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==Plot==
==Plot==
The story is about the critical role of [[Timmarusu]] (Gummadi) played during the reign of [[Sri Krishnadevaraya]] (NTR).  The story begins with the crowning ceremony of Sri Krishnadevaraya. Before the function, he participates in the dance and music function of Chinna Devi (Vijayalaxmi). They get married and she becomes his first queen. After the coronation, Timmarusu arranges the marriage with Tirumala Devi (S. Varalaxmi), daughter of Srirangapatnam kingdom. The Vijayanagara empire expands in size due to the war tactics of [[Pemmasani Ramalinga Nayudu|Pemmasani Ramalinga Nayaka]] (Mikkilineni). Timmarusu slaps him on the cheek to remind him about the kickbacks while seating on the crown. He plans to attack Gajapathis of Kalinga kingdom alone. Knowing about this, Timmarusu reaches Kalinga and protects him. Pratap Rudra Gajapathi (Mukkamala) wanted to kill him with the help of his son Veerabhadra Gajapathi (Prabhakar Reddy). However, his daughter Annapurna Devi (Devika) is openly opposed to the plan since she in love with Krishnadevaraya. In a political dialogue, Prataparudra agrees to marry his daughter to Krishnadevaraya. Prataparudra tries to assassinate Krishnadevaraya immediately after the marriage. Krishandevaraya escapes with the help of Timmarusu. Krishnadevaraya, Timmarusu, and Annapurna Devi along with Hamvira (Lingamurthy) reach Hampi. Annapurna gives birth to Tirumala Raya. Hamvira creates differences between Krishnadevaraya and Timmarusu. He assassinates Tirumala Raya and frames Timmarusu and convinces Krishnadevaraya that Timmarusu is the real culprit. The court, on the instructions from Krishnadevaraya, orders the plucking of Timarusu's eyes and imprisoning him. Before Rayalu knows the fact, the punishment is implemented. However, Timmarusu pardons him and their relationship continues.
The story is about the critical role of [[Timmarusu]] (Gummadi) played during the reign of [[Sri Krishnadevaraya]] (NTR).  The story begins with the crowning ceremony of Sri Krishnadevaraya. Before the function, he participates in the dance and music function of Chinna Devi (Vijayalaxmi). They get married and she becomes his first queen. After the coronation, Timmarusu arranges the marriage with Tirumala Devi (S. Varalaxmi), daughter of the Srirangapatnam kingdom. The Vijayanagara empire expands in size due to the war tactics of [[Pemmasani Ramalinga Nayudu|Pemmasani Ramalinga Nayaka]] (Mikkilineni). Timmarusu slaps him on the cheek to remind him about the kickbacks while seating on the crown. He plans to attack Gajapathis of the Kalinga kingdom alone. Knowing about this, Timmarusu reaches Kalinga and protects him. Pratap Rudra Gajapathi (Mukkamala) wanted to kill him with the help of his son Veerabhadra Gajapathi (Prabhakar Reddy). However, his daughter Annapurna Devi (Devika) is openly opposed to the plan since she is in love with Krishnadevaraya. In political dialogue, Prataparudra agrees to marry his daughter to Krishnadevaraya. Prataparudra tries to assassinate Krishnadevaraya immediately after the marriage. Krishandevaraya escapes with the help of Timmarusu. Krishnadevaraya, Timmarusu, and Annapurna Devi along with Hamvira (Lingamurthy) reach Hampi. Annapurna gives birth to Tirumala Raya. Hamvira creates differences between Krishnadevaraya and Timmarusu. He assassinates Tirumala Raya and frames Timmarusu and convinces Krishnadevaraya that Timmarusu is the real culprit. The court, on the instructions from Krishnadevaraya, orders the plucking of Timarusu's eyes and imprisoning him. Before Rayalu knows the fact, the punishment is implemented. However, Timmarusu pardons him and their relationship continues.


==Cast==
==Cast==
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*[[Devika]] as Annapurna Devi
*[[Devika]] as Annapurna Devi
*[[Gummadi (actor)|Gummadi]] as [[Mahamantri Timmarusu]]
*[[Gummadi (actor)|Gummadi]] as [[Mahamantri Timmarusu]]
*[[Relangi Venkata Ramaiah|Relangi]] as Rajguru Tathacharyalu
*[[Relangi (actor)|Relangi]] as Rajguru Tathacharyalu
*[[Mikkilineni Radhakrishna Murthy|Mikkilineni]] as [[Tenali Ramakrishna|Ramalinga Nayakudu]]
*[[Mikkilineni (actor)|Mikkilineni]] as [[Tenali Ramakrishna|Ramalinga Nayakudu]]
*[[Mukkamala]] as Pratapa Rudra Gajapati
*[[Mukkamala]] as Pratapa Rudra Gajapati
*[[Dhulipala Seetarama Sastry|Dhulipala]] as Allasani Peddana
*[[Dhulipala Seetarama Sastry|Dhulipala]] as Allasani Peddana

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Mahamantri Timmarusu
Theatrical release poster
Directed byKamalakara Kameswara Rao
Produced byAtluri Pundarikakshaiah
N. Ramabrahmam
Screenplay byKamalakara Kameswara Rao
Story byPingali Nagendra Rao
StarringN. T. Rama Rao
Devika
Gummadi
Music byPendyala Nageswara Rao
CinematographyAnnayya
Edited byKandaswamy
Production
company
Gowtami Productions
Release date
  • 26 July 1962 (1962-07-26)
Running time
170 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Mahamantri Timmarusu is a 1962 Indian Telugu-language historical drama film, produced by Atluri Pundarikakshaiah, N. Ramabrahmam under the Gowtami Productions banner and directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Devika and Gummadi, with music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao.[1]

Plot

The story is about the critical role of Timmarusu (Gummadi) played during the reign of Sri Krishnadevaraya (NTR). The story begins with the crowning ceremony of Sri Krishnadevaraya. Before the function, he participates in the dance and music function of Chinna Devi (Vijayalaxmi). They get married and she becomes his first queen. After the coronation, Timmarusu arranges the marriage with Tirumala Devi (S. Varalaxmi), daughter of the Srirangapatnam kingdom. The Vijayanagara empire expands in size due to the war tactics of Pemmasani Ramalinga Nayaka (Mikkilineni). Timmarusu slaps him on the cheek to remind him about the kickbacks while seating on the crown. He plans to attack Gajapathis of the Kalinga kingdom alone. Knowing about this, Timmarusu reaches Kalinga and protects him. Pratap Rudra Gajapathi (Mukkamala) wanted to kill him with the help of his son Veerabhadra Gajapathi (Prabhakar Reddy). However, his daughter Annapurna Devi (Devika) is openly opposed to the plan since she is in love with Krishnadevaraya. In political dialogue, Prataparudra agrees to marry his daughter to Krishnadevaraya. Prataparudra tries to assassinate Krishnadevaraya immediately after the marriage. Krishandevaraya escapes with the help of Timmarusu. Krishnadevaraya, Timmarusu, and Annapurna Devi along with Hamvira (Lingamurthy) reach Hampi. Annapurna gives birth to Tirumala Raya. Hamvira creates differences between Krishnadevaraya and Timmarusu. He assassinates Tirumala Raya and frames Timmarusu and convinces Krishnadevaraya that Timmarusu is the real culprit. The court, on the instructions from Krishnadevaraya, orders the plucking of Timarusu's eyes and imprisoning him. Before Rayalu knows the fact, the punishment is implemented. However, Timmarusu pardons him and their relationship continues.

Cast

Soundtrack

Mahamantri Timmarusu
Film score by
Released1962
GenreSoundtrack
Length25:37
ProducerPendyala Nageswara Rao

Music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. Lyrics were written by Pingali Nagendra Rao. Music released on Audio Company.

S. No Song Title Singers length
1 "Jaya Jaya Jaya" P. Leela 3:45
2 "Jayavani Charana Kamala" Ghantasala, P. Leela 5:01
3 "Leela Krishna Nee Leelalu" S. Varalakshmi 2:48
4 "Mohana Raagamaha" Ghantasala, P. Susheela 3:13
5 "Tadhastu Swamula Kolavandi" Ghantasala, P. Leela 2:20
6 "Tirumala Tirupati Venkateswara" S. Varalakshmi, P. Susheela 4:01
7 "Jaya Anare Jaya Anare" P. Leela 3:00
8 "Andhra Deva" P. Leela 3:29

Awards

National Film Awards

References

  1. Narasimham, M. L. (1 September 2016). "Mahamantri Thimmarusu (1962)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 14 November 2020. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  2. "10th National Film Awards". International Film Festival of India. Archived from the original on 29 September 2015. Retrieved 9 September 2011.

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