Alluri Seetarama Raju (film)

Alluri Seetarama Raju
Alluri Seetarama Raju
	File:Alluri Seetarama Raju poster.jpg
Directed by	V. Ramachandra Rao
Produced by	G. Hanumantha Rao; Krishna (presenter)
Written by	Tripuraneni Maharadhi
Based on	Life of Alluri Sitarama Raju
Starring	Krishna; Vijaya Nirmala; Jaggayya
Music by	P. Adinarayana Rao
Production; company	Padmalaya Studios
Release date	1 May 1974;
Running time	187 minutes
Country	India
Language	Telugu

Dear reader, We need your support to keep the flame of knowledge burning bright! Our hosting server bill is due on June 1st, and without your help, Bharatpedia faces the risk of shutdown. We've come a long way together in exploring and celebrating our rich heritage. Now, let's unite to ensure Bharatpedia continues to be a beacon of knowledge for generations to come. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. Together, let's preserve and share the essence of Bharat.

Thank you for being part of the Bharatpedia family!
Please scan the QR code on the right to donate.

0%

transparency: ₹0 raised out of ₹100,000 (0 supporter)

Alluri Seetarama Raju is a 1974 Indian Telugu-language biographical action film directed by V. Ramachandra Rao from a screenplay by Maharadhi Tripuraneni. Starring Krishna, Vijaya Nirmala and Jaggayya, the film is produced by Padmalaya Studios marking the 100th film of Krishna.^[1] The film depicts the life of Alluri Sitarama Raju, an Indian revolutionary, who is known for his role in the Rampa Rebellion of 1922–24. Alluri, with a band of farmers, tribal leaders and other sympathizers, fought an armed rebellion against the British Raj who violated their land rights and used them for forced labour.

Alluri Seetarama Raju is considered to be South India's first CinemaScope film.^[1] The film won the National Film Award for Best Lyrics for revolutionary compositions rendered by Telugu Marxist poet and composer Sri Sri. The film won the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film, and was screened at the International Film Festival of India in the mainstream section, and Tashkent Film Festival. The film ran for 175 days and ended up becoming the highest-grossing Telugu film of the year.^[2]

Plot[edit]

Cast[edit]

Krishna as Alluri Sitarama Raju
Ramesh Babu as Young Alluri Sitarama Raju
Jaggayya as Rutherford Scott Coward
Vijaya Nirmala as Seeta
Chandra Mohan
Sridhar
M. Balayya as Aggi Raju
Kanta Rao as Padalu
Pandari Bai
Dr. Prabhakar Reddy as Gam Malludora
Rajababu
Manjula
Rajasree
K. V. Chalam
Gummadi as Gamgantam Dhora
Tyagaraaju as Sebastian
Rao Gopal Rao

Production[edit]

D. L. Narayana, producer of Devadasu (1953), initially sought to make a film based on Alluri Sitarama Raju featuring Sobhan Babu as the title character. However, as the film failed to take off, Narayana had given story to Krishna who was willing to produce it. Filming took place around Chintapalle forest of Andhra Pradesh.^[3]

Soundtrack[edit]

Soundtrack was composed by P. Adinarayana Rao.^[4]

"Viplavam Maraninchadu" – S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
"Jamaira Jaru" – S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, L. R. Eswari
"Vasthadu Naa Raju" – P. Suseela
"Padmalayam" – S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
"Telugu Veera" – Ghantasala, V. Ramakrishna

Reception[edit]

Critical reception[edit]

The film received a positive review from Andhra Patrika dated 5 May 1974.^[5]

Box office[edit]

The film ran for 175 days.^[6] It was the first film to a distributor share of ₹1 crore (equivalent to ₹24 crore or US$3.4 million in 2019).^[2]

Awards[edit]

National Film Awards

National Film Award for Best Lyrics – Sri Sri for "Telugu Veera Levara"^[3]

Nandi Awards^[7]

Best Feature Film - Gold - G. Hanumantha Rao

Legacy[edit]

The film was screened at the Patriotic Film Festival held at Coimbatore in February 2017, jointly presented by the Indian Directorate of Film Festivals and Ministry of Defense, commemorating 70th Indian Independence Day.^[8]

References[edit]

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 "Krishna's 100th Film Alluri Seetarama Raju". CineGoer. 8 June 2007. Archived from the original on 8 June 2007.
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 Pecheti, Prakash (12 May 2019). "A tribute to 'Manyam Veerudu'". Telangana Today. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
↑ ^3.0 ^3.1 Kavirayani, Suresh (1 May 2014). "Krishna's best movie till date". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
↑ "Alluri Seetharama Raju". Hungama. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
↑ "చిత్ర సమీక్ష: అల్లూరి సీత రామ రాజు" [Film review: Alluri Seetharama Raju]. Andhra Patrika (in తెలుగు). 5 May 1974. p. 4.
↑ "Independence Day Special: Most patriotic films in Telugu cinema". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
↑ "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)
↑ "Directorate of Film Festivals". dff.nic.in. Retrieved 29 July 2020.

External links[edit]

Alluri Seetarama Raju on IMDb

[cinegoer.com-1] 1.0 ^1.1 "Krishna's 100th Film Alluri Seetarama Raju". CineGoer. 8 June 2007. Archived from the original on 8 June 2007.

[:1-2] 2.0 ^2.1 Pecheti, Prakash (12 May 2019). "A tribute to 'Manyam Veerudu'". Telangana Today. Retrieved 29 July 2020.

[:0-3] 3.0 ^3.1 Kavirayani, Suresh (1 May 2014). "Krishna's best movie till date". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 29 July 2020.

[4] "Alluri Seetharama Raju". Hungama. Retrieved 31 December 2020.

[5] "చిత్ర సమీక్ష: అల్లూరి సీత రామ రాజు" [Film review: Alluri Seetharama Raju]. Andhra Patrika (in తెలుగు). 5 May 1974. p. 4.

[6] "Independence Day Special: Most patriotic films in Telugu cinema". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 July 2020.

[7] "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)

[8] "Directorate of Film Festivals". dff.nic.in. Retrieved 29 July 2020.

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[7]

[8]