Mayabazar
| Mayabazar | |
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 Mayabazar poster | |
| Directed by | Kadri Venkata Reddy |
| Written by | Pingali Nagendra Rao (story, dialogue and song lyrics) Kadri Venkata Reddy (adaptation) |
| Produced by | B.Nagi Reddy, Chakrapani |
| Starring | NTR, ANR, S.V.Ranga Rao, Savitri and Others |
| Music by | Ghantasala |
| Distributed by | Vijaya Vahini Studios |
Release date | March 27 1957 |
Running time | 181 min. (approx) |
| Language | Telugu |
| Budget | Rs.2,00,000 (estimated) |
Mayabazar is a Telugu film first released in the Andhra Pradesh, India on March 27, 1957, produced by B.Nagi Reddy and Chakrapani. It was also made in Tamil (released a month later), and the Telugu version was later dubbed in Kannada. The story, dialogues, song lyrics were written by the great Pingali Nagendra Rao, the 'idea' behind the movie. It was directed by the telugu director K. V. Reddy. Mayabazar is renowned as one of the best films ever made in the Telugu film industry. The music delivered by Saluri Rajeswara Rao (uncredited) and Ghantasala has been extremely popular. The film stars NTR as Krishna, ANR as Abhimanyu, S. V. Ranga Rao as Ghatothkacha, and Savithri as Sasirekha.
Background
The film is based on a folk tale called "Sasirekha Parinayam" popular in Andhra Pradesh, based on the Mahabharata but not present in it.[1]
Plot
During the Pandavas' Agnyatavasa (period of exile), Arjuna sends his wife Subhadra and their son Abhimanyu to Dwaraka to stay with her brothers, Krishna (N.T.Rama Rao)and Balarama (Gummadi Venkateswara Rao). Sasirekha (Savitri), Balarama's daughter and Abhimanyu have been in love with each other from their childhood. Their families had agreed to get them married when they were children. However, Balarama's wife refuses to honour that commitment as the Pandavas no longer have their kingdoms and are in exile. Balarama decides to conduct Sasirekha's marriage with Lakshmana Kumara (Relangi Venkata Ramaiah) who is his favourite disciple, Duryodhana's (Mukkamala) son. Krishna advises Subhadra to approach (Ghatotkacha) (S.V.Ranga Rao). Initially Ghatotkacha assumes them to be intruders in his forest and attacks them, but later apologizes once he realizes who they are. He goes to Dwaraka along with his retinue. Using his magical powers he assumes the form of Sasirekha and goes about wrecking her marriage with Lakshmana Kumara.
Box-office
- The film had a 175-day run in Durga Kala Mandir theatre,Vijayawada.[2]
- The film had a 100-day run in 15 centres.[3]
Golden jubilee celebrations
- A special screening was held at Lalita Kala Thoranam to celebrate the golden jubilee(50 years.) run of the film on April 7 2007.[4]
- The celebration was jointly organised by the Department of Culture, Andhra Pradesh;Andhra Pradesh State Film,TV and Theatre Development Corporation and Kinnera Art Theatres, besides fans.[5]
- All the artists associated with the film were felicitated on that occasion.[4]
Cast
Artist Character
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Lord Sri Krishna
Savitri Sesirekha
Akkineni Nageswara Rao Abhimanyu
S.V. Ranga Rao Ghatotgacha
Gummadi Venkateswara Rao Balarama
Relangi Uttara Kumara
Mukkamala Duryodhana
Songs
Maya Bazaar's songs are legendary in Telugu cinema. The titles of almost all the songs have been reused as movie names in later years.
- Bhali Bhali Bhali Bhali Deva - Truths Hidden in Life
- Ahana Pellianta - Actress Savtri's stunning dual portrayal of a princess and a monster-prince cemented her acting prowess in Telugu Cinema.
- Chupulu Kalisina Shubavela
- Lahiri Lahiri - A great portrayal of romance spanning three generations.
- Sundari Oho Sundari - Relangi's humorous song that makes many people still laugh when they see some one clap hands behind their back.
- Vivaha Bhojanambu - S V Ranga Rao's portrayal of Ghatotkacha and some state of the art cinematic effects
References
- ^ A Study In Folk "Mahabharata": How Balarama Became Abhimanyu's Father-in-law
- ^ CineGoer.com - Box-Office Records And Collections - Silver Jubilee Films Of NTR
- ^ CineGoer.com - Box-Office Records And Collections - Mayabazar Completes 50 Years
- ^ a b The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : `Mayabazar' artistes felicitated
- ^ The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : `Mayabazar' golden jubilee celebrations on April 7
External links
- Mayabazaar Songs at TeluguFM.com
- Mayabazaar at IMDb
- Videos of Mayabazaar Scenes and Songs at TeluguVideos.in