Kamal Haasan is listed among the most influential names in Indian cinema, having worked in genre-defying and thought-provoking releases throughout his influential career. One of these releases includes Sagara Sangamam, a 1983 Telugu dance film, which features an intense, tear-inducing climax, one would remember long after they have experienced it.
Released on June 3, 1983, Sagara Sangamam is directed and written by K Viswanath. It follows the story of a young man named Balakrishna, a talented dancer who has mastered the art of Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi and Kathak. Despite being incredibly talented in the dance form, he does not want to become a professional in it.
Balakrishna meets a woman named Madhavi, a wealthy classical dancer who notices his talent. She then helps him participate in high-profile classical dance festivals. As the two work together, Balakrishna falls in love with her. So, when he confesses his love to her, Madhavi reveals that she is married and has a daughter, but is separated from her husband. He then decides to leave her life.
A few years pass and Balakrishna becomes a drug addict and an alcoholic. As a critic and a writer, he criticizes a dancer named Sailaja, who ends up being the daughter of Madhavi. So, when Madhavi, now a widow, reads his article, she meets Balakrishna and insists he teaches Saijala dance. This takes us to the climax of the film, which beautifully captures how a dying Balakrishna, visits a performance of Saijala, after becoming her dance teacher. He dies right there, among the audience, while watching his pupil give her best performance.
Sagara Sangamam is directed by K Viswanath while Edida Nageswara Rao has produced the film. It stars Kamal Haasan and Jaya Prada as the leads. They are supported by names like Sarath Babu, S P Sailaja, Sakshi Ranga Rao and others. It is backed by the banner Arunachalam Vaahini. The music in the film is done by Ilaiyaraaja and the cinematographer is P S Nivas while G G Krishna Rao is the editor.
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