Sati Sumathi
Sati Sumathi is a 1967 Telugu-language Hindu mythological film, produced by Chinna Rao under the Chinni Brothers banner, presented by Anjali Devi and directed by Vedantam Raghavaiah.[2] It stars Kanta Rao, Anjali Devi in the lead roles and music composed by P. Adinarayana Rao.[3]
| Sati Sumathi | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Vedantam Raghavaiah |
| Produced by | Chinna Rao Anjali Devi (presents) |
| Written by | Samudrala Sr Samudrala Jr (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Vedantam Raghavaiah |
| Starring | Kanta Rao Anjali Devi |
| Music by | P. Adinarayana Rao |
| Cinematography | Kamal Ghosh C. Nageswara Rao |
| Edited by | N. S. Prakasham |
Production company | Chinni Brothers[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 164 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
The film begins Lord Srirama (Haranath) in his exile period reaches Atri Mahamuni's (Dhulipala) Ashram where his wife Anasuya (Anjali Devi) narrates Sita (Vasanthi) a story of an ardently devoted wife Sumathi (again Anjali Devi) whose husband Kaushika (Kantha Rao) is a debauchery person who gets attracted to a prostitute Mohanangi (Kanchana) but Sumathi never says a word against him and also gives away all her belongings. After some time, Kaushika is affected by leprosy when Mohanangi & her mother Nagamani (Suryakantham) cheats him, takes his property and necks him out. At that point in time, Sumathi arrives to his rescue and on the guidance of Anasuya they move for pilgrimage. On the way, they reach a kingdom where its King Chandrasena (S. V. Ranga Rao) gets the divine feeling by seeing Sumathi and gives her hospitality as a brother. But Kaushika suspects their relation, asks Sumathi to undergo an Agni Pariksha test of fire to prove her chastity when she plunges into the sacrificial fire, Lord Agni of fire raises Sumathi, unharmed, attesting to her innocence. After that, once Kaushika visits Chandrasena's court where he sees a dance of beautiful girl Madana Manjali (L. Vijayalakshmi). There onwards, he is burning out of lust when Sumathi not able to tolerate her husband's pain, so, she requests Madana Manjali, looking at her devotion towards husband Madana Manjari agrees to bring him. On that night, Sumathi keeps him on a basket and carries on her head while traveling Kaushika's legs hit Sage Mandavya when he curses him to die at the sunrise. Angered Sumathi orders & stops the sunrise when the entire universe standstill. At that moment, Trimurti's Lord Brahma (Jaggayya), Lord Vishnu (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) & Lord Shiva (Gemini Ganeshan) reach Sumathi and try to divert her but they too are frozen. Knowing it, Trimata's Lakshmi (Krishna Kumari), Parvathi (Savitri) & Saraswati (Jamuna) immediately rush to Anasuya and plead her to protect the universe. On the request of Anasuya, Sumathi takes back her word and Kaushika dies. But with the blessings of Anusuya, Kaushika is rejuvenated as a normal person. At last, Anasuya states Sita to follow the footsteps of women like Sumathi. Finally, the movie ends Sita & Rama continuing their journey.
Cast
- Kanta Rao as Kaushikudu
- Anjali Devi as Sati Sumathi & Sati Anasuya (Dual role)
- S. V. Ranga Rao as Chandrasena Maharaju
- Relangi as Bhairavudu
- Ramana Reddy
- Haranath as Lord Srirama
- Dhulipala as Atri Mahamuni
- Allu Ramalingaiah as Madhavudu
- Dr. Sivaramakrishanaiah as Gramadhikari
- Vangara as Raja Vaidyudu
- Kanchana as Mohanangi
- L. Vijayalakshmi as Madana Manjali
- Suryakantam as Nagamani
- Girija as Makarandam
- Vasanthi as Goddess Sita
- Special Appearance
Crew
- Art: Vaali
- Choreography: Vempati
- Dialogues – Lyrics: Samudrala Sr., Samudrala Jr
- Playback: P. Susheela, S. Janaki, Vasantha, Swarnalata, L. R. Eswari, Madhavapeddi Satyam, P. B. Sreenivas
- Music: P. Adinarayana Rao
- Editing: N. S. Prakasham
- Cinematography: Kamal Ghosh, C. Nageswara Rao
- Producer: Chinna Rao
- Presenter: Anjali Devi
- Screenplay – Director: Vedantam Raghavaiah
- Banner: Chinni Brothers
- Release Date: 5 August 1967
Soundtrack
| Sati Sumathi | |
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| Film score by | |
| Released | 1967 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 52:52 |
| Label | AVM Audio |
| Producer | P. Adinarayana Rao |
Music composed by P. Adinarayana Rao. Lyrics were written by Samudrala Sr. & Samudrala Jr. Music released on Audio Company.
| S. No. | Song Title | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Swagatamayya" | P. Susheela, S. Janaki | 3:20 |
| 2 | "Andaniki Daasule" | Swarnalata | 7:03 |
| 3 | "Dora Vayasu" | P. Susheela | 2:57 |
| 4 | "Thalalera Viraliki" | Swarnalata | 3:52 |
| 5 | "Hayee Veredhi" | P. B. Sreenivas, S. Janaki | 4:46 |
| 6 | "Korukunna Pathi" | Madhavapeddi Satyam, Vasantha | 3:39 |
| 7 | "Nannu Chera" | P. Susheela | 3:48 |
| 8 | "Naadhuni Kaavarayya" | P. Susheela | 6:34 |
| 9 | "Danamu Dharmame" | P. Susheela | 2:08 |
| 10 | "Nammichedinavadu" | Vasantha | 2:10 |
| 11 | "Mathsarambuna" | P. Susheela | 6:28 |
| 12 | "Jaya Gowri Ramana" | P. Susheela | 2:41 |
| 13 | "Padhyam" | P. B. Sreenivas | 0:26 |
References
- "Sati Sumathi (Overview)". IMDb.
- "Sati Sumathi (Direction)". Know Your Films.
- "Sati Sumathi (Cast & Crew)". Spicy Onion.