''Pattabhishekam'' () is a 1985

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directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. Produced by

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banner, the film stars

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with music composed by Chakravarthy.

Plot

The film begins in a college where Balu, a tennis champion, and Hema, the daughter of tycoon Markendeyulu, admire him, and they fall in love. Besides, Balu's rectitude advocate sibling Sitaram and sister-in-law lecturer Janaki, parents Balu, whom he reveres. Rajesh, a roguish fellow collegian of love birds, also woos for Hema, so he always tries to split them but fails. Meanwhile, in a petty case, Sitaram penalizes Markendeyulu's son, Chinna Rao. Exploiting it, Rajesh arouses a rift between them with a fairytale and also publicizes the love of Balu & Hema. Thus, begrudged Markendeyulu warns Balu, and then he counterstrikes to knit his daughter. Sitaram also opposes the match due to the status barrier, making Balu quit the house. Here, the lovers try to elope when Markendeyulu retracts Hema by stabbing Balu, but he recoups with the eminence of love. Markendeyulu plans to wedlock Hema with his daughter-in-law Sumathi's brother Mastan Rao and hides her at his palace. However, Balu frees Hema while escaping, getting pinned down by Mastan Rao and Rajesh. Regardless, they triumph. Next, Markendeyulu files a case claiming Hema as a minor. At that point, Sitaram & Janaki discerns Balu's true love and backs him. Besides, Markendeyulu abducts Hema and forcibly seeks to knit her with Mastan Rao. Anyhow, conscious of his diabolic shade, Markendeyulu double-crosses him. Knowing it, Mastan Rao seizes all. At last, Balu rescues them by ceasing Mastan Rao when Markendeyulu reforms after soul-searching. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Balu & Hema.

Cast

as Balu *

as Hema *

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as Markandeyulu * Sharada as Janaki *

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as Rajesh *

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as Mastan Rao *

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as Hanumanthu *

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as Lawyer Seetaram *

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as C.I. Krishna Murthy *Raj Varma as Chinna Rao *Chidatala Appa Rao * Chitti Babu *

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as Principal *

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as Tennis Coach *Madan Mohan *Jagga Rao * Suryakantam as Warden Kantamma * Sri Lakshmi as Hema's friend *

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as Servant * Y. Vijaya as Sumathi

Music

Music was composed by Chakravarthy. Lyrics were written by

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. Music was released on AVM Audio.

Release

The film was released on 19 December 1985 to mixed reviews. The film was declared a Hit at the box office. The first week collection amounted to which was second highest for a Telugu film at the time of its release.

References

External links

{{K. Raghavendra Rao 1985 films 1980s Telugu-language films 1985 romantic drama films Indian romantic drama films 1980s masala films Films directed by K. Raghavendra Rao Films scored by K. Chakravarthy