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| writer = Gabbita Venkata Rao<br />{{small|(story / dialogues)}} | | writer = Gabbita Venkata Rao<br />{{small|(story / dialogues)}} | ||
| producer = Potluri Venkata Narayana Rao<br />SBK Uma Maheswara Rao | | producer = Potluri Venkata Narayana Rao<br />SBK Uma Maheswara Rao | ||
| director = [[Bapu ( | | director = [[Bapu (director)|Bapu]] | ||
| starring = [[N. T. Rama Rao]]<br />[[B. Saroja Devi]]<br />[[Ramakrishna (Telugu actor)|Ramakrishna]] | | starring = [[N. T. Rama Rao]]<br />[[B. Saroja Devi]]<br />[[Ramakrishna (Telugu actor)|Ramakrishna]] | ||
| music = [[K. V. Mahadevan]] | | music = [[K. V. Mahadevan]] | ||
| cinematography = K. S. Prasad<br />S. S. lal | | cinematography = [[K. S. Prasad]]<br />S. S. lal | ||
| editing = B. Harinarayana<br />Mandapaati Ramachandra Rao | | editing = B. Harinarayana<br />Mandapaati Ramachandra Rao | ||
| studio = Lakshmi Narayana Pictures | | studio = Lakshmi Narayana Pictures | ||
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'''''Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddham''''' ({{ | '''''Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddham''''' ({{translation|War between [[Rama]] and [[Hanuman]]}}) is a {1975} Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[Hindu mythological film]], produced by Potluri Venkata Narayana and SBK Uma Maheswara Rao under the Lakshmi Narayana Pictures banner and directed by [[Bapu (director)|Bapu]]. It stars [[N. T. Rama Rao]], [[B. Saroja Devi]], [[Ramakrishna (Telugu actor)|Ramakrishna]] and music composed by [[K. V. Mahadevan]]. The movie is a remake of 1963 Kannada movie ''[[Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddha]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/lord-krishna-army-officer-roles-endeared-ntr-masses-141688 | title=From Lord Krishna to army officer: Roles that endeared NTR to the masses | date=18 January 2021 | access-date=15 July 2022 | archive-date=15 July 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220715225938/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/lord-krishna-army-officer-roles-endeared-ntr-masses-141688 | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2020/sep/08/actor-lava-kusa-nagaraju-passes-away-at-71-2193801.html | title=Actor 'Lava Kusa' Nagaraju passes away at 71 | access-date=15 July 2022 | archive-date=15 July 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220715225939/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2020/sep/08/actor-lava-kusa-nagaraju-passes-away-at-71-2193801.html | url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
The film is based on [[ | The film is based on [[Ramayana]] 's Hindu scripture, showing [[Hanuman|Anjaneya]] 's devotion to [[Rama]]. It begins with Rama & [[Sita]] 's crowning ceremony. Next, Anjaneya cannot detach from his Lord when he returns to [[Kishkinda]]. Here, [[Shiva|Siva]] praises eminence when [[Parvati]] conflicts that power is more significant than devotion, which is the vital force. Parallelly, Kaasi King [[Yayati]], an advent devotee of Rama, fails to attend the ceremony and is eulogized by Rama in the dream. Ergo, Parvati triggers [[Maya (religion)|Maya]] the illusion to probe him, who impels cruel beasts into his Kingdom. Yayati slays them and shoots at Maya when she turns into Matanga kanya, enters Sapta Rushi Ashram, and asks for a pardon from [[Vishvamitra]]. By this time, she becomes a victim when furious Vishvamitra is about to curse Yayati. Then, [[Narada]] prevents and states that the penalization is the emperor's job. | ||
So, Vishvamitra proceeds to Rama. Despite being crestfallen, he edicts capital punishment and sends [[Bharata (Ramayana)|Bharata]]. Yayati obeys his order and moves towards [[Ayodhya]]. Shantimati, the wife of Yayati with the children, also starts to plead with Sita. Parvati feels proud of her vindication when Siva creates a calamity in which they all part. Currently, Yayati lands up at [[Añjanā]] ashram, which blesses him with a full-fledged life. Yayati replies that he has no chance when she calls Anjaneya. Unbeknownst, he vows on Rama to shield Yayati, who crumbles, affirming the actuality but standing firm. Siva rescues & drops Shantimati and at Ayodhya, and [[Vasishtha]] shelters the children. | |||
Meanwhile, Rama is despondent by being conscious of Anjaneya's oath. After that, Anjaneya sends [[Angada]] as an emissary to Rama, but to no avail. Subsequently, Yayati could not cope with the wrangling and attempted suicide. Whereat, Siva shields him in disguise and enlightens Anjaneya that it is an insult to his Lord if he cannot keep up his word. Accordingly, he attires war when Rama also moves, and the two encounter when Rama fires his arrow ''Ramabanam'' and Anjaneya, his devotional chanting ''Sriramanamam,'' which colludes and leads to catastrophe. Parallelly, Shantimati earnestly prays to Goddess Parvati, which melts her and makes her comprehend. At last, Siva & Parvati appear, stating it is all done to evidence the ''Power of Devotion'' when Vishvamitra forgives Yayati. Finally, the movie ends happily with a proclamation that Rama's chanting & Rama's arrow will revolve around the universe; ''to protect the wise and destroy the evil.'' | |||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
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* [[B. Saroja Devi]] as [[Sita]] | * [[B. Saroja Devi]] as [[Sita]] | ||
* [[Kanta Rao]] as [[Narada|Narada Maharshi]] | * [[Kanta Rao]] as [[Narada|Narada Maharshi]] | ||
* Arja Janardhana Rao as [[Lord Hanuman]] | * [[Arja Janardhana Rao]] as [[Lord Hanuman]] | ||
* [[Dhulipala Seetarama Sastry|Dhulipala]] as [[Yayati]] | * [[Dhulipala Seetarama Sastry|Dhulipala]] as [[Yayati]] | ||
* [[Mukkamala]] as [[Vishwamitra]] | * [[Mukkamala (actor)|Mukkamala]] as [[Vishwamitra]] | ||
* [[Sreedhar Surapaneni|Sridhar]] as [[Bharata (Ramayana)|Bharatha]] | * [[Sreedhar Surapaneni|Sridhar]] as [[Bharata (Ramayana)|Bharatha]] | ||
* [[Ramakrishna (Telugu actor)|Ramakrishna]] as [[Lakshmana]] | * [[Ramakrishna (Telugu actor)|Ramakrishna]] as [[Lakshmana]] | ||
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}} | }} | ||
Music composed by [[K. V. Mahadevan]]. Music released by EMI Columbia Audio Company. | Music composed by [[K. V. Mahadevan]]. Music released by EMI Columbia Audio Company.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/he-was-ahead-of-his-times/article4711483.ece | title=He was ahead of his times | newspaper=The Hindu | date=13 May 2013 | last1=Raju | first1=Aruna Chander | access-date=15 July 2022 | archive-date=15 July 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220715225938/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/he-was-ahead-of-his-times/article4711483.ece | url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
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== References == | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* {{IMDb title|0156098}} | * {{IMDb title|0156098}} | ||
{{Bapu (film director)}} | {{Bapu (film director)}} | ||
[[Category:1975 films]] | [[Category:1975 films]] | ||
[[Category:Telugu-language films]] | [[Category:1975 Telugu-language films]] | ||
[[Category:1975 Indian films]] | |||
[[Category:Films directed by Bapu]] | [[Category:Films directed by Bapu]] | ||
[[Category:Hindu mythological films]] | [[Category:Hindu mythological films]] | ||
[[Category:Films based on the Ramayana]] | [[Category:Films based on the Ramayana]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by K. V. Mahadevan]] | [[Category:Films scored by K. V. Mahadevan]] | ||
[[Category:Telugu remakes of Kannada films]] | [[Category:Telugu remakes of Kannada films]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:56, 4 March 2026
| Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddham | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Bapu |
| Produced by | Potluri Venkata Narayana Rao SBK Uma Maheswara Rao |
| Written by | Gabbita Venkata Rao (story / dialogues) |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao B. Saroja Devi Ramakrishna |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
| Cinematography | K. S. Prasad S. S. lal |
| Edited by | B. Harinarayana Mandapaati Ramachandra Rao |
Production company | Lakshmi Narayana Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 164 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddham (transl. War between Rama and Hanuman) is a {1975} Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film, produced by Potluri Venkata Narayana and SBK Uma Maheswara Rao under the Lakshmi Narayana Pictures banner and directed by Bapu. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, B. Saroja Devi, Ramakrishna and music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The movie is a remake of 1963 Kannada movie Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddha.[1][2]
Plot[edit | edit source]
The film is based on Ramayana 's Hindu scripture, showing Anjaneya 's devotion to Rama. It begins with Rama & Sita 's crowning ceremony. Next, Anjaneya cannot detach from his Lord when he returns to Kishkinda. Here, Siva praises eminence when Parvati conflicts that power is more significant than devotion, which is the vital force. Parallelly, Kaasi King Yayati, an advent devotee of Rama, fails to attend the ceremony and is eulogized by Rama in the dream. Ergo, Parvati triggers Maya the illusion to probe him, who impels cruel beasts into his Kingdom. Yayati slays them and shoots at Maya when she turns into Matanga kanya, enters Sapta Rushi Ashram, and asks for a pardon from Vishvamitra. By this time, she becomes a victim when furious Vishvamitra is about to curse Yayati. Then, Narada prevents and states that the penalization is the emperor's job.
So, Vishvamitra proceeds to Rama. Despite being crestfallen, he edicts capital punishment and sends Bharata. Yayati obeys his order and moves towards Ayodhya. Shantimati, the wife of Yayati with the children, also starts to plead with Sita. Parvati feels proud of her vindication when Siva creates a calamity in which they all part. Currently, Yayati lands up at Añjanā ashram, which blesses him with a full-fledged life. Yayati replies that he has no chance when she calls Anjaneya. Unbeknownst, he vows on Rama to shield Yayati, who crumbles, affirming the actuality but standing firm. Siva rescues & drops Shantimati and at Ayodhya, and Vasishtha shelters the children.
Meanwhile, Rama is despondent by being conscious of Anjaneya's oath. After that, Anjaneya sends Angada as an emissary to Rama, but to no avail. Subsequently, Yayati could not cope with the wrangling and attempted suicide. Whereat, Siva shields him in disguise and enlightens Anjaneya that it is an insult to his Lord if he cannot keep up his word. Accordingly, he attires war when Rama also moves, and the two encounter when Rama fires his arrow Ramabanam and Anjaneya, his devotional chanting Sriramanamam, which colludes and leads to catastrophe. Parallelly, Shantimati earnestly prays to Goddess Parvati, which melts her and makes her comprehend. At last, Siva & Parvati appear, stating it is all done to evidence the Power of Devotion when Vishvamitra forgives Yayati. Finally, the movie ends happily with a proclamation that Rama's chanting & Rama's arrow will revolve around the universe; to protect the wise and destroy the evil.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- N. T. Rama Rao as Lord Rama
- B. Saroja Devi as Sita
- Kanta Rao as Narada Maharshi
- Arja Janardhana Rao as Lord Hanuman
- Dhulipala as Yayati
- Mukkamala as Vishwamitra
- Sridhar as Bharatha
- Ramakrishna as Lakshmana
- Nagaraju as Lakshmana
- P. J. Sarma as Lord Siva
- Rajasree as Parvati
- Jayanthi as Shantimathi
- Hemalatha as Anjana Devi
- Manjula
- Suvarna as Maya
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
| Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddham | |
|---|---|
| Film score by | |
| Released | 1975 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 60:42 |
| Label | EMI Columbia Audio |
| Producer | K. V. Mahadevan |
Music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Music released by EMI Columbia Audio Company.[3]
| S. No | Song title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Meluko Srirama" | Dasaradhi | M. Balamuralikrishna, P. Leela | 4:10 |
| 2 | "Jayathu Jayathu Srirama" | Kosaraju | Madhavapeddi Satyam, Vasantha | 4:33 |
| 3 | "Karunaalola Narayana" | Gabbita Venkata Rao | M. Balamuralikrishna | 3:15 |
| 4 | "Srikaramou Srirama Namam" | Aarudhra | P. Susheela, Vasantha | 3:11 |
| 5 | "Ra Ra O Raja" | C. Narayana Reddy | S. Janaki | 3:43 |
| 6 | "Sriyuthamou Srirama Padam" | Aarudhra | P. Susheela, Vasantha | 2:14 |
| 7 | "Rama Neela Megha Syama" | Gabbita Venkata Rao | K. Raghuramaiah | 4:00 |
| 8 | "Jaya Jaya Sugriva Raja" | Dasaradhi | P. Susheela | 3:56 |
| 9 | "Saranamu Neeve Srirama" | Gabbita Venkata Rao | M. S. Rama Rao | 1:18 |
| 10 | "Rama Tagunaa" | Gabbita Venkata Rao | K. Raghuramaiah | 4:08 |
| 11 | "Bheesha Namoy Sri Rama Namam" | Aarudhra | P. Susheela, Vasantha | 3:38 |
| 12 | "Amaraadhe" | Gabbita Venkata Rao | Madhavapeddi Satyam | 1:39 |
| 13 | "Kshmame Kadha" | Gabbita Venkata Rao | M. Balamuralikrishna | 1:19 |
| 12 | "Sri Maha Vishnu Deva" | Gabbita Venkata Rao | Madhavapeddi Satyam | 19:38 |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "From Lord Krishna to army officer: Roles that endeared NTR to the masses". 18 January 2021. Archived from the original on 15 July 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2022.
- ↑ "Actor 'Lava Kusa' Nagaraju passes away at 71". Archived from the original on 15 July 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2022.
- ↑ Raju, Aruna Chander (13 May 2013). "He was ahead of his times". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 15 July 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2022.