Ruthuragalu
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Sudhakar Pallamala
Rajeev Kanakala
Sameer
Prabhakar
Preeti Nigam
Vinod Bala
Maharshi Raghava
Raja
Singampalli Sruthi
Dilip Kumar Salvadi
| Ruthuragalu | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre | Drama |
| Story by | Yaddanapudi Sulochana Rani |
| Directed by | Manjula Naidu Sudhakar Pallamala |
| Starring | Roopa Devi Rajeev Kanakala Sameer Prabhakar Preeti Nigam Vinod Bala Maharshi Raghava Raja Singampalli Sruthi Dilip Kumar Salvadi |
| Theme music composer | Bunty-Ramesh[1] |
| Opening theme | "Vasantha Sameeram la" sung by Bunty and Alakananda |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Telugu |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 582 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Manjula Naidu |
| Production locations | Hyderabad, India |
| Running time | 17–20 minutes |
| Production company | Sashank Televisions |
| Original release | |
| Network | DD Saptagiri |
| Release | 1997 – 2000 |
Ruthuragalu is the first Indian Telugu-language drama television series that aired on DD 8 (now DD Saptagiri) from 1997 to 2000, with a total of 582 episodes. Directed by Manjula Naidu and Sudhakar Pallamala, and produced by Manjula Naidu,[2][3] the series was based on a story by Yaddanapudi Sulochana Rani.[3] It is regarded as one of the earliest daily soap operas in Telugu television, airing on weekdays at 4:30 PM.[2]A sequel name Ruthugeetham (Ruthuragaalu 2) aired in ETV (Telugu) on weekdays at same time slot from 2017 to 2018 focussing on second generation with a total of 303 episodes.
The series revolves around the interconnected lives of several families, highlighting their relationships, struggles, and moral conflicts. The show received recognition for its narrative and character development and achieved significant viewership during its run.[4] The title song, "Vasantha Sameeram la," gained popularity.[2] It also provided a platform for actors like Rajeev Kanakala, Preeti Nigam, and Prabhakar, who later gained prominence.[5][6] The show contributed to establishing Manjula Naidu as a leading figure in Telugu television.[2]
The show portrays the lives of multiple interconnected families, highlighting their relationships, personal challenges, and moral conflicts. It addresses themes such as love, betrayal, and redemption, set within the context of familial and societal tensions. The storyline unfolds through various dramatic developments, focusing on the complexities of human relationships and their resilience in the face of adversity.
Cast
- Roopa Devi as Saradha
- Rajeev Kanakala as Prudhvi
- Sameer as Vamsi Krishna (episodes 341-582)
- Prabhakar as Kamalakar[7]
- Vinod Bala
- Maharshi Raghava as Srinivas
- Raja
- Singampalli Sruthi as Swapna[8]
- Ayesha Jaleel
- Preeti Nigam as Haritha[9][10]
- Harishchandra Rayala
- Meka Ramakrishna as Sridhar
- Manchala Suryanarayana[11]
- Harsha Vardhan as Harish
- Hema[12]
- Vallabhaneni Janardhan
- Nagesh Karra as Harish[5]
- Madhusudhan Rao[13]
- Sri Divya (child actress)[14]
- Dilip Kumar Salvadi (child actor) as Vardhan
- Sri Ramya (child actress)[15]
- Ravi Teja in a guest appearance[16][17]
Production
The series was directed by Manjula Naidu and Sudhakar Pallamala, with Sashank Televisions serving as the production house.[18] Roopa Devi, known for her roles in acclaimed art films like Daasi (1988), played a lead character in the serial.
Ravi Teja, who later rose to prominence as a major film star, reportedly appeared in the series during the early stages of his career in an episodic role.[17]
Sri Divya made her first appearance on camera at the age of three in Ruthuragalu. She was discovered by director Manjula Naidu at a dance performance by her elder sister. Initially, Sri Divya was set to appear in only a few episodes, but her role was extended due to the positive audience response.[14]
Music
Release
Reception
Awards
Source:[4]
| Year | Name of Organization |
|---|---|
| 2001 | Millennium Awards |
| 2000 | Osmania University Cultural Association |
| 2000 | Vasavi Vartha |
| 2000 | Kalanilayam |
| 2000 | Supraja Kala Bharati |
| 2000 | Tirupathi Chamber Award |
| 2000 | AP Film Cine Circle Amarajeevita Award |
| 1999 | Akasavani TV awards |
| 1999 | Vartha - Vasavi TV Award |