Viswanatha Nayakudu
Viswanatha Nayakudu is a 1987[1] Telugu historical film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. The film won four Nandi Awards.
| Viswanatha Nayakudu | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Dasari Narayana Rao |
| Written by | Dasari Narayana Rao (Dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Dasari Narayana Rao |
| Produced by | Vadde Ramesh |
| Starring | Krishna Krishnam Raju Sivaji Ganesan Jaya Prada K. R. Vijaya Mohan Babu |
| Cinematography | V. S. R. Swamy |
| Edited by | G. G. Krishna Rao |
| Music by | J. V. Raghavulu |
Production companies | Padmalaya and Annapurna studios |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
The story is based on an Indian historical event during the 16th century. It narrates the victory of Viswanatha Nayak over his father to express his devotion towards Krishnadevaraya.[1]
Viswanatha Nayak (Krishna) is the son of Nagama Nayak (Sivaji Ganesan), a successful general of Krishnadevaraya (Krishnam Raju) of the Vijayanagara Empire. King Veerasekhara Chola invades the Madurai Kingdom and deposes King Chandrasekhara Pandyan, who was under the protection of Krishnadevaraya. Due to this, an enraged Krishnadevaraya sends Nagama Nayak to aid Chandrasekhara Pandyan. Nagama Nayak suppresses Veerasekhara Chola and takes Madurai, but then suddenly throws off his allegiance and declines to help Chandrasekhara Pandyan, usurped the throne.
Viswanatha Nayak volunteers to face his father on the battle ground. Nagama Nayak is defeated and the loyalty of Viswanatha Nayak is proved. The chivalry of both father and son is admired by Krishnadevaraya, who makes Viswanatha Nayak the governor of Madurai and other regions.
Cast
- Krishna as Viswanatha Nayak
- Krishnam Raju as Krishnadevaraya
- Sivaji Ganesan as Nagama Nayak, Viswanatha Nayak's father
- Kanta Rao
- M. Prabhakar Reddy as Timmarusu, Krishnadevaraya's minister
- Mohan Babu
- K. R. Vijaya as Viswanatha Nayak's mother
- Jaya Prada as Kalavati, court dancer
- Ramakrishna as Natyacharya
- Nirmalamma as Kalavati's mother
- Dhulipala
- B. Padmanabham
- Prabha
- Rajasulochana
- Ranganath as Rajaraja Chola
- Sarath Babu
- J. V. Somayajulu
- Sumalata
Soundtrack
All lyrics are written by Arudra, Dr. C. Narayana Reddy; all music is composed by J. V. Raghavulu
| No. | Title | Playback | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Lalitha Kalaa" | V. Ramakrishna, Madhavapeddi Ramesh, Prakash Rao | |
| 2. | "Burra Katha" | Prakash Rao | |
| 3. | "Idhi Naatya Neeraajanam" | P. Susheela | |
| 4. | "Maravanantondhi Manasu" | P. Susheela, Madhavapeddi Ramesh | |
| 5. | "Evani" | Madhavapeddi Ramesh, V. Ramakrishna | |
| 6. | "Oka Narthaki" | P. Susheela, Raj Seetharam | |
| 7. | "Itu Naari" | P. Susheela, Vani Jairam | |
| 8. | "Vana Mayuri" | Madhavapeddi Ramesh, P. Susheela | |
| 9. | "Katthiki Katthi" | Madhavapeddi Satyam, Madhavapeddi Ramesh | |
| 10. | "Vidya Nagara" | Madhavapeddi Ramesh |
Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | P. Susheela (for "Kavi Jana Samaaja Bhoja") |
Nandi Award for Best Female Playback Singer | Won |
| 1987 | V. S. R. Swamy | Nandi Award for Best Cinematographer | Won |
| 1987 | Bhaskar Raju | Nandi Award for Best Art Director | Won |
| 1987 | P. Venkata Rao | Nandi Award for Best Costume Designer | Won |
References
- Vishwanatha Nayakudu
- "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.(in Telugu)