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Encyclopedia > Saagara Sangamam
Saagara Sangamam
Directed by K. Viswanath
Written by Kasinadhuni Viswanath
Starring Kamal Haasan
Jayaprada
Geetha
Sarath Babu
S.P. Sailaja
Music by Ilaiyaraaja
Cinematography Nivas P.S.
Release date(s) 1983
Running time 160min
Language Telugu
IMDb profile

Saagara Sangamam (The Confluence) (1983) is a Telugu film directed by K. Viswanath. It was also dubbed into Tamil as Salangai Oli. The movie follows the life of a failed but gifted (though eccentric) Indian classical dancer. It is the first of three feature-film collaborations between K. Viswanath and the actor Kamal Haasan, the others being Swathi Muthyam, India's entry to the Oscar in 1986, and Subha Sankalpam (1995). Saagara Sangamam is also seen as a showcase of Kamal Haasan's command of Indian classical dance forms (the actor trained as a classical dancer prior to taking up acting).Saagara Sangamam is rated as the 4th best film of K.Vishwanath by telugu movie websiteFresh and Rotten Padma Shri Kasinadhuni Viswanath, popularly known as K. Vishwanath, is a Telugu movie maker whose contributions have been significant to Indian films from the Telugu film industry. ... Kamal Haasan (born November 7, 1954 in Paramakudi, India) is an Indian film actor and director, considered among the leading method actors of Indian cinema. ... Jayaprada in Aulad (1987) Jaya Prada (b. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... S.P. Sailaja, is a versatile Indian singer. ...   (Tamil: இளையராஜா, IPA: ) (born June 2, 1943 as Gnanadesikan) is an Indian film composer, singer, and lyricist. ... For the Jimi Hendrix song, see 1983. ... Telugu redirects here. ... Tollywood refers to both the Telugu and Bengali language film industries. ... Padma Shri Kasinadhuni Viswanath, popularly known as K. Vishwanath, is a Telugu movie maker whose contributions have been significant to Indian films from the Telugu film industry. ... Saagara Sangamam (1983) is a Telugu film directed by Dr.K.Viswanath. ... Indian classical dance is performed in different styles. ... Kamal Haasan (born November 7, 1954 in Paramakudi, India) is an Indian film actor and director, considered among the leading method actors of Indian cinema. ... Swathi Muthyam (1985) is a Telugu film directed by Dr.K.Viswanath. ... Subha Sankalpam is a 1994 film directed by K. Vishwanath. ... Kamal Haasan (born November 7, 1954 in Paramakudi, India) is an Indian film actor and director, considered among the leading method actors of Indian cinema. ...


Plot

Balakrishna (Kamal Hassan) is an economically disadvantaged but multi-talented dancer, adept at the Indian classical dances of Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam, Kathakali etc. His simple and honest soul does not permit him to attain professional success in the commercial world that requires a certain level of moral laxness. Madhavi (Jayaprada), a wealthy young woman and a patron of the dances, notices his talent and acts as his benefactress, helping him secure his life-long opportunity of participating in a high-level classical dance festival. Prior to the fulfillment of this ambition, Balakrishna's aging mother passes away from the afflictions of poverty. Balakrishna, who was very attached to her, is emotionally devastated and as a result fails to participate in the dance festival. Madhavi nevertheless gives him support and encouragement and sets him on the mend. Balakrishna, on the other hand, gradually develops a fondness for Madhavi as their relationship grows. Balakrishna however hides his love for her, but eventually picks up the courage to express it, and discovers that while Madhavi shares his feelings, she is an already-married woman separated from her husband. The husband later returns to unite with Madhavi and Balakrishna but Balakrishna decides to sacrifice his love showing respect for the institution of marriage. The years pass by, and Balakrishna, a disappointed man, had become an inconsolable alcoholic and a newspaper journalist/art critic. Meanwhile, Madhavi's husband dies, and she hears about Balakrishna's condition as a desolate and ailing alcoholic. In a bid to revive his will to live and his passion for his art, she tends to his medical needs and solicits Balakrishna to be the dance master for her daughter. Kamal Haasan (born November 7, 1954) is an Indian movie star working mainly in the Tamil film industry. ... Kuchipudi (కుచిపుడి) (pronounced as Koochipoodi--Hams Mash (talk) 02:04, 23 March 2008 (UTC)) is a Classical Indian dance form from Andhra Pradesh, a state of South India. ... Bharatanatyam[1] is a classical dance form originating from Tamil Nadu[2][3][4][5][6], a state in Southern India. ... Kathakali (IPA: [kat̪ʰakaɭi], Malayalam:�·ഥ�·ളി , Sanskrit:�·थ�·ळि) is a form of Indian dance-drama. ... Jayaprada in Aulad (1987) Jaya Prada (b. ...


Awards

Ilaiyaraaja won the National Film Award for Best Music Direction for his musical work in this film, and the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer was awarded to S. P. Balasubramaniam for his vocal contributions to the soundtrack. A notable and popular song from the film is Thakitha Thadimi.   (Tamil: இளையராஜா, IPA: ) (born June 2, 1943 as Gnanadesikan) is an Indian film composer, singer, and lyricist. ... The National Film Award (Silver Lotus Award) for Best Music Direction winners: Category: ... The National Film Award (Silver Lotus Award) for Best Male Playback Singer winners: See also Category: ... SP Balasubramanyam (born Sripathi Panditaradhyula Balasubramanyam, commonly known as SPB) is a prolific Indian singer from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. ... One of the songs from the telugu movie Sagara Sangamam, composed by Ilaiayaraja and written by Veturi, Sundara Ramamurthy and sung by S.P., Balasubramaniam was part of the album which got Ilayaraja and SPB national awards. ...


The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu for that year. It also received accolades at the Asian Film Festival in both the "Best Movie" and "Best Actor" categories. The National Film Award (Silver Lotus Award) for Best Feature Film in Telugu winners: See also Categories: ...


External links

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The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh / Vijayawada News : Saagara Sangamam awaits release of funds (591 words)
It was at the initiative of K. Prabhakara Reddy, who served as District Collector, that the district administration began developing Saagara Sangamam.
In view of the interest being shown by District Collector Navin Mittal and Avanigadda MLA Mandali Buddha Prasad to develop the place, District Tourism Officer P. Vemana says that the expenditure for providing electricity (Rs.13 lakhs) and drinking water (Rs.4 lakhs) would be met from the funds available with the district administration.
This apart, District Collector had written to the State government seeking sanction of Rs.50 lakhs for completing the unfinished tourist complex and for a boating facility upto the Saagara Sangamam point.
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