Seeta Rama Kalyanam (1960 film)


Seeta Rama Kalyanam is a 1960 Telugu language mythological film, produced by N. Trivikrama Rao under the National Art Theaters banner and directed by N. T. Rama Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, B. Saroja Devi in the lead roles and music composed by Gali Penchala Narasimha Rao. The movie was a blockbuster and garnered name for NTR for portraying and emphasizing Ravana character. The movie is also famous for its song "Seetaramula kalyanam chutamu rarandi".

Plot

The film begins with Nandi obstructing Ravana to reach Kailasa as it is a private time of Lord Siva. Thereupon, a rift erupts between them when Nandi curses Ravana that Vaanaras will be main lead to his death. Nevertheless, Ravana performs a severe penance that shakes the foundations of Kailasa. Aroused Siva delights him as invincible whereby, he trounces the universe. Once on his journey, he febrile to the beauty of Rambha and molests her. Being cognizant of it, Nalakubara curses him to atomize when he aspires to possess any woman without her wish. However, his ferocities peeks the summit, when all the creators bow before Lord Vishnu one that gives assurance of salvation to eliminate the monster. Meanwhile, Lakshmi Devi takes birth as Vedavathi on Earth. At one juncture, Ravana lusts on her when she immediately sacrifices herself with a curse to reborn as a cause for the destruction of his dynasty. Right now, Ravana brings her ashes which appalls Mandodari. So, she discards the box and buries it on either side of the sea. Meanwhile, Dasaratha, the king of Ayodhya is perturbed as childless, so, he conducts Putrakameshti Yaaga with his 3 wives as a result, they are blessed with 4 sons who are the reincarnations of Lord Vishnu, Adhi Sesha, Shankha, and Chakra as Rama, Lakshmana, Bharata, & Shatragnya. Parallelly, Janaka the king of Mithila while tilling the ground, finds the box enclosing the baby whom he rears as Seeta. Time passes, Saint Viswamitra arrives and seeks to send Rama & Lakshmana for the protection of his Yaga. Soon, Viswamitra endorses them with powerful armaments by which they destroy Tataki & Marichasubhahulu and accomplishes the Yaga. Just as, Janaka announces Swayamvaram to Seeta, learning it, Viswamitra moves to Mithila along with Rama & Lakshmana. On the way, Rama makes a stone form of Ahalya into normal. Here, the challenge is to affix the world-renowned bow of Lord Siva. However, Ravana too arrives without an invitation but fails and gets humiliated. All at once, Rama lefts the bow and breaks it. Knowing it, enraged Parasurama lands and confronts Rama. Later, he realizes him as his own reincarnation and backs up. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the phenomenal wedding of Seeta & Rama.

Cast

Music composed by Gali Penchala Narasimha Rao. Lyrics were written by Samudrala Sr. The song Sri Seetaramula Kalyanamu is an evergreen. Music released by SAREGAMA Audio Company.
S. NoSong TitleSingerslength
1Deva Deva ParandhaamaaP. B. Srinivas3:38
2Kanarara Kailasa NivasaGhantasala4:11
3Jagadeka Maatha GauriGhantasala3:21
4Parama SaivaGhantasala1:16
5Hey PaarvatheeGhantasala1:38
6SashtiryojanaM. S. Rama Rao1:05
7Dhaanava KulaGhantasala1:39
8PadmaasaneM. S. Rama Rao0:54
9Veenaa PaadaveP. Susheela3:44
10Inupa KattadaalP. B. Srinivas0:38
11Sarasaala JavaraalanuP. Leela4:12
12NelathaaGhantasala1:02
13KolupugaP. Leela1:00
14Janakundu SuthuduGhantasala1:33
15Govindha MaadhavaGhantasala8:31
16Veyi KannuluP. Leela2:57
17Kowsalyaa SuprajaaM. S. Rama Rao0:52
18NandhinavamaaninchiP. B. Srinivas0:52
19Pooni BommakuP. Leela0:51
20BhoomikiP. B. Srinivas0:42
21Chiru NagavuP. B. Srinivas0:50
22Jagadeka Maatha GauriP. Susheela3:22
23Sree RaaghavamM. S. Rama Rao1:01
24O SukumaaraGhantasala, P. Susheela3:14
25Sri Seetaramula KalyanamuP. Susheela5:49
26Hey Raama RaamaM. S. Rama Rao0:52
27MangalamM. S. Rama Rao1:22

Awards

;National Film Awards