Raja Ramesh

Raja Ramesh is a 1977 Telugu-language thriller drama film, produced by M. Seshagiri Rao under the Suguna Pictures banner[2] and directed by V. Madhusudhan Rao.[3] It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Vanisri and music composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[4] The film is a remake of the Bengali movie Sanyasi Raja (1975), which is based on the real life incident of the Bhawal case.

Raja Ramesh
Theatrical release poster
Directed byV. Madhusudhan Rao
Produced byM. Seshagiri Rao
Written byAcharya Aatreya (dialogues)
Screenplay byV. Madhusudhan Rao
Story byAshim Kumar Sarkar
Based onBhawal case
StarringAkkineni Nageswara Rao
Vanisri
Music byK. V. Mahadevan
CinematographyP. S. Selvaraj
Edited byA. Sanjeevi
Production
company
Suguna Pictures[1]
Release date
  • 5 July 1977 (1977-07-05)
Running time
135 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Plot

Raja Rameshchandra Bhupathi (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) 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 (Vanisri) which makes her suffer from loneliness. Meanwhile, Dr.Seshagiri (Jaggayya) 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

Crew
  • Art: G. V. Subba Rao
  • Choreography: Heeralal
  • Dialogues - Lyrics: Acharya Aatreya
  • Playback: SP Balu, P. Susheela
  • Music: K. V. Mahadevan
  • Story: Ashim Kumar Sarkar
  • Editing: A. Sanjeevi
  • Cinematography: P. S. Selvaraj
  • Producer: M. Seshagiri Rao
  • Screenplay - Director: V. Madhusudhan Rao
  • Banner: Suguna Pictures
  • Release Date: 5 July 1977

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)

Music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Lyrics were written by Acharya Aatreya. Music released on EMI Columbia Audio Audio Company.[5]

S. No.Song TitleSingerslength
1 "Entho Rasikudu Devudu" SP Balu 2:21
2 "Nelameedhi Jaabili" SP Balu, P. Susheela 3:26
3 "Nellooru Nerajaana" SP Balu, P. Susheela 3:49
4 "Dheni Kosam" P. Susheela 4:09
5 "Entho Rasikudu Devudu" P. Susheela 2:17

References
  1. "Raja Ramesh (Overview)". IMDb.
  2. "Raja Ramesh (Banner)". Filmiclub.
  3. "Raja Ramesh (Direction)". Know Your Films.
  4. "Raja Ramesh (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com.
  5. "Raja Ramesh (Songs)". Cineradham.
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