Saakshi
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For the Telugu newspaper of the same name, see Saakshi (newspaper)
Saakshi is a 1967 Indian movie. It was the first film made by the writer-director duo of Mullapudi Venkata Ramana
and Bapu
.
The movie also introduced Krishna
in a leading role, who would go on to become a major player in Telugu. Vijaya Nirmala
was cast beside him who would later marry Krishna. The movie was both a critical and financial success. Also introduced in the movie was Saakshi Ranga Rao, whose name was preceded by the movie's in every other movie he acted subsequently. The movie tells the story of a naive and bucolic young man who is exploited by the society and turns into a hardhearted person. The movie was marked by great performances from Krishna, Vijaya Nirmala and 'Saakshi' Ranga Rao and would stand as a milestone in their long careers.
Saakshi is a 1967 Indian movie. It was the first film made by the writer-director duo of Mullapudi Venkata Ramana
Mullapudi Venkata Ramana
Mullapudi Venkata Ramana was a Telugu story writer. He was especially known for his hilarious style of writing. He also created a child character called Budugu...
and Bapu
Bapu (artist)
Bapu is an Indian film director, known for his works in Telugu cinema.He is a music artist, painter, cartoonist, and designer...
.
The movie also introduced Krishna
Krishna (actor)
Warning: It is not an impartial presentation and it seems to be written by an Aficionado without any citations. Superfluous and presumptious.Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna , commonly referred to as Krishna, is a Telugu film actor...
in a leading role, who would go on to become a major player in Telugu. Vijaya Nirmala
Vijaya Nirmala
Vijaya Nirmala is a South Indian actress and director. In 2002, the Guinness Book of Records named her as the female director who had made the highest number of films. She has directed 47 movies.-Career:...
was cast beside him who would later marry Krishna. The movie was both a critical and financial success. Also introduced in the movie was Saakshi Ranga Rao, whose name was preceded by the movie's in every other movie he acted subsequently. The movie tells the story of a naive and bucolic young man who is exploited by the society and turns into a hardhearted person. The movie was marked by great performances from Krishna, Vijaya Nirmala and 'Saakshi' Ranga Rao and would stand as a milestone in their long careers.
Soundtrack
There are five songs in the film. Four of them including Radha Madhavam (Yakshaganam) are written by Arudra.- Amma Kadupu Challaga Atta Kadupu Challaga Batakara (Lyrics: Arudra; Singer: P. SusheelaP. SusheelaPulapaka Susheela is an Indian playback singer. In a career spanning more than four decades, she has recorded songs in many Indian languages including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, Bengali, Oriya, Sanskrit, Tulu, Badaga and Sinhalese.-Personal life:She is the daughter of Pulapaka...
) - Evariki Vaare Eelokam Raaru Evvaru Neekosam (Lyrics: Arudra; Singer: Mohan Raju)
- Orandagada Bangaru Saami Naa Manasu Evaripalu Chetunura (Lyrics: Arudra; Singer: P. SusheelaP. SusheelaPulapaka Susheela is an Indian playback singer. In a career spanning more than four decades, she has recorded songs in many Indian languages including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, Bengali, Oriya, Sanskrit, Tulu, Badaga and Sinhalese.-Personal life:She is the daughter of Pulapaka...
) - Radha Madhavam (Yakshaganam) (Lyrics: Arudra; Singers: P. B. Srinivas, P. Susheela and group)
- Silipoda Sinnoda Cheera Dochukunnoda (Singers: Ghantasala and P. Susheela)