Vipra Narayana
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Vipra Narayana or Vipranarayana (Telugu
: విప్రనారాయణ) story is based on the life of Thondaradippodi Alvar
, also called Vipranarayanar or Bhaktanghri Renu Swami was a Tamil Vaishnava Saint. He led his life in devotion to Lord Narayana and worked for the Perumal (Lord) by dedicating him with garlands. He is one of the 12 Alvars.
, directed by Ahindra Chaudhari.
and P. Bhanumathi of Bharani Pictures
. The title role is played by Akkineni Nageswara Rao
.
Tamil Songs:
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...
: విప్రనారాయణ) story is based on the life of Thondaradippodi Alvar
Thondaradippodi Alvar
Thondaradippodi Alvar or Bhaktanghri renu swami was a Tamil Vaishnava Saint who is also named as "Vipra Narayanar" led his life in devotion to Lord Narayana and worked for the Perumal by dedicating him with Garlands...
, also called Vipranarayanar or Bhaktanghri Renu Swami was a Tamil Vaishnava Saint. He led his life in devotion to Lord Narayana and worked for the Perumal (Lord) by dedicating him with garlands. He is one of the 12 Alvars.
Legend
The story revolves around a Brahmin who makes flower garlands. He devotes his life to Perumal (Lord). He is seduced by a woman who is determined to make him break his vow.1937 film
Vipra Narayana was made in Telugu language first time in 1937 by Aurora Pictures. starring Kasturi Narasimha Rao, Kanchanamala and Tanguturi SuryakumariTanguturi Suryakumari
Surya Kumari was a singer, actor and dancer....
, directed by Ahindra Chaudhari.
1938 film
Vipra Narayana was made in Tamil language in 1938 by Sound City. Starring Kothamangalam Cheenu and T. V. Rajasundari in the lead roles, the film was produced and directed by A. Narayanan.1954 film
Vipra Narayana was made in bilingual Telugu and Tamil directed and produced by P. S. Ramakrishna RaoP. S. Ramakrishna Rao
P. S. Ramakrishna Rao is a veteran Telugu film director and producer. He married Banumathi, a multi-talented film artist from South India, on 7 September 1945.-Filmography:...
and P. Bhanumathi of Bharani Pictures
Bharani Pictures
Bharani Pictures is a film production company in Chennai, India. It was established by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao and Bhanumathi Ramakrishna in 1947. They later established Bharani Studios in 1950. It is named after their son Bharani. Dr. Bharani Kumar, who presently taking care of the studios and...
. The title role is played by Akkineni Nageswara Rao
Akkineni Nageswara Rao
Akkineni Nageswara Rao , also known as ANR, is a Telugu cinema actor from Gudivada, Andhra Pradesh. Nageswara Rao has worked in several genres of films in his 70-year acting career, including mythological, social, and drama films...
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Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| A. Nageswara Rao | Vipranarayana |
| P. Bhanumathi | Devadevi |
| Relangi Venkataramaiah | Rangaraju |
| Rushyendramani Rushyendramani Rushyendramani was a famous drama and film actress and playback singer from South India... |
Mother of Devadevi |
| V. Sivaram | Maharaju |
| Sandhya Sandhya Sandhya may refer to:Film* Sandhya, Indian actress of the 1950s, wife of V. Shantaram*Sandhya Mridul, an Indian actress in Bollywood films, active 1993-present... |
Sister of Devadevi |
Crew
- Director: P. S. Ramakrishna RaoP. S. Ramakrishna RaoP. S. Ramakrishna Rao is a veteran Telugu film director and producer. He married Banumathi, a multi-talented film artist from South India, on 7 September 1945.-Filmography:...
- Producers: P. S. Ramakrishna RaoP. S. Ramakrishna RaoP. S. Ramakrishna Rao is a veteran Telugu film director and producer. He married Banumathi, a multi-talented film artist from South India, on 7 September 1945.-Filmography:...
& P. Bhanumathi - Editor: P. S. Ramakrishna RaoP. S. Ramakrishna RaoP. S. Ramakrishna Rao is a veteran Telugu film director and producer. He married Banumathi, a multi-talented film artist from South India, on 7 September 1945.-Filmography:...
- Production company: Bharani PicturesBharani PicturesBharani Pictures is a film production company in Chennai, India. It was established by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao and Bhanumathi Ramakrishna in 1947. They later established Bharani Studios in 1950. It is named after their son Bharani. Dr. Bharani Kumar, who presently taking care of the studios and...
- Lyrics: Samudrala RaghavacharyaSamudrala RaghavacharyaSamudrala Raghavacharya also known as Samudrala Senior, is a writer, producer, director and playback singer of Telugu films, Andhra Pradesh, India...
(Telugu) & K. D. Sundaram (Tamil) - Music Director: S. Rajeswara RaoS. Rajeswara RaoSalur Rajeswara Rao was a composer of musical scores for South Indian films for over half a century. He also sang, and played the harmonium....
- Playback singers : A. M. RajahA. M. RajahAemala Manmatharaju Rajah was a South Indian playback singer-music composer popular in the 1950s and the early 1960s in South India. He was popularly known as A. M. Rajah or Rajah. His songs were featured in numerous Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films in the 1950s, early 1960s and early...
, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna - Cinematography: M. A. Rehman
Songs
Telugu Songs:- Aadadhi Ante Layam Layam - Aa Needantene Bhayam Bhayam by Relangi Venkata RamaiahRelangi Venkata RamaiahRelangi Venkata Ramaiah was a comedian during the golden years of Telugu film. Hailing from East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, he has acted in several films as chief comedian, hero, anti-hero and character artiste....
- Anuraagalu Dhooramu by A. M. RajahA. M. RajahAemala Manmatharaju Rajah was a South Indian playback singer-music composer popular in the 1950s and the early 1960s in South India. He was popularly known as A. M. Rajah or Rajah. His songs were featured in numerous Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films in the 1950s, early 1960s and early...
& P. Bhanumathi - Choodumadhe Cheliya by A. M. RajahA. M. RajahAemala Manmatharaju Rajah was a South Indian playback singer-music composer popular in the 1950s and the early 1960s in South India. He was popularly known as A. M. Rajah or Rajah. His songs were featured in numerous Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films in the 1950s, early 1960s and early...
- Dharicherukora Ranga by A. M. RajahA. M. RajahAemala Manmatharaju Rajah was a South Indian playback singer-music composer popular in the 1950s and the early 1960s in South India. He was popularly known as A. M. Rajah or Rajah. His songs were featured in numerous Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films in the 1950s, early 1960s and early...
- Endhukoyi Thotamali by P. Bhanumathi
- Evvade Athadevvade by P. Bhanumathi
- Madhura Madhuramee by A. M. RajahA. M. RajahAemala Manmatharaju Rajah was a South Indian playback singer-music composer popular in the 1950s and the early 1960s in South India. He was popularly known as A. M. Rajah or Rajah. His songs were featured in numerous Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films in the 1950s, early 1960s and early...
& P. Bhanumathi - Meluko Sriranga by A. M. RajahA. M. RajahAemala Manmatharaju Rajah was a South Indian playback singer-music composer popular in the 1950s and the early 1960s in South India. He was popularly known as A. M. Rajah or Rajah. His songs were featured in numerous Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films in the 1950s, early 1960s and early...
- Nanu Vidanaadakura by P. Bhanumathi
- Paalinchara Ranga by A. M. RajahA. M. RajahAemala Manmatharaju Rajah was a South Indian playback singer-music composer popular in the 1950s and the early 1960s in South India. He was popularly known as A. M. Rajah or Rajah. His songs were featured in numerous Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films in the 1950s, early 1960s and early...
- Raa Raa Naa Swamy by P. Bhanumathi
- Ranga Kaaveti Ranga by A. M. RajahA. M. RajahAemala Manmatharaju Rajah was a South Indian playback singer-music composer popular in the 1950s and the early 1960s in South India. He was popularly known as A. M. Rajah or Rajah. His songs were featured in numerous Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films in the 1950s, early 1960s and early...
- Ranga Rangayani by P. Bhanumathi
- Saavirahe Thava Dheena by P. Bhanumathi
- Thillana by P. Bhanumathi
- Yela Naapai Dhaya Choopavu by P. Bhanumathi
- Slokams by P. Bhanumathi
Tamil Songs:
- aadhavan ezhundhaan aaruyirE en maadhavaa by A. M. RajahA. M. RajahAemala Manmatharaju Rajah was a South Indian playback singer-music composer popular in the 1950s and the early 1960s in South India. He was popularly known as A. M. Rajah or Rajah. His songs were featured in numerous Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films in the 1950s, early 1960s and early...
- yOgamadhE ezhilaam kaNNan yOgamadhE ezhilaam by A. M. RajahA. M. RajahAemala Manmatharaju Rajah was a South Indian playback singer-music composer popular in the 1950s and the early 1960s in South India. He was popularly known as A. M. Rajah or Rajah. His songs were featured in numerous Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films in the 1950s, early 1960s and early...
- malaril madhuvellaam innisai thaanE by A. M. RajahA. M. RajahAemala Manmatharaju Rajah was a South Indian playback singer-music composer popular in the 1950s and the early 1960s in South India. He was popularly known as A. M. Rajah or Rajah. His songs were featured in numerous Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films in the 1950s, early 1960s and early...
& P. Bhanumathi - ini aagatha sOgam aanathaa by A. M. RajahA. M. RajahAemala Manmatharaju Rajah was a South Indian playback singer-music composer popular in the 1950s and the early 1960s in South India. He was popularly known as A. M. Rajah or Rajah. His songs were featured in numerous Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films in the 1950s, early 1960s and early...
& P. Bhanumathi - naayaganE jaya geeta radha by P. Bhanumathi
Awards
- The film won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in TeluguNational Film Award for Best Feature Film in TeluguThe National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu Cinema winners: The awards received by the films released in the previous year are listed below...
- Certificate of merit - 1955