Palnati Yuddham (1966 film)

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Palnati Yuddham
File:Palanti Yudham.JPG
Theatrical release poster
Directed byG. Ramineedu
Produced byT. Hanumantha Rao
Y. Lakshmaiah Chowdary
D. Suryanarayana
Written byVempati Sadasivabrahmam
(story / dialogues)
Screenplay byG. Ramineedu
StarringN. T. Rama Rao
Bhanumathi
Music byS. Rajeswara Rao
CinematographyC. Nageswara Rao
Edited byGopal
Production
company
Sri Anurupa Films
Release date
  • 18 February 1966 (1966-02-18)
Running time
182 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Palnati Yuddham (transl. The Battle of Palnadu) is a 1966 Indian Telugu-language historical war film directed by G. Ramineedu.[1] It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Bhanumathi with music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. The film is based on the Battle of Palnadu which occurred in Palnadu region in c. 1180 CE.[2] It was produced by T. Hanumantha Rao, Y. Lakshmaiah Chowdary, and D. Suryanarayana under the Sri Anurupa Films banner. The film was first made under the same title in 1947. It received the Certificate of Merit for Best Feature Film in Telugu at the 13th National Film Awards.[3]

Plot[edit]

The film begins with Palnadu's Chief Minister Brahmanaidu and his wife Ithamba being blessed with a baby boy after many years. They name the child Balachandra and at the naming ceremony the entire capital city Gurajala was filled with joy. King Nalagamaraju himself visited along with his brother Narasimharaju and their stepmother Vidhyala Devi. But unfortunately, according to the child's horoscope, the astrologers predict that he would create huge destruction of war in Palnadu. So, Brahmanaidu orders his henchmen to kill the child, but he is protected by Brahmanaidu's brother-in-law Kannamma Naidu and raised secretly. Simultaneously, Palnadu saw flash floods. Progressive-minded Brahmanaidu allows Scheduled Caste people Harijans entry into temples and appoints a Harijan, Kannama Dasu as his commander and chief. This irks the upper caste head Gopamantri, so, seeks vengeance for which he weapons a robust sly Nayakuralu Nagamma who has an edict bestowed by Anuguraju to rule the Palnadu for 3 days. Utilizing it, she creates severe destruction and also brainwashes Nalagamaraju, which leads to the resignation of Brahmanaidu. Being aware of it, Raja Maata Vidyaladevi quits the kingdom, taking Macharla as a share for her son Malidevadulu. Presently, she pleads with Brahmanaidu to mold Macharla as another kingdom and they all move along with Vidhyala Devi's brother Kommaraju.

Years roll by, and under Brahmanaidu's guidance, Macharla flourishes into a progressive capital that hurts Nagamma. Here she ruses to grab it, by creating a rift between the siblings. Firstly, she knits Nalagamaraju's daughter Peerindevi with Kommaraju's son Alaraju. Before long, Nagamma incites Malideva for a rooster fight (Kodi Pandalu) on the condition that whoever loses must exile for seven years. Nagamma deceitfully wins the bet and Malideva has to leave his kingdom. Meanwhile, Brahmanaidu discovers that his son Balachandra is alive and attempts to slaughter him. However, he backs on the request of Ithamba and embraces Balachandra. Concurrently, Balachandra nuptials Kanamma Naidu's daughter Maguva Manchala. Time passes, and Brahmanaidu sends Alaraju as a mediator in negotiations to retrieve their kingdom. At that point, Nagamma prey Alaraju by Narasimharaju as a tool. Peerindevi also makes Sathi with him, before dying she takes an oath from Balachandra to assassinate Narasimharaju. Now Brahmanaidu sends another messenger to give back the kingdom with Narasimharaju's head. Anyhow, it fails and the battle erupts at Karampuudi. Exceptional of Brahmanaidu, Nagamma, Nalagamaraju, and Kanamma Dasu, everyone dies in the war. At last, Nagamma reforms and bows her head down before Brahmanaidu. Finally, the movie ends with Brahmanaidu handing over the kingdom to Nalagamaraju, making Nagamma chief minister and Kanamma Dasu chief commander, and proceeds to the forest for penance.

Cast[edit]

Soundtrack[edit]

Palnati Yuddham
Film score by
S. Rajeswara Rao
Released1966
GenreSoundtrack
Length29:59
ProducerS. Rajeswara Rao

Music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao.

S. No. Song Title Lyrics Singers length
1 "Satavahana" Pulupula Sivaiah B. Gopalam 1:36
2 "Velugocchene" Malladi Ramakrishna Sastry Swarnalatha, Vasantha 3:57
3 "Jaya Sambho" Malladi Ramakrishna Sastry Bhanumathi Ramakrishna 3:02
4 "Teeyani Tolireyi" Aarudhra P. B. Srinivas, S. Janaki 4:02
5 "Rammante Raavemira" Kosaraju P. Susheela 4:33
6 "Oka Megham" Dasaradhi P. Susheela, S. Janaki 3:59
7 "Amma Bangaru Talli" Malladi Ramakrishna Sastry P. Susheela 1:20
8 "Sheelamugalavari Chinavada" Malladi Ramakrishna Sastry M. Balamuralikrishna, P. Susheela 3:00
9 "Rati Cheti Rachiluka" Malladi Ramakrishna Sastry M. Balamuralikrishna, P. Susheela 4:30

Awards[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Palnati Yudham" – via www.imdb.com.
  2. ↑ Sadanandam, P. (2008). Art and Culture of Marginalised Nomadic Tribes in Andhra Pradesh. Gyan Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-212-0958-8.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "13th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 15 September 2011.

See also[edit]

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