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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Sati Anasuya | | name = Sati Anasuya | ||
| image = Sati Anasuya (1957 film).jpg | | image = Sati Anasuya (1957 film).jpg | ||
| caption = Theatrical release poster | | caption = Theatrical release poster | ||
| writer = [[Samudrala | | writer = [[Samudrala Jr.|Samudrala Jr]] {{small|(dialogues)}} | ||
| producer = Sundarlal Nehata | | producer = Sundarlal Nehata | ||
| director = K. B. Nagabhushanam | | director = K. B. Nagabhushanam | ||
| starring = [[N. T. Rama Rao]]<br />[[Anjali Devi]]<br />[[Jamuna (actress)|Jamuna]] | | starring = [[N. T. Rama Rao]]<br />[[Anjali Devi]]<br />[[Jamuna (actress)|Jamuna]] | ||
| music = [[Ghantasala ( | | music = [[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]] | ||
| cinematography = [[Kamal Ghosh]] | | cinematography = [[Kamal Ghosh]] | ||
| editing = N. K. Gopal | | editing = N. K. Gopal | ||
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| studio = Rajyasri Productions | | studio = Rajyasri Productions | ||
| released = {{Film date|df=y|1957|10|27}} | | released = {{Film date|df=y|1957|10|27}} | ||
| runtime = 142 | | runtime = 142 minutes | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = Telugu | | language = Telugu | ||
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}} | }} | ||
'''''Sati Anasuya''''' is a 1957 [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[Hindu mythological film]], based on the life of ''[[Anasuya]]'', produced by Sundarlal Nehata under the Rajyasri Productions banner and directed by K. B. Nagabhushanam. It stars [[N. T. Rama Rao]], [[Anjali Devi]], and [[Jamuna (actress)|Jamuna]] with music composed by [[Ghantasala ( | '''''Sati Anasuya''''' is a 1957 [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[Hindu mythological film]], based on the life of ''[[Anasuya]]'', produced by Sundarlal Nehata under the Rajyasri Productions banner and directed by K. B. Nagabhushanam. It stars [[N. T. Rama Rao]], [[Anjali Devi]], and [[Jamuna (actress)|Jamuna]], with music composed by [[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]]. | ||
This film was dubbed into Tamil under the same title and released in 1958.<ref>{{cite book|url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1958.asp|title=Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru|trans-title=History of Landmark Tamil Films|publisher=Sivakami Publishers|author=Film News Anandan|author-link=Film News Anandan|date= 23 October 2004|location=Chennai|language=Tamil|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170817000751/http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1958.asp|archivedate=17 August 2017}}</ref> Udhayakumar wrote the dialogues and Ku. Sa. Krishnamoorthy penned the lyrics. T. M. Ibrahim scored music for this Tamil version. | This film was dubbed into Tamil under the same title and released in 1958.<ref>{{cite book|url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1958.asp|title=Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru|trans-title=History of Landmark Tamil Films|publisher=Sivakami Publishers|author=Film News Anandan|author-link=Film News Anandan|date= 23 October 2004|location=Chennai|language=Tamil|url-status=usurped|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170817000751/http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1958.asp|archivedate=17 August 2017}}</ref> Udhayakumar wrote the dialogues and Ku. Sa. Krishnamoorthy penned the lyrics. T. M. Ibrahim scored music for this Tamil version. | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
Anasuya the | The film begins with Sage [[Atri]]'s dedicated wife [[Anasuya]], who advocates for the worship of her husband. Sivananda, the chieftain of Chitrakuta, irks her with his insistence to worship only the lord. Meanwhile, [[Ganga (goddess)|Ganga]] flies to [[Lakshmi]], [[Parvati]], & [[Saraswati]] to remove the impurities but in vain. Accordingly, on the guidance of [[Narada]], she proceeds to Anasuya and frees that jealous ''Tri Matas''. Parallelly, Sivananda's son Sukhananda endears a girl named Narmada, but tragically, the spouse's death is sure in her horoscope. The grief-stricken Narmada wants to land in heaven alive when, to chagrin, Anasuya, Sivananda stalls Narmada to her, and she triumphs but holds on there. Now, Anasuya advises her to knit one whom she sees next sunrise. Here, enraged ''Tri Matas'' present ugly leprosy patient Kaushika before Narmada to avenge Anasuya. Yet, she splices him and serves him with adoration. She cannot face the music and moves for pilgrimage by placing Kaushika in a cart. Amid, ''Tri Matas'' create many hurdles, but Narmada does not yield. | ||
Frustrated ''Tri Matas'' sends Nagaraja to bite Atri | Frustrated ''Tri Matas'' sends Nagaraja to bite Atri, but Anasuya turns it into a garland. After that, they send Manmadha to molest, but Anasuya recognizes and curses him to become blind. Next, famine arises in the Chitrakuta area when Sivananda denounces Anasuya. So, to relieve drought, Anasuya prays to Ganga and monsoon arises. In that rage, Sivananda sets fire to Ashram, who loses his eyesight and recoups it by bowing his head down. Narmada & Kaushika reach Badri, where Kaushika kicks a sage, Mandavya, out of hunger, who curses him to die at sunrise. Hence, furious Narmada bars the sunrise when the universe standstill. In that difficulty, Narmada takes back her word, but the blessings of Atri & Anasuya rejuvenate Kaushika as handsome. As a final attempt, ''Tri Matas'' send the divine trinity [[Brahma]], [[Vishnu]], & [[Shiva|Siva]] to test Anasuya. Anasuya provides hospitality to those who order her to feed them naked. Nevertheless, she fulfills their wish by transforming them into babies. Discerning it, ''Tri Matas'' rushes to Anasuya and pleads with her to return her husband, and she does so. Impressed, the divine trinity gives a boon to her that 3 of them will be born as their son. Finally, the movie ends with the trinity merging and forming into three-headed [[Dattatreya]]. | ||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
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*[[Kanta Rao]] as [[Lord Vishnu]] | *[[Kanta Rao]] as [[Lord Vishnu]] | ||
*[[Gummadi (actor)|Gummmadi]] as [[Atri]] Mahamuni | *[[Gummadi (actor)|Gummmadi]] as [[Atri]] Mahamuni | ||
*[[Relangi | *[[Relangi (actor)|Relangi]] as Sukhanand | ||
*[[Rajanala Kaleswara Rao|Rajanala]] as [[Indra]] | *[[Rajanala Kaleswara Rao|Rajanala]] as [[Indra]] | ||
*[[Padmanabham (actor)|Padmanabham]] as [[Narada]] Maharshi | *[[Padmanabham (actor)|Padmanabham]] as [[Narada]] Maharshi | ||
*[[Mukkamala]] as Sivanandudu | *[[Mukkamala (actor)|Mukkamala]] as Sivanandudu | ||
*Amarnath as [[Lord Shiva]] | *Amarnath as [[Lord Shiva]] | ||
*K. V. S. Sarma as Kaushika (on curse) | *K. V. S. Sarma as Kaushika (on curse) | ||
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*Chandra Kumari as [[Goddess Ganga]] | *Chandra Kumari as [[Goddess Ganga]] | ||
*Ragini as [[Rambha (apsara)|Rambha]] | *Ragini as [[Rambha (apsara)|Rambha]] | ||
* | *[[ Kusalakumari ]] as [[Rati]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| name = Sati Anasuya | | name = Sati Anasuya | ||
| type = film | | type = film | ||
| artist = [[Ghantasala ( | | artist = [[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]] | ||
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Music composed by [[Ghantasala ( | Music composed by [[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]]. | ||
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!S. No.!!Song | !S. No.!!Song title !! Singers !! Lyrics !! Length | ||
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| 1 || "Aayi Aayi Aayi Aapadalu Kaayi" || Ghantasala || || 02:08 | | 1 || "Aayi Aayi Aayi Aapadalu Kaayi" || Ghantasala || || 02:08 | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
*{{ | *{{IMDb title|tt0246216}} | ||
*{{ | *{{youTube|3NEWKGK4mYQ|Tamil version of the song Maa Roopa}} | ||
[[Category:Hindu mythological films]] | [[Category:Hindu mythological films]] | ||
[[Category:Hindu devotional films]] | [[Category:Hindu devotional films]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by Ghantasala]] | [[Category:Films scored by Ghantasala (musician)]] | ||
[[Category:1957 Tamil-language films]] | |||
[[Category:1957 Telugu-language films]] | |||
[[Category:Films scored by T. M. Ibrahim]] | |||
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| Sati Anasuya | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K. B. Nagabhushanam |
| Produced by | Sundarlal Nehata |
| Written by | Samudrala Jr (dialogues) |
| Based on | Life of Anasuya |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Anjali Devi Jamuna |
| Music by | Ghantasala |
| Cinematography | Kamal Ghosh |
| Edited by | N. K. Gopal |
Production company | Rajyasri Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 142 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Sati Anasuya is a 1957 Telugu-language Hindu mythological film, based on the life of Anasuya, produced by Sundarlal Nehata under the Rajyasri Productions banner and directed by K. B. Nagabhushanam. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Anjali Devi, and Jamuna, with music composed by Ghantasala.
This film was dubbed into Tamil under the same title and released in 1958.[1] Udhayakumar wrote the dialogues and Ku. Sa. Krishnamoorthy penned the lyrics. T. M. Ibrahim scored music for this Tamil version.
Plot[edit | edit source]
The film begins with Sage Atri's dedicated wife Anasuya, who advocates for the worship of her husband. Sivananda, the chieftain of Chitrakuta, irks her with his insistence to worship only the lord. Meanwhile, Ganga flies to Lakshmi, Parvati, & Saraswati to remove the impurities but in vain. Accordingly, on the guidance of Narada, she proceeds to Anasuya and frees that jealous Tri Matas. Parallelly, Sivananda's son Sukhananda endears a girl named Narmada, but tragically, the spouse's death is sure in her horoscope. The grief-stricken Narmada wants to land in heaven alive when, to chagrin, Anasuya, Sivananda stalls Narmada to her, and she triumphs but holds on there. Now, Anasuya advises her to knit one whom she sees next sunrise. Here, enraged Tri Matas present ugly leprosy patient Kaushika before Narmada to avenge Anasuya. Yet, she splices him and serves him with adoration. She cannot face the music and moves for pilgrimage by placing Kaushika in a cart. Amid, Tri Matas create many hurdles, but Narmada does not yield.
Frustrated Tri Matas sends Nagaraja to bite Atri, but Anasuya turns it into a garland. After that, they send Manmadha to molest, but Anasuya recognizes and curses him to become blind. Next, famine arises in the Chitrakuta area when Sivananda denounces Anasuya. So, to relieve drought, Anasuya prays to Ganga and monsoon arises. In that rage, Sivananda sets fire to Ashram, who loses his eyesight and recoups it by bowing his head down. Narmada & Kaushika reach Badri, where Kaushika kicks a sage, Mandavya, out of hunger, who curses him to die at sunrise. Hence, furious Narmada bars the sunrise when the universe standstill. In that difficulty, Narmada takes back her word, but the blessings of Atri & Anasuya rejuvenate Kaushika as handsome. As a final attempt, Tri Matas send the divine trinity Brahma, Vishnu, & Siva to test Anasuya. Anasuya provides hospitality to those who order her to feed them naked. Nevertheless, she fulfills their wish by transforming them into babies. Discerning it, Tri Matas rushes to Anasuya and pleads with her to return her husband, and she does so. Impressed, the divine trinity gives a boon to her that 3 of them will be born as their son. Finally, the movie ends with the trinity merging and forming into three-headed Dattatreya.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- N. T. Rama Rao as Kaushikudu
- Anjali Devi as Anasuya
- Jamuna as Narmada
- Kanta Rao as Lord Vishnu
- Gummmadi as Atri Mahamuni
- Relangi as Sukhanand
- Rajanala as Indra
- Padmanabham as Narada Maharshi
- Mukkamala as Sivanandudu
- Amarnath as Lord Shiva
- K. V. S. Sarma as Kaushika (on curse)
- A. V. Subba Rao as Mandavyamuni
- Seshagiri as Lord Brahma
- N. Rajanraju as Manmadha
- Suryakala as Goddess Parvathi
- Mohana as Goddess Lakshmi
- Satyavathi as Goddess Saraswati
- C. Varalakshmi as Dubbakka
- Chandra Kumari as Goddess Ganga
- Ragini as Rambha
- Kusalakumari as Rati
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
| Sati Anasuya | |
|---|---|
| Film score by | |
| Released | 1957 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Producer | Ghantasala |
Music composed by Ghantasala.
| S. No. | Song title | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Aayi Aayi Aayi Aapadalu Kaayi" | Ghantasala | 02:08 | |
| 2 | "Ide Nyayama Ide Dharmama" | Ghantasala, Madhavapeddi Satyam & J. V. Raghavulu | 03:28 | |
| 3 | "Maa Roopa Nava Shobana" | M. L. Vasanthakumari | 03:55 | |
| 4 | "Ooge Radigo" | P. Leela | 02:55 | |
| 5 | "Jayaho Jayaho Bharata Janani" | Ghantasala | ||
| 6 | "Enthentha Dooram" | Madhavapeddi Satyam & K. Rani | 02:28 | |
| 7 | "Udayinchunoyi Nee Jeevitana" | Ghantasala | 04:05 | |
| 8 | "Kadilindi Ganga Bhavani" | Ghantasala & M. S. Rama Rao | 03:15 | |
| 9 | "O Sakha Oho Sakha Neevedano" | Ghantasala & Jikki | 03:45 | |
| 10 | "Oh Jagadaadhaara" | P. Leela | 02:57 | |
| 11 | "Jaya Jaya Deva Hare" | Ghantasala | 02:52 | |
| 12 | "Vinumoyi O Naruda Nijam" | Ghantasala |
Reception[edit | edit source]
Malhar of Zaminryot criticized the movie as poorly made and termed it as a "sugar coated pill". He reviewed the story and the characterization as bad. He wrote positively about the performance by the main cast.[2]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ "రాజశ్రివారి 'సతీ అనసూయ' నటనావిశిష్టతగల చిత్రం" [Rajasri's 'Sati Anasuya' is a film with acting uniqueness] (PDF). Zaminryot. 8 November 1957. p. 9. Retrieved 7 August 2021.