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Sankarabharanam

  • 1980
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 23m
IMDb RATING
8.8/10
2.7K
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Sankarabharanam (1980)
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The story of a rare and exceptional bond between the master of classical music Sankara Sastry and his admirer Tulasi, a woman from a family of prostitutes.The story of a rare and exceptional bond between the master of classical music Sankara Sastry and his admirer Tulasi, a woman from a family of prostitutes.The story of a rare and exceptional bond between the master of classical music Sankara Sastry and his admirer Tulasi, a woman from a family of prostitutes.

  • Director
    • K. Viswanath
  • Writers
    • Jandhyala
    • K. Viswanath
  • Stars
    • J.V. Somayajulu
    • Manju Bhargavi
    • Tulasi
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.8/10
    2.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • K. Viswanath
    • Writers
      • Jandhyala
      • K. Viswanath
    • Stars
      • J.V. Somayajulu
      • Manju Bhargavi
      • Tulasi
    • 21User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins total

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    J.V. Somayajulu
    • Shankara Sastry
    Manju Bhargavi
    • Tulasi
    Tulasi
    • Sankaram
    Allu Ramalingaiah
    Allu Ramalingaiah
    Rajyalakshmi
    Chandramohan
    • Kameswara Rao - Kamudu
    Nirmalamma
    Nirmalamma
    Pushpakumari
    Sakshi Ranga Rao
    Varalakshmi G.
    Varalakshmi G.
      Jhansi
      Janardhana Rao Arja
      Dubbing Janaki
      Jit Mohan Mitra
      Viswanatham
      • Director
        • K. Viswanath
      • Writers
        • Jandhyala
        • K. Viswanath
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      User reviews21

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      10prksandeep

      Definitely the best movie in the history of WORLD CINEMA

      I am ashamed that there are some Indians and Andhras who feel that this movie doesn't deserve 10/10. It deserves lot more than 10. Lord Shiva himself will come down to see this movie. Each expression is a diologue, Each diologue is an emotion, Each emotion is a music, Each music bit is a pancakshari, Each saying of pancakshari is a step to Lord Shiva's abode.

      If there is ever a great film director in this world, it should be Sri K Viswanath. If there is ever a great music director in film world, it is Sri K V Mahadevan who gives music full of devotion, away from three modes of nature (satva, tamo, raja gunas). If there are writers who made Lord Shiva send Ganga for them, Srinatha Kavisarvabhouma is first followed by Sri Veturi Sundara Rama Murthy. There is no point arguing this fact.

      Not even Titanic, Jurassic park, black, anything else can come near this masterpiece of Indian Cinema. Hollywood is no where near this great movie.
      10kranthireddyg

      ZENITH OF ART

      Absolutely awe struck.

      India has produced many great filmmakers but none appreciated and represented art like K. Viswanath did which he exhibits in each and every film of his.

      Thus comes the name "KALATHAPASVI" His trademark is he selects an art form in each movie and relates it to real life personalities, complex and orthodox Brahmans or any other caste he portrays.

      K. V. Mahadevan musical brilliance is one of the pillar which this movie stands tall even today.

      SPB manipulation of his vocals to match the protagonist is absolutely mesmerizing.

      Somayajulu popularly known as "SHANKARABHARANAM SHANKAR SASTRY" To this day tells us how he bought to life the character in this movie.

      Manju Bhargavi is phenomenal with just her eyes doing all the performance in the movie and her expressions are self explanatory in every sense.

      There is no better representation of how classical music coped up with sweeping western music and how it changed the life of people who mastered the art over years and all at once feels downtrodden due to fluctuations in admirers of art.

      Yet how they stayed and continued in the same path is the essence of master from student.

      This is one of the best movies from india and it's more than just a contribution to world cinema.

      Those days people find it their absolute achievement if they watched this movie and there is a sense of devotion towards it.

      Best of K. Viswanath and an asset to filmmaking.
      10karteekmvs

      The best Telugu movie ever

      Well.. Well.. 1000 words would not be sufficient to tell even a hundredth about the movie. No kidding. The first time I watched the movie, I was a kid and obviously did not like the movie as I did not understand it. The second time, I appreciated the movie and then on I have seen the movie n number of times and every time I saw it, I see a new angle which the director wants the viewer to observe and dig deep. The music scored by KV Mahadevan is simply superb. SPB, S Janakia and Vani Jayaram have done a great job and Veturi's lyrics are a class apart. The movie had won 4 National awards which include the best movie providing wholesome entertainment, best music, best male playback and best female playback (Vani Jayaram). The song for which Vani Jayaram has won the award is not even 2 minutes in length and it is the shortest song ever to win an award in any part of the world. The award is SPB's first National award. He tuned his voice so well that it appears as if a 60-year old person was singing (He was not even 35). Another interesting aspect of the movie is that this movie has increased the tape recoreder sales in AP by 10 times. (Tape recorders were new in AP). The dialogues in the movie are excellent and JV Somayajulu (debut) has given an excellent performance.

      In short, a novel story, an excellent script, superb direction, stellar performances and above all high-quality songs easily makes Shankaraabharanam the best Telugu movie ever.
      10kuuladi

      Masterpiece

      I have no words to describe this movie. I don't know why this movie did not get any Oscar award. Culture, maturity, character & Indian ethos, all blended into one is this movie. I was fortunate to watch this movie a lot of times.
      10balusmbox

      Art and society

      I watched it when i was a kid, and was bored to death. I always loved the music of this film, but i could never understand whats happening. After listening to all the praise from so many friends, I rented it again at the age of 22. I am glad I did, this is movie making at its best.

      Its much more than classical music. It is about life ingeneral, relation ship between a Guru and his devoted pupil, a young couple who fell in love, a child who steps in to takes up his mothers place ... and many more stories beautifully woven into one wonderful ragamalika.

      I would recommend this movie to all

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        This movie got released only in one theater and later on went to become huge success.
      • Connections
        Featured in 47 Natkal (1981)

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      • Release date
        • February 2, 1980 (India)
      • Country of origin
        • India
      • Language
        • Telugu
      • Also known as
        • The Jewel of Shiva
      • Production company
        • Poornodaya Movie Creations
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      • Runtime
        • 2h 23m(143 min)
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