| Rakta Sambandham | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | V. Madhusudhana Rao |
| Screenplay by | Mullapudi Venkata Ramana |
| Based on | Pasamalar by A. Bhimsingh |
| Produced by | Doondi Sundarlal Nahata |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Kanta Rao Savitri Devika |
| Cinematography | C. Nageswara Rao |
| Edited by | N. S. Prakasham |
| Music by | Ghantasala |
Production company | Rajalakshmi Productions |
| Distributed by | East India Film Company |
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Running time | 144 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Rakta Sambandham (transl. A bond of blood) is a 1962 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao and produced by Sundarlal Nahata and Doondi. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Kanta Rao, Savitri and Devika, with Relangi, Ramana Reddy, M. Prabhakar Reddy and Suryakantham in supporting roles. A remake of A. Bhimsingh's Tamil-language film Pasamalar (1961), it narrates the story of bonding between Rajasekhar "Raju" and his sister Radha, who lose their parents at an early age. Radha falls in love with Raju's friend Anand and they marry. The rest of the film focuses on the impact made by Anand's aunt Kanthamma on their lives post marriage.
Produced on a restricted budget and filmed majorly in sets erected at Golden Film Studios and Vijaya Vauhini Studios, Rakta Sambandham's screenplay was written by Mullapudi Venkata Ramana. Ghantasala composed the soundtrack and background score. C. Nageswara Rao and N. S. Prakasham served as the director of photography and editor respectively. Krishna Rao was the art director.
Rakta Sambandham was released on 1 November 1962 and received positive reviews from the critics, who praised the performances of the cast, Ramana's screenplay and Madhusudhan Rao's direction in particular. The film was commercially successful, completing a 100-day run in 11 centers and over 25 weeks in Vijayawada, making it a silver jubilee film. It was re-released in 1988 and was well received.