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Wikipedia article
'Sabhash Raja' is a 1961 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Sundarlal Nahatha, Doondy under the Rajasri Productions banner and directed by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Rajasulochana and music composed by Ghantasala.
Plot
The film begins with Raghu (Kanta Rao) a millionaire, leading a happy family life with his wife Sarala (Devika) and a son. Raghu has a younger brother Raja (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) who ran away from the house in their childhood by admitting Raghu's misdeeds. At present, he is a pick-pocketer, accompanying a friend Miriyalu (Relangi), and falls for a street dancer Rani (Rajasulochana). Once Raghu visits his branch office where malicious Manager Madhu (Nagabhushanam) ensnares him with his girlfriend Manorama (Girija) and habituates all sorts of vices. There onwards, he starts neglecting his family and leaves them on the roads. At a point in time, Raja snatches Raghu's pursuit in which he notices their childhood photo along with Raghu's marriage photo and understands the reality. At that juncture, Raghu refuses to accept Raja as he has a share in the property. Eventually, Sarala in search of her husband lands in the city when Raja recognizes and gives her shelter without revealing his identity. Meanwhile, Madhu sees a dance performance of Rani and aspires to possess her, so, he lures her father Tata with money and also fabricates that Raja & Sarala has an illicit relationship. Believing it, Tata insults them when inflamed Raja divulges the truth. Right now, Raja decides to reform his brother, so, he joins Sarala as a maid in his house. Parallelly, learning that Raja is a thief, Rani shows her hatred, so, performing penance he surrenders himself to Police. Before leaving he entrusts the responsibility of Sarala to Miriyalu & Rani. By this time, Madhu & Manorama are planning to escape with the money. Spotting it, Miriyalu & Rani bars them, in that scramble, Madhu locks Rani in Raghu's room and flees when Miriyalu makes them caught by police. Being cognizant of it, Tata acquits Raja on bail and immediately they rush to Raghu's house. Thereupon, Raja observes drunkard Raghu trying to molest Rani as he is fed up with his brother's offenses, enraged Raja tries to kill him when Sarala obstructs his way. At last, Raghu realizes his mistake and pleads for pardon. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Raja & Rani.
Cast
*Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Raja
*Rajasulochana as Rani
*Kanta Rao as Raghu
*Devika as Sarala
*Relangi as Miriyalu
*Nagabhushanam as Madhu
*Girija as Manorama
*Meena Kumari as Jamuna
Soundtrack
Music composed by Ghantasala.
References
Category:Indian drama films
Category:Films scored by Ghantasala
Category:1961 drama films
Category:1961 films
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