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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Sita Rama Kalyanam | | name = Sita Rama Kalyanam | ||
| image = | | image = Sita Rama Kalyanam 1961 poster.jpg | ||
| caption = Theatrical release poster | | caption = Theatrical release poster | ||
| writer = [[Samudrala | | writer = [[Samudrala Sr.|Samudrala Sr]] {{small|(dialogues)}} | ||
| story = Dhanekula Buchi Venkata Krishna Chowdhary | | story = Dhanekula Buchi Venkata Krishna Chowdhary | ||
| screenplay = Dhanekula Buchi Venkata Krishna Chowdhary | | screenplay = Dhanekula Buchi Venkata Krishna Chowdhary | ||
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'''''Sita Rama Kalyanam''''' ({{translation|The marriage of | '''''Sita Rama Kalyanam''''' ({{translation|The marriage of Sita and Rama}}) is a 1961 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[Hindu mythological film]], produced by [[N. Trivikrama Rao]] and directed by [[N. T. Rama Rao]]. It stars [[N. T. Rama Rao]], [[B. Saroja Devi]] and music composed by [[Gali Penchala Narasimha Rao]]. The movie was a blockbuster and garnered name for NTR for portraying and emphasizing Ravana character. | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
The film begins with | The film begins with the demon king [[Ravana]] visiting [[Mount Kailash#In Hinduism|Kailasa]], the abode of Lord [[Shiva]], at an inopportune time. He is obstructed by the guardian deity [[Nandi (mythology)|Nandi]] who warns him against going in and disturbing Shiva's privacy. A rift between them forces an enraged Nandi to curse Ravana that an army of monkeys would destroy him. In retaliation, Ravana decides to uproot Kailasa and uses all his strength to do so. Shiva notices this and presses the land with his big toe, trapping Ravana completely beneath the mountain he was lifting. Ravana worries about his safety and sings hymns in praise of Shiva, who finally forgives and blesses him. | ||
Shiva's blessings make Ravana invincible, who soon conquers multiple worlds. The deities reach Lord [[Vishnu]] and request him to intervene, who promises to address it at the opportune time. In a chance encounter, he falls for the beauty of celestial [[Rambha (apsara)|Rambha]] and molests her. Rambha's fiancée [[Nalakuvara#In Hinduism|Nalakuvara]] curses Ravana to die when he aspires to possess any woman without her wish. Goddess [[Lakshmi]] then chose to take birth as Vedavathi on Earth, for whom Ravana develops a liking a few years later. When he wishes to molest her, Vedavathi commits suicide after cursing to be reborn and cause his death, setting Nalakuvara and Nandi's curses into action. She is born as [[Sita]] accordingly, and is adopted by [[Janaka]], the king of Mithila. | |||
Around the same time, as a result of a [[Putrakameshti|Putrakameshti Yajna]], King Dasharatha of Ayodha and his three wives beget four children. Vishnu is born as [[Rama]], the eldest of the four. Years later, Rama and his brother [[Lakshmana]] join the [[gurukula]] of sage [[Vishvamitra]] when the latter requests Dasharatha security for a yajna they are conducting in the forest. Vishvamitra trains the duo in warfare and administration, which helps them in killing the demons [[Tataka]] and [[Maricha]] who try to obstruct the yajna. As the purpose of their stay is completed, Vishvamitra takes Rama and Lakshmana to an old hermit, where Rama's presence helps the cursed woman [[Ahalya]] in regaining her human form. | |||
Meanwhile, in Mithila, Janaka has arranged [[svayamvara]] for Sita, and various kings attend as prospective bridegrooms. Ravana too joins them uninvited along with Rama, who has only accompanied Vishvamitra as an audience. The challenge posed is to affix and subsequently break the bow gifted by Shiva to Janaka's ancestors. As Ravana and others fail, Rama lifts the bow with Shiva's blessings and breaks it. This enraged Shiva's devotee Parasuramawho confronts Rama. Later, he realizes that Rama is an incarnation of Vishnu just like him, and backs off. The film ends on a happy note with the wedding of Sita and Rama. | |||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
*[[N. T. Rama Rao]] as [[Ravana]] | *[[N. T. Rama Rao]] as [[Ravana]] | ||
*[[B. Saroja Devi]] as | *[[B. Saroja Devi]] as [[Mandodari]] | ||
*[[Haranath (actor)|Haranath]] as [[ | *[[Haranath (actor)|Haranath]] as [[Rama]] | ||
*[[Geetanjali (actress)|Geetanjali]] as [[ | *[[Geetanjali (actress)|Geetanjali]] as [[Sita]] | ||
*[[Kanta Rao]] as [[Narada]] | *[[Kanta Rao]] as [[Narada]] | ||
*[[Sobhan Babu]] as [[Lakshmana]] | *[[Sobhan Babu]] as [[Lakshmana]] | ||
*[[Chittoor V. Nagaiah]] as [[Dasharatha]] | *[[Chittoor V. Nagaiah]] as [[Dasharatha]] | ||
*[[Mikkilineni | *[[Mikkilineni (actor)|Mikkilineni]] as [[Janaka]] | ||
*[[Gummadi (actor)|Gummadi]] as [[Vishwamitra]] | *[[Gummadi (actor)|Gummadi]] as [[Vishwamitra]] | ||
*K. V. S. Sarma as [[Parashurama]] | *K. V. S. Sarma as [[Parashurama]] | ||
*[[Kommineni Seshagiri Rao]] as [[Bharata (Ramayana)|Bharata]] | *[[Kommineni Seshagiri Rao]] as [[Bharata (Ramayana)|Bharata]] | ||
*M. Kameshwara Rao as [[ | *M. Kameshwara Rao as [[Brahma]] | ||
*[[Udaykumar]] as [[Kumbhakarna]] | *[[Udaykumar]] as [[Kumbhakarna]] | ||
*A. V. Subba Rao Jr. as [[Vibhishana]] | *A. V. Subba Rao Jr. as [[Vibhishana]] | ||
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*[[Kasturi Siva Rao]] as Vaishya | *[[Kasturi Siva Rao]] as Vaishya | ||
*[[Sarathi]] as [[Nalakuvara|Nalakubara]] | *[[Sarathi]] as [[Nalakuvara|Nalakubara]] | ||
* | *Master Nagaraju as [[Prahlada]] / Young [[Lakshmana]] | ||
*Chhaya Devi as Sumedha Devi (Janaka's wife) | *Chhaya Devi as Sumedha Devi (Janaka's wife) | ||
*Swarna as [[Shurpanakha|Soorpanakha]] | *Swarna as [[Shurpanakha|Soorpanakha]] | ||
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==Production== | ==Production== | ||
[[File:திருக்கோணேச்சரத்தின் சிகரத்தில் இராவணன்.jpg|thumb|220px|The tale of [[Ravananugraha]] (pictured) inspired a sequence in the film in which Rama Rao's character Ravana would sport ten heads all chanting [[Om Namah Shivaya]] while lifting the [[Mount Kailash|Kailasa]] hill on his shoulders]] | [[File:திருக்கோணேச்சரத்தின் சிகரத்தில் இராவணன்.jpg|thumb|220px|The tale of [[Ravananugraha]] (pictured) inspired a sequence in the film in which Rama Rao's character Ravana would sport ten heads all chanting [[Om Namah Shivaya]] while lifting the [[Mount Kailash|Kailasa]] hill on his shoulders]] | ||
[[N. T. Rama Rao]]{{'s}} portrayal of the demon king [[Ravana]] (the antagonist of the Hindu epic ''[[Ramayana]]'') in ''[[Bhookailas (1958 film)|Bhookailas]]'' (1958) earned him critical acclaim.<ref name="BFP TH">{{Cite news |last=Narasimham |first=M. L. |date=14 April 2016 |title=SITA RAMA KALYANAM (1961) |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/starring-nt-ramarao-kantharao-haranath-b-saroja-devi-mani-geethanjali/article8475709.ece |accessdate=9 May 2021 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210509054000/https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/starring-nt-ramarao-kantharao-haranath-b-saroja-devi-mani-geethanjali/article8475709.ece |archivedate=9 May 2021}}</ref> However, after the release of its Kannada-language version ''[[Bhookailasa (film)|Bhookailasa]]'' in the same year which featured a different cast and crew, Rama Rao's portrayal was often compared with that of [[Rajkumar | [[N. T. Rama Rao]]{{'s}} portrayal of the demon king [[Ravana]] (the antagonist of the Hindu epic ''[[Ramayana]]'') in ''[[Bhookailas (1958 film)|Bhookailas]]'' (1958) earned him critical acclaim.<ref name="BFP TH">{{Cite news |last=Narasimham |first=M. L. |date=14 April 2016 |title=SITA RAMA KALYANAM (1961) |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/starring-nt-ramarao-kantharao-haranath-b-saroja-devi-mani-geethanjali/article8475709.ece |accessdate=9 May 2021 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210509054000/https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/starring-nt-ramarao-kantharao-haranath-b-saroja-devi-mani-geethanjali/article8475709.ece |archivedate=9 May 2021}}</ref> However, after the release of its Kannada-language version ''[[Bhookailasa (film)|Bhookailasa]]'' in the same year which featured a different cast and crew, Rama Rao's portrayal was often compared with that of [[Dr. Rajkumar|Rajkumar]] who played Ravana. This, along with Ravana's reputation as a renowned [[Shiva]] devotee, made Rama Rao consider reprising the role in another film which focused on a more layered representation of the character.<ref name="SRK NTV">{{Cite news |date=6 January 2021 |title=అరవై ఏళ్ళ 'సీతారామ కళ్యాణం' |language=Telugu |trans-title='Seeta Rama Kalyanam' turns 60 |publisher=[[NTV (Indian TV channel)|NTV Telugu]] |url=https://www.ntvtelugu.com/post/60-years-of-seeta-rama-kalyanam-movie |accessdate=9 May 2021 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210509054313/https://www.ntvtelugu.com/post/60-years-of-seeta-rama-kalyanam-movie |archivedate=9 May 2021}}</ref> He and writer [[Samudrala Sr.]] studied Ravana's arcs from various versions of Ramayana and other mythologies. Later, Rama Rao's friend Dhanekula Buchi Venkata Krishna Chowdhary came up with a story which they liked, and Samudrala wrote the dialogues, songs and poems.<ref name="BFP TH" /><ref name="SRK ETV">{{Cite news |date=6 January 2021 |title=నటసార్వభౌముని విశ్వరూపం.. 'సీతారామ కళ్యాణం' |language=Telugu |trans-title=Natasarvabhouma's masterpiece... 'Seeta Rama Kalyanam' |publisher=[[ETV (Telugu)|ETV Telugu]] |url=https://react.etvbharat.com/telugu/telangana/sitara/cinema/ntrs-seetha-rama-kalyanam-completes-60-years-in-tollywood/na20210106173923160 |accessdate=9 May 2021 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210509054458/https://react.etvbharat.com/telugu/telangana/sitara/cinema/ntrs-seetha-rama-kalyanam-completes-60-years-in-tollywood/na20210106173923160 |archivedate=9 May 2021}}</ref> Though the film's narrative was centered around Ravana, Samudrala named the film ''Sita Rama Kalyanam'' after ''Ramayana''{{'s}} protagonists [[Rama]] and [[Sita]].<ref name="BFP TH" /> | ||
Rama Rao's brother [[N. Trivikrama Rao]] decided to produce the film for his company National Art Theatre and approached the former's mentor [[K. V. Reddy]] to direct the film.<ref name="BFP TH" /> Reddy declined the offer, saying that he could not envision Rama Rao playing a demon. Rama Rao then decided to direct the film himself, marking his directorial debut.<ref name="SRK NTV" /> He, however, refrained from crediting himself as the director and instead paid homage to his parents.<ref name="SRK ETV" /> When Trivikrama Rao suggested that Rama Rao should play a dual role as both Rama and Ravana, the latter refused and chose to work with younger actors. He met [[Haranath (actor)|Haranath]] at [[Pondy Bazaar]] and signed him to play Rama.<ref name="SRK NTV" /> [[Sobhan Babu]] was cast as Rama's brother [[Lakshmana]].<ref name="BFP TH" /> Impressed with her cameo appearance in ''[[Rani Ratnaprabha]]'' (1960), Rama Rao cast [[Geetanjali (actress)|Geetanjali]] for the role of Sita.<ref name="SRK NTV" /> [[B. Saroja Devi]], [[Gummadi (actor)|Gummadi]] and [[V. Nagaiah]] were cast in key supporting roles.<ref name="BFP TH" /> ''Sita Rama Kalyanam'' also marked [[Kanta Rao]]{{'s}} first on-screen appearance as [[Narada]], a mythological character which he would reprise later in multiple unrelated Telugu language films.<ref name="SRK NTV" /><ref name="SRK ETV" /> | Rama Rao's brother [[N. Trivikrama Rao]] decided to produce the film for his company National Art Theatre and approached the former's mentor [[K. V. Reddy]] to direct the film.<ref name="BFP TH" /> Reddy declined the offer, saying that he could not envision Rama Rao playing a demon. Rama Rao then decided to direct the film himself, marking his directorial debut.<ref name="SRK NTV" /> He, however, refrained from crediting himself as the director and instead paid homage to his parents.<ref name="SRK ETV" /> When Trivikrama Rao suggested that Rama Rao should play a dual role as both Rama and Ravana, the latter refused and chose to work with younger actors. He met [[Haranath (actor)|Haranath]] at [[Pondy Bazaar]] and signed him to play Rama.<ref name="SRK NTV" /> [[Sobhan Babu]] was cast as Rama's brother [[Lakshmana]].<ref name="BFP TH" /> Impressed with her cameo appearance in ''[[Rani Ratnaprabha]]'' (1960), Rama Rao cast [[Geetanjali (actress)|Geetanjali]] for the role of Sita.<ref name="SRK NTV" /> [[B. Saroja Devi]], [[Gummadi (actor)|Gummadi]] and [[V. Nagaiah]] were cast in key supporting roles.<ref name="BFP TH" /> ''Sita Rama Kalyanam'' also marked [[Kanta Rao]]{{'s}} first on-screen appearance as [[Narada]], a mythological character which he would reprise later in multiple unrelated Telugu language films.<ref name="SRK NTV" /><ref name="SRK ETV" /> | ||
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==Music== | ==Music== | ||
[[S. Rajeswara Rao]] was signed to compose the film's soundtrack and score. He worked on the song "Kanarara Kailasa Nivasa" and a poem "Jayatwada Bravibhrama" before walking out of the film citing creative differences with Rama Rao.<ref name="BFP TH"/> [[Gali Penchala Narasimha Rao]] replaced him and composed the score and the remaining songs. | [[S. Rajeswara Rao]] was signed to compose the film's soundtrack and score. He worked on the song "Kanarara Kailasa Nivasa" and a poem "Jayatwada Bravibhrama" before walking out of the film citing creative differences with Rama Rao.<ref name="BFP TH"/> [[Gali Penchala Narasimha Rao]] replaced him and composed the score and the remaining songs. Samudrala wrote the lyrics for all the songs and composed the poems.<ref name="SRK NTV"/> [[Emani Sankara Sastry]] recited the [[veena]] for the Ravananugraha sequence.<ref name="BFP TH"/> The soundtrack was released on 31 December 1961 and was marketed by HMV (now [[Saregama]]).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Narasimha Rao |first=Gali Penchala |date=31 December 1961 |title=Seetharama Kalyanam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/seetharama-kalyanam-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1329135895 |publisher=[[iTunes]] |authorlink=Gali Penchala Narasimha Rao |accessdate=3 June 2021 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602190959/https://music.apple.com/us/album/seetharama-kalyanam-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1329135895 |archivedate=3 June 2021}}</ref> | ||
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== | == Release and reception == | ||
''Sita Rama Kalyanam'' was released theatrically on 6 January 1961,<ref name="SRK ETV" /> in 28 centres, with an attempt to cash in on the [[Makar Sankranti]] holiday weekend.<ref name="SRK NTV" /> Due to good word of mouth, the film was a commercial success, completing a 50-day run in all the 28 centres. It also completed a 156-day run at the Sri Lakshmi Picture Palace in Vijayawada.<ref name="SRK NTV" /> It also won the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu|Certificate of Merit for Best Feature Film in Telugu]] at the [[8th National Film Awards]].<ref name="8thaward">{{cite web |url=http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm8thNFAAward.aspx |title=8th National Film Awards |publisher=[[International Film Festival of India]] |access-date=7 September 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131012062918/http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm8thNFAAward.aspx |archive-date=12 October 2013 }}</ref> The film was dubbed into Tamil with the same title and was released on 3 February 1961.<ref>{{Cite magazine|date=5 February 1961 |title=சீதாராம கல்யாணம் |url=https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1961/feb/05-02-1961/p9.jpg |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211018072012/https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1961/feb/05-02-1961/p9.jpg |archive-date=18 October 2021 |access-date=18 October 2021 |magazine=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]] |page=9 |language=ta}}</ref> | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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| Sita Rama Kalyanam | |
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| 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 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Sita Rama Kalyanam (transl. The marriage of Sita and Rama) is a 1961 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film, produced by N. Trivikrama Rao and directed by N. T. Rama Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, B. Saroja Devi and music composed by Gali Penchala Narasimha Rao. The movie was a blockbuster and garnered name for NTR for portraying and emphasizing Ravana character.
Plot[edit | edit source]
The film begins with the demon king Ravana visiting Kailasa, the abode of Lord Shiva, at an inopportune time. He is obstructed by the guardian deity Nandi who warns him against going in and disturbing Shiva's privacy. A rift between them forces an enraged Nandi to curse Ravana that an army of monkeys would destroy him. In retaliation, Ravana decides to uproot Kailasa and uses all his strength to do so. Shiva notices this and presses the land with his big toe, trapping Ravana completely beneath the mountain he was lifting. Ravana worries about his safety and sings hymns in praise of Shiva, who finally forgives and blesses him.
Shiva's blessings make Ravana invincible, who soon conquers multiple worlds. The deities reach Lord Vishnu and request him to intervene, who promises to address it at the opportune time. In a chance encounter, he falls for the beauty of celestial Rambha and molests her. Rambha's fiancée Nalakuvara curses Ravana to die when he aspires to possess any woman without her wish. Goddess Lakshmi then chose to take birth as Vedavathi on Earth, for whom Ravana develops a liking a few years later. When he wishes to molest her, Vedavathi commits suicide after cursing to be reborn and cause his death, setting Nalakuvara and Nandi's curses into action. She is born as Sita accordingly, and is adopted by Janaka, the king of Mithila.
Around the same time, as a result of a Putrakameshti Yajna, King Dasharatha of Ayodha and his three wives beget four children. Vishnu is born as Rama, the eldest of the four. Years later, Rama and his brother Lakshmana join the gurukula of sage Vishvamitra when the latter requests Dasharatha security for a yajna they are conducting in the forest. Vishvamitra trains the duo in warfare and administration, which helps them in killing the demons Tataka and Maricha who try to obstruct the yajna. As the purpose of their stay is completed, Vishvamitra takes Rama and Lakshmana to an old hermit, where Rama's presence helps the cursed woman Ahalya in regaining her human form.
Meanwhile, in Mithila, Janaka has arranged svayamvara for Sita, and various kings attend as prospective bridegrooms. Ravana too joins them uninvited along with Rama, who has only accompanied Vishvamitra as an audience. The challenge posed is to affix and subsequently break the bow gifted by Shiva to Janaka's ancestors. As Ravana and others fail, Rama lifts the bow with Shiva's blessings and breaks it. This enraged Shiva's devotee Parasuramawho confronts Rama. Later, he realizes that Rama is an incarnation of Vishnu just like him, and backs off. The film ends on a happy note with the wedding of Sita and Rama.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- N. T. Rama Rao as Ravana
- B. Saroja Devi as Mandodari
- Haranath as Rama
- Geetanjali as Sita
- Kanta Rao as Narada
- Sobhan Babu as Lakshmana
- Chittoor V. Nagaiah as Dasharatha
- Mikkilineni as Janaka
- Gummadi as Vishwamitra
- K. V. S. Sarma as Parashurama
- Kommineni Seshagiri Rao as Bharata
- M. Kameshwara Rao as Brahma
- Udaykumar as Kumbhakarna
- A. V. Subba Rao Jr. as Vibhishana
- Arja Janardhana Rao as Hiranyakashipu
- Kasturi Siva Rao as Vaishya
- Sarathi as Nalakubara
- Master Nagaraju as Prahlada / Young Lakshmana
- Chhaya Devi as Sumedha Devi (Janaka's wife)
- Swarna as Soorpanakha
- Kuchala Kumari as Rambha
Production[edit | edit source]
N. T. Rama Rao's portrayal of the demon king Ravana (the antagonist of the Hindu epic Ramayana) in Bhookailas (1958) earned him critical acclaim.[1] However, after the release of its Kannada-language version Bhookailasa in the same year which featured a different cast and crew, Rama Rao's portrayal was often compared with that of Rajkumar who played Ravana. This, along with Ravana's reputation as a renowned Shiva devotee, made Rama Rao consider reprising the role in another film which focused on a more layered representation of the character.[2] He and writer Samudrala Sr. studied Ravana's arcs from various versions of Ramayana and other mythologies. Later, Rama Rao's friend Dhanekula Buchi Venkata Krishna Chowdhary came up with a story which they liked, and Samudrala wrote the dialogues, songs and poems.[1][3] Though the film's narrative was centered around Ravana, Samudrala named the film Sita Rama Kalyanam after Ramayana's protagonists Rama and Sita.[1]
Rama Rao's brother N. Trivikrama Rao decided to produce the film for his company National Art Theatre and approached the former's mentor K. V. Reddy to direct the film.[1] Reddy declined the offer, saying that he could not envision Rama Rao playing a demon. Rama Rao then decided to direct the film himself, marking his directorial debut.[2] He, however, refrained from crediting himself as the director and instead paid homage to his parents.[3] When Trivikrama Rao suggested that Rama Rao should play a dual role as both Rama and Ravana, the latter refused and chose to work with younger actors. He met Haranath at Pondy Bazaar and signed him to play Rama.[2] Sobhan Babu was cast as Rama's brother Lakshmana.[1] Impressed with her cameo appearance in Rani Ratnaprabha (1960), Rama Rao cast Geetanjali for the role of Sita.[2] B. Saroja Devi, Gummadi and V. Nagaiah were cast in key supporting roles.[1] Sita Rama Kalyanam also marked Kanta Rao's first on-screen appearance as Narada, a mythological character which he would reprise later in multiple unrelated Telugu language films.[2][3]
Rama Rao approached M. A. Rahman, the cinematographer of the former's acting debut Mana Desam (1949), to collaborate for this film as the director of photography. When Rahman was unavailable, he signed Ravikant Nagaich for the job, marking the latter's debut in Telugu cinema.[3] S. P. S. Veerappa edited the film and I. N. Murthy served as the co-director.[1] All the sequences were filmed in sets erected at the Vijaya Vauhini Studios in Madras (now Chennai).[1] For filming the Ravananugraha sequence, Nagaich opted for using mask shots capturing varying expressions of Rama Rao instead of working with nine dummy heads. This took more than ten hours to shoot, and Rama Rao had to stay motionless for longer intervals.[1][3]
Music[edit | edit source]
S. Rajeswara Rao was signed to compose the film's soundtrack and score. He worked on the song "Kanarara Kailasa Nivasa" and a poem "Jayatwada Bravibhrama" before walking out of the film citing creative differences with Rama Rao.[1] Gali Penchala Narasimha Rao replaced him and composed the score and the remaining songs. Samudrala wrote the lyrics for all the songs and composed the poems.[2] Emani Sankara Sastry recited the veena for the Ravananugraha sequence.[1] The soundtrack was released on 31 December 1961 and was marketed by HMV (now Saregama).[4]
| S. No | Song Title | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deva Deva Parandhama | P. B. Srinivas | 3:38 |
| 2 | Kanarara Kailasa Nivasa | Ghantasala | 4:11 |
| 3 | Jagadeka Matha Gauri | Ghantasala | 3:21 |
| 4 | Parama Saiva | Ghantasala | 1:16 |
| 5 | Hey Parvathi | Ghantasala | 1:38 |
| 6 | Sashtiryojana | M. S. Rama Rao | 1:05 |
| 7 | Danava Kula | Ghantasala | 1:39 |
| 8 | Padmasane | M. S. Rama Rao | 0:54 |
| 9 | Veena Padave | P. Susheela | 3:44 |
| 10 | Inupa Kattadal | P. B. Srinivas | 0:38 |
| 11 | Sarasala Javaralanu | P. Leela | 4:12 |
| 12 | Nelatha | Ghantasala | 1:02 |
| 13 | Kolupuga | P. Leela | 1:00 |
| 14 | Janakundu Suthudu | Ghantasala | 1:33 |
| 15 | Govindha Madhava | Ghantasala | 8:31 |
| 16 | Veyi Kannulu | P. Leela | 2:57 |
| 17 | Kowsalya Supraja | M. S. Rama Rao | 0:52 |
| 18 | Nandhinavamaninchi | 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 Matha Gauri | P. Susheela | 3:22 |
| 23 | Sree Raghavam | M. S. Rama Rao | 1:01 |
| 24 | O Sukumara | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 3:14 |
| 25 | Sri Seetaramula Kalyanamu | P. Susheela | 5:49 |
| 26 | Hey Rama Rama | M. S. Rama Rao | 0:52 |
| 27 | Mangalam | M. S. Rama Rao | 1:22 |
Release and reception[edit | edit source]
Sita Rama Kalyanam was released theatrically on 6 January 1961,[3] in 28 centres, with an attempt to cash in on the Makar Sankranti holiday weekend.[2] Due to good word of mouth, the film was a commercial success, completing a 50-day run in all the 28 centres. It also completed a 156-day run at the Sri Lakshmi Picture Palace in Vijayawada.[2] It also won the Certificate of Merit for Best Feature Film in Telugu at the 8th National Film Awards.[5] The film was dubbed into Tamil with the same title and was released on 3 February 1961.[6]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 Narasimham, M. L. (14 April 2016). "SITA RAMA KALYANAM (1961)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 May 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 "అరవై ఏళ్ళ 'సీతారామ కళ్యాణం'" ['Seeta Rama Kalyanam' turns 60] (in Telugu). NTV Telugu. 6 January 2021. Archived from the original on 9 May 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 "నటసార్వభౌముని విశ్వరూపం.. 'సీతారామ కళ్యాణం'" [Natasarvabhouma's masterpiece... 'Seeta Rama Kalyanam'] (in Telugu). ETV Telugu. 6 January 2021. Archived from the original on 9 May 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ Narasimha Rao, Gali Penchala (31 December 1961). "Seetharama Kalyanam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". iTunes. Archived from the original on 3 June 2021. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; 2 June 2021 suggested (help) - ↑ "8th National Film Awards". International Film Festival of India. Archived from the original on 12 October 2013. Retrieved 7 September 2011.
- ↑ "சீதாராம கல்யாணம்". Kalki (in தமிழ்). 5 February 1961. p. 9. Archived from the original on 18 October 2021. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
