Tatamma Kala (transl. Great-Grandmother's Dream) is a 1974 Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by N. T. Rama Rao under his Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna and debutant Nandamuri Balakrishna[2][3] and has music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao.[4]

Tatamma Kala
Theatrical release poster
Directed byN. T. Rama Rao
Written byD. V. Narasa Raju (dialogues)
Screenplay byN. T. Rama Rao
Story byN. T. Rama Rao
Produced byN. T. Rama Rao
StarringN. T. Rama Rao
Bhanumathi Ramakrishna
Nandamuri Balakrishna
CinematographyJ. Satyanarayana
Edited byG. D. Joshi
Music byS. Rajeswara Rao
Production
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Ramakrishna Cine Studios[1]
Release date
  • 30 August 1974 (1974-08-30)
Running time
158 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Plot

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The film begins in a village with Ravamma, an indomitable woman whose husband, Musalaiah, turns into a wanderer. So, Ravamma safeguards their property and rears her grandson Ramaiah, who lost his parents in childhood. Time passes, Ramaiah spices Sita, and they are blessed with five children. Tragically, the family becomes a victim of the land ceiling act. Hence, distressed Ramayya migrates to the city, where he obtains a job, but Ravamma spurns the decision and leaves him behind. Years rolled by, and the children grew up with different mentalities; the eldest, Govindu, knits an intercaste girl, Saru, at his in-law's house. The second, Hariram, a hippie, and the third, Venkatesam, a mechanic, is clutched by a dancer, Mala, and the daughter, Rama, becomes a scapegoat for the modern lifestyle. Times get worse, Ramayya is penalized for Hariram's crime, and Sita commits suicide. In a wreck, the only child left, Balakrishna, a genial, is left alone and proceeds to his great-grandmother. By then, Ravamma is 97 years old, and spotting him is delightful. Balakrishna is aware that the village is suffering from a drought. Thus, he triumphs in acquiring a green revolution utilizing modern techniques, for which he is honored with the Krishi Pandit award from the Govt of India, which he bestows on his great-grandmother. Presently, Ravamma is so smug as her great-grandson fulfilled the dream for which she is striving. At last, the police catch Hariram and acquit Ramaiah as non-guilty, who back, along with the remaining family, following Musalaiah. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the family's reunion.

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Soundtrack

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Tatamma Kala
Film score by
Released1974
GenreSoundtrack
Length38:29
LabelEMI Columbia
ProducerS. Rajeswara Rao

Music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. Music released on EMI Columbia Audio Company.

S. No. Song Title Lyrics Singers length
1 "Evaranukunnaru" Kosaraju Bhanumathi Ramakrishna 3:03
2 "Ayyalali Muddulayyalali" Kosaraju Bhanumathi Ramakrishna 4:02
3 "Emandi Vadinagaru" Kosaraju L. R. Eswari 3:13
4 "Korameesam Kurroda" Kosaraju Ghantasala, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna 5:38
5 "Sanagapoola" Kosaraju Ghantasala 4:26
6 "Pandavulu Pandavulu" Kosaraju S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Madhavapeddi Satyam, Kovela Shantha 4:17
7 "Sye Annanura" C. Narayana Reddy P. Susheela 3:30
8 "Ye Manishi" C. Narayana Reddy S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 5:30
9 "Taaru Roadlape" C. Narayana Reddy Madhavapeddi Ramesh 4:50

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References

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  1. ^ "Titles". Chithr.com. Archived from the original on 8 September 2023. Retrieved 26 January 2015.
  2. ^ "Heading-3". Andhravilas. Archived from the original on 28 January 2015. Retrieved 26 January 2015.
  3. ^ Balakrishna turns 40 in Tollywood Archived 6 October 2017 at the Wayback Machine- Times of India. 20 August 2014. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
  4. ^ "Heading-2". Nth Wall. Archived from the original on 28 January 2015. Retrieved 26 January 2015.
  5. ^ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Archived (PDF) from the original on 23 February 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2020.(in Telugu)