Sri Tirupatamma Katha (transl. Story of Tirupatamma) is a 1963 Indian Telugu-language biographical film, based on the life of Penuganchiprolu Tirupatamma, produced by Donepoodi Krishna Murthy under the Gokul Productions banner and directed by B. S. Narayana.[1][2] It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Krishna Kumari, and music composed by Pamarthi.
| Sri Tirupatamma Katha | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | B. S. Narayana |
| Written by | Bollimunta Sivaramakrishna (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | B. S. Narayana |
| Based on | Life of Tirupatamma |
| Produced by | Donepoodi Krishna Murthy |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Krishna Kumari |
| Cinematography | K. Ramachandra Babu |
| Edited by | G. D. Joshi V. Anki Reddy |
| Music by | Pamarthi |
Production company | Gokul Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 158 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot edit
The film begins approximately 200 years ago, in a village Gopineni Paalem Andhra Pradesh where a couple, Kolla Sivaramayya & Rangamma are blessed with a baby girl Tirupatamma with the grace of Venkateshwara. Years roll by, and Tirupatamma grows as an ardent devotee of the Lord. Once, her cousin Gopaiah visits and falls for her. Despite, the refusal of his mother Venkamma & sister-in-law Chandramma he knits her with the aid of elder Mallaiah. Soon after, Tirupatamma faces the music and cannot get time for her husband. Hence, frustrated Gopaiah is infatuated with a Deva Daasi Padmavati. Being cognizant of it, Mallaiah stops funding him. So, he heists the jewelry of his wife for which Tirupatamma is convicted, thus, viragos torment enhances. Behold of it, Mallaiah decides to retrieve his brother when he implores Padmavati which she denies. Consequently, he forcibly vacates her when Gopaiah bars and Padmavati pleads to move out. Following this, Venkamma & Chandramma denounces Tirupatamma and makes him suspect her chastity when enraged Gopaiah stabs her. Suddenly, a flame erupts whereby, Venkamma is burned and Chandramma loses her eyesight when they divulge the actuality. As of now, Tirupatamma heals them with her devotional power and breathes last. Eventually, repentant Gopaiah follows her by self-inflicting. At last, Lord appears and claims that Tirupatamma is born to affirm that wife & husband are inseparable both in life & death. Finally, Tirupatamma is adored as a deity at Penuganchiprolu temple till today.
Cast edit
- N. T. Rama Rao as Gopalanna
- Krishna Kumari as Tirupatamma
- Gummadi as Mallaiah
- Mikkilineni as Subbaiah
- Ramana Reddy as Joogulu
- Satyanarayana
- Ramakrishna as Lord Venkateswara
- Vangara as Priest
- Chadalavada as Shankaraiah
- Suryakantham as Venkamma
- Chaya Devi as Lokamma
- Rajasulochana as Padmavathi
- Hemalatha as Chandramma
- Surabhi Balasaraswathi as Kaamulu
Soundtrack edit
| Sri Tirupatamma Katha | |
|---|---|
| Film score by Pamarthi | |
| Released | 1963 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Producer | Pamarthi |
The soundtrack was composed by Pamarthi.[3]
| S. No. | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Sri Venkatesa" | Bollimunta Sivaramakrishna | P. Leela | 3:47 |
| 2 | "Poovai Virisina" | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala | 3:23 |
| 3 | "Chilakalanchu Cheeradana" | Sivaramaiah | Pithapuram, Jikki | |
| 4 | "Kougili Kailasamu" | Dasaradhi | P. Leela | 2:49 |
| 5 | "Ee Chiru Navvulalo" | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 3:40 |
| 6 | "Poovai Virisina" (F) | C. Narayana Reddy | P. Leela | 3:06 |
| 7 | "Po Pora Mamayah" | Sivaramaiah | Madhavapeddi Satyam, K. Rani | 3:34 |
| 8 | "Aadamule Natakam" | Sivaramaiah | Pithapuram, Jikki |
References edit
- ^ Krishna, Radha (13 October 1963). "చిత్ర సమీక్ష: శ్రీ తిరుపతమ్మ కథ" [Film review: Sri Tirupatamma Katha]. Andhra Prabha (in Telugu). Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ^ "చిత్ర జ్యోతి: శ్రీ తిరుపతమ్మ కథ" [Sri Titupatamma Katha]. Andhra Jyothi (in Telugu). 11 October 1963. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ^ Sri Thirupathamma Katha (song book) (in Telugu). Gokul Productions. 1963.
