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| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| writer        = [[Aatreya (playwright)|Acharya Aatreya]] {{small|(dialogues)}}
| writer        = [[Acharya Aatreya]] {{small|(dialogues)}}
| story          = [[K. S. Gopalakrishnan]]
| story          = [[K. S. Gopalakrishnan]]
| screenplay    = Adurthi Subba Rao
| screenplay    = Adurthi Subba Rao
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| studio        = Venus Pictures <br /> Ashok Movies<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0261334/ |title=Sumangali (Overview) |work=IMDb}}</ref>
| studio        = Venus Pictures <br /> Ashok Movies<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0261334/ |title=Sumangali (Overview) |work=IMDb}}</ref>
| released      = {{Film date|df=y|1965|1|1}}
| released      = {{Film date|df=y|1965|1|1}}
| runtime        = 153 mins
| runtime        = 153 minutes
| country        = India
| country        = India
| language      = Telugu
| language      = Telugu
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'''''Sumangali'''''  is a 1965 [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[drama (film and television)|drama film]], produced by T. Govindarajan under the Venus Pictures & Ashok Movies banner<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmiclub.com/movie/sumangali-1965-telugu-movie |title=Sumangali (Banner) |work=Filmiclub}}</ref> and directed by [[Adurthi Subba Rao]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.knowyourfilms.com/film/Sumangali/15068 |title=Sumangali (Direction) |work=Know Your Films}}</ref> It stars [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]], [[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gomolo.com/sumangali-movie/15993 |title=Sumangali (Cast & Crew) |work=gomolo.com}}</ref> and music composed by [[K. V. Mahadevan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://spicyonion.com/title/186739-sumangali-telugu-movie/ |title=Sumangali (Music) |work=Spicy Onion}}</ref> The film is a remake of the [[Tamil language|Tamil]] film ''[[Sarada (1962 film)|Sarada]]'' (1962), which was first remade as the [[Hindi language|Hindi]] movie ''Suhagan'' (1964).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thecinebay.com/movie/index/id/5616?ed=Tolly |title=Sumangali (Review) |work=The Cine Bay}}</ref>
'''''Sumangali'''''  is a 1965 [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[drama (film and television)|drama film]], produced by T. Govindarajan under the Venus Pictures & Ashok Movies banner<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmiclub.com/movie/sumangali-1965-telugu-movie |title=Sumangali (Banner) |work=Filmiclub}}</ref> and directed by [[Adurthi Subba Rao]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.knowyourfilms.com/film/Sumangali/15068 |title=Sumangali (Direction) |work=Know Your Films}}</ref> It stars [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]] and [[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gomolo.com/sumangali-movie/15993 |title=Sumangali (Cast & Crew) |work=gomolo.com}}</ref> with music composed by [[K. V. Mahadevan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://spicyonion.com/title/186739-sumangali-telugu-movie/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161230230615/http://spicyonion.com/title/186739-sumangali-telugu-movie/ |url-status=usurped |archive-date=30 December 2016 |title=Sumangali (Music) |work=Spicy Onion}}</ref> The film is a remake of the [[Tamil language|Tamil]] film ''[[Sarada (1962 film)|Sarada]]'' (1962).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thecinebay.com/movie/index/id/5616?ed=Tolly |title=Sumangali (Review) |work=The Cine Bay}}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
Prof. Viswam (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) leads a happy life with his mother Visalakshamma (G. Varalakshmi) & sister Uma (Vasanthi). Meanwhile, Viswam gets an appointment in a renowned college owned by Srihari Rao (Gummadi), his only daughter Sarada (Savitri) studies in the same college who admires Viswam's ideologies and they fall in love. Srihari Rao opposes it, as Sarada's alliance is fixed with his nephew Shekar (Jaggayya). But Sarada marries Viswam against her father's wish. Knowing it, depressed, Shekar leaves the house and becomes a wanderer as he loves Sarada from childhood. Soon Viswam reaches his hometown, picks up a new job and when the couple is dreaming about happy married life the things get shattered. Viswam meets with an accident in which he becomes impotent. Now Sarada's life is subliminal but she stands up with courage and protects her husband with celibacy. Parallelly, Shekar lands in the same city where he acquainted with Viswam and they become good friends. Distressed, Viswam not able to tolerate the torture faced by Sarada, so, he tries to commit suicide when Shekar protects and gives him a piece of advice to perform remarriage to his wife. At that moment, Viswam gets relaxed, takes acceptance of his mother, thereafter, Viswam learns the relation of Shekar & Sarada, so, he convinces him too. But devoted Sarada refuses the proposal when Viswam forcibly makes her agree. During the time of the wedding, Sarada takes poison declaring the Indian women's devotion to marriage. Finally, the movie ends Sarada departing in the lap of Viswam.
Prof. Viswam lives with his mother, Visalakshamma & sister, Uma. He got a post in a renowned college owned by Srihari Rao. His daughter Sarada is a student of Viswam who admires his ideologies, and they fall in love. Srihari Rao opposes it since he fixes Sarada's alliance with his nephew Shekar. She knits Viswam against her father's wish, making Shekar quit and become a wanderer as he has endeared Sarada since childhood. Soon, Viswam reaches his hometown and picks up a new job, and when the couple dreams about a happy married life, things get shattered. Viswam meets with an accident in which he becomes impotent. Now, Sarada's life is subliminal, but she stands up with courage and protects her husband with celibacy. Parallelly, Shekar lands where he is acquainted with Viswam being unbeknownst. Distressed, Viswam is not able to tolerate the torture faced by Sarada, so he attempts suicide when Shekar rescues him and gives him a piece of advice to remarriage his wife. At that moment, Viswam relaxed, accepted his mother, and became aware of Shekar & Sarada's relationship. Hence, he convinces him too, which devoted Sarada denies when Viswam compels her. During the time of the wedding, Sarada takes poison, declaring the Indian women's devotion to nuptials. Finally, the movie ends with Sarada departing in the lap of Viswam.


==Cast==
==Cast==
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*[[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]] as Sarada
*[[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]] as Sarada
*[[Jaggayya]] as Shekar  
*[[Jaggayya]] as Shekar  
*[[Chittor V. Nagaiah]] as Venkata Chalam
*[[V. Nagayya]] as Venkata Chalam
*[[Gummadi (actor)|Gummadi]] as Srihari Rao
*[[Gummadi (actor)|Gummadi]] as Srihari Rao
*[[Relangi Venkataramaiah|Relangi]] as Dharma Raju
*[[Relangi (actor)|Relangi]] as Dharma Raju
*[[B. Padmanabham|Padmanabham]] as Kondandam
*[[B. Padmanabham|Padmanabham]] as Kondandam
*[[G. Varalakshmi]] as Visalakshamma
*[[G. Varalakshmi]] as Visalakshamma
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*'''Art''': G. V. Subba Rao
*'''Art''': G. V. Subba Rao
*'''Choreography''': P. L. Gopala Krishnan  
*'''Choreography''': P. L. Gopala Krishnan  
*'''Lyrics - Dialogues''': [[Aatreya (playwright)|Acharya Aatreya]]
*'''Lyrics - Dialogues''': [[Acharya Aatreya]]
*'''Playback''': [[Ghantasala (singer)|Ghantasala]], [[P. Susheela]], [[S. Janaki]], [[P. B. Sreenivas]], [[Jamuna Rani]], [[L. R. Eswari]], Swarnalata, Vasantha
*'''Playback''': [[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]], [[P. Susheela]], [[S. Janaki]], [[P. B. Sreenivas]], [[K. Jamuna Rani]], [[L. R. Eswari]], Swarnalata, Vasantha
*'''Music''': [[K. V. Mahadevan]]
*'''Music''': [[K. V. Mahadevan]]
*'''Story''': K. S. Gopala Krishna
*'''Story''': K. S. Gopala Krishna
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}}
}}


Music composed by [[K. V. Mahadevan]]. The song '''Kotha Pelli Koothura''' is a blockbuster. Lyrics were written by [[Aatreya (playwright)|Acharya Aatreya]]. Music released on Audio Company.  
Music composed by [[K. V. Mahadevan]]. The song '''Kotha Pelli Koothura''' is a blockbuster. Lyrics were written by [[Acharya Aatreya]]. Music released on Audio Company.  
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|"Aa Nati Manavudu"
|"Aa Nati Manavudu"
|[[Ghantasala (singer)|Ghantasala]], [[P. Susheela]]
|[[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]], [[P. Susheela]]
|4:10
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|"Kotha Pelli Koothura"
|"Kotha Pelli Koothura"
|[[Jamuna Rani]], [[L. R. Eswari]],Swarnalata,Vasantha
|[[K. Jamuna Rani]], [[L. R. Eswari]],Swarnalata,Vasantha
|4:16
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|7
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|"Siga Loki Veeruliche"
|"Siga Loki Virulicchi"
|Ghantasala
|Ghantasala
|7:07
|7:07
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{{Adurthi Subba Rao}}
{{Adurthi Subba Rao}}


[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Indian drama films]]
[[Category:Indian drama films]]
[[Category:Telugu remakes of Tamil films]]
[[Category:Telugu remakes of Tamil films]]
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[[Category:1965 drama films]]
[[Category:1965 drama films]]
[[Category:1965 films]]
[[Category:1965 films]]
==External links==
Watch movie online at [http://www.moviearchive.in/movie_archive_Sumangali.html Movie Archive]

Latest revision as of 12:45, 27 November 2025

Sumangali
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAdurthi Subba Rao
Produced byT. Govindarajan
Written byAcharya Aatreya (dialogues)
Screenplay byAdurthi Subba Rao
Story byK. S. Gopalakrishnan
Based onSarada (1962)
StarringAkkineni Nageswara Rao
Savitri
Music byK. V. Mahadevan
CinematographyP. L. Roy
Edited byT. Krishna
Production
company
Venus Pictures
Ashok Movies[1]
Release date
  • 1 January 1965 (1965-01-01)
Running time
153 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Sumangali is a 1965 Telugu-language drama film, produced by T. Govindarajan under the Venus Pictures & Ashok Movies banner[2] and directed by Adurthi Subba Rao.[3] It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Savitri,[4] with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[5] The film is a remake of the Tamil film Sarada (1962).[6]

Plot[edit | edit source]

Prof. Viswam lives with his mother, Visalakshamma & sister, Uma. He got a post in a renowned college owned by Srihari Rao. His daughter Sarada is a student of Viswam who admires his ideologies, and they fall in love. Srihari Rao opposes it since he fixes Sarada's alliance with his nephew Shekar. She knits Viswam against her father's wish, making Shekar quit and become a wanderer as he has endeared Sarada since childhood. Soon, Viswam reaches his hometown and picks up a new job, and when the couple dreams about a happy married life, things get shattered. Viswam meets with an accident in which he becomes impotent. Now, Sarada's life is subliminal, but she stands up with courage and protects her husband with celibacy. Parallelly, Shekar lands where he is acquainted with Viswam being unbeknownst. Distressed, Viswam is not able to tolerate the torture faced by Sarada, so he attempts suicide when Shekar rescues him and gives him a piece of advice to remarriage his wife. At that moment, Viswam relaxed, accepted his mother, and became aware of Shekar & Sarada's relationship. Hence, he convinces him too, which devoted Sarada denies when Viswam compels her. During the time of the wedding, Sarada takes poison, declaring the Indian women's devotion to nuptials. Finally, the movie ends with Sarada departing in the lap of Viswam.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Crew[edit | edit source]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Sumangali
Film score by
K. V. Mahadevan
Released1965
GenreSoundtrack
Length31:16
ProducerK. V. Mahadevan
K. V. Mahadevan chronology
Aathma Balam
(1964) 		Sumangali
(1965) 		Antastulu
(1965)

Music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The song Kotha Pelli Koothura is a blockbuster. Lyrics were written by Acharya Aatreya. Music released on Audio Company.

S. No. Song title Singers length
1 "Aa Nati Manavudu" Ghantasala, P. Susheela 4:10
2 "Kanulu Kanulatho" Ghantasala,P. Susheela 3:33
3 "Kotha Pelli Koothura" K. Jamuna Rani, L. R. Eswari,Swarnalata,Vasantha 4:16
4 "Kannulu Neeve Kavali" Ghantasala,P. Susheela 4:33
5 "Yevevo Chilipi Talapulu" P. B. Sreenivas, S. Janaki 4:28
6 "Valapu Vale Thiyyaga" Ghantasala 3:09
7 "Siga Loki Virulicchi" Ghantasala 7:07

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Sumangali (Overview)". IMDb.
  2. ↑ "Sumangali (Banner)". Filmiclub.
  3. ↑ "Sumangali (Direction)". Know Your Films.
  4. ↑ "Sumangali (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com.
  5. ↑ "Sumangali (Music)". Spicy Onion. Archived from the original on 30 December 2016.
  6. ↑ "Sumangali (Review)". The Cine Bay.

External links[edit | edit source]

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