Saagara Sangamam
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| Directed by | K. Viswanath |
| Produced by | Edida Nageshwara Rao |
| Written by | K. Viswanath (story) Jandhyala (dialogues) |
| Starring | Kamal Haasan, Jayaprada |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
| Cinematography | P.S.Nivas |
| Release date(s) | 1 January 1983 |
| Running time | 160 minutes |
| Language | Telugu |
Sagara Sangamam (Telugu: సాగర సంగమం) is a 1983 Telugu film directed by K. Viswanath and produced by Edida Nageshwara Rao, starring Kamal Haasan, Jayaprada, Geetha, Sarath Babu, S. P. Sailaja and Chakri Toleti.[1]
The movie was dubbed into Tamil as Salangai Oli. It was dubbed later into Malayalam. The film was showcased at the International Film Festival of India.[2]
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[edit] Plot
Balu (Kamal Haasan), short for Balakrishna, is an economically disadvantaged but multi-talented dancer, adept at the Indian classical dances of Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam, Kathak, etc. His simple and honest soul does not permit him to attain professional success in the commercial world that requires a certain level of moral laxness. Madhavi (Jayaprada), a wealthy young woman and a dance patron, notices his talent and acts as his benefactress, helping him secure his lifelong opportunity of participating in a high-level classical dance festival.
Balu's aging mother passes away from the afflictions of poverty two days before the performance. Balu, who was very attached to her, is emotionally devastated. As a result, he fails to participate in the dance festival. Madhavi nevertheless gives him support and encouragement and sets him on the mend. Balu gradually develops a fondness for Madhavi as their relationship grows. He hides his love for her but eventually picks up the courage to express it. Balu discovers that, while Madhavi shares his feelings, she is a married woman separated from her husband. The husband later returns to unite Madhavi and Balu, but Balu decides to sacrifice his love showing respect for the institution of marriage.
The years pass, and Balu, a disappointed man, has become an inconsolable alcoholic and a newspaper journalist/art critic. Meanwhile, Madhavi's husband dies, and she hears about Balu's condition. In a bid to revive his will to live and his passion for his art, she tends to his medical needs, through his friend, Raghu (Sarath Babu) and solicits Balu to be the dance master for her daughter, Sailaja (SP Sailaja).
The film ends with Madhavi's daughter's stage performance with Balu watching her in a wheelchair, his health having completely deteriorated. While watching the performance, he passes away. Raghu and Madhavi are seen taking him away quietly, without interrupting the performance, back to the hospital.
[edit] Cast
- Kamal Haasan ... Balakrishna
- Jaya Prada ... Madhavi
- Sarath Babu ... Ragupathy
- S. P. Sailaja ... Sailaja
- Sakshi Ranga Rao.... Balu' Uncle
- Dubbing Janaki .... Balu's Mother
- Chakri Toleti ...teen photographer
- Potti Prasad .... servant of Madhavi
- Mishro ... Film choreographer
- Manju Bhargavi ... Classical Dancer
- Geetha ... Dance Assistant
[edit] Crew
- Director: K. Vishwanath
- Writers: Jandhyala (dialogue) and K. Vishwanath (story)
- Lyrics: Veturi Sundararama Murthy
- Producer: Edida Nageshwara Rao
- Original music: Ilaiyaraaja
- Cinematography: P. S. Nivas
- Film editing: G. G. Krishna Rao
- Art direction: Thota Tharani
- Makeup department: Babu, R. Sundara Moorthy, M. Sathyam, Venkateswara Rao
- Assistant director: N. V. Vijay
- Sound: Raghawachari, Ramaswamy
- Camera and electrical department: K. Satyanarayana
- Costume and wardrobe: Surya Rao
- Music department: S. P. Balasubramaniam, S. Janaki, S. P. Sailaja
- Associate directors: Velagapudi Chandrasekar, Geetha Krishna
- Publicity designer: Gangadhar, Panni, Soma
- Choreographer: V. Seshu Parupalli
- Production company: Poornodaya Movie Creations
[edit] Soundtrack
All lyrics written by Veturi_Sundararama_Murthy, all music composed by Ilaiyaraaja.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Baala Kanakamaya Chela" | Tyagaraja | S. Janaki | |
| 2. | "Mounamelanoyi Ee Marapurani Reyi" | Veturi Sundararama Murthy | S. P. Balasubramanyam, S. Janaki | |
| 3. | "Naada Vinodamu Natya Vilasamu" | Veturi Sundararama Murthy | S. P. Balasubramanyam, S. P. Sailaja | |
| 4. | "Om Namah Shivaaya" | Veturi Sundararama Murthy | S. Janaki | |
| 5. | "Thakita Thadimi" | Veturi Sundararama Murthy | S. P. Balasubramanyam | |
| 6. | "Vedam Anuvanuvuna Nadam" | Veturi Sundararama Murthy | S. P. Balasubramanyam, S. P. Sailaja | |
| 7. | "Vevela Gopemmala" | Veturi Sundararama Murthy | S. P. Balasubramanyam, S. P. Sailaja |
[edit] Thakita Thadimi
"Thakita Thadimi", a notable song sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, became highly popular.
[edit] Awards
[edit] National Film Awards
- Ilaiyaraaja - National Film Award for Best Music Direction
- S. P. Balasubramaniam - National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer
[edit] Filmfare Awards South
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Telugu - Kamal Haasan
- Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Telugu - Jayaparada
- Filmfare Award for Best Director - Telugu - K. Viswanath
[edit] References
[edit] External Links
- Saagara Sangamam at the Internet Movie Database
- Saagara Sangamam songs at TeluguFM.com
- Song description of "Thakita Thadimi"
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