Sabhash Ramudu
Sabash Ramudu is a 1959 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by C. S. Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Devika, with music composed by Ghantasala. The film was produced by Sundarlal Nahata and T. Aswathanarayana under the Rajshree Productions banner. The film is a remake of the Hindi film Bada Bhai (1957). It was dubbed in Tamil language with the title Sabash Ramu.
| Sabash Ramudu | |
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| Directed by | C. S. Rao |
| Screenplay by | C. S. Rao |
| Story by | S. K. Prabhakar |
| Based on | Bada Bhai (1957) |
| Produced by | Sundarlal Nahata T. Aswathanarayana |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Devika |
| Cinematography | Kamal Ghosh |
| Edited by | Shankar C. Hari Rao |
| Music by | Ghantasala |
Production company | Rajshree Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 183 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
Ramu leaves his village after he loses his property in a devastating flood. He finds a job as a rickshaw puller in Hyderabad. He settles down there with his wife Lakshmi, child Radha, and his younger brother Mohan, who is a college student. Mareesu is a pickpocket and Mallika 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 Bhupathi in his robberies. Ramu learns of the robber gang's hideout. An associate of Bhupathi shoots 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 Bhupathi. 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 who rescue all. Mohan and Rani marry.
Cast
The list was adapted from the film's review article in The Hindu.[1]
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Production
The story was based on the 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]
Soundtrack
Music was composed by Ghantasala.[2] 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 |
Release
Sabash Ramudu was released on 4 September 1959.[3][4] Its Tamil-dubbed version Sabash Ramu was released on 10 September.[1]
References
- Narasimham, M. L. (3 September 2015). "SABHASH RAMUDU (1959)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 27 December 2017. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
- "Sabhash Ramudu (1959)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
- "Senior NTR: తెలుగు వినిలాకాశంలో ధృవ తార ఎన్టీఆర్.. మహా పురుషుడు నటించిన చిత్రాలెన్నీ.? ఎప్పుడు విడుదలయ్యాయి." TV9 Telugu (in Telugu). 30 May 2021. Archived from the original on 30 May 2021. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
- "శభాష్ రాముడికి 60ఏళ్లు". Telugu News International (in Telugu). 4 September 2020. Archived from the original on 15 January 2021. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
External links
- Sabhash Ramudu at IMDb
- Sabash Ramu at IMDb