Oorantha Sankranthi is a 1983 Indian Telugu-language drama film, written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Krishna, Sridevi and Jayasudha, with music composed by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam.[1]
Plot
The film begins in a village where President Raghavaiah leads a happy family life with his wife, Bhanumati, and two sons, Venu and Gopi. Venu is the progeny of Raghavaiah's first marriage, leading Bhanumati to look down on him. Meanwhile, Raghavaiah's cunning brother-in-law Kotaiah, lives with them. Gopi loves Kotaiah's daughter, Satya, while Venu falls for Durga, a peasant.
The government sanctions ₹50,000 for the village panchayat, which Kotaiah steals by endangering Gumustha Ranga Rao and forcing Raghavaiah to resign. Kotaiah then deceives his way into becoming the President and tyrant, with Venu standing in his way. Kotaiah creates a rift through Venu's love affair, which Raghavaiah opposes. Consequently, Venu leaves and, with Gopi's help, marries Durga. Later, Kotaiah schemes to build a hospital by displacing the destitute's hamlet for selfish reasons. Raghavaiah opposes it and is humiliated. Venu protects his father. Kotaiah then manipulates Gopi, causing a rift between the siblings, leading to Raghavaiah's death. Eventually, Gumustha Ranga Rao returns, and Venu warns him. Exploiting this, Kotaiah kills him and frames Venu, but Gopi learns the truth and rescues his brother. In the end, the brothers defeat the villains. The movie concludes happily with the family's reunion and the marriage of Gopi and Satya.
Cast
- Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Venu
- Krishna as Gopi
- Sridevi as Satya
- Jayasudha as Durga
- Rao Gopal Rao as Kotaiah
- Satyanarayana as Raghavaiah
- Allu Ramalingaiah as Appanna
- Giri Babu as Giri
- Nagesh as Tippanna
- Sakshi Ranga Rao as Gumustha Ranga Rao
- Vankayala Satyanarayana as M.L.A.
- Suryakantam as Hostel Warden
- Rajasulochana as Bhanumathi
- Rama Prabha as Ganga
- Mamatha as Mangatayaru
- Dubbing Janaki as Ranga Rao's wife
- Nirmalamma as Durga's Bamma
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, with lyrics by Dasari Narayana Rao. The sountrack album was released by ACE Records Audio Company.[2]
| Song Title | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Sambararala Sankranthi" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki, P. Susheela | 6:18 |
| "Oornatha Gola Gola" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 5:05 |
| "Toorupu Deepam" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:29 |
| "O Bhama Nee Nomu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:37 |
| "Jum Jum Antu Vastondi" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:31 |
References
- ^ "40 Years For Oorantha Sankranthi Movie: ఏయన్నార్, కృష్ణ 'ఊరంతా సంక్రాంతి'కి 40 ఏళ్ళు!". NTV (in Telugu). 12 February 2023. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
- ^ "Oorantha Sankaranthi Telugu Film EP Vinyl Record by SP Balasubramaniam". Macsendisk. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
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