Sankeertana is a 1987 Telugu-language film, produced by M. Gangaiah under the Konark Movie Creations banner and directed by Geetha Krishna. It stars Nagarjuna and Ramya Krishna, with music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. It was released on 20 March 1987.[1] The film was dubbed in Tamil as En Paadal Unakkaga. The film was partially adapted in Tamil as Deiva Vaakku.[2]

Sankeertana
Theatrical release poster
Directed byGeetha Krishna
Written byTanikella Bharani (dialogues)
Screenplay byGeetha Krishna
Story byGeetha Krishna
Produced byDr. M. Gangaiah
StarringNagarjuna
Ramya Krishna
CinematographyP. S. Nivas
Edited byAnil Malnad
Music byIlaiyaraaja
Production
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Konark Movie Creations
Release date
  • 20 March 1987 (1987-03-20)
Running time
136 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Plot

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Keerthana is an orphan who is being brought up by a villager whose wife doesn't like her at all. Keerthana is learning dance from the famous teacher of the village. In this process, she falls in love with Kaasi, who belongs to a very low caste. The villagers believe that Keerthana is the goddess who came to save them and their village and hence Keerthana had lost her personal life. But now she has dared to love Kaasi and now she wanted to marry him. But will the village people allow their goddess to become a wife and what are the cruel consequences Keerthana and Kaasi had to face?

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Soundtrack

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Music composed by Ilaiyaraaja was released on ECHO Audio Company.[1]

Telugu (original)
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Manasuna Molichina Sarigamale"Sirivennela Seetharama SastryS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki & Chorus5:02
2."Devi Durga Devi"C. Narayana ReddyS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jayaram5:23
3."Vandha Roopayala Notu"C. Narayana ReddyS. P. Sailaja & Chorus4:34
4."Divi Daarula (Poem)"Sirivennela Seetharama SastryS. P. Balasubrahmanyam1:33
5."Manase Paadenule"C. Narayana ReddyS. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Chorus3:32
6."Thillana (Dhim Tharana)"C. Narayana ReddyS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. P. Sailaja3:08
7."Vevelaa Varnaala"Sirivennela Seetharama SastryS. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Chorus2:56
8."Kaliki Menilo"C. Narayana ReddyS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki4:19
9."Gaanam Aagipodhule"C. Narayana ReddyS. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Chorus4:30
10."Yenaavadi Ye Theeramo"Acharya AatreyaK. J. Yesudas4:27
11."Omkaara Vaakyam"Sirivennela Seetharama SastryS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki0:51
Total length:38:45
Tamil (dubbed)[3]
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Vaanmele"Mano, K. S. Chitra3:32
2."Devi Durga Devi"Mano, K. S. Chithra4:21
3."Om Om"Vani Jairam & S. P. Balasubrahmanyam1:25
4."Evan Kangalil Kalandha"Mano1:46
5."Vaa Vaa Kanmai"Mano, K. S. Chithra5:10
6."Nooruruba"K. S. Chitra4:35
7."Manasepaadiyade"Mano5:44
8."Keerthana"Mano4:57
Total length:31:30

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Sankeerthana". indiancine.ma. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Tamil Movies Remake from Telugu – Part 1". Tamil Top 10. 31 March 2021. Archived from the original on 16 September 2022. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
  3. ^ "En Paadal Unakkaga (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". JioSaavn. Archived from the original on 9 February 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  4. ^ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF) (in Telugu). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Archived (PDF) from the original on 23 February 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
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