Raksha Rekha

Raksha Rekha (transl. Protection Line) is a 1949 Telugu-language swashbuckler film, produced and directed by R. Padmanabhan. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna and Anjali Devi, with music composed by Ogirala Ramachandra Rao and H. R. Padmanabha Sastry.^[1]

Raksha Rekha
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	R. Padmanabhan
Screenplay by	R. Padmanabhan
Story by	Balijepalli Lakshmikantham
Produced by	R. Padmanabhan
Starring	Akkineni Nageswara Rao Bhanumathi Ramakrishna Anjali Devi
Cinematography	T. Marconi
Music by	Ogirala Ramachandra Rao HR Padmanabha Sastry
Production company	R. Padmanabhan Productions
Release date	30 April 1949 (1949-04-30)
Running time	168 minutes
Country	India
Language	Telugu

Plot

Once upon a time, a kingdom called Simhala was ruled by Rajasimha, who dotes on her only daughter, Kalavati. In her infant, Markandeya Maharshi blesses & bestows a holy thread, Raksha Rekha, to shield her. Kalavati is currently opposed to wedlock, which perturbs her father. Besides, Sudhakar Avanti's prince also so was. So, vexed King Parthapa cages him at a dilapidated house in the forest with his acolyte Dooradarsi. At one time, angels led by Chitra visited the nearby Vishnu temple and were spotted & mesmerized by the handsome sleeping prince. Ergo, they lift him with a cot and shift to Kalavati's palace. In a trance, they exchange rings and nuptials the following day. Forthwith, tragically, Sudhakara is abducted by Chitra, transforming into a garland since she entices him. As of now, Kalavati pledges to retrieve her husband and walks up in men's guise. Midway, she is acquainted with Princess Chandrika, who crushes and knits her misinterpreting as a man. Later, she discerns the actuality and vows to aid her. Besides, Chitra arduously attempts to lure Sudhakara but in vain. Enraged and thwarted, she swears to Sudhakara as a statue and throws him to Chandrika's palace. Being conscious of it, Kalavati seeks to back Sudhakara with her adoration. At last, crestfallen Kalavati casts off the Raksha Rekha when Markandeya Maharshi appears, recoups Sudhakara and curses Chitra to be a vampire. Finally, the movie ends happily with the couple's reunion.

Cast

• Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Sudhakar
• Bhanumathi Ramakrishna as Kalavathi
• Anjali Devi as Chitra
• Kasturi Siva Rao as Dooradarsi
• Vangara as Mantravaadi
• Balijepalli Lakshmikantham as Maharju Parthapa
• Ramanatha Sastry as Maharaju Rajasimha
• Damerla Satyanarayana as Markandeya
• Kanakam as Yashini
• Jr. Lakshmirajyam as Chandrika
• Vijaya Lakshmi as Vasumathi

Soundtrack

Music composed by Ogirala Ramachandra Rao, H. R. Padmanabha Sastry. Lyrics were written by Balijepalli Lakshmikantham.^[2]

Song Title	Singers	length
"Bidiyama"	A. P. Komala	3:07
"Ravoyi Ravoyi"	A. P. Komala	3:19
"Oho Rajasukumara"	Bhanumathi Ramakrishna	2:58
"Rama Rama"	Ghantasala	0:50
"Abhayammu Neevegaa"	Bhanumathi Ramakrishna	2:48
"Neevuleni Jeevithame"	A. P. Komala	2:25
"Jeevana Doli"	Ghantasala,Bhanumathi Ramakrishna	3:17
"Cheyi Cheyi Kalupukora"	A. P. Komala, Kasturi Siva Rao	2:41
"Bhale Pillanu"	Kasturi Siva Rao	2:45

Reception

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