Kathanayika Molla
| Kathanayika Molla | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | B. Padmanabham |
| Produced by | B. Purushottam |
| Starring |
Vanisree Haranath B. Padmanabham Sobhan Babu |
Release dates | 1970 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Kathanayika Molla (Telugu: కథానాయిక మొల్ల) is a 1970 Telugu film directed by famous comedian B. Padmanabham. The film is based on the life of Telugu poet Molla. Vanisree played the title role. Jagame Ramamayam and Manishini Brahmayya Mattito Chesenaya are memorable songs in this film. It has got the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film.
Plot
The story is based on life of an ancient Telugu poet Molla,who translated the Sanskrit Ramayanam to Telugu.This work was also known as Molla Ramayanam.
Credits
Cast
- Vanisree ... Molla
- Harinath ... Lord Vishnu
- B. Padmanabham ... Tenali Ramakrishna
- Tyagaraaju
- Sobhan Babu
- Gummadi Venkateswara Rao ... Kesana
- Nagabhushanam ...
- Allu Ramalingaiah ... Avadhani
- Mikkilineni
- Jyothi Laxmi ... Vidhusheemani
- Geethanjali ... Ranganayaki
- Kaikala Satyanarayana ... Sri Krishna Devaraya (King)
Crew
- Director: B. Padmanabham
- Producer: B. Purushottam
- Production Company: Rekha and Murali Productions
- Original Music: S. P. Kodandapani
- Playback singers: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, S. P. Balasubramaniam and P. Susheela
Songs
- Doravo Evaravo Naa Korake Digina Devaravo (Lyrics: Devulapalli Krishnasastri; Singers: P. Susheela and Ghantasala)
- Jagame Ramamayam Manase Aganita Taraka Namamayam (Singer: P. Susheela)
- Manishini Brahmayya Mattito Chesenaya (Singer: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam)
- Naane Cheluve Kannadiki (Singer: L. R. Eswari)
- Lanka Dahanam (Singers: Ghantasala and party)
- Vinduva Veenula Vinduga Govindu Nandallu Parinayamaina Gaadha (Lyrics: Devulapalli Krishnasastri)
External links
- Kathanayika Molla at IMDb.
- Kathanayika Molla Film At Basthi.com