Sahasavanthudu
Sahasavanthudu (transl. Adventurous Person) is a 1978 Telugu-language action film, produced by K. Vidyasagar under the Tirupati Pictures banner and directed by K. Bapayya.[2] It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Vanisri in the lead roles and music composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[3] The film was declared a flop at the box office.
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Directed by | K. Bapayya |
Produced by | K. Vidyasagar |
Written by | Bhamidipati Radhakrishna (story / dialogues) |
Screenplay by | K. Bapayya |
Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Vanisri |
Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
Cinematography | Kannappa |
Edited by | Narasimha Rao |
Production company | Tirupati Pictures[1] |
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Running time | 150 mins |
Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Plot
The film begins on Raghu (N. T. Rama Rao) a valiant, son of a millionaire Srinivasa Rao (M. Balaiah). Since he is a bike racer continuously tours when he acquainted with a beautiful girl Radha (Vanisri) with petty quarrels. Besides, Srinivasa Rao is anxious about his aged father Rangaiah (Satyanarayana) one that runs a fireworks factory in favor of his granddaughter Raji (Chandrakala). Due to the pampering of Rangaiah Raji is so liberated and fascinated by western culture. At present, Rangaiah aspires to couple up Raji with Raghu which they are unintentional. Parallelly, Rangaiah's manager Mohan (Giri Babu) craves to possess Raji when he is badly humiliated. So, begrudged Mohan fuses with a dreadful gangster Mukherjee (Prabhakar Reddy) and carry out their smuggling activities on behalf of Rangaiah firecrackers. Indeed, Radha's father Pratap Rao (Ramana Murthy) CID officer who is specially appointed to seize these gangs. But unfortunately, he is captured by them when Radha moves in search of her father and aligns in the gang. Eventually, Mohan addicts Raji to drugs and makes her marionette. At the same time, exported heroin consignment to Nepal unwittingly reaches the friend of Srinivasa Rao Vikram Mahendra Meera (Jaggayya). Immediately, Meera informs Srinivasa Rao when he suspects his father and confronts him. Just after, he ascertains the truth so Mohan slays him out and falsifies as an accident. Incredulous Raghu starts his investigation and moves to Nepal. Knowing it, Mukherjee intrigues to knock out him through Radha along with his Nepal agent Jumra (Kanta Rao). Right now, Raghu lands in Nepal, Radha follows him and reveals her true identity when they fall in love. Later via Meera, Raghu ferrets out the actuality cease Jumra and return. By that time, Pratap Rao also absconds. At last, Raghu seizes the gang when Raji commits suicide by eliminating Mohan for ruining her. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Raghu & Radha.
Cast
- N. T. Rama Rao as Raghu
- Vanisri as Radha
- Satyanarayana as Rangaiah
- Jaggayya as Vikram Mahendra Meera
- Prabhakar Reddy as Mukerjee
- Giri Babu as Mohan
- Kanta Rao as Jumra
- M. Balaiah as Srinivasa Rao
- Allu Ramalingaiah as Kamandalam
- Raja Babu as Mandalam
- Ramana Murthy as Pratap Rao
- Sarath Babu as Gopi
- P. J. Sarma as I.G.
- Chalapathi Rao as Roger
- Chandrakala as Raaji
- Pandari Bai as Lakshmi
- Manju Bhargavi as Maaya
- Jayamalini as item number
- Lakshmi Shresta as Prashanthi
Crew
- Art: Bhaskar Raju
- Choreography: Srinu
- Stills: Gangadhar
- Fights: Madhavan
- Story — Dialogues: Bhamidipati Radhakrishna
- Lyrics: Acharya Aatreya, Veturi Sundararama Murthy
- Playback: SP Balu, P. Susheela, S. Janaki
- Music: K. V. Mahadevan
- Editing: Narasimha Rao
- Cinematography: Kannappa
- Producer: K. Vidyasagar
- Screenplay — Director: K. Bapayya
- Banner: Tirupati Pictures
- Release Date: 6 October 1978
Soundtrack
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Released | 1978 | |||
Genre | Soundtrack | |||
Length | 19:39 | |||
Producer | K. V. Mahadevan | |||
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Music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Music released by Audio Company.[4]
S. No. | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
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1 | "Dikkumaali Takkulodu" | Veturi Sundararama Murthy | SP Balu, P. Susheela | 3:16 |
2 | "Aayi Aayi" | Acharya Aatreya | SP Balu, P. Susheela | 3:33 |
3 | "Jwalala Gaalila" | Acharya Aatreya | SP Balu, P. Susheela | 3:00 |
4 | "Hey Gopaalaa" | Acharya Aatreya | SP Balu, S. Janaki | 3:17 |
5 | "Suprabhaatha Sundari" | Veturi Sundararama Murthy | SP Balu, P. Susheela | 3:15 |
6 | "Hey Jham Jhatak" | Acharya Aatreya | SP Balu | 3:18 |
References
- "Sahasavanthudu (Overview)". IMDb.
- "Sahasavanthudu (Cast & Crew)". Chitr.com.
- "Sahasavanthudu (Review)". Spicy Onion.
- "Sahasavanthudu (Songs)". Cineradham.