| Pattabhishekam | |
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| Directed by | K. Raghavendra Rao |
| Written by | Paruchuri Brothers (story / dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | K. Raghavendra Rao |
| Produced by | Nandamuri Harikrishna |
| Starring | Nandamuri Balakrishna Vijayashanti |
| Cinematography | K. S. Prakash Rao |
| Edited by | R. B. Vemuri |
| Music by | Chakravarthy |
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Release date |
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Running time | 144 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Pattabhishekam (transl. crowning) is a 1985 Indian Telugu-language romantic film produced by Nandamuri Harikrishna under Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Vijayashanti and music composed by Chakravarthy.[1]
Plot
The film begins in a college where Balu a tennis champion is admired by charming Hema the daughter of tycoon Markendeyulu and they crush. Besides, Balu is parented by his rectitude advocate sibling Sitaram and sister-in-law lecturer Janaki, whom he deifies. Rajesh a roguish fellow collegian of love birds also woos for Hema, so, he always tries to split them but fails. Meanwhile, in a petty case, Sitaram penalizes Markendeyulu’s son Chinna Rao. Exploiting it, Rajesh arouses a rift between them with a fairytale and also publicizes the love of Balu & Hema. Thus, begrudged Markendeyulu warns Balu then he counterstrikes to knit his daughter. Sitaram also opposes the match owing to the status barrier which makes Balu quit the house. Here, the lovers try to elope when Markendeyulu retracts Hema by stabbing Balu, but he recoups with the eminence of love. Now Markendeyulu plans to wedlock Hema with his daughter-in-law Sumathi’s brother Mastan Rao a brutal and hides her at his palace. However, Balu frees Hema while escaping getting pinned down by Mastan Rao and Rajesh, regardless, they triumph. Next, Markendeyulu files a case claiming Hema as a minor. At that point, Sitaram & Janaki discerns Balu’s true love and backs him. Besides, Markendeyulu abducts Hema and forcibly seeks to knit her with Mastan Rao. Anyhow, conscious of his diabolic shade Markendeyulu double-crosses him. Knowing it, Mastan Rao seizes all. At last, Balu rescues them by ceasing Mastan Rao, and Markendeyulu is reformed. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Balu & Hema.
Cast
- Nandamuri Balakrishna as Balu
- Vijayashanti as Hema
- Rao Gopal Rao as Markandeyulu
- Sharada as Janaki
- Rajendra Prasad as Rajesh
- Kannada Prabhakar as Mastan Rao
- Nutan Prasad as Hanumanthu
- Sarath Babu as Lawyer Seetaram
- Chalapathi Rao as C.I. Krishna Murthy
- Raj Varma as Chinna Rao
- Chidatala Appa Rao
- Chitti Babu
- P. J. Sarma as Principal
- Mada as Tennis Coach
- Madan Mohan
- Jagga Rao
- Suryakantam as Warden Kantamma
- Sri Lakshmi as Hema's friend
- Kalpana Rai as Servant
- Y. Vijaya as Sumathi
Soundtrack
| Pattabhishekam | ||||
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| Released | 1985 | |||
| Genre | Filmi | |||
| Length | 27:45 | |||
| Label | AVM Audio | |||
| Producer | Chakravarthy | |||
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Music composed by Chakravarthy. Lyrics were written by Veturi. Music released on AVM Audio.
| S. No. | Song Title | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Good Shot" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:09 |
| 2 | "Kalyaana Ghadiya" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:27 |
| 3 | "Ekkade Elage" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 5:52 |
| 4 | "Sooryudaa Vellipo" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:10 |
| 5 | "Venu Gana Loludiki" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:39 |
| 6 | "O Priyathamaa" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:28 |
Release
The film was released on 19 December 1985 to mixed reviews. The film was declared a Hit at the box office. The first week collection amounted to ₹96 lakhs which was second highest for a Telugu film at the time of its release.[2]