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Palnati Yuddham (1966 film)

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Palnati Yuddham
Theatrical release poster
Directed byG. Ramineedu
Written byVempati Sadasivabrahmam
(story / dialogues)
Screenplay byG. Ramineedu
Produced byT. Hanumantha Rao
Y. Lakshmaiah Chowdary
D. Suryanarayana
StarringN. T. Rama Rao
Bhanumathi
CinematographyC. Nageswara Rao
Edited byGopal
Music byS. Rajeswara Rao
Production
company
Sri Anurupa Films
Release date
  • 18 February 1966 (1966-02-18)
Running time
182 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Palnati Yuddham (transl. The Battle of Palnadu) is a 1966 Indian Telugu-language historical war film directed by G. Ramineedu.[1] It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Bhanumathi with music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. The film is based on the Battle of Palnadu which occurred in Palnadu region in c. 1180 CE.[2] It was produced by T. Hanumantha Rao, Y. Lakshmaiah Chowdary, and D. Suryanarayana under the Sri Anurupa Films banner. The film was first made under the same title in 1947. It received the Certificate of Merit for Best Feature Film in Telugu at the 13th National Film Awards.[3]

Plot

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The film begins at Palnadu, where its Chief Minister Brahmanaidu & his wife Ithamba, endowed with an heir to Balachandra, and the capital Gurajala is under ecstasy. King Nalagamaraju, his sibling Narasimha Raju, and their stepmother Vidyalaya Devi tribute to bless the newborn. It is rosy, as the astrologers foresee that the child induces a gigantic battle. Ergo, steadfast & pacifist Brahmanaidu, commands to slay the kid whom his brother-in-law Kannamma Naidu shields.

Besides, the country faces a calamity when the enlightened view of Brahmanaidu camps lower strata refuges in the temples and conducts almsgiving beyond castes. At which, lofty Gopamantri is deplorable and hurls wily Nayakuralu Nagamma. Utilizing a prestigious edict accorded by King Anuguraju to govern the kingdom for three days, Nagamma creates demolition. Plus, artfully puppets Nalagamaraju is instilling Brahmanaidu as outwit, which makes him resign. Hence, Vidyadevi also quits with her brother Kommaraju & son Malidevadulu with their share Macherla.

Years roll by, and under the tutelage of Brahmanaidu, Macharla glitters irk Nagamma. Accordingly, she moves a pawn by knitting Nalagamaraju's daughter, Peerindevi, with Alaraju, the son of Kommaraju. Following incites, Malideva, a rooster, fights Kodi Pandalu with a stipulation that the exile loser for seven years and perfidiously Nagamma triumphs. During that plight, Brahmanaidu acts as a backbone by acquiring vitals for adobe. Moreover, he is mindful of Balachandra's existence and ventures to wipe him out. However, with the insight that no soul can amend his destiny, he embraces him.

Currently, Balachandra weds Maguva Manchala, the daughter of Kannamma Naidu. Soon, he lures a dancer, Sakhbhai, and rapt to her, overlooking his wife, who grieves her. After seven years, Brahmanaidu sends Alaraju as a mediator when Nagamma magnifies Narasimharaju's urge to cabals. After a robust debate, Narasimharaju scapegoats Alaraju by poisoning, and Peerindevi is sacrificed by Sathi when Balachandra swears her to decapitate Narasimharaju. Brahmanaidu conceals the war from Balachandra, but the truth becomes known about who furiously moves. Amid this, he spends time with Manchala at the outset of their marital life, and Balachandra is engrossed in her beauty. Nevertheless, Manchala awakes his valor and bravely conveys him to the field.

The war begins at Karampuudi, which accelerates massive destruction at the mark of death. Balachandra dies heroically, accomplishing his pledge, and Manchala follows him. Brahmanaidu uproars therein when he lets anybody withstand, and Nagamma remorsefully bows her head down. At last, Brahmanaidu entrusts the kingdom to Nalagamaraju and proclaims Nagamma to reinstate her sins. Finally, the movie ends with Brahmanaidu proceeding toward the forest for penance.

Cast

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Soundtrack

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Palnati Yuddham
Film score by
Released1966
GenreSoundtrack
Length29:59
ProducerS. Rajeswara Rao

Music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao.

S. No. Song Title Lyrics Singers length
1 "Satavahana" Pulupula Sivaiah B. Gopalam 1:36
2 "Velugocchene" Malladi Ramakrishna Sastry Swarnalatha, Vasantha 3:57
3 "Jaya Sambho" Malladi Ramakrishna Sastry Bhanumathi Ramakrishna 3:02
4 "Teeyani Tolireyi" Aarudhra P. B. Srinivas, S. Janaki 4:02
5 "Rammante Raavemira" Kosaraju P. Susheela 4:33
6 "Oka Megham" Dasaradhi P. Susheela, S. Janaki 3:59
7 "Amma Bangaru Talli" Malladi Ramakrishna Sastry P. Susheela 1:20
8 "Sheelamugalavari Chinavada" Malladi Ramakrishna Sastry M. Balamuralikrishna, P. Susheela 3:00
9 "Rati Cheti Rachiluka" Malladi Ramakrishna Sastry M. Balamuralikrishna, P. Susheela 4:30

Awards

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References

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  1. ^ "Palnati Yudham" – via www.imdb.com.
  2. ^ Sadanandam, P. (2008). Art and Culture of Marginalised Nomadic Tribes in Andhra Pradesh. Gyan Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-212-0958-8.
  3. ^ a b "13th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 15 September 2011.

See also

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