Rakta Sambandham () 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 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 Sambandhams 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. Plot Rajasekhar "Raju" becomes the guardian to his younger sister Radha after their parents' death. The brother-sister duo love, care and adore each other and are inseparable. He works at a local mill run for daily wages. One day, Radha is injured in an accident and Anand, Raju's co-worker at the mill, tends to her injuries. Raju is happy to know this and befriends Anand. When the mill is shut down due to a labour problem, Radha gives a depressed Raju one thousand rupees which she had saved earlier. She advises him to use this money as seed capital and commence his own toy business. Raju follows her advice, starts a business and buys the mill. Anand, who returned to the city after a legal dispute at his village, is jobless and approaches Raju for work. Raju appoints him in his concern and over a period of time, Anand and Radha fall in love. Raju, who is very possessive of his sister, gets angry with Anand as he feels betrayed. However, knowing how intensely