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Samsaram (1988 film)

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'Samsaram' is a 1988 Telugu-language drama film, produced by Sakhamuuri Ramachandra Rao under the SR Films banner and directed by Relangi Narasimha Rao. It stars Sobhan Babu, Jayaprada, Sharada, Rajendra Prasad and Rajani, with music composed by RajKoti. The film is a remake of the Malayalam film 'Oru Painkilikatha' (1984) which was earlier remade in Tamil as 'Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu' (1986). The film was recorded as a 'Super Hit' at the box office.

Plot



The film begins with Raja Shekaram (Sobhan Babu) a martinet, who leads a happy family life with his wife Lakshmi (Sharada) and 3 children. His elder son Hari (Hari Prasad) & daughter Radha (Varalakshmi) move in his path. Excluding the second son, Ravi (Rajendra Prasad) that works as labor in his father's factory blisses life. He loves an orphan girl Gowri (Rajani). With the help of their well-wisher Gopalam (Gollapudi Maruthi Rao), Ravi copes by setting her as a servant. Meanwhile, Raja Shekaram couples Radha with a well-educated guy, Kumar (Sudhakar). During that time, Raja Shekaram senses Ravi's love affair which makes him quit the house and espousals Gowri. Soon after, labor disputes arise in Raja Shekaram's factory, and the union leader Seshagiri / Seshu (Prasad Babu) drags Ravi in between and creates a feud between father & son. Now the Govt. appoints a special labor officer, Padmavathi (Jaya Prada) for resolution. Here, Raja Shekaram gets shocked to spot her as she is his ex. Later, he divulges the past to Lakshmi, in his college days Raja Shekaram & Padmavathi are suitors but a plight made him marry Lakshmi. Immediately, Lakshmi meets Padmavathi which makes her worry about her husband and leaves her breath. Thereafter, Raja Shekaram becomes alone, even Padmavathi too heads out. Currently, Raja Shekaram shifts to his elder son Hari but as he is bustling, Raja Shekaram returns. By that time, Kumar occupies his house and necks him out. At that moment, Ravi arrives for his protection when Raja Shekaram understands his virtue. Finally, the movie culminates happily with Raja Shekaram spending the rest of his life with Ravi & Gowri.

Cast



*Sobhan Babu as Raja Sekharam

*Jaya Prada as Padmavathi

*Sharada as Lakshmi

*Rajendra Prasad as Ravi Babu

*Rajani as Gowri

*Gollapudi Maruthi Rao as Gopalam

*Sudhakar as Kumar

*Prasad Babu as Seshagiri / Seshu

*Hari Prasad as Hari Babu

*Sakshi Ranga Rao as Manager Dharma Rao

*Rajyalakshmi as Lalitha

*Varalakshmi as Radha

*Baby Raasi as Raja Shekaram's granddaughter

Soundtrack



Music composed by RajKoti. Music released on LEO Audio Company.

Other



* VCDs & DVDs on - HYDERABAD Video Company, Hyderabad

References




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