Sri Madvirata Parvam

Sri Madvirata Parvam
Theatrical release poster
Directed by N. T. Rama Rao
Produced by N. T. Rama Rao
Written by Kondaveeti Venkatakavi (dialogues)
Screenplay by N. T. Rama Rao
Story by N. T. Rama Rao
Starring N. T. Rama Rao
Vanisri
Nandamuri Balakrishna
Music by Susarla Dakshinamurthi
Cinematography M. A. Rehman
Edited by K. Babu Rao
N. S. Prasad
Production
company
Ramakrishna Cine Studios[1]
Release date
  • 28 May 1979 (1979-05-28)
Running time
 155 minutes
Country India
Language Telugu

Sri Madvirata Parvam is a 1979 Telugu Mythological film produced and directed by N. T. Rama Rao under his Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Vanisri and Nandamuri Balakrishna in the lead roles, with music composed by Susarla Dakshinamurthi.[2][3] NTR Performed five pivotal roles in the film after his blockbuster film Daana Veera Soora Karna (1977), in which he had done three different roles.

Plot

The film is a based on Virata Parva from the Mahabharata. After completing 12 years of forest life as a part of their 13-year exile, the Pandavas have to start their Agnathavasam, meaning to live incognito under different identities. In case of the real identity being unveiled, they have to repeat their 12-year exile. The Pandavas pray to Lord Krishna (N. T. Rama Rao). He advises them that the Matsya Kingdom, ruled by Virata (Mukamala) is the right place for their exile, keeping in mind the upcoming huge battle for which they have to make friendship and alliance with Virata. But his brother-in-law Kichaka (again N. T. Rama Rao) does not agree to this, because he is the soulmate to Duryodhana (once again N. T. Rama Rao), if he joins Duryodhana in the battle it would be difficult for the Pandavas to win. So, first, they should eliminate Kichaka. With the blessing of Krishna, the Pandavas enter into the Virata Kingdom.

Dharma Raju (Prabhakar Reddy) joins as the advisor Kankubhattu to Virata, Bhima (Satyanarayana) as the cook Valala, Nakula as a horse groomsman, Damagranthi and Sahadeva as a cowherd, Tantripala. Draupadi (Vanisri) enters as Sairandhri, who decorates the queen under the name of Malini and takes shelter at Rani Sudheshna Devi (Pushpalata). Arjuna (once more N. T. Rama Rao), recollects a curse of Urvashi (Vijaya Lalitha), by which he turns into a transgender Brihannala and joins as a dance teacher to Uttara (Bhavani). Kichaka returns victorious from a conquest to Virata kingdom and observes that changes have happened in the fort. Equally, Duryodhana and Shakuni (Dhulipala) plan to make Uttara's marriage with Duryodhana's son Lakshmana Kumara to gain their support in the upcoming war. Kichaka also wholeheartedly agrees with this proposal, as he is the supreme power of Matsya and no one dares to oppose him. But Prince Uttara Kumara (Mada) dislikes this match because he wants to make his sister's marriage with Abhimanyu (Nandamuri Balakrishna) and Uttara is also interested in him. Knowing this, the Pandavas remember Ghatotkacha (again Satyanarayana) and asks him to break this alliance. Ghatotchaka takes away Uttara and Abhimanyu, and flies to his hermitage. Assuming Uttara's form, Ghatotchaka spoils the marriage. Disheartened, Kitchaka becomes furious and seeks the reason for this. He easily recognizes the remaining Pandavas and Draupadi, except Arjuna. Kitchaka assures Sudheshna that he will find out the reason for the disappearance of Uttara and asks to send a wine through Malini to his palace. Kitchaka calls her as Draupadi and she is astonished. He is after her to find about Uttara and insults her badly in the court. Pandavas don’t want to come out of their disguise, so, one night, Draupadi secretly brings Kichaka to the dancing hall and Bhima kills him.

Duryodhana learns about Kichaka's death, suspects that the Pandavas are hidden in Matsya and launch an attack on the kingdom's cattle. With all the soldiers engaged in war with Kauravas' allies, Virata's palace is almost empty. When the Kauravas attack the remaining cattle, Uttara Kumara swears to fight against them taking Brihannala as his charioteer. However, after watching their military troops, Uttara Kumara loses his confidence. Brihannala volunteers to fight if Uttara Kumara handles the chariot, to which Uttara Kumara agrees. Before the war, Brihannala asks the chariot to be directed to a Shami tree where the Pandavas' divine weapons are hidden. The 13th year ends on that day and Brihannala regains his form of Arjuna. Arjuna then uses the Sammohanastra a smoke weapon, which puts the Kaurava army to sleep. The cattle are rescued and the Pandavas declare that their 13-year exile has been successfully completed. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Uttara and Abhimanyu.

Cast

Crew

Soundtrack

Sri Madvirata Parvam
Film score by Susarla Dakshinamurthi
Released 1979
Genre Soundtrack
Length 27:24
Label EMI Columbia Audio
Producer Susarla Dakshinamurthi

Music composed by Susarla Dakshinamurthi. Music released on EMI Columbia Audio Company.

S. NoSong TitleLyricsSingerslength
1 "Ramani Pilichindira" Veturi Sundararama Murthy Vani Jayaram 4:37
2 "Jeevithame Krishna Sangeetamu" Veturi Sundararama Murthy M. Balamuralikrishna 3:43
3 "Aadave Hamsagamana" Veturi Sundararama Murthy M. Balamuralikrishna 5:22
4 "Nirajanam Jayanirajanam" C. Narayana Reddy S. Janaki 2:22
5 "Muddiste Pulakintha" C. Narayana Reddy Madhavapeddi Ramesh, S. Janaki 3:25
6 "Neku Nene Sari" C. Narayana Reddy SP Balu, S. Janaki 3:30
7 "Manasayara Matipoyara" C. Narayana Reddy SP Balu, P. Susheela 4:25

Other

  • VCDs and DVDs on - Universal Videos, SHALIMAR Video Company, Hyderabad

References

  1. ↑ "Titles". Chithr.com.
  2. ↑ "Heading". IMDb.
  3. ↑ "Heading-2". Nth wall.


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