Samsaram (transl.Family) is a 1988 Telugu-language drama film, produced by Sakhamuuri Ramachandra Rao under the SR Films banner and directed by Relangi Narasimha Rao.[2] It stars Sobhan Babu, Jaya Prada, Sharada, Rajendra Prasad, Rajani and music composed by Raj–Koti.[3] The film is a remake of the Malayalam film Oru Painkilikatha (1984) which was earlier remade in Tamil as Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu (1986). The film was recorded as a Super Hit at the box office.[4]

Samsaram
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRelangi Narasimha Rao
Written bySatyanand (dialogues)
Screenplay byRelangi Narasimha Rao
Story byBalachandra Menon
Based onOru Painkilikatha (1984)
Produced bySakhamuuri Ramachandra Rao
StarringSobhan Babu
Jaya Prada
Sharada
Rajendra Prasad
Rajani
CinematographySarath
Edited byD. Venkataratnam
Music byRaj–Koti
Production
company
SR Films
Release date
  • 1 January 1988 (1988-01-01)
[1]
Running time
143 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Plot edit

The film begins with Raja Shekaram a martinet, who leads a happy family life with his wife Lakshmi and 3 children. His elder son Hari & daughter Radha move in his path. Excluding the second son, Ravi that works as labor in his father's factory blisses life. He loves an orphan Gowri. With the help of their well-wisher Gopalam, Ravi copes by setting her as a servant. Meanwhile, Raja Shekaram couples Radha with a well-educated guy, Kumar. During that time, Raja Shekaram senses Ravi's love affair which makes him quit the house and espousals Gowri. Soon after, labor disputes arise in Raja Shekaram's factory, and the union leader Seshagiri / Seshu drags Ravi in between and creates a feud between father & son. Now the Govt. appoints a special labor officer, Padmavathi for resolution. Here, Raja Shekaram gets shocked to spot her as she is his ex-girlfriend. Later, he divulges the past to Lakshmi, in his college days Raja Shekaram & Padmavathi are suitors but a plight made him marry Lakshmi. Immediately, Lakshmi meets Padmavathi which makes her worry about her husband and leaves her breath. Thereafter, Raja Shekaram becomes alone, even Padmavathi too heads out. Currently, Raja Shekaram shifts to his elder son Hari but as he is bustling, Raja Shekaram returns. By that time, Kumar occupies his house and necks him out. At that moment, Ravi arrives for his protection when Raja Shekaram understands his virtue. Finally, the movie culminates happily with Raja Shekaram spending the rest of his life with Ravi & Gowri.

Cast edit

Soundtrack edit

Samsaram
Film score by
Released1988
GenreSoundtrack
Length24:07
LabelLEO Audio
ProducerRaj–Koti
Raj–Koti chronology
Pape Maa Pranam
(1987)
Samsaram
(1988)
Thodallullu
(1988)

Music composed by Raj–Koti. Music released on LEO Audio Company.[5]

S. No. Song Title Lyrics Singers length
1 "Kommalo Koiyila" Veturi S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela 4:56
2 "Neevallu Vyaaram" Veturi S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra 4:45
3 "Ralugayi Rambha Lati" Jonnavithhula Ramalingeswara Rao S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra 4:29
4 "O Thappa Thagina" Veturi S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, SP Sailaja, G. Anand 5:04
5 "Evaramma Neeku" Acharya Aatreya S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 4:53

Other edit

  • VCDs & DVDs on - HYDERABAD Video Company, Hyderabad

References edit

  1. ^ "Samsaram (Overview)". IMDb.
  2. ^ "Samsaram (Production)". Spicy Onion.
  3. ^ "Samsaram (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com.
  4. ^ "Samsaram (Review)". know Your Films.
  5. ^ "Samsaram (Songs)". Cineradham.

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