Karthavarayuni Katha (transl. Story of Karthavaraya) is a 1958 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film, produced and directed by T. R. Ramanna under the R. R. Pictures banner.[2][3] It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Savitri[4] with music composed by G. Ramanadhan and Ashwathama.[5] The film was simultaneously made as the Tamil movie Kathavarayan (1958) by the same banner and director.

Karthavarayuni Katha
Theatrical release poster
Directed byT. R. Ramanna
Story byMaddhipatla Suri
Produced byT. R. Ramanna
StarringN. T. Rama Rao
Savitri
CinematographyT. K. Rajabathar
Edited byM. S. Mani
D. Durairajan
Music byG. Ramanathan
Ashwathama
Production
company
R. R. Pictures[1]
Release date
  • 18 October 1958 (1958-10-18)
Running time
124 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Plot

edit

Once, Parvati suspects her husband Siva and declares penance for atonement. So, she grounds at Varanasi, where Siva creates a garden for her and a foster son, Karthavaraya as protector. Once Karthavaraya tries to molest a sightseeing lady, she self-sacrifices. At this, Siva curses Karthavaraya when Parvati tries to appease him, so she, too, is blasted to come forth on earth. Now, Parvati arises as Kamakshi, with Karthavaraya as a baby and the lady as Aryamala, the daughter of an Arya king. Karthavaraya grows up in tribes and then proceeds toward his mother, who blesses him with the supernatural power of changing intended forms. He tours when he gets acquainted with Aryamala and the two crushes. Knowing it, Kamakshi alarms her son that it is hazardous to the club with Aryamala, which he deaf ears. Therefrom, Karthavaraya frequently attends the palace in different forms and knits Aryamala as a Brahmin. The Arya King denies it and seizes Karthavaraya, and Aryamala is gravely injured. Hereupon, Karthavaraya is ruthlessly towed and edicts the death penalty. Therein, Kamakshi lands and begs the King for pardon, but in vain. Hence, she flares up with a call to Siva, creating an apocalypse and collapsing the fort. At last, Kamakshi transforms into Parvati and goes back to Kailasam. Finally, the movie ends happily with the fusing of Karthavaraya & Aryamala.

Cast

edit

Soundtrack

edit
Karthavarayuni Katha
Film score by
G. Ramanadhan
Ashwathama
Released1958
GenreSoundtrack
ProducerG. Ramanadhan
Ashwathama

Music composed by G. Ramanadhan & Ashwathama. Music released by Audio Company.

S. No. Song Title Music Lyrics Singers length
1 "Namasthe Namasthe" Ashwathama Malladi Ramakrishna Sastry Madhavapeddi Satyam, Satyavathi 3:05
2 "Poosey Malli Remma" G. Ramanadhan Devulapalli A. P. Komala, K. Rani, Sundaramma, Ratnamala, 2:15
3 "Meesala Rosayyo" G. Ramanadhan Devulapalli Madhavapeddi Satyam, Ratnamala 6:17
4 "Kaluva Rekula" G. Ramanadhan Devulapalli Ghantasala, P. Leela, Pithapuram, A. P. Komala 4:33
5 "Sangili Giligili" G. Ramanadhan Devulapalli Ghantasala, T. G. Kamala Devi Madhavapeddi Satyam 3:32
6 "Naa Manasemone" G. Ramanadhan Devulapalli P. Leela
7 "Okkasari Choodava" Ashwathama Devulapalli P. B. Srinivas 5:35
8 "Kaavali Kaavali" Ashwathama Devulapalli P. B. Srinivas
9 "Konda Meeda Chandamama" Ashwathama Devulapalli K. Rani 0:57
10 "Okkasari Digiraava" G. Ramanadhan Devulapalli Ghantasala
11 "Mooge Chikati" Ashwathama Devulapalli P. Leela 4:01
12 "Ananda Mohana" Ashwathama Malladi Ramakrishna Sastry P. B. Srinivas 2:25
13 "Gaajulamma Gaajulu" Ashwathama Devulapalli S. Janaki
14 "Okka Kshnam" Ashwathama Devulapalli M. S. Rama Rao 3:09

References

edit
  1. ^ "Karthavarayuni Katha (Overview)". Youtube.
  2. ^ "Karthavarayuni Katha (Banner)". Chitr.com.
  3. ^ "Karthavarayuni Katha (Direction)". Filmiclub.
  4. ^ "Karthavarayuni Katha (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com.
  5. ^ "Karthavarayuni Katha (Review)". Filmibeat.