Bala Nagamma
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Bala Nagamma or Balanagamma (Telugu
: బాలనాగమ్మ) is a 1942 Telugu Silver Jubilee
film directed by Chittajallu Pullayya. The Bala Nagamma story was one of the most popular Burrakathas.
). She is married off to Karyavardi Raju (Banda). She is kidnapped by Mayala Marathi (Govindarajula Subbarao) who turns her into a dog and takes her to his cave. Once there, he tries to take advantage of her. She keeps him away quoting some Holy Rites and Pujas that she is involved in. She is a prisoner in the cave for 14 years, where the Fakir's mistress, Sangu (Pushpavalli
), is jealous of his obsession with Bala Nagamma. In the meantime, her son Balavardi Raju grows up and gets to know the truth about his mother. He seeks the Fakir out and defeats him.
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
: బాలనాగమ్మ) is a 1942 Telugu Silver Jubilee
Silver Jubilee
A Silver Jubilee is a celebration held to mark a 25th anniversary. The anniversary celebrations can be of a wedding anniversary, ruling anniversary or anything that has completed a 25 year mark...
film directed by Chittajallu Pullayya. The Bala Nagamma story was one of the most popular Burrakathas.
The plot
The story is about Bala Nagamma, young princess. The King prays for progeny and is blessed with children, the youngest of them is named Bala Nagamma (KanchanamalaKanchanamala
Kanchanamala or Kanchana Mala was a popular Telugu film actress. She was the first glamorous film personality during those early days of Telugu cinema....
). She is married off to Karyavardi Raju (Banda). She is kidnapped by Mayala Marathi (Govindarajula Subbarao) who turns her into a dog and takes her to his cave. Once there, he tries to take advantage of her. She keeps him away quoting some Holy Rites and Pujas that she is involved in. She is a prisoner in the cave for 14 years, where the Fakir's mistress, Sangu (Pushpavalli
Pushpavalli
Pentapadu Pushpavalli better known as Pushpavalli is a Tamil and Telugu film actress. She was married to Gemini Ganesan and is Rekha's mother. She starred in many films with Ganesan, mostly as his heroine. Her film work includes title roles in Miss Malini , an adaptation of R.K. Narayan's novel Mr...
), is jealous of his obsession with Bala Nagamma. In the meantime, her son Balavardi Raju grows up and gets to know the truth about his mother. He seeks the Fakir out and defeats him.
Cast
| Actor/Actress | Character |
|---|---|
| Kanchanamala Kanchanamala Kanchanamala or Kanchana Mala was a popular Telugu film actress. She was the first glamorous film personality during those early days of Telugu cinema.... |
Nagamma |
| Govindarajula Subba Rao Govindarajula Subba Rao Dr. Govindarajula Venkata Subba Rao is famous Telugu drama and film actor.-Life sketch:He played in the drama Merchant of Venice during the school days in Tenali. He portrayed Satyaki and Bheema in Gayopakhyanam as his debut performance during the convocation function. Subsequently he acted many... |
Mayala Marathi |
| Balijepalli Lakshmikantham Balijepalli Lakshmikantham Balijepalli Lakshmikantham or Lakshmikantha Kavi actor, poet, dramatist and freedom fighter. He is remembered for the masterpiece Harischandra written in 1924, which is popular even today and has been played by many drama troupes... |
Navabhoja Raju |
| Karyavardhi Raju | |
| Master Viswam | Balavardhi Raju |
| Pushpavalli Pushpavalli Pentapadu Pushpavalli better known as Pushpavalli is a Tamil and Telugu film actress. She was married to Gemini Ganesan and is Rekha's mother. She starred in many films with Ganesan, mostly as his heroine. Her film work includes title roles in Miss Malini , an adaptation of R.K. Narayan's novel Mr... |
Sangu |
| Addala Narayana Rao | Nagendra |
| Bellary Lalitha | Bhoolaxmi |
| Lanka Satyam | Chakali Thippadu |
| Relangi Venkataramaiah | Kotwal Ramasingu |
Soundtrack
There are three songs in the film.- Naa Sogase Kani Marude Dasudu Kada - PushpavalliPushpavalliPentapadu Pushpavalli better known as Pushpavalli is a Tamil and Telugu film actress. She was married to Gemini Ganesan and is Rekha's mother. She starred in many films with Ganesan, mostly as his heroine. Her film work includes title roles in Miss Malini , an adaptation of R.K. Narayan's novel Mr...
- Nanna Memu Delhi Potham
- Sri Jaya Jaya Gowri Ramana - Bellary Lalitha
Features
- Gemini Pictures later remade this movie in Hindi with MadhubalaMadhubalaMumtaz Jahan Begum Dehlavi, known by her stage name Madhubala was a Hindi movie actress. She starred in several successful movies in the 1950s and early 1960s, many of which have attained a classic status...
in the lead role and Savitri as Sangu. The movie was titled Bahut Din Hue. This was Savithri's first Hindi movie. - The movie was a trendsetting folk-based successful venture and ran for more than 25 weeks in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
- The story has been adopted for another movie as Bala Nagamma in 1959 starring N. T. Rama RaoN. T. Rama RaoNandamuri Taraka Rama Rao , also known as NTR and fondly referred to as Anna Garu, was an Indian film actor, director, producer, and a politician...
, Anjali DeviAnjali DeviAnjali Devi is a veteran Telugu actress and producer. She is well known for her mythological role as Sita in Lava Kusha and roles in movies like Suvarna Sundari and Anarkali.- Biography :...
and S. V. Ranga RaoS. V. Ranga RaoSamarla Venkata Ranga Rao Popularly Known as S.V.R. was an Indian Theater actor, Tollywood actor, director and producer...
. It was also big success.