Anuraga Devata

Anuraga Devatha
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Tatineni Rama Rao
Produced by	Nandamuri Harikrishna
Written by	Paruchuri Brothers (dialogues)
Screenplay by	Tatineni Rama Rao
Story by	Ram Kelkar
Based on	Aasha (1980)
Starring	N. T. Rama Rao Sridevi Jayasudha
Music by	Chakravarthy
Cinematography	Nandamuri Mohana Krishna
Edited by	Ravi
Production company	Ramakrishna Cine Studios[1]
Release dates	7 January 1982 (1982-01-07)
Running time	147 minutes
Country	India
Language	Telugu

Anuraga Devatha is a 1982 Telugu romantic film produced by Nandamuri Harikrishna for Ramakrishna Cine Studios, and directed by Tatineni Rama Rao. Starring N. T. Rama Rao, Sridevi, Jayasudha in the lead roles and the music was composed by Chakravarthy. The film is a remake of the Hindi movie Aasha (1980).^{[2] [3]}

Plot

Ramu (N. T. Rama Rao) is a truck driver who gives a lift to a famous singer Rupa Devi (Sridevi) when her vehicle breaks down. They become friends. He is already in love with Tulasi (Jayasudha), whom he marries. Rupa wishes him well calling him "Nestham" (friend), even though she has fallen in love with him. Ramu has an accident, and everyone believes that he is dead. His grieving mother tells a pregnant Tulasi to go away. Upset with everything in her life, she jumps from a bridge into the water. She is saved by a young guy Prakash (Nandamuri Balakrishna) and his colony members find that she lost her sight. Thulasi gives birth to a baby girl and names her as Ramatulasi, combining her and her husband's names. Prakash gives shelter to them and threats Thulasi as his own sister. Ramu turns out to be alive and he comes to know Thulasi had committed suicide. He becomes depressed. Rupa re-enters his life and helps him overcome his depression. They get engaged. They become acquainted with Ramatulasi, now a little girl, selling little God's statutes on the street. They are completely enchanted by her, even though they don't know that she is really Ramu's daughter. Rupa meets Thulasi and tells her they'll pay for her eye operation, so she can regain her sight. Rupa also invites Thulasi to her wedding with Ramu. After she regains her sight from the operation, she goes to Rupa's wedding and is shocked to see Ramu. She quickly leaves, not wanting to disrupt Rupa and Ramu's lives. Prakash tells Ramu that Thulasi is still alive and that Ramatulasi is actually his daughter. Rupa cancels the wedding and tells him to go and reunite with his wife and daughter, which he does. Rupa goes back on stage permanently.

Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by K. Chakravarthy with lyrics by Veturi Sundararama Murthy. The soundtrack was released by EMI Columbia Audio Company.

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Others

• VCDs and DVDs were released by Universal Videos, SHALIMAR Video Company, Hyderabad.

References