Sri Tirupatamma Katha
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| Sri Tirupatamma Katha | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | B. S. Narayana |
| Written by | Bollimunta Sivaramakrishna (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | B. S. Narayana |
| Based on | Life of Tirupatamma |
| Produced by | Donepoodi Krishna Murthy |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Krishna Kumari |
| Cinematography | K. Ramachandra Babu |
| Edited by | G. D. Joshi V. Anki Reddy |
| Music by | Pamarthi |
Production company | Gokul Productions[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 158 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Sri Tirupatamma Katha (transl. Story of Tirupatamma) is a 1964 Telugu language biographical film, based on the life of Penuganchiprolu Tirupatamma,[2] produced by Donepoodi Krishna Murthy under the Gokul Productions banner[3] and directed by B. S. Narayana.[4] It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Krishna Kumari in the lead roles[5] and music composed by Pamarthi.[6][7]
Plot
The film begins approximately 200 years ago, in a village Gopineni Paalem Andhra Pradesh where a couple, Kolla Sivaramayya & Rangamma are blessed with a baby girl Tirupatamma with the grace of Lord Venkateshwara (Ramakrishna). Years roll by, Tirupatamma (Krishna Kumari) grows as an ardent devotee of Lord Venkateswara. Once, her maternal uncle's son Gopaiah (N. T. Rama Rao) visits and falls for her. Despite, refusal of his mother Venkamma (Suryakantham) and sister-in-law Chandramma (Hemalatha) Gopaiah couples up with her by virtue of brother Mallaiah (Gummadi). Soon after, Tirupatamma faces severe hardships and never even gets time for her husband. Hence, frustrated Gopaiah is infatuated to a Deva Daasi Padmavathi (Rajasulochana). Be cognizant of it, Mallaiah stops funding him. So, he heists jewelry of wife for which Tirupatamma is convicted, thus, viragos torment enhance. Behold of it, Mallaiah decides to retrieve his brother when he implores Padmavathi which she denies. Thereupon, forcibly vacates her when Gopaiah obstructs and Padmavathi pleads to move out. After reaching home when Venkamma & Chandramma denounces Tirupatamma and makes him suspect her chastity. Immediately, enraged Gopaiah stabs Tirupatamma. Suddenly, a flame erupts whereby, Venkamma is burned and Chandramma loses her eyesight when they reveal the truth. Right now, Tirupatamma heals them with her devotional power and breathes last. Eventually, repentant Gopaiah follows her by self-inflicting. At last, Lord Venkateswara appears and claims that Tirupatamma is born to affirm that wife & husband are inseparable both in life & death. Finally, Tirupatamma is adored as a deity at Penuganchiprolu temple till today.
Cast
- N. T. Rama Rao as Gopalanna
- Krishna Kumari as Tirupatamma
- Gummadi as Mallaiah
- Mikkilineni as Subbaiah
- Ramana Reddy as Joogulu
- Satyanarayana
- Ramakrishna as Lord Venkateswara
- Vangara as Priest
- Chadalavada as Shankaraiah
- Suryakantham as Venkamma
- Chaya Devi as Lokamma
- Rajasulochana as Padmavathi
- Hemalatha as Chandramma
- Surabhi Balasaraswathi as Kaamulu
Crew
- Art: Kudaravalli Nageswara Rao
- Choreography: V. J. Sharma, Venu Gopal
- Stills: P. S. Murthy
- Fights: Sambasiva Rao
- Dialogues: Bollimunta Sivaramakrishna
- Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy, Dasaradhi, Narla Chranjeevi, Bollimunta Sivaramakrishna, Sivaramaiah
- Playback: Ghantasala, P. Susheela, Jikki, P. Leela, Madhavapeddi Satyam, Pithapuram, K. Rani
- Music: Pamarthi
- Editing: GD Joshi, V. Anki Reddy
- Cinematography: K. Ramachandra Babu
- Producer: Donepoodi Krishna Murthy
- Screenplay - Director: B. S. Narayana
- Banner: Gokul Productions
- Release Date: 4 October 1963
Soundtrack
| Sri Tirupatamma Katha | |
|---|---|
| Film score by Pamarthi | |
| Released | 1963 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Producer | Pamarthi |
Music composed by Pamarthi. Music released by Audio Company.
| S. No. | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Sri Venkatesa" | Bollimunta Sivaramakrishna | P. Leela | 3:47 |
| 2 | "Poovai Virisina" | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala | 3:23 |
| 3 | "Chilakalanchu Cheeradana" | Sivaramaiah | Pithapuram, Jikki | |
| 4 | "Kougili Kailasamu" | Dasaradhi | P. Leela | 2:49 |
| 5 | "Ee Chiru Navvulalo" | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 3:40 |
| 6 | "Poovai Virisina" (F) | C. Narayana Reddy | P. Leela | 3:06 |
| 7 | "Po Pora Mamayah" | Sivaramaiah | Madhavapeddi Satyam, K. Rani | 3:34 |
| 8 | "Aadamule Natakam" | Sivaramaiah | Pithapuram, Jikki |
References
- ^ "Sri Tirupatamma Katha (Overview)". IMDb.
- ^ "Sri Tirupatamma Katha (Temple)". Temples India.
- ^ "Sri Tirupatamma Katha (Banner)". Chitr.com.
- ^ "Sri Tirupatamma Katha (Direction)". Filmiclub.
- ^ "Sri Tirupatamma Katha (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com.
- ^ "Sri Tirupatamma Katha (Preview)". Know Your Films.
- ^ "Sri Tirupatamma Katha (Review)". Spicy Onion.