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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Palnati Yuddham | | name = Palnati Yuddham | ||
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| caption = Theatrical release poster | | caption = Theatrical release poster | ||
| writer = [[Vempati Sadasivabrahmam]]<br />{{small|(story / dialogues)}} | | writer = [[Vempati Sadasivabrahmam]]<br />{{small|(story / dialogues)}} | ||
| screenplay = | | screenplay = G. Ramineedu | ||
| producer = T. Hanumantha Rao<br />Y. Lakshmaiah Chowdary<br />D. Suryanarayana | | producer = T. Hanumantha Rao<br />Y. Lakshmaiah Chowdary<br />D. Suryanarayana | ||
| director = [[ | | director = [[G. Ramineedu]] | ||
| starring = [[N. T. Rama Rao]]<br />[[Bhanumathi | | starring = [[N. T. Rama Rao]]<br />[[P. Bhanumathi|Bhanumathi]] | ||
| music = [[S. Rajeswara Rao]] | | music = [[S. Rajeswara Rao]] | ||
| cinematography = C. Nageswara Rao | | cinematography = C. Nageswara Rao | ||
| editing = Gopal | | editing = Gopal | ||
| studio = Sri Anurupa Films | | studio = Sri Anurupa Films | ||
| released = {{Film date|df=y|1966|2|18}} | | released = {{Film date|df=y|1966|2|18}} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
'''''Palnati Yuddham''''' ({{Translation|The Battle of Palnadu}}) is a 1966 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[Historical drama|historical]] [[war film]] | '''''Palnati Yuddham''''' ({{Translation|The Battle of Palnadu}}) is a 1966 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[Historical drama|historical]] [[war film]] directed by [[G. Ramineedu]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0259485/|title=Palnati Yudham|publisher=|via=www.imdb.com}}</ref> It stars [[N. T. Rama Rao]], [[P. Bhanumathi|Bhanumathi]] with music composed by [[S. Rajeswara Rao]]. The film is based on the [[Battle of Palnadu]] which occurred in [[Palnadu]] region in {{Circa|1180}} CE.<ref name="art">{{cite book |last1=Sadanandam |first1=P. |url=https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Art_and_Culture_of_Marginalised_Nomadic/Nhu52oHk6r4C?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=battle+of+palnadu&pg=PA130&printsec=frontcover |title=Art and Culture of Marginalised Nomadic Tribes in Andhra Pradesh |date=2008 |publisher=Gyan Publishing House |isbn=978-81-212-0958-8 |language=en}}</ref> 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 [[Palnati Yuddham (1947 film)|same title]] in 1947. It received the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu|Certificate of Merit for Best Feature Film in Telugu]] at the [[13th National Film Awards]].<ref name="13thawardPDF">{{cite web |title=13th National Film Awards |url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/13th_NFA.pdf |access-date=15 September 2011 |publisher=Directorate of Film Festivals}}</ref> | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
The film begins with Palnadu's Chief Minister Brahmanaidu and his wife Ithamba | The film begins with Palnadu's Chief Minister Brahmanaidu and his wife Ithamba being blessed with a baby boy after many years. They name the child Balachandra and at the naming ceremony the entire capital city ''Gurajala'' was filled with joy. King Nalagamaraju himself visited along with his brother Narasimharaju and their stepmother Vidhyala Devi. But unfortunately, according to the child's horoscope, the astrologers predict that he would create huge destruction of war in Palnadu. So, Brahmanaidu orders his henchmen to kill the child, but he is protected by Brahmanaidu's brother-in-law Kannamma Naidu and raised secretly. Simultaneously, Palnadu saw flash floods. Progressive-minded Brahmanaidu allows Scheduled Caste people ''Harijans'' entry into temples and appoints a Harijan, Kannama Dasu as his commander and chief. This irks the upper caste head Gopamantri, so, seeks vengeance for which he weapons a robust sly [[Nayakuralu Nagamma]] who has an edict bestowed by Anuguraju to rule the Palnadu for 3 days. Utilizing it, she creates severe destruction and also brainwashes Nalagamaraju, which leads to the resignation of Brahmanaidu. Being aware of it, Raja Maata Vidyaladevi quits the kingdom, taking ''Macharla'' as a share for her son Malidevadulu. Presently, she pleads with Brahmanaidu to mold Macharla as another kingdom and they all move along with Vidhyala Devi's brother Kommaraju. | ||
Years roll by, and under Brahmanaidu's guidance, Macharla flourishes into a progressive capital that hurts Nagamma. Here she ruses to grab it, by creating a rift between the siblings. Firstly, she knits Nalagamaraju's daughter Peerindevi with Kommaraju's son Alaraju. Before long, Nagamma incites Malideva for a rooster fight (''Kodi Pandalu'') on the condition that whoever loses must exile for seven years. Nagamma deceitfully wins the bet and Malideva has to leave his kingdom. Meanwhile, Brahmanaidu discovers that his son Balachandra is alive and attempts to slaughter him. However, he backs on the request of Ithamba and embraces Balachandra. Concurrently, Balachandra nuptials Kanamma Naidu's daughter Maguva Manchala. Time passes, and Brahmanaidu sends Alaraju as a mediator in negotiations to retrieve their kingdom. At that point, Nagamma prey Alaraju by Narasimharaju as a tool. Peerindevi also makes ''Sathi'' with him, before dying she takes an oath from Balachandra to assassinate Narasimharaju. Now Brahmanaidu sends another messenger to give back the kingdom with Narasimharaju's head. Anyhow, it fails and the battle erupts at Karampuudi. Exceptional of Brahmanaidu, Nagamma, Nalagamaraju, and Kanamma Dasu, everyone dies in the war. At last, Nagamma reforms and bows her head down before Brahmanaidu. Finally, the movie ends with Brahmanaidu handing over the kingdom to Nalagamaraju, making Nagamma chief minister and Kanamma Dasu chief commander, and proceeds to the forest for penance. | |||
Meanwhile, Brahmanaidu discovers that his son Balachandra is alive and | |||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
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*[[M. Balaiah]] as Malidevadulu | *[[M. Balaiah]] as Malidevadulu | ||
*[[Mikkilineni (actor)|Mikkilineni]] as Kannama Naidu | *[[Mikkilineni (actor)|Mikkilineni]] as Kannama Naidu | ||
*[[Mukkamala]] as Kommaraju | *[[Mukkamala (actor)|Mukkamala]] as Kommaraju | ||
*K. V. S. Sarma as Gopa Mantri | *K. V. S. Sarma as Gopa Mantri | ||
*[[M. Prabhakar Reddy|Prabhakar Reddy]] as Kannama Dasu | *[[M. Prabhakar Reddy|Prabhakar Reddy]] as Kannama Dasu | ||
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==Soundtrack== | ==Soundtrack== | ||
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| released | | released = 1966 | ||
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| length | | length = 29:59 | ||
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==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
*The film won [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]] - certificate of merit in 1967 Also Bhanumathi | *The film won [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]] - certificate of merit in 1967.<ref name="13thawardPDF" /> Also Bhanumathi received the Rashtrapati Award for her role.{{Citation needed|date=August 2022}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 12:19, 28 October 2022
| Palnati Yuddham | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | G. Ramineedu |
| Produced by | T. Hanumantha Rao Y. Lakshmaiah Chowdary D. Suryanarayana |
| Written by | Vempati Sadasivabrahmam (story / dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | G. Ramineedu |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Bhanumathi |
| Music by | S. Rajeswara Rao |
| Cinematography | C. Nageswara Rao |
| Edited by | Gopal |
Production company | Sri Anurupa Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 182 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
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[edit | edit source]
The film begins with Palnadu's Chief Minister Brahmanaidu and his wife Ithamba being blessed with a baby boy after many years. They name the child Balachandra and at the naming ceremony the entire capital city Gurajala was filled with joy. King Nalagamaraju himself visited along with his brother Narasimharaju and their stepmother Vidhyala Devi. But unfortunately, according to the child's horoscope, the astrologers predict that he would create huge destruction of war in Palnadu. So, Brahmanaidu orders his henchmen to kill the child, but he is protected by Brahmanaidu's brother-in-law Kannamma Naidu and raised secretly. Simultaneously, Palnadu saw flash floods. Progressive-minded Brahmanaidu allows Scheduled Caste people Harijans entry into temples and appoints a Harijan, Kannama Dasu as his commander and chief. This irks the upper caste head Gopamantri, so, seeks vengeance for which he weapons a robust sly Nayakuralu Nagamma who has an edict bestowed by Anuguraju to rule the Palnadu for 3 days. Utilizing it, she creates severe destruction and also brainwashes Nalagamaraju, which leads to the resignation of Brahmanaidu. Being aware of it, Raja Maata Vidyaladevi quits the kingdom, taking Macharla as a share for her son Malidevadulu. Presently, she pleads with Brahmanaidu to mold Macharla as another kingdom and they all move along with Vidhyala Devi's brother Kommaraju.
Years roll by, and under Brahmanaidu's guidance, Macharla flourishes into a progressive capital that hurts Nagamma. Here she ruses to grab it, by creating a rift between the siblings. Firstly, she knits Nalagamaraju's daughter Peerindevi with Kommaraju's son Alaraju. Before long, Nagamma incites Malideva for a rooster fight (Kodi Pandalu) on the condition that whoever loses must exile for seven years. Nagamma deceitfully wins the bet and Malideva has to leave his kingdom. Meanwhile, Brahmanaidu discovers that his son Balachandra is alive and attempts to slaughter him. However, he backs on the request of Ithamba and embraces Balachandra. Concurrently, Balachandra nuptials Kanamma Naidu's daughter Maguva Manchala. Time passes, and Brahmanaidu sends Alaraju as a mediator in negotiations to retrieve their kingdom. At that point, Nagamma prey Alaraju by Narasimharaju as a tool. Peerindevi also makes Sathi with him, before dying she takes an oath from Balachandra to assassinate Narasimharaju. Now Brahmanaidu sends another messenger to give back the kingdom with Narasimharaju's head. Anyhow, it fails and the battle erupts at Karampuudi. Exceptional of Brahmanaidu, Nagamma, Nalagamaraju, and Kanamma Dasu, everyone dies in the war. At last, Nagamma reforms and bows her head down before Brahmanaidu. Finally, the movie ends with Brahmanaidu handing over the kingdom to Nalagamaraju, making Nagamma chief minister and Kanamma Dasu chief commander, and proceeds to the forest for penance.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- N. T. Rama Rao as Palnati Brahmanaidu
- Bhanumathi as Nayakuralu Nagamma
- Kanta Rao as Alaraju
- Haranath as Balachandrudu
- Gummadi as Nalagaama Raju
- Rajanala as Narasimha Raju
- M. Balaiah as Malidevadulu
- Mikkilineni as Kannama Naidu
- Mukkamala as Kommaraju
- K. V. S. Sarma as Gopa Mantri
- Prabhakar Reddy as Kannama Dasu
- Tyagaraju as Veerabhadrudu
- Anjali Devi as Ithamba
- Jamuna as Maguva Manchala
- Hemalatha as Vidyala Devi
- Chayadevi as Rekhanba
- L. Vijayalakshmi as Subbai
- Vasanthi as Peerindevi
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
| Palnati Yuddham | |
|---|---|
| Film score by | |
| Released | 1966 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 29:59 |
| Producer | S. 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[edit | edit source]
- The film won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu - certificate of merit in 1967.[3] Also Bhanumathi received the Rashtrapati Award for her role.[citation needed]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Palnati Yudham" – via www.imdb.com.
- ↑ Sadanandam, P. (2008). Art and Culture of Marginalised Nomadic Tribes in Andhra Pradesh. Gyan Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-212-0958-8.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "13th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 15 September 2011.