Sobha (1958 film)
Sobha is a 1958 Telugu-language drama film, produced by Ponnaluri brothers under the Sri Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures banner and directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Anjali Devi and music composed by A. M. Rajah as his debut. The film is a remake of the Hindi movie Dulari (1949). The film was recorded as a Hit at the box office.[1]
| Sobha | |
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| Directed by | Kamalakara Kameswara Rao |
| Produced by | Ponnaluri brothers |
| Written by | D. V. Narasa Raju (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Kamalakara Kameswara Rao |
| Story by | Shums Lakhnavi |
| Based on | Dulari (1949) |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Anjali Devi |
| Music by | A. M. Rajah |
| Cinematography | Annayya |
| Edited by | N. C. Rajan |
Production company | Sri Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 152 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
Seetamma (Hemalatha) a widow, has a daughter Sobha. On the occasion of Sobha's 5th birthday, Sitamma's brother Shankaram (Relangi) gifts her a locket with the picture of Sobha and her parents in it and promised that he will marry Sobha to his son Raja. At midnight there is a theft in Seetamma's house by a tribal gang led by Sardar (Dr. Sivaramakrishnaiah). Noticing Sobha wearing so much jewelry, they kidnap her. Sardar asks his sister Nagamma (Venkumamba) to rear the baby along with her daughter Kasturi. Sobha grows as Rani (Anjali Devi). Tribal youth Lala (Mukkamala) loves Rani but Kasturi (Rajasulochana) loves Lala. Once Rani and Kasturi dance in a village. Raja (N. T. Rama Rao) sees Rani and starts loving her. Raja, with the help of his friend Sambhu (Ramana Reddy) finds out the place where Rani lives and gives 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, when he tells his father Shankaram regarding his love affair, which he does not accept. Shankaram is annoyed; Raja's behavior sends him out of the house. Raja goes to Rani's place and with the help of Nagamma, they both escape from there. Lala chases them. Raja and Rani reach Seetamma's house and she welcomes them wholeheartedly. Meanwhile, Lala Kidnaps Rani. Raja runs after them, Shankaram 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, 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 Shakaram does not agree to their marriage. At the same time, 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 and Sobha.
Cast
- N. T. Rama Rao as Raja
- Anjali Devi as Sobha / Rani
- Relangi as Shakaram
- Ramana Reddy as Sambhu
- Mukkamala as Lala
- Dr. Sivaramakrishnaiah as Sardar
- Rajasulochana as Kasthuri
- Hemalatha as Seetamma
- Venkumamba as Nagamma
- Vijayalakshmi as Raja's mother
Soundtrack
| Sobha | |
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| Film score by | |
| Released | 1958 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Producer | A. M. Rajah |
Music 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
Sobha fared reasonably well at the box office and celebrated a 100-day run at Vijayawada.
References
- "Sobha (1958)". The Hindu. Retrieved 14 May 2015.