Raja Ramesh

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Raja Ramesh
Raja Ramesh.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byV. Madhusudhan Rao
Written byAcharya Aatreya (dialogues)
Screenplay byV. Madhusudhan Rao
Based onSanyasi Raja
by Ashim Kumar Sarkar
Produced byM. Seshagiri Rao
StarringAkkineni Nageswara Rao
Vanisri
CinematographyP. S. Selvaraj
Edited byA. Sanjeevi
Music byK. V. Mahadevan
Production
company
Suguna Pictures
Release date
  • 21 July 1977 (1977-07-21)
Running time
135 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Raja Ramesh is a 1977 Indian Telugu-language thriller film directed and co-written by V. Madhusudhan Rao.[1] The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Vanisri , with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. It is a remake of the Bengali film Sanyasi Raja (1975), which is based on the Bhawal case.[2][3] The film was released on 21 July 1977.[4]

Plot[]

Raja Rameshchandra Bhupathi a ruler of an area, always enjoys the life in the frolic and he is also the man of compassion that's why everyone in his estate adores him as a deity. But he always ignores his wife Rani Indumathi Devi which makes her suffer from loneliness. Meanwhile, Dr. Seshagiri a vicious person, who is brought by Raja Ramesh is appointed as his personal doctor when he keeps an evil eye on Rani and under sedation molests her. Thereafter, Doctor intrigues against Raja Ramesh by addicting him to slow poison then clearly shifts him to the beach house where he kills him. Here Doctor exploits the situation by threatening Rani and immediately performs the cremation. At that point in time, there is heavy rainfall, due to which the body of Raja has driven away, astoundingly he was alive and safeguarded by a monk, but loses his memory. In the meantime, the doctor occupies the estate and creates a lot of atrocities by making Rani dumb. On the guidance of the monk, Raja Ramesh reaches his estate, not able to recognize anyone but people believe that their Lord has come back. Knowing it, Doctor orders to slay him out when he regains his memory. Now the hearts of public are felt with joy and they decide to get back his lost identity. At present, Govt appoints Enquiry Commission when Doctor intimidates Rani to maintain silence. During the time of commission, Raja Ramesh is almost in an edge to win even Rani also bursts out. At that moment, Doctor fires when Rani dies protecting Raja Ramesh from harm and public knocks out Doctor. Finally, after completion of Rani's funeral, Raja Ramesh entrusts his property to the public and continues his journey as a monk for penance.

Cast[]

Soundtrack[]

Raja Ramesh
Film score by
K. V. Mahadevan
Released1977
GenreSoundtrack
Length16:02
LabelEMI Columbia Audio
ProducerK. V. Mahadevan
K. V. Mahadevan chronology
Bangaru Bommalu
(1977) 		Raja Ramesh
(1977) 		Savasagallu
(1977)

The 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 "Dheni Kosam" P. Susheela 4:09
5 "Entho Rasikudu Devudu" P. Susheela 2:17

References[]

  1. ^ Dharap, B. V. (1977). Indian Films. National Film Archive of India. p. 162.
  2. ^ "On Uttam Kumar's 38th death anniversary, a look at his iconic films, from Antony Firingee to Nayak". Firstpost. 24 July 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  3. ^ Chatterji, Shoma (23 September 2018). "The Bhawal Sanyasi Case, Now a Highly Anticipated Film". The Citizen. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  4. ^ "రాజా రమేష్". Andhra Jyothi (in Telugu). 21 July 1977. p. 6.
  5. ^ "Raja Ramesh (1977)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  6. ^ "Raja Ramesh Telugu Film EP Vinyl Record by K.V.Mahadevan". Mossymart. Retrieved 25 August 2021.

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