Deepavali (1960 film)

Deepavali
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	S. Rajnikanth
Produced by	K. Gopala Rao
Written by	Samudrala Sr (dialogues)
Screenplay by	K. Gopala Rao
Starring	N. T. Rama Rao Savitri
Music by	Ghantasala
Cinematography	C. Nageswara Rao
Edited by	N. S. Prakash
Production company	Aswaraja Pictures[1]
Release date	28 September 1960 (1960-09-28)
Country	India
Language	Telugu

Deepavali (English: Festival of lights) is a 1960 Telugu mythological film, produced by K. Gopala Rao under the Aswaraja Pictures banner^[2] and directed by S. Rajinikanth.^[3] It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Savitri in the lead roles,^[4] with music composed by Ghantasala.^[5][6]

Plot

The film begins with Narakasura born to Bhoodevi (Savitri) and Lord Vishnu (N. T. Rama Rao) during the time of Varaha Avatar, a wild boar form. Narakasura (S. V. Ranga Rao) conquers the entire world and makes Prakjothishapuram as his capital. He also wants to conquer heaven, so, he does penance for Lord Siva and gets a boon that except for his mother Bhoodevi, no one else can kill him. Narakasura then wins over the entire universe and takes Deva Maata Aditi Devi’s (Rushyendramani) earrings and all heavenly ladies to his capital in a procession. Nagadatta (Gummadi) is a citizen at Prakjothishapuram and a great devotee of Lord Vishnu. Unfortunately, his son comes into the procession and dies under a chariot. Nagadatta opposes the cruelty of Narakasura and he is arrested. In spite of Nagadatta’s daughter, Vasumathi (S. Varalakshmi) requests Narakasura to keep a deaf ear. Distressed, Vasumathi bangs her head to Siva's idol and she is cursed by a Saint to become a snake. When she explains to him about her condition, the Saint tells him she can take revenge on Narakasura in snake form. Nagadatta escapes from jail and reaches Dwaraka along with Vasumathi, where Lord Vishnu has taken birth as Lord Krishna. Narakasura comes to know regarding this, in disguise, he reaches Dwaraka, marries Vasumathi by cheating and takes them back. Narakasura imprisons Nagadatta again. Vasumathi realizes that she is married to Narakasura, but she turns obedient to him. Narakasura's atrocities increase day by day by which both gods and humans are suffering. Narada (Kanta Rao) reaches the earth and requests Krishna to put an end to it and restore peace, but he replies that he can't do so because of his word, which was given to Bhoodevi.

Meanwhile, Vasumathi gives birth to Bhagadatta. Vasumati tells her father that she will make his son as a devotee to Lord Krishna. Listening to this, Narakasura becomes angry and arrests Vasumathi too. Krishna appears to Nagadatta in the prison and is caught by soldiers. Krishna then transforms himself into Narada and develops devotion towards Krishna among soldiers. Meanwhile, Satyabhama could not find Krishna in the palace, she accuses Narada that he is trying to separate Krishna from her. Krishna comes there and tells her about Narakasura's misdeeds and orders Narada to observe his actions. Narakasura comes to Dwaraka in Krishna’s attire and takes away all the girls from there. The public suspects Krishna and they plead to Satyabhama for their daughters. Krishna tells her that it is the atrocity of Narakasura. Satyabhama says that they have to take revenge over this. At the same time, Nagadatta escapes with Vasumathi. Narakasura catches them and removes Nagadatta's eyes. Narada takes him to Krishna. Every one requests Krishna to see the end of Narakasura. Krishna starts for war. Vasumathi obstructs Narakasura and he runs a chariot over her. Satyabhama accompanies Krishna in war. During the time of war, Krishna pretends as if he has fainted. Then Satyabhama takes the arrow and grounds Narakasura. Then he realizes that Satyabhama is none other than his mother Bhoodevi. Satyabhama requests Krishna to make Narakasura’s name permanent then Krishna says that on the day when Narakasura realized his soul, people will celebrate Deepavali by lighting the lamps.

Cast

• N. T. Rama Rao as Lord Krishna
• Savitri as Satyabhama
• Krishna Kumari as Rukmini
• S. V. Ranga Rao as Narakasura
• Kanta Rao as Narada Maharshi
• Ramana Reddy as Sishyasurudu
• Gummadi as Nagadatta
• S. Varalakshmi as Vasumathi
• Rushyendramani as Deva Maata Aditi Devi

Crew

• Art: S. V. S. Rama Rao
• Choreography: Pasumarthi
• Stills: Satyam
• Dialogues - Lyrics: Samudrala Sr
• Playback: Ghantasala, P. Susheela, Jamuna Rani, Madhavapeddi Satyam, A. P. Komala
• Music: Ghantasala
• Editing: N. S. Prakash
• Cinematography: C. Nageswara Rao
• Screenplay - Producer: K. Gopala Rao
• Director: S. Rajnikanth
• Banner: Aswaraja Pictures
• Release Date: 28th September 1960

Soundtrack

Music composed by Ghantasala. Lyrics were written by Samudrala Sr. Music released by H.M.V. Audio Company.

References

External links

• Deepavali on IMDb