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Sabhash Ramudu
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| Sabash Ramudu | |
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| File:Sabash Ramudu.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | C. S. Rao |
| Produced by | Sundarlal Nahata T. Aswathanarayana |
| Written by | Vempati Sadasivabrahmam |
| Screenplay by | C. S. Rao |
| Story by | S. K. Prabhakar |
| Based on | Bada Bhai (1957) |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Devika |
| Music by | Ghantasala |
| Cinematography | Kamal Ghosh |
| Edited by | Shankar C. Hari Rao |
Production company | Rajshree Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 183 mins |
| Country | India |
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Sabash Ramudu is a 1959 Telugu-language drama film, produced by Sundarlal Nahata, T. Aswathanarayana under the Rajshree Productions banner and directed by C. S. Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Devika and music composed by Ghantasala. The film is a remake of the Hindi film Bada Bhai (1957) which was also later remade in Kannada as Manassiddare Marga. The film was recorded as a Blockbuster at the box office.[2] The film was dubbed in Tamil language with the title Sabash Ramu.[3]
Plot[edit]
Ramu (N. T. Rama Rao) leaves his village after he lost his property in a devastating flood. He finds a job as a rickshaw puller in Hyderabad. He settles down there with his wife Lakshmi (Devika), child Radha (Baby Sasikala) and his younger brother Mohan (Ramana Murthy), who is a college student. Mareesu (Relangi) is a pickpocket and Mallika (Girija) is a petty shop owner. Mareesu falls in love with Mallika. Bhupathi is the leader of the robber gang. He also runs a nightclub where Jayasri performs dances. She helps Bhupathy in his robberies. Ramu comes to know the hideout of the robber gang. An associate of Bhupathy shoots at Ramu. The shot injures Ramu in the leg. Mohan is in love with Rani, who is the daughter of Police Commissioner Narayana Rao. He approves of their marriage and also gets a job for Mohan as a Police Inspector. However, Narayana Rao's son Kumar, who is also a Police Inspector does not like this. He is attracted to Jayasri and falls into bad company with Bhupathy. Bhupathi kills Jayasri and implicates Ramu in the murder. He also kidnaps Mallika, Mareesu, Kumar, Mohan and Rani and holds them captive. Ramu escapes his custody. He informs the police and all are rescued by the police. Mohan and Rani get married.[1]
Cast[edit]
The list was adapted from the film's review article in The Hindu.[1]
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Soundtrack[edit]
| Sabhash Ramudu | |
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| Film score by | |
| Released | 1959 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 31:11 |
| Producer | Ghantasala |
Music was composed by Ghantasala for both language versions. The song "Jayammu Nischayammura" is inspired by the song "Kadam Badhaye Ja Nazar" from the 1957 film Bada Bhai, sung by Mohammed Rafi.
- Telugu
Lyrics were penned by Kosaraju, Sri Sri and Sadasivabrahmam.
| No. | Song | Singer/s | Lyricist | Duration (m:ss) |
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| 1 | "Jayammu Nischayammura…" | Ghantasala, P. Susheela, Udutha Sarojini & group | Kosaraju | 02:24 |
| 2 | "Aasale Alalaaga" | Ghantasala | 02:47 | |
| 3 | "Kala Kala Virisi Jagaale Pulakinchene…" | Ghantasala & P. Susheela | Sri Sri | 03:41 |
| 4 | "Hello Darling Maataadavaa" | Pithapuram Nageswara Rao & K. Jamuna Rani | Sadasivabrahmam | 02:54 |
| 5 | "Jabilli Velugulo Kalindi Chentha" | K. Rani | 03:46 | |
| 6 | "Oh Chandamama Itu Choodara" | K. Rani | Sadasivabrahmam | 04:53 |
| 7 | "Oh Deva Mora Vinava" | P. Leela | Sri Sri | 02:38 |
| 8 | "Reyi Minchinoyi Raja" | P. Susheela | Kosaraju | 02:58 |
| 9 | "Vannelu Kurise Chinnadhiraa" | K. Jamuna Rani | Kosaraju | 03:34 |
| 10 | "Jayammu Nischayammura" | Ghantasala | Kosaraju | 02:11 |
- Tamil
Ku. Sa. Krishnamoorthi wrote the lyrics.
| No. | Song | Singer/s | Lyricist | Duration (m:ss) |
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| 1 | "Jeyam Nichayamadaa" | Seerkazhi Govindarajan & P. K. Saraswathi | Ku. Sa. Krishnamoorthi | 02:24 |
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| 3 | "Kalai Ezhil Veesiye" | A. M. Rajah & P. Susheela | 03:11 | |
| 4 | "Hallo Darling Paranthodi Vaa" | S. C. Krishnan & Jikki | 02:54 | |
| 5 | "Ezhil Mevum Muhunthanai" | Jikki | 03:01 | |
| 6 | "O! Chanthira Bimpam Thanai Paaradaa" | K. Rani | 03:14 | |
| 7 | "Devaa Unaip Paniven" | P. Leela | ||
| 8 | "Aaramudhe Thurai Raajaa" | P. Susheela | 03:22 | |
| 9 | "" | |||
| 10 | "Jeyam Nichayamadaa" | T. M. Soundararajan | 01:58 |
Production[edit]
The story was based on a Hindi film Bada Bhai produced and directed by K. Amarnath and released in 1957. Sundarlal Nahata and T. Aswathanarayana, owners of Rajshri Productions bought the rights to remake the film in Telugu. Alterations were made in the story to appeal to the regional audiences. C. S. Rao directed the film while Sadasivabrahmam wrote the story and Telugu dialogues.[1]
Release[edit]
Sabash Ramudu and its Tamil-dubbed version Sabash Ramu were released on 10 September 1959.[1]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 M. L. Narasimham (3 September 2015). "SABHASH RAMUDU (1959)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 27 December 2017. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
- ↑ "Sabash Ramudu (1959 – Telugu)". gomolo.com. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
- ↑ Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers. Archived from the original on 27 December 2017.
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External links[edit]
- Sabhash Ramudu on IMDb
- Sabhash Ramudu on IMDb - Sabash Ramu
- Sabash Ramudu on YouTube - Full-length film