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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Kathanayika Molla | | name = Kathanayika Molla | ||
| image = | | image = | ||
| caption = | | caption = | ||
| director = [[B. Padmanabham]] | | director = [[B. Padmanabham]] | ||
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| studio = | | studio = | ||
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| released = 1970 | | released = {{Film date|1970}} | ||
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| country = | | country = India | ||
| language = Telugu | | language = Telugu | ||
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}} | }} | ||
'''''Kathanayika Molla''''' is a 1970 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language film directed by comedian [[ | '''''Kathanayika Molla''''' is a 1970 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language film directed by comedian [[Padmanabham (actor)|Padmanabham]]. It is based on the life of the poet [[Molla (poet)|Molla]], played by [[Vanisree]]. It features the songs ''Jagame Ramamayam'' and ''Manishini Brahmayya Mattito Chesenaya'' and received the [[Nandi Award for Best Feature Film]]. Songs were written by Dasharathi Krishnamacharya. | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
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* [[Allu Ramalingaiah]] as Avadhani | * [[Allu Ramalingaiah]] as Avadhani | ||
* [[Mikkilineni (actor)|Mikkilineni]] | * [[Mikkilineni (actor)|Mikkilineni]] | ||
* Jyothi | * [[Jyothi Lakhsmi]] as Vidhusheemani | ||
* Geethanjali as Ranganayaki | * Geethanjali as Ranganayaki | ||
* [[Kaikala Satyanarayana]] as Sri Krishna Devaraya (King) | * [[Kaikala Satyanarayana]] as Sri Krishna Devaraya (King) | ||
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* Production Company: Rekha and Murali Productions | * Production Company: Rekha and Murali Productions | ||
* Original Music: [[S. P. Kodandapani]] | * Original Music: [[S. P. Kodandapani]] | ||
* Playback singers: [[Ghantasala ( | * Playback singers: [[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]], [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]] and [[P. Susheela]] | ||
==Songs== | ==Songs== | ||
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==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
* [[Nandi Award for Best Feature Film|Nandi Award for Best Feature Film | * [[Nandi Award for Best Feature Film|Nandi Award for Best Feature Film – Gold]] – B. Purushottam<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf|title=నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)|trans-title=A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)|publisher=[[Andhra Pradesh (magazine)|Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh]]|access-date=21 August 2020}}(in [[Telugu language|Telugu]])</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* [http://www.basthi.com/movies/kathanayika-molla-1970-telugu-movie-online-p1/ Kathanayika Molla Film] At Basthi.com | * [http://www.basthi.com/movies/kathanayika-molla-1970-telugu-movie-online-p1/ Kathanayika Molla Film] At Basthi.com | ||
[[Category:1970 films]] | [[Category:1970 films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian biographical films]] | [[Category:Indian biographical films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:1970 Telugu-language films]] | ||
[[Category:1970 Indian films]] | |||
[[Category:1970s biographical films]] | [[Category:1970s biographical films]] | ||
[[Category:Films set in the Vijayanagara Empire]] | [[Category:Films set in the Vijayanagara Empire]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:54, 4 March 2026
| Kathanayika Molla | |
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| Directed by | B. Padmanabham |
| Produced by | B. Purushottam |
| Starring | Vanisree Haranath B. Padmanabham Sobhan Babu |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Kathanayika Molla is a 1970 Indian Telugu-language film directed by comedian Padmanabham. It is based on the life of the poet Molla, played by Vanisree. It features the songs Jagame Ramamayam and Manishini Brahmayya Mattito Chesenaya and received the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film. Songs were written by Dasharathi Krishnamacharya.
Plot[edit | edit source]
The story is based on life of the poet Molla, who translated the Ramayana from Sanskrit into Telugu.
Credits[edit | edit source]
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Vanisree as Molla
- Harinath as Lord Vishnu
- B. Padmanabham as Tenali Ramakrishna
- Tyagaraaju
- Sobhan Babu
- Gummadi as Kesana
- Nagabhushanam
- Allu Ramalingaiah as Avadhani
- Mikkilineni
- Jyothi Lakhsmi as Vidhusheemani
- Geethanjali as Ranganayaki
- Kaikala Satyanarayana as Sri Krishna Devaraya (King)
Crew[edit | edit source]
- Director: B. Padmanabham
- Producer: B. Purushottam
- Production Company: Rekha and Murali Productions
- Original Music: S. P. Kodandapani
- Playback singers: Ghantasala, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Susheela
Songs[edit | edit source]
- "Doravo Evaravo Naa Korake Digina Devaravo" (Lyrics: Devulapalli Krishnasastri; Singers: P. Susheela and Ghantasala
- "Jagame Ramamayam Manase Aganita Taraka Namamayam" (Singer: P. Susheela)
- "Manishini Brahmayya Mattito Chesenaya" (Singer: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam)
- "Naane Cheluve Kannadiki" (Singer: L. R. Eswari)
- "Lanka Dahanam" (Singers: Ghantasala and party)
- "Vinduva Veenula Vinduga Govindu Nandallu Parinayamaina Gaadha" (Lyrics: Devulapalli Krishnasastri)
Awards[edit | edit source]
- Nandi Award for Best Feature Film – Gold – B. Purushottam[1]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.(in Telugu)
External links[edit | edit source]
- Kathanayika Molla at IMDb.
- Kathanayika Molla Film At Basthi.com
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