Anuraga Devatha
Anuraga Devatha (Benevolent Goddess) is a 1982 Indian Telugu-language drama film produced by Nandamuri Harikrishna for Ramakrishna Cine Studios, and directed by T. Rama Rao. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Sridevi and Jayasudha, with music composed by Chakravarthy.[1] It is a remake of the Hindi film Aasha (1980).[2][3]
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| Directed by | T. Rama Rao |
| Written by | Paruchuri Brothers (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | T. Rama Rao |
| Based on | Aasha by Ram Kelkar |
| Produced by | Nandamuri Harikrishna |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Sridevi Jayasudha |
| Cinematography | Nandamuri Mohana Krishna |
| Edited by | Ravi |
| Music by | Chakravarthy |
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Running time | 147 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
Ramu is a truck driver giving a lift to famous singer Rupa Devi who befriends and calls him a Nestham friend. Rupa gazes at his inherent talent for music and falls for him. Anyhow, she backs is aware of Ramu's love for Tulasi. Later Ramu knits Tulasi, shortly, he meets with an accident and is declared dead. Ramu's grieving mother charges pregnant Tulasi when she attempts suicide. However, Tulasi is safeguarded by a young, charmed Prakash but tragically, she loses her sight. Prakash lives in a colony where diverse communities reside where Thulasi gives birth to a baby girl Rama Tulasi. Prakash shelters them and treats Thulasi as his sibling. Surprisingly, Ramu is identified as alive, and is cognizant of Thulasi's death he declines and becomes a wanderer. During that plight, Rupa re-enters his life with her acquaintance he solaces and endears her. The duo conducts music programs and summits the peaks. Time passes, Rama Tulasi grows 10 years, and unbeknownst she is acquainted with Ramu & Rupa who enchanted her. Rupa nears Thulasi via Rama Tulasi and she recoups her vision. Next, Rupa invites Thulasi to her wedding with Ramu. At that point, Thulasi is startled to view Ramu as the bridegroom. So, she silently attempts to quit out of gratitude. Meanwhile, Prakash divulges the actuality to Ramu. At last, Rupa calls off the espousal and allows Ramu to go. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with Ramu reuniting with his wife & daughter and Rupa goes back on stage permanently.
Cast
- N. T. Rama Rao as Ramu
- Sridevi as Rupa Devi
- Jayasudha as Tulasi
- Nandamuri Balakrishna as Prakash
- Allu Ramalingaiyah as Papa Rao
- Gummadi as Priest
- Nutan Prasad as Gopal
- Mikkilineni as Sivaiah
- Mukkamala as Doctor
- Chitti Babu as Violinist
- Chidatala Appa Rao as Musician
- Annapurna as Ramu's mother
- Kavitha as Dhanalakshmi
- Rushyendramani as Peddamma
- Dubbing Janaki as Doctor
- Anuradha Sriram as Ramatulasi
Soundtrack
Music was composed by Chakravarthy. Lyrics were written by Veturi.[4]
| S.No | Song Title | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Andala Hrudayama" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 3:52 |
| 2 | "Choosuko Padilanga" | P. Susheela | 4:20 |
| 3 | "Nee Aata Naa Paata" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:58 |
| 4 | "Aadave Gopika" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 6:05 |
| 5 | "Muggurammala" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 3:18 |
| 6 | "Muggurammala Ganna" | P. Susheela | 4:14 |
References
- "అనురాగ దేవత". Andhra Patrika (in Telugu). 10 February 1982. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
- Nayak, Satyarth (2019). Sridevi: The Eternal Screen Goddess. Penguin Random House. p. 59. ISBN 9789353056780.
- Joshi, Namrata (8 August 2019). "J. Om Prakash: a personification of an older, genteel Bollywood". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 15 June 2021. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
- "Anuraga Devatha". Gaana. Archived from the original on 3 January 2017. Retrieved 24 August 2021.