Sabhash Raja (transl. Bravo Raja) is a 1961 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Sundarlal Nahatha, Doondy under the Rajasri Productions banner[2] and directed by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao.[3] It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Rajasulochana,[4] with music composed by Ghantasala.[5]

Sabhash Raja
Theatrical release poster
Directed byP. S. Ramakrishna Rao
Written bySamudrala Jr. (dialogues)
Screenplay byP. S. Ramakrishna Rao
Produced bySundarlal Nahata
Doondy
StarringAkkineni Nageswara Rao
Rajasulochana
CinematographyKamal Ghosh
Edited byC. Hari Rao
N. S. Prakasam
Music byGhantasala
Production
company
Rajasri Productions[1]
Release date
  • 9 November 1961 (1961-11-09)
Running time
197 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Plot edit

The film begins with a millionaire, Raghu, who leads a delightful life with his wife, Sarala, & a son. Raghu has a younger Raja who fled from the house in childhood by admitting Raghu's misdeeds. He is currently a pick-pocket with an acolyte, Miriyalu, and falls for a street dancer, Rani. Once Raghu visits the branch office, his malicious Manager, Madhu, entangles him with Manorama and habituates all sorts of vices. From there, he neglects his family and quits them. At that point, Raja snatches Raghu's pocket, and he notices their childhood photo with Raghu's marriage photo and comprehends the fact. Anyhow, Raghu refuses to accept him to evade the share. Eventually, Raja encounters and recognizes Sarala, who shelters them being unbeknownst. Madhu lusts for Rani, viewing her dance, bribes her father, Tata, and fabricates Raja & Sarala's relationship. Tata mortifies them when Raja divulges the truth and decides to reform his brother. Hence, he joins Sarala as a maid in Raghu's home. Parallelly, Rani loathes Raja, learning his profession when he surrenders as a penance. Before leaving, he entrusts Sarala's responsibility to Miriyalu & Rani. Meanwhile, Madhu & Manorama swindle Raghu, whom Miriyalu & Rani bar. Hereupon, Madhu locks Rani in Raghu's room. However, Miriyalu apprehends them by the Police. Besides, Tata acquits Raja on bail, who rushes to Raghu when he seeks to kill him while molesting Rani as an alcoholic, but Sarala hinders him. At last, regretful Raghu pleads pardon. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Raja & Rani.

Cast edit

Soundtrack edit

Sabhash Raja
Film score by
Released1961
GenreSoundtrack
Length34:43
ProducerGhantasala

Music composed by Ghantasala.

S. No Song Title Lyrics Singers length
1 "Idigo Idigo" Samudrala Jr. Ghantasala, P. Susheela 3:40
2 "Andala Ranivai" Arudra Ghantasala, P. Leela 3:49
3 "Mana Anandamaina" Samudrala Jr. P. Susheela 3:05
4 "O Vannela Vayyari" Samudrala Jr. K. Jamuna Rani 3:26
5 "O Shokaina Teekaina" Kosaraju Ghantasala, P. Susheela 3:57
6 "Mana Anandamaina" (Sad) Samudrala Jr. P. Susheela 1:08
7 "Adurika Ledae" Kosaraju Madhavapeddi Satyam, S. Janaki 2:24
8 "Age Vela" Samudrala Jr. Ghantasala 2:06
9 "Lokana Dongalu" Kosaraju P. Susheela 4:13
10 "Vinodam Korevu" Arudra P. Susheela 3:24
11 "Aagevela Yenatikaina" Samudrala Jr. Ghantasala 3:31

References edit

  1. ^ "Sabash Raja (Overview)". IMDb. Archived from the original on 9 February 2017. Retrieved 1 July 2018.
  2. ^ "Sabash Raja (Banner)". Filmiclub. Archived from the original on 8 February 2017. Retrieved 7 February 2017.
  3. ^ "Sabash Raja (Direction)". Know Your Films. Archived from the original on 8 February 2017. Retrieved 7 February 2017.
  4. ^ "Sabash Raja (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com. Archived from the original on 8 February 2017. Retrieved 7 February 2017.
  5. ^ "Sabash Raja (Review)". Spicy Onion. Archived from the original on 8 February 2017. Retrieved 7 February 2017.