Mahamantri Timmarusu (film)

Mahamantri Timmarusu
Mahamantri Timmarusu
Film score by Pendyala Nageswara Rao
Released	1962
Genre	Soundtrack
Length	25:37
Producer	Pendyala Nageswara Rao

Mahamantri Timmarusu
Mahamantri Timmarusu
	File:Mahamantri Timmarusu (film).jpg Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Kamalakara Kameswara Rao
Produced by	Atluri Pundarikakshaiah; N. Ramabrahmam
Screenplay by	Kamalakara Kameswara Rao
Story by	Pingali Nagendra Rao
Starring	N. T. Rama Rao; Devika; Gummadi
Music by	Pendyala Nageswara Rao
Cinematography	Annayya
Edited by	Kandaswamy
Production; company	Gowtami Productions
Release date	26 July 1962;
Running time	170 mins
Country	India
Language	Telugu

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[edit]

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[edit]

N. T. Rama Rao as Sri Krishnadeva Rayalu
Devika as Annapurna Devi
Gummadi as Mahamantri Timmarusu
Relangi as Rajguru Tathacharyalu
Mikkilineni as Ramalinga Nayakudu
Mukkamala as Pratapa Rudra Gajapati
Dhulipala as Allasani Peddana
Mudigonda Lingamurthy as Hamvira
Prabhakar Reddy as Veerabhadra Gajapati
Shobhan Babu as Govinda Rayalu
S. Varalakshmi as Tirumala Devi
L. Vijayalakshmi as Chinna Devi
Rajasree as Kandoli
Radha Kumari as Krishnaveni

Soundtrack[edit]

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[edit]

National Film Awards

1962: President's silver medal for Best Feature Film in Telugu^[2]

References[edit]

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

External links[edit]

Mahamantri Timmarusu on IMDb

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[1] Narasimham, M. L. (1 September 2016). "Mahamantri Thimmarusu (1962)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 14 November 2020. Retrieved 23 January 2021.

[10thaward-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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