Sobha is a 1958 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Anjali Devi. The film was produced by Ponnaluri Brothers under the Sri Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures banner. Music was composed by A. M. Rajah in his debut. Sobha was a remake of the Hindi film Dulari (1949). The film was recorded as a Hit at the box office.[1]
| Sobha | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Kamalakara Kameswara Rao |
| Written by | D. V. Narasa Raju (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Kamalakara Kameswara Rao |
| Story by | Shums Lakhnavi |
| Based on | Dulari (1949) |
| Produced by | Ponnaluri brothers |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Anjali Devi |
| Cinematography | Annayya |
| Edited by | N. C. Rajan |
| Music by | A. M. Rajah |
Production company | Sri Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 152 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot edit
Seetamma a widow, has a daughter Sobha. On Sobha's fifth birthday, Sitamma's brother Sankaram gifts her a locket with a picture of Sobha and her parents in it and promised that he will marry Sobha to his son Raja. At midnight, a dacoits mob at Seetamma's residence led by tribal leader Sardar. Noticing Sobha with jewelry, they abduct her. Sardar entrusts her responsibility to his sister Nagamma and she rears with her daughter Kasturi.
Years roll by and Sobha grows as Rani whom burglar Lala lusts but Kasturi loves him. Once Rani & Kasturi make a dance performance in a village. Raja spots it and endears Rani. With the aid of his friend Sambhu, he finds the whereabouts of Rani and bestows her a ring. Lala feels that Rani is in love with someone and cautions Nagamma. When Raja and Rani meet in the garden, Lala beats Raja. Sambhu takes the injured Raja to his house where he tells his father Sankaram about his love affair, which he does not accept. Sankaram is annoyed by his son's behavior and Raja quits.
Raja goes to Rani's place and with the help of Nagamma, they both escape. Lala chases them. Raja & Rani reach Seetamma and she welcomes them wholeheartedly. Meanwhile, Lala Kidnaps Rani. Raja runs after them, and Sankaram also takes the police and goes behind them. Police surround the tribal hamlet and start firing, in which Sardar dies and asks Nagamma to hand over Rani to their parents. Lala forces Rani to come with him, but Kasturi obstructs his way, receives a knife injury, and dies. Raja reaches there and in the combat, Lala dies.
Raja takes Rani to his house, but Sankaram does not agree to their marriage. Parallelly, Sambhu brings Nagamma, who reveals that Rani is none other than Sobha, and shows the locket. Finally, the movie ends with the marriage of Raja & Sobha.
Cast edit
- N. T. Rama Rao as Raja
- Anjali Devi as Sobha / Rani
- Relangi as Sankaram
- Ramana Reddy as Sambhu
- Mukkamala as Lala
- Dr. Sivaramakrishnayya as Sardar
- Rajasulochana as Kasthuri
- Hemalatha as Seetamma
- Venkumamba as Nagamma
- Vijayalakshmi as Raja's mother
Soundtrack edit
| Sobha | |
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| Film score by | |
| Released | 1958 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Producer | A. M. Rajah |
Music was composed by A. M. Rajah. Lyrics were written by P. Vasanth Kumar Reddy. Music released by Audio Company.
| S. No. | Song Title | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Oho Ee Sandevela" | S. Janaki | 4:12 |
| 2 | "Yeelamaavi Thotalona" | Jikki | 3:45 |
| 3 | "Raave Raave Jaabili" | Jikki | 2:26 |
| 4 | "Ee Nela Reyi" | K. Rani | 2:56 |
| 5 | "Andala Seemalo" | A. M. Rajah, Jikki | |
| 6 | "Le Le Le" | J. V. Raghavulu, S. Janaki | |
| 7 | "Andalu Chindu Tara" | A. M. Rajah, Jikki | 3:11 |
| 8 | "Velugeleni Eelokana" | J. V. Raghavulu, Jikki | 4:14 |
| 9 | "Anandamanta Nee Rayamenani" | A. M. Rajah, Jikki |
Box office edit
Sobha fared reasonably well at the box office and celebrated a 100-day run at Vijayawada.
References edit
- ^ "Sobha (1958)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 29 April 2018. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
