| Malliswari | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | B. N. Reddi |
| Written by | Buchi Babu Devulapalli Venkata Krishna Sastri |
| Starring | N.T. Rama Rao Bhanumathi Ramakrishna Vangara Rushyendramani Surabhi Kamalabai |
| Music by | Addepalli Rama Rao Saluri Rajeswara Rao |
| Cinematography | B. N. Konda Reddy Adi M. Irani |
| Studio | Vauhini Studios |
| Release date(s) | 1951 |
| Running time | 194 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Malliswari (Telugu: మల్లీశ్వరి) is a 1951 Telugu musical film directed by B. N. Reddi and produced by Vauhini Studios, with songs penned by the famous Devulapalli Krishnasastri. This film is based on Buchi Babu’s radio play Rayala Karunakrutyam.[1]The film is considered as a timeless Indian film classic[2]
B. N. Reddy recalls: "When I went to Hampi to shoot my first film Vande Mataram in 1939, I was deeply attracted to Sri Krishna Devarayalu. I wanted to make a film on Sri Krishna Devaraya. Years passed by. But I could not get the right story. Fortunately, Malliswari happened. I think it is the best movie I have directed."[3]
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During the days of the Vijayanagara Empire there was a system to bring willing women to the royal palace and render them official residents. This was called 'Rani Vasam'. According to this royal tradition, they sent palanquins to their houses, after they presented the family with gifts and jewelry. These Rani Vasam women should never have any contact with any man or let any man see them without permission. If any one violated the law, they were beheaded.
Malleswari (Bhanumathi) was taken to this Rani Vasam. She was forced to accept this, for lure of money and jewelry by her parents. But she was already in love with her 'Bava' Nagaraju (N.T. Rama Rao), a sculptor. He stealthily got into the garden of the palace to meet his beloved and was caught. He was to get the death penalty. Krishnadevaraya for once pardoned the hero and allowed Malleswari to go with him.
| Malliswari | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Saluri Rajeswara Rao | |
| Released | 1951 |
| Language | Telugu |
| Producer | B. N. Reddi |
There are 15 songs in Malliswari.[4]
All lyrics written by Devulapalli Krishnasastri, all music composed by Saluri Rajeswara Rao.
| No. | Title | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Akasa Veedhilo Haayigaa Egirevu" | Bhanumathi, Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao | |
| 2. | "Endukay Neekinta Tondara" | Bhanumathi | |
| 3. | "Evaru Emani Vinduru.. Nelaraja Vennelaraja" | Bhanumathi | |
| 4. | "Kothibavaku Pellanta Kovelathota Vididanta" | Bhanumathi | |
| 5. | "Jhum Jhum Jhum Thummeda" | T. G. Kamala Devi | |
| 6. | "Lambodara Lakumikara (Purandara Dasa)" | ||
| 7. | "Manasuna Mallela Maalaloogene" | Bhanumathi | |
| 8. | "Nomi Nomannalo Nomallalolo Chandamama" | ||
| 9. | "O Meghamala Andala Meghamala" | ||
| 10. | "Ouna Nizamena" | Bhanumathi, Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao | |
| 11. | "Parugulu Teeyali Gittalu Urakalu Veyali" | Bhanumathi, Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao | |
| 12. | "Pilachina Biguvatara" | Bhanumathi | |
| 13. | "Raavi Chettu Meeda Uyyala" | G. Ramakrishna, V. Shakuntala | |
| 14. | "Raavi Chettu Thinne Chuttu" | G. Ramakrishna, V. Shakuntala | |
| 15. | "Usha Parinayam dance drama" | Kamala Devi, Bhanumathi |
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