Palnati Yuddham (1947 film)
| Palnati Yuddham | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by |
Gudavalli Ramabrahmam L. V. Prasad |
| Produced by | Koganti Venkata Subba Rao |
| Written by | Samudrala Raghavacharya |
| Starring |
Govindarajula Subba Rao Kannamba Akkineni Nageshwara Rao S. Varalakshmi Srivatsava Gidugu Mudigonda Lingamurthy |
| Music by | Galipenchala Narasimha Rao |
| Cinematography | Jiten Bannerjee |
| Edited by | Maanikyam |
Release dates |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Palnati Yuddham is a 1947 Telugu historical film based on the battle of Palnadu. This film is directed by L. V. Prasad and Gudavalli Ramabramham. It stars Govindarajula Subba Rao, Pasupuleti Kannamba and Akkineni Nageswara Rao.[1]
Plot
Anugu, the King of Palnadu has three sons - Nalagama Raju, Narasinga Raju and Malideva Raju. He anoints Nalagama Raju as the king under the care of his minister Brahmanaidu. A wealthy and powerful woman Nagamma enters the kingdom. Progressive minded Brahmanaidu allows Harijan entry into temples and appoints Kannamadasu, a Harijan as the army commander. This hurts the upper caste people and also the prince Narasinga Raju, who seeks the help of Nagamma. In the King's court, Nagamma accuses Brahmanaidu which leads Malideva demanding a division of the kingdom. Nalagama Raju divides the kingdom and gives Macherla to Malideva Raju, with Brahmanaidu as his adviser. Nalagama holds the Gurajala under the control of Nagamma. She conspires to unite the country and make Narasinga Raju as the king. Malideva is invited for kodi pandelu (cock fight), the loser to leave the kingdom and live in exile for seven years. But after that period, she refuses to hand over the kingdom to Malideva. She has plotted to kill the emissary Alaraju, son-in-law of Nalagama. This results in war and the annihilation of almost the entire clan. In the war field, Nagamma realizes her mistake and seeks pardon from Brahmanaidu.
Cast
| Character | Actor/Actress |
|---|---|
| Brahmanaidu | Govindarajula Subba Rao |
| Nagamma | P. Kannamba |
| Balachandrudu | Akkineni Nageswara Rao |
| Manchala | S. Varalakshmi |
| Nalagama Raju | Teegala Venkateswarlu |
| Narasimga Raju | Mudigonda Lingamurthy |
| Malideva Raju | D. S. Sadasiva rao |
| Kannamadasu | V. Koteswara Rao |
| Kommaraju | Gidugu Venkata Seetapati Rao |
| Alaraju | Koneru Kutumba Rao |
| Subbanna | Vangara Venkata Subbayya |
| Surabhi Balasaraswati |
- Chandra
- Narimani
- Rajabala
- Annapoorna
Soundtrack
There are 16 songs and poems in the film penned by Samudrala Senior and music composed by Galpenchala.[2]
- Chandamama O Chandamama (Singer: S. Varalakshmi)
- Chootamu Rarayya Chennayyanu (Singers: Ghantasala, Akkineni, Sundaramma group)
- Ee Kuhu Raatri Naa Raaju Vencheyuna (Singers: Akkineni and S. Varalakshmi)
- Evarivaya Deva Neevevarivaya Deva (Singer: Kannamba)
- Jhanajhana Kalantaka Jhanajhana Ranarangaraja (Singer: Kannamba and group)
- Kamala Manohara Gajaraja Varada
- Maala Kuduga Maare Mana Matamu Mana Dharmamu (
- Meta Daavani Macharla Adavulu (Singers: Ghantasala, Akkineni, Sundaramma, Prayaga group)
- Nedu Nijamura Nee Repu Radura (Singer: Sundaramma)
- Oho Bharata Yuvati Tyagavati (Singer: Susarla)
- Oho Charusheela Oho Veerabala (Singers: Akkineni and S. Varalakshmi)
- Raa Kadali Raa Balaveera Kadanantamu Chutamura (
- Teeripoyena Maata Netiki Neeto Runanubandhamu (Singer: Ghantasala and chorus)
- Tera Teeyagarada Deva (Singers: Ghantasala and Kannamba)
- Tana Pantamu Naatona (Singer: Kannamba)
- Vachunate Raju Naa Raju Mana Raju (Singer: S. Varalakshmi)