Sakunthala is a 1932 Telugu-language film directed by Sarvottam Badami.[1][2][3] Produced by Select Pictures,[4] it was based on the renowned play Abhignana Sakuntalam by Kalidasa, the film features Surabhi Kamalabai in the titular role of Sakuntala and Yadavalli Suryanarayana as Dushyanta.[5] It is among the first ten talkie films made in Telugu cinema.[6]
| Sakuntala | |
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| Directed by | Sarvottam Badami |
| Starring | Surabhi Kamalabai Yadavalli Suryanarayana Bakurapanda Venkata Rao Nellore Nagaraja Rao |
Production company | Select Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
An advertisement promoted it as, "another extraordinary Telugu talkie for the Andhra region, surpassing even the grandness of Paduka Patabhisheka."[5] Notably, Sakuntala marked the beginning of comedic roles in Telugu cinema. It features fishermen who catch a fish that has swallowed Sakuntala's ring, leading to humorous interactions.[7]
Cast
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- Surabhi Kamalabai as Sakuntala[8][9]
- Yadavalli Suryanarayana as Dushyanta
- Bakurapanda Venkata Rao
- Nellore Nagaraja Rao
References
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- ^ Vittal, Gita (2007). Reflections: Experiences of a Bureaucrat's Wife. Academic Foundation. p. 73. ISBN 978-81-7188-471-1.
- ^ "Sarvottam Badami". Cinemaazi. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ "Sakuntala (1933)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ a b c Sakuntala 1932 Telugu movie advertisement, Telugu Wikipedia, retrieved 21 October 2024
- ^ "తెలుగులో వచ్చిన మొదటి 10 తెలుగు చిత్రాలు ఇవే." TV9 Telugu (in Telugu). 20 March 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ Raavi Kondala Rao. "నవ్వుల నవాబులు... మన తారలు" (in Telugu). Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ ""శకుంతల" పాత్రలో నటించిన హీరోయిన్స్ వీళ్లే." TV9 Telugu (in Telugu). 14 April 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ "సమంత కన్నా ముందు శకుంతలగా నటించిన హీరోయిన్స్ వీరే." NTV (in Telugu). 13 April 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
