Raja Makutam
| Raja Makutam | |
|---|---|
 Film poster in Tamil | |
| Directed by | B. Narasimha Reddy |
| Produced by | B.Nagi Reddy |
| Written by | D. V. Narasa Raju |
| Starring |
N.T. Rama Rao Kannamba Rajasulochana Gummadi Padmanabham Rajanala Mukkamala Kaikala Satyanarayana |
| Music by | Master Venu |
| Cinematography | B.N. Konda Reddy |
Release date | 24 February 1960 |
Running time | 179 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language |
Telugu Tamil |
Raja Makutam or Rajamakutam (King's Sceptre) is a 1960 Telugu film directed by veteran B. Narasimha Reddy. The film was produced by Vauhini Studios and simultaneously made in Tamil.[1]
B. S. Ramaiah wrote the dialogues for the Tamil version.[2]
Plot
While he was attending a festival,.the King of Gandhara was killed by his younger brother who is also the commander of the army. He also sends all those loyal to the king to prison. The prince, who is away at that time, comes to know about his father's death and returns to the kingdom. He was attacked by soldiers on the way and he is wounded. While he is unconscious, a girl takes him to the palace on her cart. The girl's brother is working in the palace and she was going to meet her brother. The commander orders that all prisoners be executed. He says the order is from the prince. The girl's brother is also executed and she gets angry with the prince. The prince comes to know that it was his uncle who gave the order in his name and wants to punish the uncle. But his mother, the queen, advises him not to take any action because he (the uncle) is in full control of the army and the palace. How the prince restore normalcy forms the rest of the story.
Cast
Telugu
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| N. T. Rama Rao | Prince Pratap |
| Rajasulochana | |
| Kannamba | Queen |
| Gummadi Venkateswara Rao | Prachandudu |
| B. Padmanabham | Son of Prachandudu |
| Rajanala Kaleswara Rao | |
| Vangara Venkata Subbaiah |
Tamil
The list is adapted from Film News Anandan's database.[2]
- N. T. Rama Rao
- Rajasulochana
- Kannamba
- V. R. Rajagopal
- Chittor V. Nagaiah
- S. V. Sahasranamam
- K. Balaji
Synopsis
B.N. Reddi is one of the most prolific filmmakers of Telugu cinema during the 1950s. He is also the director of the critically acclaimed Malleswari.
Soundtrack
Music is by Master Venu. There are about 11 songs in the film.[3]
Telugu Songs
Lyrics were by Balantrapu Rajanikanta Rao, Devulapalli Krishnasastri & Kosaraju Raghavaiah.[1] Playback singers are Ghantasala, Madhavapeddi Satyam, Mallik, P. Leela, P. Suseela & Jikki.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
| 1 | Anjalide Janani Devi | P. Leela | 02:52 | |
| 2 | Edanunnado Ekkadunnado Naa Chukkala Redu | P. Leela | 03:44 | |
| 3 | Eti Odduna Maa Vooru | Jikki | 03:28 | |
| 4 | Jaya Jaya Manogna Mangala Murthi | P. Suseela | 08:35 | |
| 5 | Ninu choosi Neeli.... Ooredi Peredi O Chandamama | Ghantasala & P. Leela | Balantrapu Rajanikanta Rao | 04:31 |
| 6 | Sadiseyako Gali Sadiseya Boke | P. Leela | Devulapalli Krishnasastri | 03:16 |
| 7 | Takita Takita Dhimi Tabala | Ghantasala | Kosaraju Raghavaiah | |
| 8 | Kanta Paini Aasa | Madhavapeddi Satyam & Mallik | 02:05 | |
| 9 | Jingana Tingana | 03:10 | ||
| 10 | Raarandoyi | 02:34 | ||
| 11 |
Tamil Songs
Lyrics were penned by Thanjai Ramaiah Dass. Playback singers are Thiruchi Loganathan, P. Leela, Sirkazhi Govindarajan, A. L. Raghavan & Jikki.[4]
| No. | Song | Singers | Length (m:ss) |
| 1 | Maadapurave Odi Varuvaaya | P. Leela | 02:31 |
| 2 | Konji Varum Thendrale | ||
| 3 | Amba Jagadhamba | ||
| 4 | Munnale Povanum Thirumbalaama | Sirkazhi Govindarajan | |
| 5 | Iravinil Vandhadheno.... Ooredhu Peredhu O Vennilaave | Seerkazhi Govindarajan & P. Leela | 04:31 |
| 6 | Vacha Pulliyum Thavaraadhu | Jikki | |
| 7 | Gumthala Gumma | 03:28 | |
| 8 | Vaarungo Vaarungo Vaarungo | Thiruchi Loganathan | |
| 9 | Kelaayo Kadhaiyai Nee | A. L. Raghavan |
References
- 1 2 M. L. Narasimhan (11 February 2016). "Rajamakutam (1960)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 12 March 2017. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
- 1 2 Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers. Archived from the original on 12 March 2017.
- ↑ http://ghantasalagalamrutamu.blogspot.com/2009/08/1960_5060.html
- ↑ G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam - Part 2 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition November 2016. p. 212.
External links
- Raja Makutam on IMDb