Raksha Rekha

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Raksha Rekha
Theatrical release poster
Directed byR. Padmanabhan
Written byBalijepalli Lakshmikantham
(story / dialogues)
Screenplay byR. Padmanabhan
Produced byR. Padmanabhan
StarringAkkineni Nageswara Rao
Bhanumathi Ramakrishna
Anjali Devi
CinematographyT. Marconi
Music byOgirala Ramachandra Rao
HR Padmanabha Sastry
Production
company
R. Padmanabhan Productions[1]
Release date
  • 30 April 1949 (1949-04-30)
Running time
168 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Raksha Rekha (transl. Protection Line) is a 1949 Telugu-language swashbuckler film, produced and directed by R. Padmanabhan.[2] It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna and Anjali Devi, with music composed by Ogirala Ramachandra Rao and H. R. Padmanabha Sastry.[3][4][5]

Plot

Once upon a time, a kingdom called Simhala was ruled by Rajasimha, who dotes on her only daughter, Kalavati. In her infant, Markandeya Maharshi blesses & bestows a holy thread, Raksha Rekha, to shield her. Kalavati is currently opposed to wedlock, which perturbs her father. Besides, Sudhakar Avanti's prince also so was. So, vexed King Parthapa cages him at a dilapidated house in the forest with his acolyte Dooradarsi. At one time, angels led by Chitra visited the nearby Vishnu temple and were spotted & mesmerized by the handsome sleeping prince. Ergo, they lift him with a cot and shift to Kalavati's palace. In a trance, they exchange rings and nuptials the following day. Forthwith, tragically, Sudhakara is abducted by Chitra, transforming into a garland since she entices him. As of now, Kalavati pledges to retrieve her husband and walks up in men's guise. Midway, she is acquainted with Princess Chandrika, who crushes and knits her misinterpreting as a man. Later, she discerns the actuality and vows to aid her. Besides, Chitra arduously attempts to lure Sudhakara but in vain. Enraged and thwarted, she swears to Sudhakara as a statue and throws him to Chandrika's palace. Being conscious of it, Kalavati seeks to back Sudhakara with her adoration. At last, crestfallen Kalavati casts off the Raksha Rekha when Markandeya Maharshi appears, recoups Sudhakara and curses Chitra to be a vampire. Finally, the movie ends happily with the couple's reunion.

Cast

Crew

Soundtrack

Raksha Rekha
Film score by
Ogirala Ramachandra Rao
HR Padmanabha Sastry
Released1949
GenreSoundtrack
Length24:10
ProducerOgirala Ramachandra Rao
HR Padmanabha Sastry

Music composed by Ogirala Ramachandra Rao, H. R. Padmanabha Sastry. Lyrics were written by Balijepalli Lakshmikantham. Music released on Audio Company.

S. No. Song Title Singers length
1 "Bidiyama" A. P. Komala 3:07
2 "Ravoyi Ravoyi" A. P. Komala 3:19
3 "Oho Rajasukumara" Bhanumathi Ramakrishna 2:58
4 "Rama Rama" Ghantasala 0:50
5 "Abhayammu Neevegaa" Bhanumathi Ramakrishna 2:48
6 "Neevuleni Jeevithame" A. P. Komala 2:25
7 "Jeevana Doli" Ghantasala,Bhanumathi Ramakrishna 3:17
8 "Cheyi Cheyi Kalupukora" A. P. Komala, Kasturi Siva Rao 2:41
9 "Bhale Pillanu" Kasturi Siva Rao 2:45

References

  1. ^ "Raksha Rekha (Overview)". IMDb.
  2. ^ "Raksha Rekha (Banner)". Filmiclub.
  3. ^ "Raksha Rekha (Cast & Crew)". Know Your Films.
  4. ^ "Raksha Rekha (Preview)". Spicy Onion.
  5. ^ "Raksha Rekha (Review)". The Hindu.