Sati Savitri (1957 film)

Sati Savitri is 1957 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film, based on the life of Savitri & Satyavan, produced by S. Varalakshmi under the Varalakshmi Pictures banner[3] and directed by K. B. Nagabhushanam.[4] It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, S. Varalakshmi, S. V. Ranga Rao [5] and music composed by S. V. Venkatraman.[6]

Sati Savitri
Theatrical release poster
Directed byK. B. Nagabhushanam
Produced byS. Varalakshmi
Written byRaovuru Venkata Satyanarayana Rao (dialogues)
Screenplay byK. B. Nagabhushanam
Story bySri Ramula Sachidananda Sastry
Based onLife of Savitri & Satyavan
StarringAkkineni Nageswara Rao
S. Varalakshmi
S. V. Ranga Rao
Music byS. V. Venkatraman
CinematographyTambu
Edited byS. K. Gopal
Production
company
Varalakshmi Pictures[1]
Distributed byChamriya Takies
Release date
  • 12 January 1957 (1957-01-12)
[2]
Running time
169 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

The film was dubbed into Tamil language with the title Sathiyavan Savithri. Dialogues were written by Aroordas and the lyrics were penned by Kuyilan. Music was composed by S. Rajeswara Rao and Babu Rao. Singer is S. Varalakshmi and Playback singers are Sirkazhi Govindarajan, P. B. Srinivas, S. Janaki, Kamala, Sarojini and Srinivasan.[7][8]

Plot

Savitri (S. Varalakshmi), the only daughter of Aswapathi Maharaja (Chittor V. Nagaiah), King of Madra has been married to Satyavantha (Akkineni Nageswara Rao), son of a blind King Dyumatsena Maharaja (Dora Swamy), who lived in exile as a forest-dweller. Knowing well that Satyavantha has only a year to live after marriage, she marries him. On the day he is to die, Satyavantha is cutting the wood, he suddenly gets dizzy and lays his head in Savitri's lap. Yama Dharma Raju (S. V. Ranga Rao) himself descends on earth to claim his soul. Savitri follows him and when Yama Dharma Raju tries to convince her to go back, she persists. Impressed with her persuasive speech he grants her three boons; anything except bringing back Satyavan to life. She first asks him to restore her father-in-law's eyesight and kingdom, and then she asks for a hundred sons for her father and finally a hundred sons for herself and Satyavantha. The last wish creates an awkward situation for Yama Dharma Raja. Finally, he grants Satyavantha back his life and blesses Savitri.

Cast

Crew

Soundtrack

Sati Savitri
Film score by
Released1957
GenreSoundtrack
Length40:01
ProducerS. V. Venkatraman

Music composed by S. V. Venkatraman. Music released on Audio Company.

S. No.Song TitleLyricsSingerslength
1 "Narayanathe Namo Namo" Raovuri M. Balamuralikrishna 2:30
2 "Enduko Ohoho Vilasala" Daitta Gopalam P. Srinivasan, S. Varalakshmi 3:25
3 "Raavelano" B. V. S. Acharya P. Srinivasan, S. Varalakshmi 2:59
4 "Poyenayyo Ippudu" Raovuri [Mangalampalli Balamurali Krishna] 2:25
5 "Jalamenin" B. V. S. Acharya P. Srinivasan 0:58
6 "Kshtriya Jaati Butti" B. V. S. Acharya M. Balamuralikrishna 0:42
7 "Kurula Soubhagyambu" B. V. S. Acharya M. Balamuralikrishna 1:41
8 "Jo Jo Bangarubomma" Daitta Gopalam Sarojini, Rani 2:19
9 "Kanudammul" B. V. S. Acharya M. Balamuralikrishna 1:01
10 "Nammithine Janani" Raovuri P. Srinivasan, Sarojani, S. Varalakshmi 4:04
11 "Amba Saasvata Aagamaadi" B. V. S. Acharya Pendyala Nageswara Rao 0:40
12 "Aluka Vahinchena" B. V. S. Acharya M. Balamuralikrishna 0:53
13 "Villunuboona" B. V. S. Acharya Pendyala Nageswara Rao 0:47
14 "Vividhayudha" B. V. S. Acharya M. Balamuralikrishna 1:16
15 "Siri Siri Muvvavuga" Raovuri Madhavapeddi Satyam, Sarojani 2:39
16 "Adhaarmikula" Raovuri Madhavapeddi Satyam 0:40
17 "Amma Kaavave Amma" Daitta Gopalam S. Varalakshmi 2:45
18 "Maataa Idena" Daitta Gopalam S. Varalakshmi 3:02
19 "Navaratnanchita" B. V. S. Acharya S. Varalakshmi 1:03
20 "Pati Bhakti" B. V. S. Acharya S. Varalakshmi 0:48
21 "Praananaatha" Daitta Gopalam S. Varalakshmi 1:47
22 "Thaguna Idi Janaka" Daitta Gopalam S. Varalakshmi 1:37

References

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  3. "Sati Savitri (Banner)". Bharat Movies.
  4. "Sati Savitri (Direction)". Know Your Films.
  5. "Sati Savitri (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com.
  6. "Sati Savitri (Review)". The Cine Bay.
  7. "Saththiyavan Saviththiri – 1957 Tamil Films" (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 4 May 2018. Retrieved 4 May 2018.
  8. Film credits (See External links)
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