Seeta Rama Kalyanam (1960 film)

Seeta Rama Kalyanam (transl. The marriage of Seeta and Rama) is a 1960 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film, produced by N. Trivikrama Rao under the National Art Theaters banner and directed by N. T. Rama Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, B. Saroja Devi and music composed by Gali Penchala Narasimha Rao.[1][2][3] The movie was a blockbuster and garnered name for NTR for portraying and emphasizing Ravana character. The movie is also famous for its song "Seetaramula kalyanam chutamu rarandi".

For the 1986 film, see Seetharama Kalyanam (1986 film).

Seeta Rama Kalyanam
Theatrical release poster
Directed byN. T. Rama Rao
Produced byN. Trivikrama Rao
Written bySamudrala Sr (dialogues)
Screenplay byDhanekula Buchi Venkata Krishna Chowdhary
Story byDhanekula Buchi Venkata Krishna Chowdhary
StarringN. T. Rama Rao
B. Saroja Devi
Music byGali Penchala Narasimha Rao
CinematographyRavikant Nagaich
Edited byVeerappa
Production
company
National Art Theaters
Release date
  • 6 January 1960 (1960-01-06)
Running time
182 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Plot

The film begins with Nandi obstructing Ravana (N. T. Rama Rao) to reach Kailasa as it is a private time of Lord Siva. Thereupon, a rift erupts between them when Nandi curses Ravana that Vaanaras (monkeys) will be main cause of his death. Nevertheless, Ravana performs a severe penance that shakes the foundations of Kailasa. Aroused, Siva delights him as invincible whereby, he trounces the universe. Once on his journey, he falls for the beauty of Rambha and molests her. Being cognizant of it, Nalakubara (Saradhi) curses him to atomize when he aspires to possess any woman without her wish. However, his ferocity reaches the summit, when all the creators bow before Lord Vishnu (Haranath), one that gives assurance of salvation to eliminate the monster. Meanwhile, Lakshmi Devi (Geethanjali) takes birth as Vedavathi on Earth. At one juncture, Ravana lusts for her when she immediately sacrifices herself with a curse to reborn as a cause for the destruction of his dynasty. Right now, Ravana brings her ashes which appalls Mandodari (B. Saroja Devi). So, she discards the box and buries it on either side of the sea. Meanwhile, Dasaratha (Chittor V. Nagaiah), the king of Ayodhya is perturbed as he is childless, so he conducts Putrakameshti Yaaga with his 3 wives, as a result, they are blessed with 4 sons who are the reincarnations of Lord Vishnu, Adhi Sesha, Shankha, and Chakra as Rama, Lakshmana, Bharata, and Shatragnya. Meanwhile, Janaka (Mikkilineni), the king of Mithila, while tilling the ground, finds the box enclosing the baby whom he rears as Seeta. Time passes, Saint Viswamitra (Gummadi) arrives and seeks to send Rama and Lakshmana (Shobhan Babu) for the protection of his Yaga. Soon, Viswamitra endorses them with powerful armaments by which they destroy Tataki and Marichasubhahulu and accomplish the Yaga. Just as Janaka announces Swayamvaram to Seeta, learning it, Viswamitra moves to Mithila along with Rama and Lakshmana. On the way, Rama makes a stone form of Ahalya into normal. Here, the challenge is to affix the world-renowned bow of Lord Siva. However, Ravana too arrives without an invitation but fails and gets humiliated. All at once, Rama lifts the bow and breaks it. Knowing it, enraged Parasurama (K. V. S. Sarma) lands and confronts Rama. Later, he realizes him as his own reincarnation and backs up. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the phenomenal wedding of Seeta and Rama.

Cast

Soundtrack
Seetharama Kalyanam
Film score by
Gali Penchala Narasimha Rao
Released1961
GenreSoundtrack
LengthSAREGAMA Audio
ProducerGali Penchala Narasimha Rao

Music composed by Gali Penchala Narasimha Rao. Lyrics were written by Samudrala Sr. The song Sri Seetaramula Kalyanamu is an evergreen. Music released by SAREGAMA Audio Company.

S. NoSong TitleSingerslength
1 Deva Deva Parandhama P. B. Srinivas 3:38
2 Kanarara Kailasa Nivasa Ghantasala 4:11
3 Jagadeka Matha Gauri Ghantasala 3:21
4 Parama Saiva Ghantasala 1:16
5 Hey Parvathi Ghantasala 1:38
6 Sashtiryojana M. S. Rama Rao 1:05
7 Danava Kula Ghantasala 1:39
8 Padmasane M. S. Rama Rao 0:54
9 Veena Padave P. Susheela 3:44
10 Inupa Kattadal P. B. Srinivas 0:38
11 Sarasala Javaralanu P. Leela 4:12
12 Nelatha Ghantasala 1:02
13 Kolupuga P. Leela 1:00
14 Janakundu Suthudu Ghantasala 1:33
15 Govindha Madhava Ghantasala 8:31
16 Veyi Kannulu P. Leela 2:57
17 Kowsalya Supraja M. S. Rama Rao 0:52
18 Nandhinavamaninchi P. B. Srinivas 0:52
19 Pooni Bommaku P. Leela 0:51
20 Bhoomiki P. B. Srinivas 0:42
21 Chiru Nagavu P. B. Srinivas 0:50
22 Jagadeka Matha Gauri P. Susheela 3:22
23 Sree Raghavam M. S. Rama Rao 1:01
24 O Sukumara Ghantasala, P. Susheela 3:14
25 Sri Seetaramula Kalyanamu P. Susheela 5:49
26 Hey Rama Rama M. S. Rama Rao 0:52
27 Mangalam M. S. Rama Rao 1:22

Awards
National Film Awards

References
  3. Narasimham, M. L. (14 April 2016). "SITA RAMA KALYANAM (1961)". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
  4. "8th National Film Awards". International Film Festival of India. Archived from the original on 12 October 2013. Retrieved 7 September 2011.
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