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| writer = [[Samudrala | | writer = [[Samudrala Sr.|Samudrala Sr]]<br />{{small|(story / dialogues)}} | ||
| producer = P. S. Ramakrishna Rao | | producer = P. S. Ramakrishna Rao | ||
| director = [[P. S. Ramakrishna Rao]] | | director = [[P. S. Ramakrishna Rao]] | ||
| starring = [[Bhanumathi | | starring = [[P. Bhanumathi|Bhanumathi]]<br />[[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]]<br />[[Relangi (actor)|Relangi]] | ||
| music = [[S. Rajeswara Rao]] | | music = [[S. Rajeswara Rao]] | ||
| cinematography = P. S. Selvaraj | | cinematography = P. S. Selvaraj | ||
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'''''Vipra Narayana''''' is a 1954 [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[biographical film]], produced | '''''Vipra Narayana''''' is a 1954 [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[biographical film]] directed, produced and edited by [[P. S. Ramakrishna Rao]] under [[Bharani Studios]] banner. It stars [[P. Bhanumathi|Bhanumathi]], [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]] and [[Relangi (actor)|Relangi]] with music composed by [[S. Rajeswara Rao]]. The film is based on the life of [[Thondaradippodi Alvar]], also called [[Vipranarayanar]] or Bhaktanghri Renu Swamy who was a Tamil Vaishnava Saint. He led his life in devotion to [[Lord Narayana]] and worked for the Perumal (Lord) by dedicating him with garlands. He is one of the 12 Alvars. The film is also dubbed in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] with the same title and released in [[List of Tamil films of 1955|1955]].<ref name=anandan>{{cite book|url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1955.asp|title=Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru|trans-title=History of Landmark Tamil Films|publisher=Sivakami Publishers|author=Film News Anandan|author-link=Film News Anandan|date= 23 October 2004|location=Chennai|language=ta|archive-url=https://archive.today/20170621000354/http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1955.asp |archive-date=21 June 2017}}</ref> | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
[[Thondaradippodi Alvar|Vipra Narayana]], a staunch devotee of [[Vishnu]], lives in a hermitage on the banks of the river [[Kaveri]] along with his disciple Rangaraju. He worships Vishnu in the form of [[Ranganatha]], the presiding deity of the nearby [[Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam|Srirangam temple]]. Every day, Narayana makes garlands out of flowers from his garden and offers them to Ranganatha and sings hymns in praise of him. | [[Thondaradippodi Alvar|Vipra Narayana]], a staunch devotee of [[Vishnu]], lives in a hermitage on the banks of the river [[Kaveri]] along with his disciple Rangaraju. He worships Vishnu in the form of [[Ranganatha]], the presiding deity of the nearby [[Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam|Srirangam temple]]. Every day, Narayana makes garlands out of flowers from his garden and offers them to Ranganatha, and sings hymns in praise of him. | ||
One day, Devadevi, a [[devadasi]],{{efn|Devadasi system is a practice found among the Dalit community in parts of south India, where parents marry their daughters to temple deities and the girls are forced to work as sex workers after they attain puberty.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/telangana/polls-no-special-attraction-for-telanganas-joginis-519394 |title=Polls no special attraction for Telangana's 'joginis' |last=Devi |first=Laxmi |date=9 April 2019 |work=The Hans India |access-date=2 May 2019 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190502055825/https://www.thehansindia.com/telangana/polls-no-special-attraction-for-telanganas-joginis-519394 |archive-date=2 May 2019}}</ref>}} performs a dance recital at the court of the Chola King and is on her way back to home along with her sister Madhuravani. When Devadevi passes through the hermitage, Narayana does not notice her; this hurts Devadevi's vanity. She mistakes his devotion towards Ranganatha as arrogance and decides to teach him a lesson, ignoring Madhuravani's advice. | One day, Devadevi, a [[devadasi]],{{efn|Devadasi system is a practice found among the Dalit community in parts of south India, where parents marry their daughters to temple deities and the girls are forced to work as sex workers after they attain puberty.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/telangana/polls-no-special-attraction-for-telanganas-joginis-519394 |title=Polls no special attraction for Telangana's 'joginis' |last=Devi |first=Laxmi |date=9 April 2019 |work=The Hans India |access-date=2 May 2019 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190502055825/https://www.thehansindia.com/telangana/polls-no-special-attraction-for-telanganas-joginis-519394 |archive-date=2 May 2019}}</ref>}} performs a dance recital at the court of the Chola King and is on her way back to home along with her sister Madhuravani. When Devadevi passes through the hermitage, Narayana does not notice her; this hurts Devadevi's vanity. She mistakes his devotion towards Ranganatha as arrogance and decides to teach him a lesson, ignoring Madhuravani's advice. | ||
Devadevi enters Narayana's hermitage as an orphan and narrates her woes, requesting | Devadevi enters Narayana's hermitage as an orphan and narrates her woes, requesting a stay to support herself. Narayana agrees despite Rangaraju's objection and Devadevi becomes the former's disciple. In a turn of events, Rangaraju is expelled from the hermitage when he tries to send Devadevi away after realizing her intentions. As time passes, Narayana finds himself attracted to Devadevi and falls for her charms. | ||
Once her ego is satisfied, Devadevi begins to regret her | Once her ego is satisfied, Devadevi begins to regret her actions. Madhuravani asks her to return and Narayana follows them. Devadevi's mother Rangasani, upon knowing that Narayana is penniless, throws him away. To help Narayana win, Ranganatha visits Devadevi's house in the disguise of Rangaraju. He presents a golden vessel from the kitchen of Srirangam temple as a gift from Narayana to Devadevi. | ||
The next day, the priests at the temple complain that the golden vessel is missing and find it at Devadevi's house. Narayana is accused of stealing the vessel and is produced in | The next day, the priests at the temple complain that the golden vessel is missing and find it at Devadevi's house. Narayana is accused of stealing the vessel and is produced in court. The King orders that Narayana's hands be amputated as a punishment for theft. Ranganatha appears at the scene and reveals the truth. Ranganatha adds that Narayana is an incarnation of Vyjayanthi, a garland that adorns him at his heavenly abode [[Vaikuntha]], and that Devadevi is a [[gandharva]] who took a human birth due to a curse. Narayana and Devadevi visit Srirangam temple and sing praises of the deity, before attaining salvation. | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
*[[Bhanumathi | *[[P. Bhanumathi|Bhanumathi]] as Devadevi | ||
*[[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]] as Vipranarayana | *[[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]] as Vipranarayana | ||
*[[Relangi | *[[Relangi (actor)|Relangi]] as Rangaraju | ||
*[[Rushyendramani]] as Mother of Devadevi | *[[Rushyendramani]] as Mother of Devadevi | ||
*V. Sivaram as Maharaja | *V. Sivaram as Maharaja | ||
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*'''Art''': D. S. Godgaonkar | *'''Art''': D. S. Godgaonkar | ||
*'''Choreography''': Pasumarthi, Elappa | *'''Choreography''': Pasumarthi, Elappa | ||
*'''Story - Dialogues - Lyrics''': [[Samudrala | *'''Story - Dialogues - Lyrics''': [[Samudrala Sr.]] | ||
*'''Playback''': [[A. M. Rajah]], T. V. Ratnam, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna | *'''Playback''': [[A. M. Rajah]], T. V. Ratnam, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna | ||
*'''Music''': [[S. Rajeswara Rao]] | *'''Music''': [[S. Rajeswara Rao]] | ||
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Music was composed by [[S. Rajeswara Rao]]. Lyrics were written by [[Samudrala | Music was composed by [[S. Rajeswara Rao]]. Lyrics were written by [[Samudrala Sr.|Samudrala Sr]].<ref>{{cite news | title= Vipra Narayana Songs |url=http://mazamp3.com/vipranarayana.html | date=25 February 2010}}</ref> | ||
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===1937 film=== | ===1937 film=== | ||
''Vipra Narayana'' was made in Telugu language for the first time in 1937 by Aurora Pictures.<ref>https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0159096/</ref> It stars Kasturi Narasimha Rao, Kanchanamala and [[Tanguturi Suryakumari]], and was directed by Ahindra Chaudhari. | ''Vipra Narayana'' was made in Telugu language for the first time in 1937 by Aurora Pictures.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0159096/|title = Vipranarayana}}</ref> It stars Kasturi Narasimha Rao, Kanchanamala and [[Tanguturi Suryakumari]], and was directed by Ahindra Chaudhari. | ||
It was made in Tamil too with Rajamadam G. Sundara Bhagavathar featuring as Vipra Narayana. The film was produced by Sri Gopalakrishna Films at Madras Sound Studios and was directed by K. Ranga Rao. T. Suryakumari featured as Andal in the film.<ref>{{Cite book |title=Thamizh Cinema Ulagam Part 1 |last=Vijayakumar |first=Akila |publisher=Manivasagar Publishers 044 25361039 |edition=1 March 2019 |location=Chennai |pages=259 – 260|language=ta}}</ref> | It was made in Tamil too with Rajamadam G. Sundara Bhagavathar featuring as Vipra Narayana. The film was produced by Sri Gopalakrishna Films at Madras Sound Studios and was directed by K. Ranga Rao. T. Suryakumari featured as Andal in the film.<ref>{{Cite book |title=Thamizh Cinema Ulagam Part 1 |last=Vijayakumar |first=Akila |publisher=Manivasagar Publishers 044 25361039 |edition=1 March 2019 |location=Chennai |pages=259 – 260|language=ta}}</ref> | ||
===1938 film=== | ===1938 film=== | ||
''Vipra Narayana'' was made in the Tamil language again in 1938 by Srinivas Cinetone. It stars Kothamangalam Cheenu and T. V. Rajasundari, the film was produced and directed by A. Narayanan. Meena Narayanan did the audiography.<ref>{{Cite book |title=Thamizh Cinema Ulagam Part 1 |last=Vijayakumar |first=Akila |publisher=Manivasagar Publishers 044 25361039 |edition=1 March 2019 |location=Chennai |pages=304 — 305|language=ta}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.thebetterindia.com/198147/tamil-nadu-india-first-woman-sound-engineer-inspiring-india/|title=Meena Narayanan: She Broke Barriers to Become India's First Woman Sound Engineer!|access-date=21 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191005135247/https://www.thebetterindia.com/198147/tamil-nadu-india-first-woman-sound-engineer-inspiring-india/|archive-date=5 October 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> | ''Vipra Narayana'' was made in the Tamil language again in 1938 by Srinivas Cinetone. It stars Kothamangalam Cheenu and T. V. Rajasundari, the film was produced and directed by A. Narayanan. Meena Narayanan did the audiography.<ref>{{Cite book |title=Thamizh Cinema Ulagam Part 1 |last=Vijayakumar |first=Akila |publisher=Manivasagar Publishers 044 25361039 |edition=1 March 2019 |location=Chennai |pages=304 — 305|language=ta}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.thebetterindia.com/198147/tamil-nadu-india-first-woman-sound-engineer-inspiring-india/|title=Meena Narayanan: She Broke Barriers to Become India's First Woman Sound Engineer!|date=28 September 2019|access-date=21 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191005135247/https://www.thebetterindia.com/198147/tamil-nadu-india-first-woman-sound-engineer-inspiring-india/|archive-date=5 October 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
===1954 film=== | ===1954 film=== | ||
''Vipra Narayana'' was made in both Telugu and Tamil, directed and produced by [[P. S. Ramakrishna Rao]] and [[ | ''Vipra Narayana'' was made in both Telugu and Tamil, directed and produced by [[P. S. Ramakrishna Rao]] and [[P. Bhanumathi]] of [[Bharani Pictures]]. The title role was played by [[A. Nageswara Rao]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/vipranarayana-1954/article5820220.ece|title=Vipranarayana (1954)|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=23 March 2014|access-date=31 January 2017|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140615184512/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/vipranarayana-1954/article5820220.ece|archive-date=15 June 2014|url-status=live|df=dmy-all|last1=Narasimham|first1=M. L.}}</ref>[[S. D. Sundharam]] wrote the dialogues and lyrics for the Tamil version. | ||
==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
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[[Category:Indian biographical films]] | [[Category:Indian biographical films]] | ||
[[Category:Best Telugu Feature Film National Film Award winners]] | [[Category:Best Telugu Feature Film National Film Award winners]] | ||
[[Category:Telugu-language films]] | [[Category:Telugu-language films]] | ||
[[Category:1950s Tamil-language films]] | [[Category:1950s Tamil-language films]] | ||
[[Category:Films directed by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao]] | [[Category:Films directed by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao]] | ||
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| Vipra Narayana | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | P. S. Ramakrishna Rao |
| Produced by | P. S. Ramakrishna Rao |
| Written by | Samudrala Sr (story / dialogues) |
| Based on | Life of Vipranarayanar V. |
| Starring | Bhanumathi Akkineni Nageswara Rao Relangi |
| Music by | S. Rajeswara Rao |
| Cinematography | P. S. Selvaraj |
| Edited by | P. S. Ramakrishna Rao |
Production company | |
Running time | 146 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Vipra Narayana is a 1954 Telugu-language biographical film directed, produced and edited by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao under Bharani Studios banner. It stars Bhanumathi, Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Relangi with music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. The film is based on the life of Thondaradippodi Alvar, also called Vipranarayanar or Bhaktanghri Renu Swamy who was a Tamil Vaishnava Saint. He led his life in devotion to Lord Narayana and worked for the Perumal (Lord) by dedicating him with garlands. He is one of the 12 Alvars. The film is also dubbed in Tamil with the same title and released in 1955.[1]
Plot[edit | edit source]
Vipra Narayana, a staunch devotee of Vishnu, lives in a hermitage on the banks of the river Kaveri along with his disciple Rangaraju. He worships Vishnu in the form of Ranganatha, the presiding deity of the nearby Srirangam temple. Every day, Narayana makes garlands out of flowers from his garden and offers them to Ranganatha, and sings hymns in praise of him.
One day, Devadevi, a devadasi,[lower-alpha 1] performs a dance recital at the court of the Chola King and is on her way back to home along with her sister Madhuravani. When Devadevi passes through the hermitage, Narayana does not notice her; this hurts Devadevi's vanity. She mistakes his devotion towards Ranganatha as arrogance and decides to teach him a lesson, ignoring Madhuravani's advice.
Devadevi enters Narayana's hermitage as an orphan and narrates her woes, requesting a stay to support herself. Narayana agrees despite Rangaraju's objection and Devadevi becomes the former's disciple. In a turn of events, Rangaraju is expelled from the hermitage when he tries to send Devadevi away after realizing her intentions. As time passes, Narayana finds himself attracted to Devadevi and falls for her charms.
Once her ego is satisfied, Devadevi begins to regret her actions. Madhuravani asks her to return and Narayana follows them. Devadevi's mother Rangasani, upon knowing that Narayana is penniless, throws him away. To help Narayana win, Ranganatha visits Devadevi's house in the disguise of Rangaraju. He presents a golden vessel from the kitchen of Srirangam temple as a gift from Narayana to Devadevi.
The next day, the priests at the temple complain that the golden vessel is missing and find it at Devadevi's house. Narayana is accused of stealing the vessel and is produced in court. The King orders that Narayana's hands be amputated as a punishment for theft. Ranganatha appears at the scene and reveals the truth. Ranganatha adds that Narayana is an incarnation of Vyjayanthi, a garland that adorns him at his heavenly abode Vaikuntha, and that Devadevi is a gandharva who took a human birth due to a curse. Narayana and Devadevi visit Srirangam temple and sing praises of the deity, before attaining salvation.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Bhanumathi as Devadevi
- Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Vipranarayana
- Relangi as Rangaraju
- Rushyendramani as Mother of Devadevi
- V. Sivaram as Maharaja
- Allu Ramalingaiah
- Sandhya as Madhuravani
Crew[edit | edit source]
- Art: D. S. Godgaonkar
- Choreography: Pasumarthi, Elappa
- Story - Dialogues - Lyrics: Samudrala Sr.
- Playback: A. M. Rajah, T. V. Ratnam, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna
- Music: S. Rajeswara Rao
- Cinematography: P. S. Selvaraj
- Editing - Producer - Director: P. S. Ramakrishna Rao
- Banner: Bharani Studios
- Release Date: 10 December 1954
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
| Vipra Narayana | ||||
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| Film score by | ||||
| Released | 1954 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 49:28 | |||
| Producer | S. Rajeswara Rao | |||
| S. Rajeswara Rao chronology | ||||
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Music was composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. Lyrics were written by Samudrala Sr.[3]
| S. No. | Song Title | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Meluko Sriranga" | A. M. Rajah | 3:15 |
| 2 | "Anuraagalu Dhooramu" | A. M. Rajah, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna | 5:42 |
| 3 | "Choodumadhe Cheliya" | A. M. Rajah | 3:54 |
| 4 | "Dharicherukora Ranga" | A. M. Rajah | 2:00 |
| 5 | "Endhukoyi Thotamali" | Bhanumathi Ramakrishna | 4:32 |
| 6 | "Evvade Athadevvade" | Bhanumathi Ramakrishna | 6:24 |
| 7 | "Madhura Madhuramee" | A. M. Rajah & P. Bhanumathi | 3:25 |
| 8 | "Aadadhi Ante" | Relangi | 2:13 |
| 9 | "Nanu Vidanadakura" | Bhanumathi Ramakrishna | 3:40 |
| 10 | "Paalinchara Ranga" | A. M. Rajah | 3:19 |
| 11 | "Raa Raa Naa Swamy" | Bhanumathi Ramakrishna | 4:16 |
| 12 | "Ranga Kaaveti Ranga" | A. M. Rajah | 1:06 |
| 13 | "Ranga Rangayani" | Bhanumathi Ramakrishna | 1:26 |
| 14 | "Saavirahe Thava Dheena" | Bhanumathi Ramakrishna | 5:12 |
| 15 | "Thillana" | N. L. Gana Saraswathi | 2:57 |
| 16 | "Yela Naapai Dhaya Choopavu" | Bhanumathi Ramakrishna | 3:57 |
| 17 | "Baddenajali" | Bhanumathi Ramakrishna | 1:10 |
Legend[edit | edit source]
The story revolves around a Brahmin who makes flower garlands. He devotes his life to Perumal (Lord). He is seduced by a woman who is determined to make him break his vow.
1937 film[edit | edit source]
Vipra Narayana was made in Telugu language for the first time in 1937 by Aurora Pictures.[4] It stars Kasturi Narasimha Rao, Kanchanamala and Tanguturi Suryakumari, and was directed by Ahindra Chaudhari.
It was made in Tamil too with Rajamadam G. Sundara Bhagavathar featuring as Vipra Narayana. The film was produced by Sri Gopalakrishna Films at Madras Sound Studios and was directed by K. Ranga Rao. T. Suryakumari featured as Andal in the film.[5]
1938 film[edit | edit source]
Vipra Narayana was made in the Tamil language again in 1938 by Srinivas Cinetone. It stars Kothamangalam Cheenu and T. V. Rajasundari, the film was produced and directed by A. Narayanan. Meena Narayanan did the audiography.[6][7]
1954 film[edit | edit source]
Vipra Narayana was made in both Telugu and Tamil, directed and produced by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao and P. Bhanumathi of Bharani Pictures. The title role was played by A. Nageswara Rao.[8]S. D. Sundharam wrote the dialogues and lyrics for the Tamil version.
Awards[edit | edit source]
- The film won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu - Certificate of merit in 1954 at 2nd National Film Awards[9]
Notes[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in தமிழ்). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Devi, Laxmi (9 April 2019). "Polls no special attraction for Telangana's 'joginis'". The Hans India. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Vipra Narayana Songs". 25 February 2010.
- ↑ "Vipranarayana".
- ↑ Vijayakumar, Akila. Thamizh Cinema Ulagam Part 1 (in தமிழ்) (1 March 2019 ed.). Chennai: Manivasagar Publishers 044 25361039. pp. 259–260.
- ↑ Vijayakumar, Akila. Thamizh Cinema Ulagam Part 1 (in தமிழ்) (1 March 2019 ed.). Chennai: Manivasagar Publishers 044 25361039. pp. 304–305.
- ↑ "Meena Narayanan: She Broke Barriers to Become India's First Woman Sound Engineer!". 28 September 2019. Archived from the original on 5 October 2019. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
- ↑ Narasimham, M. L. (23 March 2014). "Vipranarayana (1954)". The Hindu. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "2nd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 23 August 2011.