Bhakta Raghunath

1960 film

Bhakta Raghunath

Theatrical release poster

Directed by| Samudrala Sr
Written by| Samudrala Sr
Samudrala Jr (dialogues)
Based on| Life of Raghunatha dasa Goswami
Produced by| G. Sadasivudu
Starring| Kanta Rao
Jamuna
N. T. Rama Rao (Guest)
Cinematography| Kamal Ghosh
J. Satyanarayana
Edited by| V. S. Narayana
Harinarayana
Music by| Ghantasala

Production
company

G.V.S. Productions[1]

Release date

* 4 November 1960 (1960-11-4)

Country| India
Language| Telugu

Bhakta Raghunath is a 1960 Telugu-language biographical film, based on the life of Raghunatha dasa Goswami, produced by G. Sadasivudu under the G.V.S. Productions banner and directed by Samudrala Sr.[2] It stars Kanta Rao, Jamuna and N. T. Rama Rao in a special appearance, with music composed by Ghantasala.[3]

## Plot

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The film begins in a town where Raghunath, the son of a trader Venkata Ramayya, loves Annapurna, the daughter of wealthy Veeraiah, and the two are engaged. During that, tragically, Venkata Ramayya dies as bankrupt and calls off the nuptial. Raghunath affirms that she will proceed on pilgrimage when Annapurna states she cannot live without him. Then, Raghunatha words to knit her in a minute he gets back. After roving to various destinations, Raghunath lands at Puri, acquainted with a Samaritan Swamy Chidananda, and comes in touch with masked angel Rangadasu, who mocks him. Following, Raghunath turns into disparate & despond and attempts suicide when Krishna shields and shifts him to Chidananda's "Ashram" and preaches "Yoga," which revere Raghunath and enrages Rangadasu, who ruses to slay him.

Meanwhile, Kameswari, the mother of Annapurna, settles a match. Being conscious of it, Raghunatha rushes when Kameswari poisons him, but in vain. At midnight, he is abducted by acolytes of Rangadasu but secured by Chidananda, who fuses Raghunatha & Annapurna. Next, the couple departs for Puri and resides in the Ashram". Today, envious Rangadasu ploys by setting up suspicion in the open head about his fidelity. So, a great multitude visited Raghunatha's Ashram when Annapurna mortgaged her jewelry for their hospitality. Due to heavy rain, it lacks amenities; when one steps up to aid her provided, she fulfills his lust. Since it is inevitable, Annapurna agrees, and guests are honored appropriately. Later, the man arrives, whom Annapurna introduces to her husband and divulges her contract. The rest of the story is about whether Raghunatha accepts it, whether God continues his tests, and what happens to the couple.

## Cast

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* N. T. Rama Rao as Lord Krishna
* Kanta Rao as Bhakta Raghunath
* Jamuna as Annapurna
* V. Nagayya as Swamy
* Gummadi as Balrama
* C.S.R.
* Relangi as Veeraiah
* Peketi Sivaram
* Suryakaantham
* Nirmalamma

## Soundtrack

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Bhakta Raghunath

Film score by

Ghantasala

Released| 1960
Genre| Soundtrack
Producer| Ghantasala

Music composed by Ghantasala. Lyrics were written by Samudrala Sr-Samudrala Jr.[4]

S. No | Song Title | Singers | length

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1  | "Jaya Murali Lola"  | A. P. Komala | 3:21
2  | "Rama Hare Krishna Hare"  | J. V. Raghavulu |
3  | "Anandamanta"  | Ghantasala, P. Leela | 3:25
4  | "O Taralipoye"  | Ghantasala  | 3:15
5  | "Aagavoyi Aagavoyi"  | Ghantasala  | 3:17
6  | "Neegunaganamu"  | Ghantasala  | 3:14
7  | "Hey Sivashankara"  | P. Leela  |
8  | "Konda Meeda"  | J. V. Raghavulu, Jikki | 3:19
9  | "Samsara"  | Ghantasala, P. Leela  | 3:00
10  | "Ee Prasantha Vela"  | P. Leela  |
11  | "Marachutaledu"  | Ghantasala  | 3:36
12  | "Narahari Bhojana"  | Madhavapeddi Satyam, K. Rani |
13  | "Laali Srivanamaali"  | Ghantasala  |
14  | "Hey Jagannatha Swamy"  | Ghantasala, P. Leela  | 3:20

## References

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1. ^ "Bhakta Raghunath (Overview)". IMDb.
2. ^ "Bhakta Raghunath (Direction)". Filmiclub.
3. ^ "Bhakta Raghunath (Review)". Spicy Onion.
4. ^ "Bhakta Raghunath (Songs)". Cineradham.