Premabhishekam (1981 film)


Premabhishekam is a 1981 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film, produced by Venkat Akkineni, Nagarjuna Akkineni under Annapurna Studios banner and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Sridevi, Jayasudha with music composed by Chakravarthy. The film was remade in Tamil as Vazhvey Maayam and in Hindi as Prem Tapasya and in Oriya as Prathama Prema. The film was recorded as an Industry Hit at the box office.

Plot

Rajesh falls for Devi. Through a series of misunderstandings, they frequently quarrel. Devi rejects his proposal and humiliates him. She later changes her mind about him and they become a couple. Their respective families agree to this and arrange their marriage. A few days before the wedding, Devi's brother Dr. Chakravarthy finds out that Rajesh is terminally ill with cancer. He attempts to stop the wedding. Rajesh and Devi plan to get married secretly. But before that can happen, Rajesh also learns of his illness from Dr. Venkateswarulu. He finds out that his close friend Prasad also loves Devi. He decides to make her hate him by pretending to be indifferent to her. He associates with a prostitute Jayanthi to make Devi hate him. Devi tries to contact him but gets shocked by his behavior. Rajesh calls off the wedding and pretends that his marriage proposal was just a ploy to get revenge on Devi who had humiliated him many times. Devi gets angry and urges her brother to get her married to Prasad to humiliate the arrogant Rajesh. Jayanthi asks Rajesh to marry her as she wants to live as a wife, not a prostitute, even if for a short while. Rajesh marries her. Soon after her wedding, Devi learns the truth and rushes to meet Rajesh. Rajesh blesses the newly wedded couple and breathes his last, happily.

Cast

Music composed by Chakravarthy. Lyrics were written by Dasari Narayana Rao. All songs are blockbusters. Music released on SEA Records Audio Company.
S. No.Song TitleSingerslength
1"Naa Kallu Chebuthunnayi"SP Balu, P. Susheela4:18
2"Devi Mounama"SP Balu, P. Susheela4:40
3"Oka Devuni Gudilo"SP Balu, P. Susheela4:31
4"Kotapa Kondaku"SP Balu, P. Susheela4:33
5"Tharalu Digivachhina"SP Balu, P. Susheela4:28
6"Vandanam Abhivandanam"SP Balu, P. Susheela4:15
7"Agadhu Agadhu"SP Balu6:10

Box office

The film has completed 100 days direct in 25 centres. The film has completed 175 days direct in 16 centres and also ran for 365 days in some theatres in Telugu states