Meghasandesam
| Meghasandesam | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Dasari Narayana Rao |
| Written by | Dasari Narayana Rao |
| Produced by | Dasari Narayana Rao |
| Starring | Akkineni Nageswara Rao Jaya Prada Jayasudha |
| Cinematography | P. S. Selvaraj |
| Edited by | B. Krishnam Raju |
| Music by | Ramesh Naidu |
Production company | Taraka Prabhu Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 151 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Meghasandesam (transl. Message from the skies) is a 1982 Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao under his Taraka Prabhu Films banner. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jaya Prada, Jayasudha and music composed by Ramesh Naidu. This film is the 200th movie of Akkineni Nageswara Rao. The film was featured in the Indian Panorama section at the 9th International Film Festival of India,[2] and the Moscow film festival.[3] It won four Awards including Best Feature Film in Telugu at the 30th National Film Awards "For its lyrical and aesthetic qualities",[4] the Filmfare award for Best Telugu Film and Nandi award for Best Feature Film. The film won nine Nandi Awards.
Plot[edit]
The film begins with an adorable couple: Ravindra Babu, a great poet, and Padma, a classical dancer, who, despite their differences, are bonded in a celestial world of art. They reside alone on an island in the river Godavari. Once, a guy, Madhu, a young writer, approaches them, dedicating their life history when Ravindra spins back. Indeed, Ravindra holds high societal esteem, whose word is an ordinance in their village. He has a peculiar poetical mindset and knitted rustic Parvati. Though Ravindra loves her, she falls short of his attendance with her orthodox customs. Hence, there is an absence of suitable wavelength between them.
Meanwhile, Padma arrives at either side of Godavari, whom the public portrays as a prostitute, but she is an artist-personified woman. Here, Ravindra hears the allegations against her and seeks to consciousness of factuality. Whereat, he is enthralled by her dance, which awakes his restricted poet, for which Padma also reciprocates. Now, a remarkable artistic union arises between them. Anyhow, Ravindra faces the music that suffers Parvati. So, her sibling Jaganadham mortifies Padma and warns her to exit, which she does. Ergo, Ravindra rebukes, proclaiming that the two have an artistically soldering, which is sacred. Then, he goes into a traumatic state in a quest for Padma and explains his grief in poesy as Megha Sandesam. It summits high applause and felicitation on his honor.
Padma covertly visits it and listens to Ravindra bestow his credit on her. Spotting her, Parvati pleads to mingle with them, which she denies because of slander. Then, Ravindra inadvertently walks, beholding Padma, but misses her. Consequently, Parvati withdrew from her husband's life for his happiness. Thus, Ravindra wanders, turning into a lunatic. Being aware of it, Padma grieves and arranges for her consort to find his whereabouts and succeeds. Ravindra steps, and they unite. Parvati also lands therein but sets her foot back. Currently, Jaganadham invites Ravindra to his daughter's wedlock, though he is half-hearted but forward, as Padma said. Soon after the ceremony, Ravindra expresses regret to Parvati before returning when she admits it as her guilt. Thereby, Ravindra collapses and leaves his breath when Paravati affirms that they must give a call to Padma. At last, Jaganadham spots Padma, who has died, too. Finally, the movie ends with their funeral, showering the divine influence of inseparability.
Cast[edit]
- Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Ravindra Babu
- Jayasudha as Parvati, Ravindra Babu's wife
- Jaya Prada as Padma
- Jaggayya as Ravindra Babu's brother-in-law Jagannatham
- Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna as himself
- Subhashini
- Saleema as Ravindra Babu's grown-up daughter
Crew[edit]
- Art: Bhaskar Raju
- Choreography: Pasumarthi
- Stills: Mohanji-Jaganji
- Lyrics: Jayadeva, Devulapalli Krishna Sastry, Veturi, Palagummi Padmaraju, C. Narayana Reddy
- Playback: M. Balamuralikrishna, K. J. Yesudas, P. Susheela, S. P. Sailaja, Purnachandra
- Music: Ramesh Naidu
- Editing: B. Krishnam Raju
- Cinematography: P. S. Selvaraj
- Story – Screenplay – Dialogues – Producer – Director: Dasari Narayana Rao
- Banner: Taraka Prabhu Films
- Release Date: 24 September 1982
Soundtrack[edit]
| Meghasandesam | ||||
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| Film score by | ||||
| Released | 1982 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 56:38 | |||
| Label | SEA Records | |||
| Producer | Ramesh Naidu | |||
| Ramesh Naidu chronology | ||||
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Music composed by Ramesh Naidu. Music released on SEA Records Audio Company.
| S.No | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Aakaasa Desaana" | Veturi | K. J. Yesudas | 4:12 |
| 2 | "Aakulo Aakunai" | Devulapalli Krishna Sastry | P. Susheela | 4:15 |
| 3 | "Mundu Telisena Prabhu" | Devulapalli Krishna Sastry | P. Susheela | 4:21 |
| 4 | "Navarasa Suma Maalika" | Veturi | K. J. Yesudas | 4:00 |
| 5 | "Ninnati Daaka Silanaina" | Veturi | P. Susheela | 4:59 |
| 6 | "Paadana Vani Kalyaniga" | Veturi | M. Balamuralikrishna | 5:31 |
| 7 | "Priye Charusheele" | Jayadeva | K. J. Yesudas, P. Susheela | 4:39 |
| 8 | "Radhika Krishna Radhika" | Jayadeva | K. J. Yesudas, P. Susheela | 6:25 |
| 9 | "Seetavela Raaneeyaku" | Devulapalli Krishna Sastry | K. J. Yesudas, P. Susheela | 4:36 |
| 10 | "Sigalo Avi Virulo" | Devulapalli Krishnasastri | K. J. Yesudas | 4:26 |
| 11 | "Poems" | Palagummi Padmaraju | K. J. Yesudas | 9:14 |
Awards[edit]
Meghasandesam won four honors at the 30th National Film Awards.[5] The film also won nine state Nandi Awards.[6]
- National Film Awards - 1982
- Nandi Awards - 1982[7]
- Best Feature Film - Gold- Dasari Narayana Rao
- Best Actor - Akkineni Nageswara Rao
- Best Actress - Jayasudha
- Best Music Director - Ramesh Naidu
- Best Lyricist -Devulapalli Krishnasastri
- Best Male Playback Singer - K. J. Yesudas
- Best Female Playback Singer - P. Susheela
- Best Audiographer - A . R. Swaminadhan
- Best Cinematographer - P.S. Selvaraj
- Filmfare Awards South
Others[edit]
- VCDs and DVDs on – VOLGA Videos, Hyderabad
References[edit]
- ^ Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Willemen, Paul (1998) [1994]. Encyclopaedia of Indian Cinema (PDF). Oxford University Press. p. 455. ISBN 0-19-563579-5.
- ^ "Directorate of Film Festival" (PDF). International Film Festival of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 December 2015. Retrieved 27 December 2015.
- ^ Ranjana Dave (30 June 2011). "The meaning in movement". The Asian Age. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
- ^ https://dff.nic.in/images/Documents/87_30thNfacatalogue.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "ANR – Telugu cinema stars". Idlebrain.com. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
- ^ "Directorate of Film Festival" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 December 2015. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
- ^ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.(in Telugu)
- ^ Ranjana Dave (30 June 2011). "The meaning in movement". The Asian Age. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
