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Samsaram (1988 film)
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| Samsaram | |
|---|---|
| File:Samsaram (1988 film).jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Relangi Narasimha Rao |
| Produced by | Sakhamuuri Ramachandra Rao |
| Written by | Satyanand (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Relangi Narasimha Rao |
| Story by | Balachandra Menon |
| Based on | Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu (1986) |
| Starring | Sobhan Babu Jaya Prada Sharada Rajendra Prasad Rajani |
| Music by | Raj–Koti |
| Cinematography | Sarath |
| Edited by | D. Venkataratnam |
Production company | SR Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 143 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
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Samsaram (transl. Family) is a 1988 Telugu-language drama film, produced by Sakhamuuri Ramachandra Rao under the SR Films banner and directed by Relangi Narasimha Rao.[2] It stars Sobhan Babu, Jaya Prada, Sharada, Rajendra Prasad, Rajani and music composed by Raj–Koti.[3] The film is a remake of the Tamil movie Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu (1986) which itself was remake of Malayalam film Oru Painkilikatha (1984). The film was recorded as a Super Hit at the box office.[4]
Plot[edit]
The film begins on Raja Shekaram (Shobhan Babu) a martinet, who leads a happy family life with his wife Lakshmi (Sharada) and 3 children. His elder son Hari (Hari Prasad) & daughter Radha (Varalakshmi) move in his path. Excluding the second son, Ravi (Rajendra Prasad) one that works as labor in his father's factory blisses life. He loves an orphan girl Gowri (Rajani). With the help of their well-wisher Gopalam (Gollapudi Maruthi Rao), Ravi copes in setting her as a servant. Meanwhile, Raja Shekaram couples Radha with a well-educated guy, Kumar (Sudhakar). During that time, Raja Shekaram senses the love affair of Ravi which makes him quit the house and espousals Gowri. Soon after, labor disputes arise in Raja Shekaram's factory, the union leader Seshagiri / Seshu (Prasad Babu) drags Ravi in between and creates a feud between father & son. Now the Govt. appoints a special labor officer, Padmavathi (Jaya Prada) for resolution. Here, Raja Shekaram gets shocked to spot her as she is his ex. Later, he divulges the past to Lakshmi, in his college days Raja Shekaram & Padmavathi are suitors but a plight made him marry Lakshmi. Immediately, Lakshmi meets Padmavathi which makes her worry about her husband and dies. Thereafter, Raja Shekaram becomes alone, even Padmavathi too heads out. Currently, Raja Shekaram shifts to his elder son Hari but as he is bustling, Raja Shekaram returns. By the time, Kumar occupies his house and necks him out. At that moment, Ravi arrives for his protection when Raja Shekaram understands his virtue. Finally, the movie culminates happy by Raja Shekaram spending the rest of his life with Ravi & Gowri.
Cast[edit]
- Sobhan Babu as Raja Shekaram
- Jaya Prada as Padmavathi
- Sharada as Lakshmi
- Rajendra Prasad as Ravi Babu
- Rajani as Gowri
- Gollapudi Maruthi Rao as Gopalam
- Sudhakar as Kumar
- Prasad Babu as Seshagiri / Seshu
- Hari Prasad as Hari Babu
- Sakshi Ranga Rao as Manager Dharma Rao
- Rajyalakshmi as Lalitha
- Varalakshmi as Radha
- Baby Raasi as Raja Shekaram's granddaughter
Soundtrack[edit]
| Samsaram | ||||
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| Film score by | ||||
| Released | 1988 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 24:07 | |||
| Label | LEO Audio | |||
| Producer | Raj–Koti | |||
| Raj–Koti chronology | ||||
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Music composed by Raj–Koti. Music released on LEO Audio Company.[5]
| S. No. | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Kommalo Koiyila" | Veturi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:56 |
| 2 | "Neevallu Vyaaram" | Veturi Sundararama Murthy | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra | 4:45 |
| 3 | "Ralugayi Rambha Lati" | Jonnavithhula Ramalingeswara Rao | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra | 4:29 |
| 4 | "O Thappa Thagina" | Veturi Sundararama Murthy | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, SP Sailaja, G. Anand | 5:04 |
| 5 | "Evaramma Neeku" | Acharya Aatreya | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:53 |
Other[edit]
- VCDs & DVDs on - HYDERABAD Video Company, Hyderabad
References[edit]
- ↑ "Samsaram (Overview)". IMDb.
- ↑ "Samsaram (Production)". Spicy Onion.
- ↑ "Samsaram (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com.
- ↑ "Samsaram (Review)". know Your Films.
- ↑ "Samsaram (Songs)". Cineradham.