'' Premabhishekam'' () is a 1981 Indian

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-language

romantic drama film Romance films or movies involve romantic love stories recorded in visual media for broadcast in theatres or on television that focus on passion (emotion), passion, emotion, and the affectionate romantic involvement of the main characters. Typica ...

written and directed by

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. Produced by Venkat Akkineni and

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under ''

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'' banner, the film stars

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and

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with music composed by Chakravarthy. Released on 18 February 1981, ''Premabhishekam'' was a commercial success and industry hit grossing over 4

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at the

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. It had a theatrical run of 527 days and became the first film to complete a 75-week run in

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. The film won four

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and two

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. It was later remade in Tamil as ''

Vazhvey Maayam ''Vaazhvey Maayam'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by R. Krishnamoorthy, starring Kamal Haasan, Sridevi and Sripriya. It is a remake of the 1981 Telugu film '' Premabhishekam''. The film was released on 26 Ja ...

'', in Hindi as ''

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'' and in Oriya as ''Prathama Prema''.

Plot

The film begins with Rajesh who falls for a charming girl Devi. In the beginning, their acquaintance starts with quarrels, Devi denies his proposal and humiliates him. But later, realizes his wholesome love towards her with his heart and soul. Right now, the elders decide to couple up with them. Just a few days before marriage Devi's brother Dr. Chakravarth identifies that Rajesh is terminally ill with cancer, so he attempts to stop the marriage. Knowing it, Rajesh & Devi plan to bond secretly. During that time, Rajesh also discovers his illness from Dr. Venkateswarulu and also that his bestie Prasad too loves Devi. Thereupon, he decides to estrange her by pretending to be indifferent to her. So, Rajesh makes a play by associating with a prostitute Jayanthi to develop hatred towards him. Devi is devastated, tries to contact him, and gets shocked by his deeds. Here, Rajesh calls off the wedding and affirms that the whole thing is intentional, to take avenge her humiliation of him previously. Being cognizant of it, furious Devi urges her brother to perform her espousal with Prasad to humiliate the arrogant Rajesh. Parallelly, Jayanthi aspires Rajesh to marry. Since she wants to live as a wife for a divine person like him even for a few seconds. Rajesh accepts her requests and begins his last journey. Soon after the wedding, Devi learns the truth and rushes to meet Rajesh. Finally, the movie ends Rajesh blesses the newly wedded couple and breathes his last, happily.

Cast

as Rajesh *

as Devi *

as Jayanthi *

as Prasad *

as Dr. Chakravarthy * Gummadi as Dr. Venkateswarulu *

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as Satya Murthy *

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*Eeswara Rao *Raja *Pushpalata as Lakshmi * Kavitha as Kalpana *

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* Master Harish

Production

wrote the story, screenplay, and dialogues in addition to lyrics. The film has editing by B. Krishnam Raju and cinematography by P. S. Selvaraj. Nageswara Rao's sons, Venkat Akkineni and

produced the film under

Soundtrack

Music composed by Chakravarthy. Lyrics were written by Dasari Narayana Rao. Music released on SEA Records Audio Company. The song "Nee Kallu" was reused in the film's Tamil remake ''Vaazhvey Maayam'' as "Mazhaikaala Megam".

Box office

The film has completed 100 days direct in 25 centres. The film has completed 175 days direct in 16 centres and also ran for 365 days in some theatres in Telugu states

Awards

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(in

) *

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* Best Male Playback Singer -

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* Best Art Director - Bhaskar Raju * Special Jury Award -

;

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- Won * Filmfare Special Jury Award -

-Won *

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- Nominated *

- Nominated

References

External links

* {{Nagarjuna (actor) 1981 films Indian romantic drama films Films scored by K. Chakravarthy Films directed by Dasari Narayana Rao Telugu films remade in other languages 1980s Telugu-language films 1981 romantic drama films