Kalavari Samsaram (transl.Wealthy Family) is a 1982 Telugu-language drama film, produced by Donepudi Brahmaiah under the Maheswari Combines banner and directed by K. S. Rami Reddy. It stars Krishna and Sridevi, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film is based on Maadireddy Sulachana's Agni Pariksha (Novel).[2]

Kalavari Samsaram
Theatrical release poster
Directed byK. S. Rami Reddy
Written byD. V. Narasa Raju (dialogues)
Screenplay byK. S. Rami Reddy
Story byMaadireddy Sulachana
Based onAgni Pariksha (Novel)
Produced byDonepudi Brahmaiah
StarringKrishna
Sridevi
CinematographyV. S. R. Swamy
Edited byV. Dinesh
K. Nageswara Rao
Satyam
Music byK. V. Mahadevan
Production
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Maheswari Combines[1]
Release date
  • 3 December 1982 (1982-12-03)
Running time
128 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Plot

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The film revolves around a wealthy, conjoined family. Kodandaramaiah is its paterfamilias, who has two brothers, Chalapati & Late Raghupathi. The family is surrounded by their respective wives, children, siblings and love & affection between them. Tragically, Kodandaramaiah suddenly passes away; before leaving his breath, he reveals their present financial status to his elder son Vishnu, who is bankrupted by his kindness & spendthrift family expenditure. Here, Vishnu promises his father to clear the debts silently without defaming his image. From there, he strives hard, raises dictatorship and receives family"s resentment. However, being an adamant he safeguards their prestige & honor.

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Soundtrack

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Kalavari Samsaram
Film score by
Released1983
GenreSoundtrack
Length16:46
LabelHMV Audio
ProducerK. V. Mahadevan
K. V. Mahadevan chronology
Krishnavataram
(1982)
Kalavari Samsaram
(1983)
Ekalavya
(1982)

Music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Music released on HMV Audio Company.

S.No Song Title lyrics Singers length
1 "Sankuraathri Pandaga" Acharya Aatreya S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 4:10
2 "Macchaleni Chandamaamaa" Veturi S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela 4:30
3 "Kasikasi Katnam" Veturi S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela 4:14
4 "Iddaramokatai" Veturi S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela 4:07
5 "Rasikudavani" Narala Rami Reddy S. Janaki 3:45

References

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  1. ^ "Kalavari Samsaram (Overview)". IMDb.
  2. ^ "Kalavari Samsaram (Review)". Filmiclub.
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