Narthanasala (1963)
Director: Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao; Writer: Samudrala Raghavacharya; Producer: Sridhara Rao, Rajyam; Cinematographer: M.A. Rahman; Editor: S.P.S. Veerappa; Cast: Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, Savithri Ganesan, S.V. Rangarao, Relangi Venkataramaiah, Sobanbabu, L. Vijayalakshmi, Gummadi Venkateswara Rao, Mikkilineni, Mukkamala, Dulipala, Kaikala Satyanarayana, Allu Ramalingaiah, Dhandamudi Rajagopalarao, Sandhya, Padmini Priyadharshini, M. Prabhakar Reddy, Kanchanamala, Lakshmi Rajyam, Kantharao, Suryakantham
Duration: 02:54:31; Aspect Ratio: 1.333:1; Hue: 150.891; Saturation: 0.050; Lightness: 0.147; Volume: 0.201; Cuts per Minute: 8.222
Summary: Guest Appearance: Kanchanamala, Lakshmi Rajyam, Kantharao, Suryakantham
The Pandavas complete 12 years of forest life as a part of their 13-year exile stipulation of a rigged dice game they were defeated in by the Kauravas.[a] As per the rule, in the 13th year, the Pandavas and their wife Draupadi have to assume different identities and live incognito until the upcoming Vijayadashami. In case their real identity is unveiled, they have to repeat their 12-year exile again. That would give a chance to the Kauravas to prohibit the Pandavas from attacking and gaining the reigns of the Kuru Kingdom for a longer period, and possibly forever. The Pandavas choose the Matsya Kingdom ruled by Virata, a kind hearted but weak spirited king. They hope to find employment in the king's palace. Arjuna, one of the Pandavas, recollects a curse which could help him stay incognito for one year. In the past, Arjuna was felicitated by Indra, the king of deities for gaining the divine weapon, Pashupatastra, from Lord Shiva through dedicated devotion. The celestial dancer Urvashi falls in love with Arjuna, but he rejects her advances as he considered her a motherly figure. Feeling insulted, Urvashi cursed him to lose his masculinity and turn into an eunuch. Indra arrived and asked Arjuna to treat this curse as a blessing in disguise as the 13th year is arriving. Taking this into account, Arjuna turns into a transgender dance teacher Brihannala.
The remaining assume different identities based on their strengths—Yudhishtira as the advisor and dice player Kankubhattu, Bhima as the cook Valala, Nakula as horse groomsman Damagranthi, Sahadeva as cowherd Tantripala. Draupadi meets Virata's wife Sudeshna at a temple. She introduces herself as Sairandhri, an ill-fated woman married to five Gandharvas and requests a job in her palace. Sudeshna agrees and promises that Sairandhri would never be used to perform unethical tasks and jobs. The Pandavas too join Virata's palace in these disguised forms and perform various duties. The Kauravas are in search of the Pandavas and their cousin Krishna learns about this. Arjuna's son Abhimanyu wishes to convey the same to the Pandavas and Krishna reluctantly agrees. Before sending him to Matsya, Krishna warns Abhimanyu not to reveal his real identity. Abhimanyu falls in love with Virata's daughter Uttaraa but does not reveal any details of his. Brihannala, who teaches dance to Uttaraa, learns this and is happy. Uttaraa's brother Uttara Kumara too, wishes to see their alliance turn into a reality and waits for the opportunity. Sudeshna's brother and Matsya's chief army commander Kichaka returns victorious from a conquest. Kichaka sees Sairandhri and is mesmerised with her beauty. He warns Sudeshna of dire consequences if Sairandhri does not willingly submit herself for unison. As Kichaka is the supreme power of Matsya, Virata and Sudeshna do not dare to oppose. Sairandhri warns and pleads to Kichaka several times, which bear no result. One night, Valala disguises himself as a woman and waits in the dance hall. Believing the woman to be Sairandhri, Kichaka enters the hall and is killed by Valala. Valala also kills Kichaka's hundred brothers who attempt to kill Sairandhri by making her perform Sati with Kichaka's corpse. The Kaurava's learn about Kichaka's death due to a woman married to five Gandharvas in mysterious circumstances. They suspect 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 Kauravas attack the remaining cattle, Uttara Kumara swears to fight against them. However, after watching their military troops, Uttara Kumara loses his confidence. Brihannala, who is his charioteer, 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 (prosopis cineraria) where the Pandavas' divine weapons are hidden. The 13th year ends on that day and Brihannala regains his form of Arjuna. On realising who Brihannala is, Uttara Kumara is happy to serve him. Arjuna then uses the Sammohanastra 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. Krishna visits Matsya and the marriage of Uttaraa with Abhimanyu is finalised.
Choreographer: Vempati Sathyam
Lyricist: Samudrala Raghavacharya
Music: Susarla Dhakshinamurthy
Singer: Chorus
Song: Vijayee Bhava Vijaya Jaya Panduraja Tanaya
విజయీ భవా విజయా జయ పాండురాజ తనయా
Actors: Padmini Priyadharshini
Choreographer: Vempati Sathyam
Lyricist: Samudrala Raghavacharya
Music: Susarla Dhakshinamurthy
Singer: S. Janaki
Song: Naravaraa O Kuruvaraa Veerula Neeku Sari Lerani
నరవరా ఓ కురువరా వీరల నీకు సరి లేరని
Actors: Padmini Priyadharshini
Lyricist: Samudrala Raghavacharya
Music: Susarla Dhakshinamurthy
Singer: P. Susheela
Song: Anna illalu Thammuniki Amma Kaadhe Etula (Padyam)
అన్న ఇల్లాలు తమ్నునికి అమ్మకాదే ఎటుల (పద్యం)
Actors: Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao
Lyricist: Samudrala Raghavacharya
Music: Susarla Dhakshinamurthy
Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Song: Aaditappani Mayamma Abimataana (Padyam)
ఆడితప్పని మాయమ్మ అభిమతాన (పద్యం)
Actors: Savithri Ganesan
Lyricist: Samudrala Raghavacharya
Music: Susarla Dhakshinamurthy
Singer: P. Susheela
Song: Janani Sivakaamini Jayasubhakaarini Vijayaroopini
జననీ శివకామినీ జయశుభకారిణి విజయరూపిణీ
Actors: L. Vijayalakshmi
Actors: Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao
Choreographer: Vempati Sathyam
Lyricist: Samudrala Raghavacharya
Music: Susarla Dhakshinamurthy
Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Singer: S. Janaki
Song: Jaya Gananayaka Vigna Vinayaka
జయ గణనాయక విఘ్నవినాయక
Actors: L. Vijayalakshmi
Choreographer: Vempati Sathyam
Lyricist: Kosaraju Raghavaiah Choudhury
Music: Susarla Dhakshinamurthy
Singer: Chorus
Singer: P. Susheela
Song: Sarasalu Ulikimpa Muripaalu Pulakimpa Sayyatalaademule
సరసాలు ఉలికింప మురిపాలు పులకింప సయ్యాటలాడేములె
Actors: L. Vijayalakshmi
Actors: Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao
Choreographer: Vempati Sathyam
Lyricist: Samudrala Raghavacharya
Music: Susarla Dhakshinamurthy
Singer: Bangalore Latha
Singer: Mangalampalli Balamurali Krishna
Song: Salalita Raaga Sudharasasaaram
సలలిత రాగసుధారస సారం
Actors: Savithri Ganesan
Lyricist: Samudrala Raghavacharya
Music: Susarla Dhakshinamurthy
Singer: P. Susheela
Song: Sakhiya Vivarinchave Vagalerigini Cheluniki Naa Katha
సఖియా వివరించవే వగలెరిగిని చెలునికి నా కధ
Actors: L. Vijayalakshmi
Actors: Sobanbabu
Choreographer: Vempati Sathyam
Lyricist: Sri Sri
Music: Susarla Dhakshinamurthy
Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Singer: P. Susheela
Song: Evari Kosam Ee Mandhahasam Okapari Vivarinchave Sogasari
ఎవ్వరి కోసం ఈ మందహాసం ఒకపరి వివరించవే సొగసరి
Actors: Savithri Ganesan
Music: Susarla Dhakshinamurthy
Singer: P. Susheela
Song: He Gopalaka He Krupaajalanidhe He Sindhu (Slokam)
హే గోపాలక హే కృపాజలనిధే హే సింధు
Actors: Savithri Ganesan
Music: Susarla Dhakshinamurthy
Singer: P. Susheela
Song: Durvarodhyama Bhahu Vikrama (Padyam)
దుర్వారోద్యమ బాహు విక్రమ (పద్యం)
Actors: Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao
Music: Susarla Dhakshinamurthy
Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Song: Yavvaani Vakita Ibamadhapankambu (Padyam)
ఎవ్వాని వాకిట యిభమదపంకంబు (పద్యం)
Actors: Savithri Ganesan
Choreographer: Vempati Sathyam
Lyricist: Samudrala Raghavacharya
Music: Susarla Dhakshinamurthy
Singer: P. Susheela
Song: Dariki Raboku Raboku Raja
దరికి రాబోకు రాబోకు రాజా
Lyricist: Samudrala Raghavacharya
Music: Susarla Dhakshinamurthy
Singer: Bangalore Latha
Song: Seelavati Nee Gathi Ee Vidhiga Maarenaa (Background Song)
శీలగతి నీ గతి ఈ విధిగా మారెనా
Actors: Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao
Music: Susarla Dhakshinamurthy
Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Song: Kanchanamaya Vedhika Kanatkekatanojwala Vibramamuvaadu (Padyam)
కాంచనమయ వేదికా కనత్కేకతనోజ్వల విభ్రమమువాడు (పద్యం)
Actors: Relangi Venkataramaiah
Music: Susarla Dhakshinamurthy
Singer: Madhavapedhi Satyam
Song: Kourava Sena Joochi Vanakendhodagen Madhilona Nenu (Padyam)
కౌరవసేనజూచె వణకెన్దొడగెన్ మదిలోన నేను (పద్యం)
Music: Susarla Dhakshinamurthy
Singer: Madhavapedhi Satyam
Song: Singam Bhakatito Guhamtaramunan Cherpati (Padyam)
సింగం బాకటితో గుహాంతరమునన్ చేర్పాటు (పద్యం)
Music: Susarla Dhakshinamurthy
Singer: Madhavapedhi Satyam
Song: Vachinavaadu Phalgunudu (Padyam)
వచ్చినవాడు ఫల్గుణుడు (పద్యం)
Actors: Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao
Lyricist: Samudrala Raghavacharya
Music: Susarla Dhakshinamurthy
Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Song: Prelithi Vennomarlu Kuruvruddula Mundara (Padyam)
ప్రేలితి వెన్నో మార్లు కురువృధ్దుల ముందర (పద్యం)
Actors: M. Prabhakar Reddy
Lyricist: Samudrala Raghavacharya
Music: Susarla Dhakshinamurthy
Singer: Madhavapedhi Satyam
Song: Potumogandu Na Bugilipoyina (Padyam)
పోటుమొగండులా బుగిలిపోయిన (పద్యం)
Actors: Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao
Music: Susarla Dhakshinamurthy
Singer: Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Song: Yenungu Nekki Pekkenungulirugadaraabura Veedhula (Padyam)
ఏనుంగునెక్కి పెక్కేనుంగులిరుగడరాబుర వీధుల (పద్యం)
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