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Meghasandesam Story
The film begins with an adorable couple: Ravindra Babu, a great poet, and Padma, a classical dancer, who, despite the marital bond, are united in a celestial world of art. They reside alone on an island in the river [[Godavari]]. Once, a young writer, Madhu, approaches them, dedicating their life history when Ravindra spins back. Indeed, Ravindra holds high societal esteem, whose word is an ordinance in their village. He has a peculiar poetical mindset and married the rustic Parvati. Though Ravindra loves her, she falls short of his presence with her orthodox customs. Hence, there is an absence of a suitable wavelength between them. Meanwhile, Padma arrives on the other side of the Godavari, whom the public portrays as a prostitute, but she is an artist-personified woman. Here, Ravindra hears the allegations against her and seeks the truth. Whereat, he is enthralled by her dance, which awakens his restrained poetry, and Padma also reciprocates. Now, a remarkable artistic union arises between them.
Anyhow, Ravindra’s bond with Padma causes suffering to Parvati. Her brother Jaganadham mortifies Padma and warns her to leave, which she does. Ergo, Ravindra rebukes, proclaiming that the two share an adroitly soldered, sacred bond. Following this, he goes into a traumatic state and explains his grief in poetry as Megha Sandesam, which receives high applause and felicitation in his honor. Padma covertly attends, where Ravindra bestows his credit on her. Spotting her, Parvati pleads to unite with them, but Padma denies due to slander. Then, Ravindra inadvertently walks, beholding Padma, but misses her. Consequently, Parvati withdraws from her husband’s life for his happiness. Devastated, Ravindra turns into a wanderer as a lunatic until Padma arranges for her husband to find his whereabouts and succeeds. They reunite, and Parvati also returns. Later, Jaganadham invites Ravindra to his daughter’s wedding. Though hesitant, Ravindra attends as Padma advised. After the ceremony, Ravindra expresses regret to Parvati before collapsing, while she admits it was her guilt. At once, they call for Padma, but Jaganadham discovers she too has passed away. Finally, the film ends with their funeral, showering the divine influence of inseparability.

Director: Dasari Narayana Rao
Cast (highlights): Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jayaprada, Jayasudha; with Poornima, J. V. Somayajulu
Genre: Drama / literary romance
Notability: Taraka Prabhu Films; music by Ramesh Naidu; ANR’s 200th film; garnered National Film Awards (including Best Music Direction & Best Male Playback) and multiple Nandi/Filmfare awards.
Critical Reception:
Widespread acclaim; regarded as one of ANR’s landmark films of the 1980s.
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