Sagara Sangamam which released in 1973 is one of the classics of Telugu film industry. The movie directed by K.Viswanath starring Kamal Hassan and Jaya Prada, had displayed the acting prowess of Kamal Hassan in a economically poor multi talented dancer. The movie was a perfect blend of art and tragedy. And now after these many years, Junior NTR had reportedly expressed his interest in acting the remake of the movie.
NTR is undoubtedly the most talented actors in current generation and he is well trained in Bharata Natyam. NTR himself expressed the interest to act in the remake to the veteran director. He assured him to give dates whenever he is ready to remake the movie.
The movie is a heart touching story of an economically poor multi-talented dancer Balu, adept at Bharata Natyam, Kathakali, Kuchipudi etc. Jaya Pradha acted in the role of Madhavi, a rich girl who notices his talent and helps in getting him an opportunity to fulfill his dream to perform at an All-India level competition. As he is all set to realize his dream, his ageing mother passes away which denies the fulfillment of his dream. Slowly, he gets closer to Madhavi and the day he wishes to propose to her, he realises that she is already married and her husband left her. Now the husband wants to re-unite with her which forces him to sacrifice his love. Years pass by and he turns into a drunkard. Meanwhile Madhavi loses her husband. She comes to know of Balakrishna who the doctors say is going to die soon. So she takes care of his medical needs and requests Balakrishna to teach dance to her daughter. The movie ends with Madhavi’s daughter becoming a great dancer and the death of Balakrishna giving a message “There is no end to art”.