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{{Infobox film
| name = Srimad Virata Parvam
| image = Sri Madvirata Parvam.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| writer = [[Kondaveeti Venkatakavi]] {{small|(dialogues)}}<br />N. T. Rama Rao {{small|(story / screenplay)}}
| producer = N. T. Rama Rao
| director = [[N. T. Rama Rao]]
| based_on = [[Virata Parva]] of [[Mahabharata]]
| starring = N. T. Rama Rao<br />[[Vanisri]]<br />[[Nandamuri Balakrishna]]
| narrator =
| music = [[Susarla Dakshinamurthi|Susarla Dakshina Murthy]]
| cinematography = M. A. Rehman
| editing = K. Babu Rao<br />N. S. Prasad
| studio = Ramakrishna Cine Studios<ref name="Titles">{{cite web |url=http://telugumoviepedia.com/movie/cast/1026/sri-tirupathi-venkateswara-kalyanam-cast.html |title=Titles |publisher=Chithr.com |access-date=27 January 2015 |archive-date=26 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230826223815/https://telugumoviepedia.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=y|1979|5|28}}<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1133426295537143808|user=baraju_SuperHit|title=40 years for Natarathna #NTR, Natasimha #NBK's #SriMadvirataparvam Music by Dakshinamurthyజీవితమే కృష్ణ సంగీతము..… |date=28 May 2019}}</ref>
| runtime = 155 minutes
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Srimad Virata Parvam''''' is a 1979 [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[Hindu mythological film]], produced and directed by [[N. T. Rama Rao]] under his Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner. It stars [[N. T. Rama Rao]], [[Vanisri]], [[Nandamuri Balakrishna]] and the music is composed by [[Susarla Dakshinamurthi|Susarla Dakshina Murthy]].<ref name="Heading">{{cite web |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0259580/combined |title=Heading |publisher=IMDb |access-date=1 July 2018 |archive-date=8 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150808021231/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0259580/combined |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Heading-2">{{cite web |url=http://www.nthwall.com/te/Sri-Madvirata-Parvam-2014/8291803738 |title=Heading-2 |publisher=Nth wall |access-date=27 January 2015 |archive-date=7 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150207073305/http://www.nthwall.com/te/Sri-Madvirata-Parvam-2014/8291803738 |url-status=live }}</ref> The film is based on ''[[Virata Parva]]'' from epic ''[[Mahabharata]]'' in which NTR has performed 5 pivotal roles after the blockbuster success of ''[[Daana Veera Soora Karna]]'' (1977), in which he emoted 3 different roles. It is a color remake of the 1966 movie [[Nartanasala (1963 film)|Nartanasala]] both starring [[N.T.Rama Rao]] as [[Arjuna]].

== Plot ==
The film begins with Pandavas' triumphs against their 12 exiles and starts the 13th year of ''Agnathavasam,'' i.e. living incognito under different identities. [[Krishna]] advises that the ''Matsya Kingdom'', ruled by [[Virata]], is a haven for them. Moreover, his liaison is necessary for the upcoming battle. Besides, he caveats the hindrance of his brother-in-law [[Kichaka]], the soulmate of Duryodhana. Right now, Pandavas abide under various forms of disguise: [[Yudhishthira|Dharmaraja]] as an advisor, Kankubhattu, [[Bhima]] as the cook Valala, [[Nakula]] as a horse groomsman Damagranthi, and [[Sahadeva]] as a cowherd Tantripala. Eventually, [[Draupadi]] infiltrates as Sairandhri Malini, a decorator to the queen Sudheshna Devi.

Now, their petrify is about Arjuna crossing the hazard of easy detection. Then he recollects a [[Apsara]] [[Urvashi]]'s curse. After procurement of a ''[[Pashupatastra]]'' from [[Shiva|Siva]], [[Indra]] felicitates Arjuna. At the behest of Indra, Arjuna acquires the dance skill from Urvasi, which is vital in the future. Urvasi lusts for Arjuna, which he denies, considering her a motherly figure. Being enraged, she curses him to lose his masculinity and turn him into a eunuch. However, Indra proclaims to treat it as a boon in disguise. So, Arjuna molds into a transgender dance mentor [[Brihannala]] and enrolls in tuition for Princess [[Uttarā (Mahabharata)|Uttara]].

Meanwhile, Kichaka returns victorious from the conquest of the Matsya and observes changes in the fort. Parallelly, [[Duryodhana]] & [[Shakuni]] conspire to knit [[Lakshmana Kumara]] with Uttara to gain reinforcement, which Kichaka graciously accords. Knowing it, Pandavas kindles [[Ghatothkacha]] to couple up Uttara with [[Abhimanyu]]. Just as he mingles Uttara & Abhimanyu, he boomerangs the wedding by purporting to be Uttara. All at once, fulminated Kitchaka seeks to strike actuality behind the Uttara's disappearance. Soon, he surmises Pandavas' presence in the kingdom, and excluding Arjuna, he fathoms remaining and Draupadi. At the juncture, Kitchaka affirms Sudheshna, abet of Sairandhri behind the turbulence, and instructs her to send wine through her. Thereupon, Kitchaka hails and badly humiliates her in between the court. Due to the stipulation, Pandavas persevered with patience. After that, they tactically plot by alluring Kichaka through Draupadi and invite him to the dancing hall, where Bhima backstabs him.

Being conscious of it, Duryodhana unearths the Pandavas concealed in Matsya. So, they launch an attack on their cattle when all the soldiers are engaged in war. The next day, they attack cattle from another side. Immediately, Uttara Kumara swears to fight against them, taking Brihannala as his charioteer. However, after watching their troops, he loses his confidence. During that plight, Brihannala volunteers to fight and angles Uttara Kumara to handle the chariot. Before, they move to the ''Shami tree'' where the Pandavas hide their divine weapons and procure the ''Gandeevam'' when Brihannala regains his original form. At present, Arjuna fires ''Sammohanastra'' a smoke weapon, which puts the Kaurava army to sleep and rescues the cattle. The 13th year of the Pandavas' ''Agnathavasam'' was completed. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Uttara & Abhimanyu.

== Cast ==
*[[N. T. Rama Rao]] as [[Krishna]], [[Duryodhana]], [[Brihannala]], [[Arjuna]], & [[Kichaka]] (Five roles)
*[[Vanisri]] as [[Draupadi]]
*[[Nandamuri Balakrishna]] as [[Abhimanyu]]
*[[Kaikala Satyanarayana|Satyanarayana]] as [[Bhima]] & [[Ghatotkacha]] (Dual role)
*[[M. Prabhakar Reddy|Prabhakar Reddy]] as [[Yudhishthira|Dharma Raju]]
*[[Mukkamala (actor)|Mukkamala]] as [[Virata]]
*[[Mikkilineni (actor)|Mikkilineni]] as [[Bhishma]]
*[[Dhulipala Seetarama Sastry|Dhulipala]] as [[Shakuni]]
*[[Rajanala Kaleswara Rao|Rajanala]] as [[Drona]]
*[[Mada Venkateswara Rao|Mada]] as [[Uttara (Mahabharata)|Uttara Kumara]]
*[[Bhavani (actress)|Bhavani]] as [[Uttarā (Mahabharata)|Uttara]]
*Chhaya Devi as [[Hidimbi]]
*[[Prabha (actress)|Prabha]] as [[Satyabhama]]
*[[Pushpalatha]] as [[Sudeshna]]
*[[Vijaya Lalitha|Vijayalalitha]] as [[Urvashi]]

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Sri Madvirata Parvam
| type = film
| artist = [[Susarla Dakshinamurthi]]
| cover =
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| released = 1979
| recorded =
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| genre = Soundtrack
| length = 27:24
| label = EMI Columbia Audio
| producer = [[Susarla Dakshinamurthi]]
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Music composed by [[Susarla Dakshinamurthi]]. Music released on EMI Columbia Audio Company.
{|class="wikitable"
|-
!S. No!!Song title !!Lyrics !!Singers !!length
|-
|1
|"Ramani Pilichindira"
|[[Veturi]]
|[[Vani Jayaram]]
|4:37
|-
|2
|"Jeevithame Krishna Sangeetamu"
|Veturi
|[[M. Balamuralikrishna]]
|3:43
|-
|3
|"Aadave Hamsagamana"
|Veturi
|M. Balamuralikrishna
|5:22
|-
|4
|"Nirajanam Jayanirajanam"
|[[C. Narayana Reddy]]
|[[S. Janaki]]
|2:22
|-
|5
|"Muddisthe Muripintha"
|C. Narayana Reddy
|Madhavapeddi Ramesh, S. Janaki
|3:25
|-
|6
|"Neeku Nene Sari"
|C. Narayana Reddy
|[[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], Madhavapeddi Ramesh, S. Janaki
|3:30
|-
|7
|"Manasayena Mathipoyena"
|C. Narayana Reddy
|S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, [[P. Susheela]]
|4:25
|}

== Other ==
* VCDs and DVDs on – Universal Videos, SHALIMAR Video Company, [[Hyderabad]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:1979 films]]
[[Category:Hindu mythological films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Susarla Dakshinamurthi]]
[[Category:1979 Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:1979 Indian films]]
[[Category:Films based on the Mahabharata]]
[[Category:Films directed by N. T. Rama Rao]]

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