''Bhakta Raghunath'' is a 1960

Telugu Telugu may refer to: * Telugu language, a major Dravidian language of South India ** Telugu literature, is the body of works written in the Telugu language. * Telugu people, an ethno-linguistic group of India * Telugu script, used to write the Tel ...

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biographical film A biographical film or biopic () is a film that dramatizes the life of an actual person or group of people. Such films show the life of a historical person and the central character's real name is used. They differ from Docudrama, docudrama films ...

, based on the life of ''

Raghunatha dasa Goswami ‘’’Raghunāthadāsa Gosvāmī’’’ was a disciple of Śrī Yadunandan Ācārya (see Vilāpa Kusumānjali, verse 4, Caitanya-Caritāmṛta Ādi chapter 12 and Antya 6) one of the apostle of the Vaishnava saint, Chaitanya Mahaprabh ...

'', produced by G. Sadasivudu under the G.V.S. Productions banner and directed by

Samudrala Sr Samudrala Raghavacharya (19 July 1902 – 16 March 1968), also known as Samudrala Sr., was an Indian screenwriter, lyricist, playback singer, director, and producer known for his works in Telugu cinema. Samudrala Senior made his screen debut in ...

. It stars

Kanta Rao Tadepalli Lakshmi Kantha Rao (16 November 1923 – 22 March 2009) was an Indian actor and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. Regarded as one of the finest method actors, Rao appeared in more than 400 feature films, ...

, Jamuna and

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in a special appearance, with music composed by Ghantasala.

Plot

The film begins in a town where Raghunath, the son of a trader Venkata Ramayya, loves Annapurna, the daughter of wealthy Veeraiah, and the two are engaged. During that, tragically, Venkata Ramayya dies as bankrupt and calls off the nuptial. Raghunath affirms that she will proceed on pilgrimage when Annapurna states she cannot live without him. Then, Raghunatha words to knit her in a minute he gets back. After roving to various destinations, Raghunath lands at

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, acquainted with a Samaritan Swamy Chidananda, and comes in touch with masked angel Rangadasu, who mocks him. Following, Raghunath turns into disparate & despond and attempts suicide when

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shields and shifts him to Chidananda's "Ashram" and preaches "Yoga," which revere Raghunath and enrages Rangadasu, who ruses to slay him. Meanwhile, Kameswari, the mother of Annapurna, settles a match. Being conscious of it, Raghunatha rushes when Kameswari poisons him, but in vain. At midnight, he is abducted by acolytes of Rangadasu but secured by Chidananda, who fuses Raghunatha & Annapurna. Next, the couple departs for Puri and resides in the Ashram". Today, envious Rangadasu ploys by setting up suspicion in the open head about his fidelity. So, a great multitude visited Raghunatha's Ashram when Annapurna mortgaged her jewelry for their hospitality. Due to heavy rain, it lacks amenities; when one steps up to aid her provided, she fulfills his lust. Since it is inevitable, Annapurna agrees, and guests are honored appropriately. Later, the man arrives, whom Annapurna introduces to her husband and divulges her contract. The rest of the story is about whether Raghunatha accepts it, whether God continues his tests, and what happens to the couple.

Cast

Lord Krishna Krishna (; Sanskrit: कृष्ण, ) is a major deity in Hinduism. He is worshipped as the eighth avatar of Vishnu and also as the Supreme God in his own right. He is the god of protection, compassion, tenderness, and love; and is wi ...

as Bhakta Raghunath * Jamuna as Annapurna *

V. Nagayya Vuppaladadiyam Nagayya Sarma (28 March 1904 – 30 December 1973), popularly known as Chittoor Nagayya, was an Indian actor, singer, music composer, and director known for his works in Telugu cinema, Tamil cinema, and Telugu theatre. Nagayya wa ...

as Swamy * Gummadi as

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* C.S.R. * Relangi as Veeraiah *

Peketi Sivaram Peketi Sivaram (8 October 1918 – 30 December 2006) was an Indian actor and film director. Career Peketi Sivaram acted in many Telugu, Tamil and Kannada films, receiving recognition for the character Bhagavan in '' Devadasu'' (1953). He dir ...

* Suryakaantham *

Nirmalamma Nirmalamma (18 July 1920 – 19 February 2009) was an Indian actress in the Telugu cinema. She appeared in more than 1000 films and was well known for her grandmother roles in several films. She won two Nandi Awards. Early life She was born in ...

Soundtrack

Music composed by Ghantasala. Lyrics were written by

Samudrala Jr Samudrala is a Telugu surname and may refer to: * Samudrala Sr. (1902–1968), writer, producer, and director * Samudrala Jr. (1923–1985), film writer and son of Samudrala Sr. * Samudrala Venugopal Chary (fl. 1985–2009), Indian politician ...

References

{{reflist Indian biographical films Hindu devotional films Films scored by Ghantasala (musician) 1950s biographical films