Samudrala Raghavacharya
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Samudrala Raghavacharya (Telugu
: సముద్రాల రాఘవాచార్య) (19 July, 1902 – 16 March, 1968) also known as Samudrala Senior, is a writer, producer, director and playback singer of Telugu
films, Andhra Pradesh
, India
. Samudrala Senior was the one who advised the renowned singer Ghantasala
to try his luck in film Industry as a singer in 1942.
, Andhra Pradesh
, India
. He was also known to be the father of Samudrala Ramanujacharya
(or Samudrala Junior).
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
: సముద్రాల రాఘవాచార్య) (19 July, 1902 – 16 March, 1968) also known as Samudrala Senior, is a writer, producer, director and playback singer of Telugu
Telugu people
The Telugu people or Telugu Prajalu are an ethnic group of India. They are the native speakers of the Telugu language, the most commonly spoken language in India after Hindi and Bengali...
films, Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. Samudrala Senior was the one who advised the renowned singer Ghantasala
Ghantasala (singer)
Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao was a famous & popular Indian Playback Singer and music composer of Telugu films and many other languages such as Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Tulu and Hindi. He is the recipient of the Padmashree award, India's fourth highest civilian award. For nearly a quarter of a...
to try his luck in film Industry as a singer in 1942.
Personal life
Samudrala Raghavacharya was born in 1902, in [Pedapulivarru] [Repalle]] TalukTehsil
A Tehsil or Tahsil/Tahasil , also known as Taluk and Mandal, is an administrative division of some country/countries of South Asia....
, Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. He was also known to be the father of Samudrala Ramanujacharya
Samudrala Ramanujacharya
Samudrala Ramanujacharya also known as Samudrala Junior is a writer in Telugu films, Andhra Pradesh, India.He is son of Samudrala Raghavacharya or Samudrala Senior.-Filmography:# Thodu Dongalu # Panduranga Mahatyam...
(or Samudrala Junior).
Writer
- KanakataraKanakataraKanakatara was made as a film by Saraswathi Talkies in 1937 under the direction of H. V. Babu. It was starring Dommeti Suryanarayana, Kannamba and P. Suribabu.-1956 film:...
(1937) (debut) (dialogues and lyrics) - GrihalakshmiGrihalakshmiGruhalakshmi was a 1938 Telugu film produced and directed by H. M. Reddy. It was the maiden film for Rohini Pictures and Chittor V. Nagaiah. The film was adaptation of the popular stage play Rangoon Rowdy written by Somaraju Ramanuja Rao.-The plot:The social film is about a decadent dancer,...
(1938) - Vande Mataram (1939) (dialogue)
- SumangaliSumangaliSumangali is a 1940 Telugu film directed by B. N. Reddi. The main concept of the film Widow remarriage is inspired by Kandukuri Veeresalingam. The protagonist role was played by Chittor V. Nagaiah and A. S. Giri.-The plot:...
(1940) (dialogue) - DevathaDevatha (1941 film)Devatha is a 1941 Telugu drama film directed by B. N. Reddi. Huge success of this film lead to the making of more such films with the same title in 1964 by B. Padmanabham and in 1982 by D. Ramanaidu.-The plot:...
(1941) (dialogue) - Bhakta Potana (1942) (story and dialogue)
- Garuda Garvabhangam (1943) (dialogue)
- Palnati YudhamPalnati YudhamPalnati Yudham is a 1947 historical based on the battle of Palnadu. This film is directed by L. V. Prasad and Gudavalli Ramabramham. The film starring Govindarajula Subba Rao, Pasupuleti Kannamba and Akkineni Nageswara Rao.-Soundtrack:...
(1947) (dialogue) (screen adaptation) - Ratnamala (1947)
- Yogi VemanaYogi VemanaYogi Vemana is a 1947 Telugu film directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy. The story is based on the life of saint poet Vemana. Chittor V. Nagaiah played the role of Vemana and also composed music and sang many poems and songs in this film exposing his multifaceted talents.-Cast:* Chittor V. Nagaiah ......
(1947) - Mana DesamMana DesamMana Desam or Manadesam is a Telugu social film directed by L. V. Prasad and produced by actress Krishnaveni. The title means "Our Country" in Telugu...
(1949) (dialogue) - Laila Majnu (1949/I) (adaptation) (dialogue)
- Swapna SundariSwapna Sundari (film)Swapna Sundari is a 1950 Telugu film produced and directed by Ghantasala Balaramaiah. It was dubbed into Tamil with the same name.-The plot:...
(1950) - Navvite Navaratnalu (1951)
- ChandiraniChandiraniChandirani is a 1953 drama film produced and directed by P. Bhanumathi. It is the first Indian film directed by a woman director. She also played double role in this film. It is simultaneously produced in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi languages by Bharani studios.-The plot:King Veerasimha attracted...
(1953) - Bratuku TheruvuBratuku TheruvuBratuku Theruvu is a 1953 Telugu Drama film directed by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao. The film is remade as Jeene Ki Raah in Hindi by L. V. Prasad in 1969. Andame Anandam Anandame Jeevita Makarandam - one of the very informative songs on happiness in life by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao is in the...
(1953) (dialogue) (story) - Devadasu (1953) (dialogue and screen adaptation)
- Vipra NarayanaVipra NarayanaVipra Narayana or Vipranarayana story is based on the life of Thondaradippodi Alvar, also called Vipranarayanar or Bhaktanghri Renu Swami was a Tamil Vaishnava Saint. He led his life in devotion to Lord Narayana and worked for the Perumal by dedicating him with garlands...
(1954) (dialogues and lyrics) - Donga RamuduDonga RamuduDonga Ramudu is a 1955 Telugu Drama film directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy and produced by D. Madhusudhana Rao of Annapoorna Pictures. Lyrics are penned by Samudrala Raghavacharya including the Bhale Tatha Mana Bapuji song on Mahatma Gandhi.-The plot:Ramu and Lakshmi are siblings. Ramu used to...
(1955) (lyrics) - JayasimhaJayasimha (film)Jayasimha is a 1955 Telugu hit film directed by D. Yoganand and produced by N.A.T. Pictures.The music score of this film is very good and provided by T. V. Raju; particularly the Bhakti song Jaya Jaya Srirama Raghuvaraa Subhakara Srirama of Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao is memorable one.-The...
(1955) (dialogue) (story) - Jayam Manade (1956) (dialogue) (story)
- KanakataraKanakataraKanakatara was made as a film by Saraswathi Talkies in 1937 under the direction of H. V. Babu. It was starring Dommeti Suryanarayana, Kannamba and P. Suribabu.-1956 film:...
(1956) - SarangadharaSarangadhara-1930 film:Sarangadhara is a 1930 silent film directed by Y. V. Rao under the General Pictures Corporation.-1935 Tamil film:Sarangadhara is a 1935 Tamil film directed by V. S. K. Padham under the Lotus Pictures, filmed at Wadia Movietone Studios in Bombay. Starred by Kothamangalam Cheenu and T....
(1957) (adaptation) (dialogue) - Vinayaka ChavitiVinayaka ChavitiVinayaka Chaviti is a 1957 Telugu Musical film written and directed by Samudrala Raghavacharya. The story is of Syamantakopakhyanam, annually read during Ganesh Chathurthi festival day celebrations of Lord Vinayaka....
(1957) - BhookailasBhookailas (1958 film)Bhookailas is a mythological Telugu film directed by K. Shankar and written by Samudrala Raghavacharya. It is an AVM Productions. The story is based on the Sthala Purana of Gokarna Kshetram in Karnataka.-Plot:...
(1958) - BatasariBatasariBatasari is a 1961 Telugu Drama film directed and produced by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao and Bhanumathi Ramakrishna under Bharani Pictures. The film is starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Bhanumathi Ramakrishna in lead roles. It is simultaneous made in Tamil language entitled Kanal Neer.It is based on...
(1961) (screen adaptation, dialogues and lyrics) - Pandava VanavasamPandava VanavasamPandava Vanavasam is a mythological Telugu film directed by Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao and written by Samudrala Raghavacharya.-Cast:*Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao ... Bheemudu*S. V. Ranga Rao ... Duryodhanudu*Kanta Rao ... Lord Krishna...
(1961) - Sri Seetha Rama KalyanamSri Seetha Rama Kalyanam-The plot:The story primary concentrates on Ravana, a key character in Ramayana. It begins with the birth of Lord Rama and ends with his Marriage with Seetha.-Cast:-Soundtrack:There are about 17 songs and poems in the film....
(1961) (dialogue) - Lava KushaLava KushaLava Kusha is a classical Telugu cinema directed by C. S. Rao and Chittajallu Pullayya and the story of the movie is written by Samudrala Raghavacharya. It is produced by A Shankara Reddy under Lalitha Siva Jyoti Pictures. The movie was released on 29 March 1963 and instantly became one of the...
(1963) - NartanasalaNartanasalaNarthanasala is a classical mythological Telugu film directed by Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao. Samudrala Raghavacharya wrote the story and dialogues. It is produced by Rajyam Pictures in Black and White.-Cast:-Crew:...
(1963) (adaptation) (dialogue) - BabruvahanaBabruvahanaBabruvahana or Babhruvahana is a character in the Mahabharata, a Hindu epic. He is one of the sons of Arjuna, begotten through Chitrangada, the princess of Manipura, during the period of his exile at Manipura....
(1964) (dialogue) (story) - Shri Krishna PandaviyamShri Krishna PandaviyamSri Krishna Pandaviyam is a 1966 Pauranic film directed by N.T.Rama Rao and produced by N. Trivikrama Rao. It depicts the adolescent age of the Pandavas and Krishna and shows the events in Mahabharatha focussing on the later chapters of Adi Parva and the first half of Sabha Parva...
(1966) - Bhakta PrahladaBhakta PrahladaBhakta Prahlada means "devotee Prahlada", a devotional character in Hindu mythology. It may refer to:-Films:* Bhakta Prahlada - first Telugu talkie movie made in 1931 under the krishna movies banner by H. M...
(1967) - Shri KrishnavataramShri KrishnavataramShri Krishnavataram is a 1967 Telugu film directed by Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao. The magnum opus mythological film is based on Hindu epics Mahabharata and Bhagavata Purana covering major life events of Lord Krishna.-The story:...
(1967) - Sri Rama Katha (1968)
Producer
- Devadasu (1953) (producer)
- Shanti (1952) (producer)
- Strisahasam (1951/I) (producer)
External links
- http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0706478/