineni (actor)\|Mikkilineni]] as [[Nannaya\|Nannaya Bhattaraka]]
	*[[Mukkamala]] as Ganganna		*[[Mukkamala]] as Ganganna
	*[[Chalam (actor)\|Chalam]] as Subuddhi		*[[Chalam (actor)\|Chalam]] as Subuddhi
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	Music composed by [[Ghantasala (singer)\|Ghantasala]]. Lyrics written by [[Samudrala ~~Raghavacharya~~\|Samudrala Sr]]. Music released on H. M. V. Audio Company.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://play.raaga.com/telugu/album/sarangadhara-A0002332\|title=Sarangadhara Songs\|accessdate=2014-08-26\|publisher=raaga.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|title=Sarangadhara (1957)-Song_Booklet\|url=https://indiancine.ma/\|url-status=live\|access-date=2021-08-10\|website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref>		Music composed by [[Ghantasala (singer)\|Ghantasala]]. Lyrics written by [[Samudrala Sr.\|Samudrala Sr]]. Music released on H. M. V. Audio Company.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://play.raaga.com/telugu/album/sarangadhara-A0002332\|title=Sarangadhara Songs\|accessdate=2014-08-26\|publisher=raaga.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|title=Sarangadhara (1957)-Song_Booklet\|url=https://indiancine.ma/\|url-status=live\|access-date=2021-08-10\|website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref>
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{{Infobox film
| name = Sarangadhara
| image = Sarangadhara (1957).jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[V. S. Raghavan (director)|V. S. Raghavan]]<br />[[K. S. Ramachandra Rao]]
| producer = T. Namadeva Reddy
| writer = [[Samudrala Raghavacharya|Samudrala Sr]]<br /> {{small|(story / dialogues)}}
| screenplay = V. S. Raghavan
| starring = [[N. T. Rama Rao]]<br />[[Bhanumathi Ramakrishna]]
| music = [[Ghantasala (singer)|Ghantasala]]
| cinematography = H. N. Srivatsava<br />N. C. Balakrishnan
| editing = V. S. Rajan
| studio = Minerva Pictures
| released = 1 November 1957
| country = India
| language = Telugu
}}

'''''Sarangadhara''''' is a 1957 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[historical drama]] film, produced by T. Namadeva Reddy, directed by [[V. S. Raghavan (director)|V. S. Raghavan]] and K. S. Ramachandra Rao. It stars [[N. T. Rama Rao]] and [[Bhanumathi Ramakrishna]], with music composed by [[Ghantasala (singer)|Ghantasala]]. The film is based on the epic [[Sarangadhara|of the same name]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2020-01-31|title=Rajamahendravaram: Sarangadhareshwara temple, a famous tourist hub|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/andhra-pradesh/rajamahendravaram-sarangadhareshwara-temple-a-famous-tourist-hub-601477|url-status=live|access-date=2021-08-10|website=[[The Hans India]]|language=en}}</ref>

==Plot==
The film begins, Raja Raja Narendra (S. V. Ranga Rao) ruling the Andhra kingdom, Raja Mahendravaram as his capital, his Queen Ratnangi (Santha Kumari) and son Sarangadhara (N. T. Rama Rao). He has two ministers Singanna (Gummadi), good samaritan, Ganganna (Mukkamala) a diabolic person and [[Nannaya|Nannaya Bhattaraka]] (Mikkilineni) is his personal poet who is translating Mahabharatam into Telugu. Sarangadhara learns ethical & royal moralities at him and gets expertise in all fields. During that time, some riots arise in the kingdom. Raja Raja doubts on Rangaraju, the ruler of Rangaseema, so, he sends Sarangadhara as an emissary along with his two friends Subuddhi (Chalam) son of Singanna and Mandavya (Relangi) an entertainer. In the forest, he acquainted with Chitrangi (Bhanumathi Ramakrishna) daughter of Rangaraju. Chitrangi loves him at first sight. Sarangadhara calms down Rangaraju and leaves back. Eventually, Raja Raja & Ratnangi get various portraits of princesses for Sarangadhara, they like Chitrangi and sends the portrait of Sarangadhara. After seeing it, Chitrangi happily agrees for the proposal. But Sarangadhara rejects the alliance because he is already in love with Kanakangi (Raja Sulochana) daughter of a king under their empire. Now Minister Ganganna ploys by spoiling Raja Raja's mind and lures him marry Chitrangi. So, Raja Raja sends his sword, instead of him and performs the marriage. After the truth is revealed, Rangaraju decides to declare the war but Chitrangi stops him and tells that she will take avenge in a soft manner.

In Rajamahendravaram, Raja Raja arranges a separate palace for Chitrangi and she stays along with her own maids. She also keeps Raja Raja faraway on the pretext of special prayers and waiting for the opportunity to meet Sarangadhara. Through her maid Mallika (Surabhi Balasaraswathi) she learns, Sarangadhara is fond of pigeon games. Mallika makes friendship with Mandavya and steals one of the pigeons. At the same time, Raja Raja goes for hunting and Sarangadhara starts the pigeon game. Chitrangi throws the stolen pigeon, which attracts Sarangadhara's pigeon into her palace and for it, Saragadhara enters her palace. Chitrangi holds him, tells him the reality and reveals her love towards him. But Sarangadhara denies her and leaves the place. In a hurry, he forgets his knife & shoes. Meanwhile, Raja Raja arrives and announces Sarangadhara's marriage & crowning ceremony. After that, he notices Sarangadhara's shoes & knife in Chitrangi's palace when he suspects him. Moreover, envied Chitrangi provokes by lying that Sarangadhara has molested her. Then he immediately paces an ordinance to amputate Sarangadhara's legs. Here Subuddhi & Mandavya bring out the facts and prove the Sarangadhara's innocence. By the time, they reach a punishment area, it is too late. Chitrangi also lands and blames Raja Raja for his deed, says that she has wholeheartedly married only Sarangadhara and commits suicide. At that point in time, Lord Shiva 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. The place where Lord Siva blessed Sarangadhara a temple adored been by the name ''Sarangadhareswara temple'' at [[Rajamandry]] till today.

==Cast==
*[[N. T. Rama Rao]] as [[Sarangadhara]]
*[[Bhanumathi Ramakrishna]] as Chitrangi Devi
*[[S. V. Ranga Rao]] as [[Rajaraja Narendra|Rajaraja Narendra Chalukya]]
*[[Relangi Venkata Ramaiah|Relangi]] as Mandavya
*[[Gummadi (actor)|Gummadi]] as Mahamantri Singanna
*[[Mikkilineni Radhakrishna Murthy|Mikkilineni]] as [[Nannaya|Nannaya Bhattaraka]]
*[[Mukkamala]] as Ganganna
*[[Chalam (actor)|Chalam]] as Subuddhi
*[[P. Santha Kumari]] as Ratnangi Devi
*[[Rajasulochana]] as Kanakangi
*Surabhi Balasaraswati as Malathi

==Soundtrack==
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| type = film
| artist = [[Ghantasala (singer)|Ghantasala]]
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| producer = [[Ghantasala (singer)|Ghantasala]]
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Music composed by [[Ghantasala (singer)|Ghantasala]]. Lyrics written by [[Samudrala Raghavacharya|Samudrala Sr]]. Music released on H. M. V. Audio Company.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://play.raaga.com/telugu/album/sarangadhara-A0002332|title=Sarangadhara Songs|accessdate=2014-08-26|publisher=raaga.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Sarangadhara (1957)-Song_Booklet|url=https://indiancine.ma/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-08-10|website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref>
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|-
!S. No.!!Song Title !!Singers !!length
|-
|1
|"Adugadugo Alladigo"
|[[Bhanumathi Ramakrishna]]
|3.16
|-
|2
|"Oh Naa Raaja"
|Bhanumathi Ramakrishna
|3.09
|-
|3
|"Jaya Jaya Mangala Gowri"
|[[P. Leela]]
|2.33
|-
|4
|"Annaana Bhamini"
|[[Ghantasala (singer)|Ghantasala]], [[P. Leela]]
|3.22
|-
|5
|"Kalalu Karigipovuna"
|Ghantasala, Santha Kumari, [[Jikki]]
|2.26
|-
|6
|"Sagenu Bala"
|Jikki
|2:35
|-
|7
|"Jagamu Naa"
|Ghantasala
|1:32
|-
|8
|"Valadamma"
|Ghantasala
|0:47
|-
|9
|"Kaavaka"
|Ghantasala
|0:47
|-
|10
|"Raajipudu Raaledu"
|[[Madhavapeddi Satyam]]
|0:48
|-
|11
|"Allana Gaadhiraaja"
|Ghantasala, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna
|2:03
|-
|12
|"Dhanalubdula Vruddula"
|[[M. S. Rama Rao]]
|0:45
|-
|13
|"Gagana Seemantinee"
|Ghantasala
|0:34
|-
|14
|"O Chinna Vaada"
|[[Madhavapeddi Satyam]], Swarnalata
|2:52
|-
|15
|"Poyiraa Maayammaa"
|[[P. Leela]]
|3:09
|-
|16
|"Mangalamu Magalamu"
|Chorus
|1:44
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|0259553}}

[[Category:1957 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Telugu-language films]]