Samsaram (1950 film)

Samsaram
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	L. V. Prasad
Produced by	K. V. Krishna C. V. Ranganatha Das
Written by	Vempati Sadasivabrahmam (story / dialogues)
Screenplay by	L. V. Prasad
Starring	N.T. Rama Rao Akkineni Nageswara Rao LakshmirajyamPushpa prabha , not Pushpalata as mentioned
Music by	Susarla Dakshinamurthi
Cinematography	B. Subba Rao M. A. Rehman
Production company	Sadhana Productions
Release date	29 December 1950 (1950-12-29)
Running time	219 minutes
Country	India
Language	Telugu

Samsaram (English: Family; Telugu: సంసారం) is a 1950 Telugu drama film, produced by K. V. Krishna, C. V. Ranganatha Rao on Sadhana Productions banner and directed by L. V. Prasad. Starring N. T. Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Lakshmirajyam in the lead roles and music composed by Susarla Dakshinamurthi. The film recorded as Blockbuster at the box office. The film was later remade in Tamil with same name, in Hindi as Sansar and in Malayalam as Ayodhya.

Raghu (N. T. Rama Rao) is a government clerk lives who lives happily with his wife Manjula (Laxmirajyam) and two children. His mother Venkamma (Suryakantham), sister Kamakshi (Balasaraswathi) and her husband (Relangi) live on his salary. Venkamma appropriates his earnings and Kamakshi plots to have Manjula blamed for all that goes wrong in the household. Raghu, unable to face the problems, abandons his family. Manjula has to work as a housemaid, and the children must beg on the streets. His brother Venu (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) lives in the village. He comes to the city, tracks down Raghu, and finds him a job. He is teased by Kamala (Pushpalata) and falls in love. He opens up the secret agenda of his mother and sister and finally joins the happy family.

Music composed by Susarla Dakshinamurthi. The song Samsaram Samsaram is a memorable melody song. Music released on SAREGAMA Audio Company.

The film ran for more than 100 days in 11 centers and celebrated Silver Jubilee and ran for 224 days in Madras.