Bhakta Tukaram
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| Directed by | V. Madhusudhan Rao |
| Produced by | Anjali Devi |
| Written by | Veturi (dialogues) |
| Starring | Akkineni Nageswara Rao Anjali Devi Sivaji Ganesan Ramakrishna Kanchana C. Nagabhushanam Dhulipala Sridevi |
| Music by | P. Adinarayana Rao |
| Cinematography | V. S. R. Swamy |
| Edited by | N. S. Prakasam |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Bhakta Tukaram (Telugu: భక్త తుకారాం) is a 1973 Telugu Biographical film produced by Anjali Pictures based on the life of saint poet Tukaram. Akkineni Nageswara Rao played the title role with great devotion. The music score of P. Adinarayana Rao and songs of Ghantasala and others is one of the highest levels in Indian films.
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Story
The movie is based on the story of Tukaram. Tukaram (ANR) is a small time trader with two wives Rukma Bai (Jr. Sreeranjani) and Avali Bai (Anjali Devi). Tukaram is however not interested in worldly matters and is always immersed in God. He is a fervent devotee of Panduranga, whose praises he sings daily. He faces a lot of problems because of his devotion. People take advantage of his nature, and cheat him. His family suffers, and his first wife Rukma dies of starvation during a famine. His family falls on hard times, and he questions the very existence of God. When he tries to commit suicide in despair, he experiences Divine Enlightenment, and becomes totally devoted to God. He starts writing kirtans or Abhangs devoted to the God. This is not liked by the orthodox priests, as he belonged to a lower caste. They make him throw all his work into the Indrayani river. When the river Goddess miraculously gives him back all his work, the people of the village are convinced of his divine nature. His fame spreads to such an extent, that even the great emperor Shivaji (Sivaji) comes down to meet him.
Cast
- Akkineni Nageshwara Rao as Tukaram
- Ramakrishna as Lord Vishnu
- Anjali Devi as Avali Bai
- Sivaji Ganesan as Sivaji
- Jr.Sreeranjani as Rukma Bai
- C. Nagabhushanam
- Dhulipala Seetharama Sastry
- Vanisree
- Sakshi Ranga Rao
- Baby Sridevi
Crew
- Director: V. Madhusudan Rao
- Associate Director: G. C. Sekhar
- Producer: Anjali Devi
- Production company: Anjali Pictures
- Dialogues: Veturi
- Cinematography: V. S. R. Swamy
- Operative Cameraman: S. Gopal Reddy
- Choreography: Heeralal
- Art Direction: G. V. Subba Rao and Vaali
- Film Editing: N. S. Prakasam
- Original Music: P. Adinarayana Rao
- Lyricists: Devulapalli Krishna Sastry, C. Narayana Reddy, Veturi, Dasaradhi
- Playback singers: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, V. Ramakrishna, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Susheela
Songs
- Bhale Bhale Andalu Srustinchavu Ila Muripinchavu (Lyricist: Veturi; Singer: Ghantasala)
- Chindulu Veyakuraa (Lyricist: Veturi; Singers: Ghantasala, V. Ramakrishna)
- Dhaanya Lakshmi (Lyricist: Veturi; Singer: P. Susheela)
- Ghana Ghana Sundaraa Karuna Rasa Mandiraa (Lyricist: Devulapalli Krishna Sastry; Singer: Ghantasala)
- Kaliyugam Kaliyugam Kalushalaku Idi Nilayam (Lyricist: Atreya; Singer: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam)
- Karunamaya Devaa (Lyricist: Dasarathi; Singer: V Ramakrishna)
- Kesava Madhava - Paramayogulu (Lyricist: Veturi; Singers: Ghantasala, V. Ramakrishna)
- Manasuna Neeve (Lyricist: Dasarathi; Singer: V. Ramakrishna)
- Neeve Aadi Daivamu (Lyricist: Dasarathi; Singer: V. Ramakrishna)
- Panduranga Naamam (Lyricist: Veturi; Singer: V. Ramakrishna)
- Pilupu Vinagaleva (Lyricist: Dasarathi; Singer: V. Ramakrishna)
- Poojaku Veleyara - Dialogues (Lyricist: Dr C. Narayan Reddy; Singers: Ghantasala, P. Susheela)
- Sari Sari Vagalu Telisera Gadasari (Lyricist: Dr C. Narayan Reddy; Singer: P. Susheela)
- Shyama Sundara I (Lyricist: Dasarathi; Singer: V. Ramakrishna)
- Shyama Sundara II (Lyricist: Dasarathi; Singer: P. Susheela)
- Unnavaa Asalunnavaa Unte Kallu Moosukunnavaa (Lyricist: Aathreya; Singer: Ghantasala)
- Padavelli Potondira (Lyricist:Aathreya ;Singer V.Ramakrishna
