Anuraga Devatha

Anuraga Devatha (Benevolent Goddess) is a 1982 Indian Telugu-language drama film produced by Nandamuri Harikrishna for Ramakrishna Cine Studios, and directed by T. Rama Rao. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Sridevi and Jayasudha, with music composed by Chakravarthy.^[1] It is a remake of the Hindi film Aasha (1980).^[2][3]

Anuraga Devatha
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	T. Rama Rao
Written by	Paruchuri Brothers (dialogues)
Screenplay by	T. Rama Rao
Based on	Aasha by Ram Kelkar
Produced by	Nandamuri Harikrishna
Starring	N. T. Rama Rao Sridevi Jayasudha
Cinematography	Nandamuri Mohana Krishna
Edited by	Ravi
Music by	Chakravarthy
Production company	Ramakrishna Cine Studios
Release date	9 January 1982 (1982-01-09)
Running time	147 minutes
Country	India
Language	Telugu

Plot

Ramu is a truck driver giving a lift to famous singer Rupa Devi, who befriends and calls him a Nestham friend. Rupa recognises his inherent musical talent as she falls for him. She becomes aware of Ramu's love for Tulasi, whom he later marries. Shortly thereafter, he meets with an accident and is declared dead. Ramu's grieving mother charges pregnant Tulasi when she attempts suicide. However, a young, charming Prakash safeguards Tulasi, but tragically, she loses her sight. Prakash lives in a colony where diverse communities reside, where Thulasi gives birth to a baby girl, Rama Tulasi. Prakash shelters them and treats Thulasi as his sibling. Surprisingly, Ramu is identified as alive and is conscious of Thulasi's death. He declines and becomes a wanderer. Rupa re-enters his life during that plight, solaces himself with her acquaintance, and endears her. The duo conducts music programs and summits the peaks. Time passes, and Rama Tulasi grows ten years; unbeknownst, Ramu & Rupa acquaint and enchant her. Rupa nears Thulasi via Rama Tulasi, and she recoups her vision. Next, Rupa invites Thulasi to her wedding with Ramu. At that point, Thulasi is startled to view Ramu as the bridegroom. So, she silently attempts to quit out of gratitude. Meanwhile, Prakash divulges the actuality to Ramu. At last, Rupa calls off the espousal and allows Ramu to go. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note, with Ramu reuniting with his wife & daughter, and Rupa returns on stage permanently.

Cast

• N. T. Rama Rao as Ramu
• Sridevi as Rupa Devi
• Jayasudha as Tulasi
• Nandamuri Balakrishna as Prakash
• Allu Ramalingaiyah as Papa Rao
• Gummadi as Priest
• Nutan Prasad as Gopal
• Mikkilineni as Sivaiah
• Mukkamala as Doctor
• Chitti Babu as Violinist
• Chidatala Appa Rao as Musician
• Annapurna as Ramu's mother
• Kavitha as Dhanalakshmi
• Rushyendramani as Peddamma
• Dubbing Janaki as Doctor
• Anuradha Sriram as Ramatulasi

Soundtrack

Music was composed by Chakravarthy. Lyrics were written by Veturi.^[4]

S.No	Song Title	Singers	Length
1	"Andala Hrudayama"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam	3:52
2	"Choosuko Padilanga"	P. Susheela	4:20
3	"Nee Aata Naa Paata"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam	4:58
4	"Aadave Gopika"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela	6:05
5	"Muggurammala"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela	3:18
6	"Muggurammala Ganna"	P. Susheela	4:14