Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddhamu
| Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddham | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K. V. Reddy |
| Produced by | K. V. Reddy |
| Written by | Pingali Nagendra Rao (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | K. V. Reddy |
| Story by | Chilakamarti Lakshmi Narasimham |
| Based on | Gayopakhyanam (drama) |
| Starring |
N. T. Rama Rao Akkineni Nageswara Rao B. Saroja Devi |
| Music by | Pendyala Nageshwara Rao |
| Cinematography |
Kamal Ghosh Ravikant Nagaich |
| Edited by | Vasu |
Production company |
Jayanthi Pictures |
| Distributed by | Vahini Pictures |
Release date | 9 January 1963 |
Running time | 167 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu Kannada |
Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddhamu (English: War of Krishna & Arjuna; Telugu: శ్రీకృష్ణార్జున యుద్ధము; Kannada ಶ್ರೀ ಕೃಷ್ಣಾರ್ಜುನ ಯುದ್ದ) is a 1963 Telugu Mythological film, produced and directed by K. V. Reddy under the Jayanthi Pictures banner.[1] It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao and B. Saroja Devi in the lead roles, with music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. It was later dubbed into Kannada.
Plot
The film begins with Sage Narada (Kanta Rao), who gives the Parijatha flower to Lord Krishna (N. T. Rama Rao), who in turn presents it to his consort Rukmini (Sriranjani Jr.). This annoys Sathyabhama (S. Varalakshmi) and Krishna tries to pacify her. Balarama (Mikkilineni) decides to perform the marriage of Subhadra (B. Saroja Devi) with Duryodhana (Mukkamala) despite objections from his wife, Revathi (Chayadevi). Bowing to Subhadra’s wish, Krishna performs her marriage with Arjuna (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) without Balarama’s knowledge. Meanwhile, the Gandharva king Gaya (Dhulipala), after obtaining from Brahma the boon of eternal fame, is returning to his kingdom in his airplane. Unaware that Krishna is paying obeisance to the Sun God, he spits betel leaf which falls into Krishna’s praying hands. An angry Krishna swears to kill him. Fear-struck, Gaya runs for protection. Narada tells him to seek protection from Arjuna. Without ascertaining facts, Arjuna assures him protection. To keep to his word, Arjuna wages a war with Krishna. In order to the save Earth from disaster, Lord Siva (Prabhakar Reddy) appears and stops their war. Krishna pardons Gaya.
Cast
- Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao as Lord Krishna
- Akkineni Nageshwara Rao as Arjuna
- B. Saroja Devi as Subhadra
- Gummadi as Yudhishthira
- Mikkilineni as Balarama
- Kanta Rao as Narada Maharshi
- Dhulipala as Gaya
- Chittor V. Nagaiah as Akrura
- Mukkamala as Duryodhana
- Satyanarayana as Karna
- M. Prabhakar Reddy as Lord Shiva
- Allu Ramalingaiah as Brahmachari
- Chadalavada as Ayomayam
- S. Varalakshmi as Satyabhama
- Sriranjani as Rukmini
- Rushyendramani as Wife of Gaya
- Chhaya Devi as Revati
- Surabhi Bala Saraswathi as Chandrika
Crew
- Art: Madhavapeddi Gokhale, Thota Venkateswara Rao
- Choreography: Pasumarti
- Lyrics - Dialogues: Pingali Nagendra Rao
- Playback: Ghantasala, P. Susheela, Madhavapeddi Satyam, B. Vasantha S. Varalakshmi, Swarnalatha, B. Gopalam
- Music: Pendyala Nageshwara Rao
- Story: Chilakamarti Lakshmi Narasimham
- Editing: Vaasu
- Associate Director: Singeetam Srinivasa Rao
- Cinematography: Kamal Ghosh, Ravikant Nagaich
- Producer - Screenplay - Director: K. V. Reddy
- Banner: Jayanthi Pictures
- Release Date: 9 January 1963
Soundtrack
| Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddhamu | |
|---|---|
| Film score by Pendyala Nageshwara Rao | |
| Released | 1963 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 32:33 |
| Producer | Pendyala Nageshwara Rao |
Music composed by Pendyala Nageshwara Rao. Lyrics were written by Pingali Nagendra Rao. Music released on Audio Company.
| S. No. | Song Title | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Anni Manchi Shakunamule" | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 3:24 |
| 2 | "Aligitiva Sakhi Priya Kalata Manava" | Ghantasala | 4:05 |
| 3 | "Manasu Parimalinchene" | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 4:16 |
| 4 | "Deva Deva Narayana" | Ghantasala | 3:31 |
| 5 | "Anchelanchalu leni Mokshamu" | B. Gopalam, Swarnalatha | 3:03 |
| 6 | "Chaalada Ee Pooja Devi" | Ghantasala | 3:05 |
| 7 | "Neekai Vechitinayya" | P. Susheela | 3:09 |
| 8 | "Swamula Sevaka Velaye" | P. Susheela | 2:37 |
| 9 | "Tapamu Phalinchina Shubhavela" | Ghantasala | 2:21 |
| 10 | "Veyi Shubhamulu Kalugu Neeku" | S. Varalakshmi | 3:02 |
Other
- VCDs and DVDs on - VOLGA Videos, Hyderabad
References
- ↑ Naati 101 Chitralu, S. V. Rama Rao, Kinnera Publications, Hyderabad, 2006, pp: 193-4.