Jayaprada is a 1939
Telugu
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* Telugu language, a major Dravidian language of India
*Telugu people, an ethno-linguistic group of India
* Telugu script, used to write the Telugu language
** Telugu (Unicode block), a block of Telugu characters in Unicode
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-language
historical drama
A historical drama (also period drama, costume drama, and period piece) is a work set in a past time period, usually used in the context of film and television. Historical drama includes historical fiction and romance film, romances, adventure f ...
film directed by Ch. Narasimha Rao. This film was also released with the title ''Puroorava chakravarti''. This is the first movie for which
S. Rajeswara Rao
Saluri Rajeswara Rao (11 October 1922 – 25 October 1999) was an Indian composer, multi instrumentalist, conductor, singer, and music producer known for his works predominantly in South Indian cinema.M. L. Narasimham"Trend-setter in Light Music ...
gave a full music score as a composer.
C. S. R. Anjaneyulu
Chilakalapudi Seeta Rama Anjaneyulu (11 July 1907 – 8 October 1963), popularly known as C. S. R., was an Indian method actor, and thespian best known for his works in Telugu cinema, and Telugu theater. He acted in many stage dramas and portray ...
played the role of Puroorava in this film.
Plot
Pururava was one of the six mightiest emperors of ancient India. When an army attacks his fort, unwilling to have a bloodshed because of a possible fight, Pururava escapes with his wife and two kids to a forest close by. From there the king and the queen are employed at a prosperous person by name Narayana Sait. The rest of the story moves around how Sani, the planet that troubles people creates perils for Pururava and his wife and how they win over them. The story ends showing Pururava in his pomp and glory, surmounting all his difficulties.
Casting
Sound track
#Aiswaryamuletlu Poyinanugaanee
#Athadaanyaayapu Chakravarthi
#Bhagavathee Naluvasathee Kaavavae Jananee
#Bheekaraaranya Seemala Veduka
#Erugavugaani Kaalagati
#Etula Sahinchedavo Nae Jananeejanakula
#Haanaatha Haa Kaantha Yanuchu
#Janapatikae Tagunaa Yee Kooleeyuni Bratuku
#Maargamadaedo Ganchudee Daehanu Nithyamoo Kaadidee Vinudee
#Maayaavilaasamae Kaadaa Jagathee
#Manoharamee Vanaamthaseemaa Mudaavahambagugaa
#Manujaaliki Nee Dharani Padhaanaa Kalpabhooruhame
#Marathumaninaa Marapuraavo
#Naenu Narasathee Maryaada
#Nanu Bigiyaara Kougita
and 9 other songs
References
1939 films
1930s Telugu-language films
Indian drama films
1939 drama films
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