Ramalayam is a 1971 Indian Telugu-language drama film. The film stars Jaggayya and Shobhan Babu in key roles.
| Ramalayam | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K. Babu Rao |
| Written by | K. Babu Rao (story) Pinisetty Srirama Murthy (dialogues) |
| Produced by | K. A. Prabhakar |
| Starring | Jaggayya Jamuna Shobhan Babu Vijaya Nirmala M. Prabhakar Reddy V. Nagayya |
| Cinematography | Madhava Bulbule |
| Edited by | R. Hanumantha Rao |
| Music by | Ghantasala S. Rajeswara Rao |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
There is a popular song on Lord Rama Jagadabhi Rama Raghukula Soma Saranamu Neeyavaya by Ghantasala.
Plot
editThe story is about an Indian family of Ramaiah (Jaggaiah) and closely resembles Hindu epic Ramayanam. Ramaiah and Gopi (Shobhan Babu) are brothers. Janaki (Jamuna) is wife of Ramaiah and looks after the home very well. Chitti (Roja Ramani) is their dearly loved sister. They married her into a wealthy family of Kantham (Suryakantham) giving big dowry lending money from Rayudu (Prabhakar Reddy). This leads them to many problems including differences between the family members. Finally their son in law (Chandramohan) and sister helps them solving the problem. The entire family is reunited and live happily.
Cast
edit| Actor / Actress | Character |
|---|---|
| Jaggayya | Ramaiah |
| Jamuna | Janaki, wife of Ramaiah |
| Shobhan Babu | Gopi, younger brother of Ramaiah |
| Vijaya Nirmala | Radha, wife of Gopi |
| M. Prabhakar Reddy | Rayudu |
| V. Nagayya | Temple priest |
| Allu Ramalingaiah | Village karanam |
| Suryakantham | Kantham |
| Chandramohan | Son of Kantham |
| Roja Ramani | Chitti, sister of Ramaiah |
Soundtrack
editAll music is composed by Ghantasala and S. Rajeswara Rao
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Chinnari Maradaliki Pellavutundi" | C. Narayana Reddy | S. Janaki, Jikki | 4:04 |
| 2. | "Jagadabhi Rama Raghukula Soma" | Dasarathi | Ghantasala | 5:08 |
| 3. | "Mamuganna Tallira Bhoodevi" | Srirangam Srinivasarao | Ghantasala | 3:52 |
| 4. | "Yenduku Bidiyam Chittemma" | C. Narayana Reddy | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, L. R. Eswari | 4:24 |
| 5. | "Yevariki Dorakani Ee Andam" | Dasarathi | L. R. Eswari | 3:40 |
| 6. | "Go Go Go Gopala Ko Ko Ko Kopala" | - | L. R. Eswari | 2:23 |
| 7. | "Ila Ila Raaye Ninnidici Ne Nundalenu" | - | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, L. R. Eswari | 3:04 |
| 8. | "Madana Madana Madana Yanuchunu Kadalaleka" | - | L. R. Eswari | 1:45 |