Raja Ramesh is a 1977 Indian Telugu-language thriller film directed and co-written by V. Madhusudhana Rao.[1] The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Vanisri. The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. It is a remake of the Bengali film Sanyasi Raja (1975), which was based on the Bhawal case.[2][3] The film was released on 21 July 1977.[4]
| Raja Ramesh | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | V. Madhusudhana Rao |
| Written by | Acharya Aatreya (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | V. Madhusudhana Rao |
| Based on | Sanyasi Raja by Ashim Kumar Sarkar |
| Produced by | M. Seshagiri Rao |
| Starring | Akkineni Nageswara Rao Vanisri |
| Cinematography | P. S. Selvaraj |
| Edited by | A. Sanjeevi |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
Production company | Suguna Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 135 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
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Raja Rameshchandra Bhupathi is a territory ruler, and the public adores him as a deity. However, his wife, Rani Indumathi Devi, is on edge due to Raja's ignorance as he enjoys frolicking in life. Meanwhile, Dr. Seshagiri, motivated by malice towards Raja, is appointed as his Doctor. He harbors lust for Rani and molests her under sedation. After that, Doctor ploys by addicting Raja to slow poison, then slyly shifts him to the beach house, where Doctor slays him. Plus, by menacing Rani, he silently performs cremation. Due to its heavy rainfall, the corpse drives away. Astoundingly, he is alive and safeguarded by a bunch of saints but under amnesia. Parallelly, the Doctor clutches the authority by muting Rani and creates mayhem in the estate. On the Saint's guidance, Raja lands at his estate. Ergo, the Doctor, edicts to slay him when he retrieves his memory. Here, his ailing forces are blissful. They pledge to retrieve his honor and call for the Enquiry Commission. During the trial, the Doctor intimidates Rani, but Raja is on the verge of triumph when Rani speaks out. The Doctor fires while Rani is wounded guarding Raja. At last, the public stamps out Doctor, and Rani leaves her breath in her husband's lap. Finally, the movie ends with Raja Ramesh passing on his journey as a saint, entrusting his totality to his men.
Cast
edit- Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Raja Ramesh Chandra Bhupathi
- Vanisri as Rani Indumathi Devi
- Jaggayya as Dr. Seshagiri
- Sridhar as Lawyer
- Mikkilineni as Vaikuntham
- P. J. Sarma as Diwanji
- Sarathi as Kaasi
- K. V. Chalam
- Balakrishna
- P. L. Narayana as Thamos
- Kanchana as Padmaja
- Vijaya Lalitha as Vilasini
- Jayamalini as item number
- Halam as item number
- Sasirekha as Ratnabala
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Lyrics were written by Acharya Aatreya.[5][6]
| S. No. | Song Title | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Entho Rasikudu Devudu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 2:21 |
| 2 | "Nelameedhi Jaabili" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 3:26 |
| 3 | "Nellooru Nerajaana" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 3:49 |
| 4 | "Chandrudu Kanabadaledani" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:04 |
| 5 | "Entho Rasikudu Devudu" | P. Susheela | 2:17 |
| 6 | "Vayinchu Aadi Talam" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 3:55 |
References
edit- ^ Dharap, B. V. (1977). Indian Films. Motion Picture Enterprises. p. 162.
- ^ "On Uttam Kumar's 38th death anniversary, a look at his iconic films, from Antony Firingee to Nayak". Firstpost. 24 July 2018. Archived from the original on 24 August 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ Chatterji, Shoma (23 September 2018). "The Bhawal Sanyasi Case, Now a Highly Anticipated Film". The Citizen. Archived from the original on 23 September 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ "రాజా రమేష్" (PDF). Andhra Prabha (in Telugu). 21 July 1977. p. 6. Archived (PDF) from the original on 13 August 2022. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
- ^ "Raja Ramesh (1977)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ "Raja Ramesh Telugu Film EP Vinyl Record by K.V.Mahadevan". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 25 August 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
External links
edit- Raja Ramesh at IMDb