Jeevana Mukthi
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Jeevana Mukthi or Jeevanmukthi
is a 1942 Telugu
film produced by S. S. Vasan
of Gemini Studios
.
cobbler, leads a saintly life with his wife Seva and son Bhavudu. Because of his devotion, Lord Vishnu
appears before him every day, and eats whatever he is given as a prasad
offering. Santha, the daughter of the proud and powerful Rajaguru, learning of this, visits his hut to discover whether it is true. When she witnesses it for herself, she informs her father of this wonder. Angry that his daughter has visited the house of an untouchable, he locks her up. He then informs Jeevudu that the king's mother was peforming a cheppula nomu (Chappal vrata
) and needs a thousand sandals by next morning. Jeevudu and his family work all night, but can only make a few sandals. They fall asleep from exhaustion; when they awaken the next morning, they find the house full of sandals.
Rajaguru lies to the king, persuading him to order Jeevudu to be imprisoned and to have his hands cut off and his eyes put out; Bhavudu is stoned. With the help of a flower girl, Santha escapes from the chamber where her father has confined her. She tells Seva what has happened to her husband and her son. When Seva goes to the jail and sees her blinded husband, she puts her own eyes out. At this point, Lord Vishnu and his consort Sridevi
appear in the form of tribals. They restore their devotees; Rajaguru realizes the error of his ways; and all ends happily.
is a 1942 Telugu
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...
film produced by S. S. Vasan
S. S. Vasan
Subramaniam Srinivasan , popularly known by his screen name S. S. Vasan, was anIndian journalist, writer, advertiser, film producer, director and business tycoon...
of Gemini Studios
Gemini Studios
Gemini Studios was launched when Thiruthuraipoondi Subramanian Srinivasan bought a film distribution concern at an auction and renamed it as Gemini Pictures also known as Gemini Studios. Gemini Studios served as a breeding ground for innumerable artists and technicians for the south Indian Film...
.
Plot summary
Jeevudu, an untouchableDalit
Dalit is a designation for a group of people traditionally regarded as Untouchable. Dalits are a mixed population, consisting of numerous castes from all over South Asia; they speak a variety of languages and practice a multitude of religions...
cobbler, leads a saintly life with his wife Seva and son Bhavudu. Because of his devotion, Lord Vishnu
Vishnu
Vishnu is the Supreme god in the Vaishnavite tradition of Hinduism. Smarta followers of Adi Shankara, among others, venerate Vishnu as one of the five primary forms of God....
appears before him every day, and eats whatever he is given as a prasad
Prasad
Prasād is a mental condition of generosity, as well as a material substance that is first offered to a deity and then consumed...
offering. Santha, the daughter of the proud and powerful Rajaguru, learning of this, visits his hut to discover whether it is true. When she witnesses it for herself, she informs her father of this wonder. Angry that his daughter has visited the house of an untouchable, he locks her up. He then informs Jeevudu that the king's mother was peforming a cheppula nomu (Chappal vrata
Vrata
In the context of Hinduism and Hindu mythology, the term vrata denotes a religious practice to carry out certain obligations with a view to achieve divine blessing for fulfillment of one or several desires. Etymologically, vrata, a Sanskrit word , means to vow or to promise...
) and needs a thousand sandals by next morning. Jeevudu and his family work all night, but can only make a few sandals. They fall asleep from exhaustion; when they awaken the next morning, they find the house full of sandals.
Rajaguru lies to the king, persuading him to order Jeevudu to be imprisoned and to have his hands cut off and his eyes put out; Bhavudu is stoned. With the help of a flower girl, Santha escapes from the chamber where her father has confined her. She tells Seva what has happened to her husband and her son. When Seva goes to the jail and sees her blinded husband, she puts her own eyes out. At this point, Lord Vishnu and his consort Sridevi
Lakshmi
Lakshmi or Lakumi is the Hindu goddess of wealth, prosperity , light, wisdom, fortune, fertility, generosity and courage; and the embodiment of beauty, grace and charm. Representations of Lakshmi are also found in Jain monuments...
appear in the form of tribals. They restore their devotees; Rajaguru realizes the error of his ways; and all ends happily.
Cast
- P. Suribabu as Jeevudu
- Bezawada Rajarathnam as Seva, wife of Jeevudu
- Master Viswam as Bhavudu, son of Jeevudu
- V. V. Satagopan as Lord Vishnu
- Balijepalli LakshmikanthamBalijepalli LakshmikanthamBalijepalli 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...
as Rajaguru - Lanka Sathyam as Sishya of Rajaguru
- Kamala Kumari as Santha, daughter of Rajaguru
- Dasari Lakshmaiah Chowdary as King
- AnnapurnaAnnapurnaAnnapurna is a section of the Himalayas in north-central Nepal that includes Annapurna I, thirteen additional peaks over and 16 more over ....
as Sridevi, consort of Vishnu - Shanta as Bhoodevi, consort of Vishnu
- Lakshmi Devi as Flower girl
- Sivaramakrishnaiah
- Narasimha Sastry
Soundtrack
There are two songs in the film.- Aaragimpa Raara Vidu Aaragimpa Raara - P. Suribabu and group
- Veligimpuma Naalo Jyothi Thilakinchaga O Deva - P. Suribabu