Vipra Narayana
| Vipra Narayana విప్రనారాయణ விப்ரநாராயணா | |
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| Directed by | P. S. Ramakrishna Rao |
| Produced by |
P. S. Ramakrishna Rao P. Bhanumathi |
| Written by | Samudrala Raghavacharya (dialogues and lyrics) |
| Starring |
A. Nageswara Rao P. Bhanumathi Relangi Venkata Ramaiah Rushyendramani |
| Music by | S. Rajeswara Rao |
| Cinematography | M. A. Rehman |
| Editing by | P. S. Ramakrishna Rao |
| Studio | Bharani Studios |
| Distributed by | Bharani Studios |
| Release dates | 1954 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu & Tamil |
Vipra Narayana or Vipranarayana (Telugu: విప్రనారాయణ, Tamil: விப்ரநாராயணா) story is based on the life of Thondaradippodi Alvar, also called Vipranarayanar or Bhaktanghri Renu Swami was a Tamil Vaishnava Saint. He led his life in devotion to Lord Narayana and worked for the Perumal (Lord) by dedicating him with garlands. He is one of the 12 Alvars.
Legend
The story revolves around a Brahmin who makes flower garlands. He devotes his life to Perumal (Lord). He is seduced by a woman who is determined to make him break his vow.
1937 film
Vipra Narayana was made in Telugu language first time in 1937 by Aurora Pictures.[1] starring Kasturi Narasimha Rao, Kanchanamala and Tanguturi Suryakumari, directed by Ahindra Chaudhari.
1938 film
Vipra Narayana was made in Tamil language in 1938 by Sound City. Starring Kothamangalam Cheenu and T. V. Rajasundari in the lead roles, the film was produced and directed by A. Narayanan.
1954 film
Vipra Narayana was made in bilingual Telugu and Tamil directed and produced by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao and P. Bhanumathi of Bharani Pictures. The title role is played by A. Nageswara Rao.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
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| A. Nageswara Rao | Vipranarayana |
| P. Bhanumathi | Devadevi |
| Relangi Venkataramaiah | Rangaraju |
| Rushyendramani | Mother of Devadevi |
| V. Sivaram | Maharaju |
| Sandhya | Sister of Devadevi |
Crew
- Director: P. S. Ramakrishna Rao
- Producers: P. S. Ramakrishna Rao & P. Bhanumathi
- Editor: P. S. Ramakrishna Rao
- Production company: Bharani Pictures
- Lyrics: Samudrala Raghavacharya (Telugu) & K. D. Sundaram (Tamil)
- Music Director: S. Rajeswara Rao
- Playback singers : A. M. Rajah, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna
- Cinematography: M. A. Rehman
Songs
- Telugu Songs
- Aadadhi Ante Layam Layam - Aa Needantene Bhayam Bhayam by Relangi Venkata Ramaiah
- Anuraagalu Dhooramu by A. M. Rajah & P. Bhanumathi
- Choodumadhe Cheliya by A. M. Rajah
- Dharicherukora Ranga by A. M. Rajah
- Endhukoyi Thotamali by P. Bhanumathi
- Evvade Athadevvade by P. Bhanumathi
- Madhura Madhuramee by A. M. Rajah & P. Bhanumathi
- Meluko Sriranga by A. M. Rajah
- Nanu Vidanaadakura by P. Bhanumathi
- Paalinchara Ranga by A. M. Rajah
- Raa Raa Naa Swamy by P. Bhanumathi
- Ranga Kaaveti Ranga by A. M. Rajah
- Ranga Rangayani by P. Bhanumathi
- Saavirahe Thava Dheena by P. Bhanumathi
- Thillana by P. Bhanumathi
- Yela Naapai Dhaya Choopavu by P. Bhanumathi
- Slokams by P. Bhanumathi
- Tamil Songs
- aadhavan ezhundhaan aaruyirE en maadhavaa by A. M. Rajah
- yOgamadhE ezhilaam kaNNan yOgamadhE ezhilaam by A. M. Rajah
- malaril madhuvellaam innisai thaanE by A. M. Rajah & P. Bhanumathi
- ini aagatha sOgam aanathaa by A. M. Rajah & P. Bhanumathi
- naayaganE jaya geeta radha by P. Bhanumathi
Awards
- The film won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu - Certificate of merit in 1954 at 2nd National Film Awards[2]
References
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0159096/
- ↑ "2nd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved August 23, 2011.