Panduranga Mahatyam
Panduranga Mahatyam (transl. The glory of Panduranga) is a 1957 Indian Telugu-language biographical film, based on the life of Pundarika, produced by N. Trivikrama Rao under the National Art Theatres banner and directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Anjali Devi and B. Saroja Devi (in her Telugu debut) with music composed by T. V. Raju. The film was dubbed into Tamil as Annaiyum Pithavum Munnari Dheivam (1959) and it was again remade as the Telugu film Pandurangadu (2008).
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| Directed by | Kamalakara Kameswara Rao |
| Written by | Samudrala Jr |
| Based on | life of Pundarika |
| Produced by | N. Trivikrama Rao |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Anjali Devi B. Saroja Devi |
| Cinematography | M. A. Rehman |
| Edited by | G. D. Joshi |
| Music by | T. V. Raju |
Production company | National Art Theater |
Release date |
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Running time | 175 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
Pundarika (N. T. Rama Rao) is from a pious Brahmin family. However he is not interested in religion and the worship of God. A complete rebel, he is asked to mend the ways. But he doesn't listen. He neglects his parents Jahnu Sarma (V. Nagayya), Lakshmi (Rushendramani) and wife Rama (Anjali Devi). He steals their gold for a prostitute Kalavathy (B. Saroja Devi), who cheats him, takes all his wealth, and throws him out. Not yet a changed man, the wandering Pundarika sets his sights on the three river goddesses Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati who are serving sage Kukkuta's ashram to get rid of the impurities passed on to them by the sinners who bathe in their rivers. He also insults Kukkuta who is serving his parents at that time. When he tries to kick the sage, Pundarika loses his legs. Repentant, Pundarik crawls his way back to find his parents and falls at their feet seeking pardon. He regains his limbs after praying to Lord Panduranga, who grants him a boon and merges into him along with his parents; giving the message that one has to serve ones parents to earn eternal salvation.
Cast
- N. T. Rama Rao as Pundarika
- Anjali Devi as Rama
- B. Saroja Devi as Kalavati
- V. Nagayya as Jahnavi
- Padmanabham as Hari
- Govindarajula Subba Rao as Rama's father
- Vangara as Panthulu
- K. V. S. Sarma as Vritrasura and Sage Kukkuta (dual role)
- Kasturi Siva Rao as Rangadasu
- Balakrishna as Ramadasu
- Peketi Sivaram as Kalavati's paramour
- Rushyendramani as Lakshmi
- Chhaya Devi as Suramma
- Ammaji as Champa
- Sowcar Janaki as Rama's sister
- Vijaya Nirmala as Lord Krishna
Soundtrack
Music was composed by T. V. Raju. Lyrics were written by Samudrala Jr. The songs Jaya Krishna Mukunda Murari, Amma Ani Pilichina are evergreen blockbusters. Lyrics for the Tamil dubbed version were penned by Kuyilan.
| S. No. | Song Title | Singers | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Aanandhamidhenoi" | P. Susheela | 2:49 |
| 2 | "Amma Ani" | Ghantasala | 7:37 |
| 3 | "Chebithe Vintivaa Guru Guru" | Pithapuram, Madhavapeddi Satyam | 2:48 |
| 4 | "Ekkadoyi Muddula Bava" | Pithapuram, A. P. Komala | 4:06 |
| 5 | "Hara Hara Sambho" | Ghantasala | 2:07 |
| 6 | "Jaya Jaya Gokula" | V. Nagayya | 2:32 |
| 7 | "Jaya Krishna Mukunda Murari" | Ghantasala | 11:03 |
| 8 | "Kanavera Muni Raja" | P. Leela | 3:44 |
| 9 | "Neevani Nenani" | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 3:14 |
| 10 | "Oh Dari Kanani" | M. S. Rama Rao | 2:51 |
| 11 | "Pedhavula Ragam" | Jikki | 3:01 |
| 12 | "Sannuthi Seyave Manasaa" | V. Nagayya | 3:28 |
| 13 | "Tharam Tharam Nirantharam" | Ghantasala | 3:21 |
| 14 | 'Tholu Thitthi Idhi" | Pithapuram, Madhavapeddi Satyam | 3:12 |
| 15 | "Vannela Chinnela" | Ghantasala, P. Leela | 2:55 |
| 16 | "Lakshmi Nrusimha Vibhave" | V. Nagayya | 0:53 |
| 17 | "Sri Kamini Kamitakara" | Ghantasala | 2:03 |
| 18 | "Aadi Beeja Ekhale" | Ghantasala | [1] |
| 19 | "Tuma Bina More" | A. P. Komala | [1] |
| 20 | "Aaj Ka Sunehra Din hai" | Ghantasala | [1] |
| 21 | "Aatalada Ra Ra Kannyya" | A. P. Komala | [1] |
| 22 | "Akkadavunde Pandurangadu" | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 1:50 |
Release
It had a 100-day run in 9 centers and celebrated a silver jubilee in Vijayawada and Guntur centers.[2][3][4]
Awards
- Nandamuri Taraka Ramarao won the Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) (fourth in succession) for his portrayal of Pundarika.
References
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- "Panduranga Mahatyam (1957)". Archived from the original on 16 August 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
- "Guntur Records - telugu cinema box office - top 10 in share for silver jubilee films". Archived from the original on 27 August 2015. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
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