''Rechukka Pagatichukka'' () is a 1959 Indian

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, produced by

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and directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. It stars

N. T. Rama Rao Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (28 May 1923 – 18 January 1996), often referred to by his initials NTR, was an Indian actor, filmmaker and politician who served as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for seven years over three terms. He starred ...

Sowcar Janaki Sankaramanchi Janaki (born T. Janaki; 12 December 1931), popularly known as Sowcar Janaki (Tamil) or Shavukaru Janaki (Telugu) or Sahukar Janaki (Kannada), is an Indian actress who has appeared in over 300, films, predominantly in Tamil, Telug ...

and

S. V. Ranga Rao Samarla Venkata Ranga Rao (3 July 1918 – 18 July 1974), popularly known as SVR, was an Indian actor, producer, and director known for his works majorly in Telugu and Tamil films. He is regarded as one of the finest actors in the history of ...

, with music composed by

T. V. Raju Thotakura Venkata Raju (Telugu: తోటకూర వెంకట రాజు), better known as T. V. Raju (1921 - 20 February 1973), was an Indian music composer who primarily worked in Telugu cinema. He worked as an assistant composer to ...

. The film was simultaneously made in

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as ''Raja Sevai'' ().

Plot

Telugu version

Once upon a time, there was a king Vijayarayalu, who rules Vijayapuri, and his wife, Sumathi Devi. On the occasion of their only son's birthday, Vijayarayalu gets an invitation from Emperor Veera Raghava (C.S.R.), who is innocent and cowardly. Taking this as an advantage, his younger brother Vikram Simha takes the reins of the kingdom. He cheats on the daughter of the tribal leader Puli Dora. Because of their fear, he called for this meeting to eliminate them. At the same time, the tribal leader Puli Dora brings his pregnant daughter Gowri to court. Insulted, Gowri publicly kills herself. Puli Dora furiously says that he will take revenge. Vikram asks to arrest Pulidora, Vijayarayulu objects to this injustice and allows the tribals to go. Vikram arrests Vijayarayulu and sets fire to his palace. The Queen escapes with her son. Puli Dora helps Vijayarayalu to escape. Army commander Dharmadeva chases Puli Dora and Vijayarayalu. Puli Dora makes Dharmadeva believe that Vijayarayalu is dead and he changes himself to Rechukka. On Dharmadeva's way back, he finds Vijayarayalu's son and takes him to his house. Sumathi learns of this and joins as a caretaker to the baby. The child is named Vijay Kumar. After some time, Veera Raghava is blessed with a baby girl. Vikram tries to kill the baby, but Vijayarayalu rescues her and brings her up as his daughter. Years roll by, and Vijay Kumar becomes a great warrior and gets the appreciation of King Veera Raghava. On the occasion of Vijaya Dasami, the King announces Vikram's son Uttar Kumar as the future king. Knowing this, Rechukka kidnaps him. Vikram orders Vijay Kumar to catch Rechukka within six months otherwise he will be beheaded. Vijay Kumar starts along with his friend Ayomayam in search of Rechukka. Ayomayam names Vijay Kumar as Pagatichukka. Once Vijay Kumar saves the princess and they fall in love. On hearing this, Puli Dora takes them to Rechukka, Vijaya Kumar shows his valor and he was felicitated. Ayomayam is jailed. When Rechukka leaves for the border of the country, Pagatichukka relieves Ayomayam and Uttar Kumar from tribal captivity along with the princess and sends word to Rechhukka to come and release his daughter if capable. Rechukka and Pagatichukka come across each other and Rechukka is defeated. Vijay Kumar arrests him and takes him to the fort. Sumathi identifies him as her husband and reveals that Vijay Kumar is their son. Vijay Kumar also listens to everything and says sorry to his father. Vijayarayalu feels proud that his son has become a greater warrior than him and asks him to protect the princess who is the actual heir to the dynasty. At the same time, Vikram arrives, arrests them all, and presents them in the court. In the court, Vijayarayalu brings out all the atrocities of Vikram. At last Rechukka and Pagatichukka stamp out Vikram and gives back his daughter to the King. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Vijay Kumar and the Princess.

Tamil version

Vijayavarman is the chief security officer of King Mahibalan. Mahibalan's younger brother Vikraman captures the kingdom. Vikraman goes hunting one day. There he meets a girl, Gowri, who is the daughter of the chief of the mountain tribe, Bommanna. He promises that he will marry her and makes love to Gowri. Vikraman returns to the palace and calls for a meeting of local chiefs as he is afraid that the mountain tribes may come and take revenge. In the meantime, Gowri becomes pregnant. Bommanna brings her to the king's court while the meeting with local chiefs was in progress. He demands that Vikraman takes Gowri as his wife. But Vikraman feigns ignorance. Gowri commits suicide in the court itself. Bommanna swears that he will take revenge. Vikraman orders his soldiers to arrest Bommanna, but Vijayavarman objects. Bommanna escapes. Vikraman imprisons Vijayavarman. Bommanna rescues him from the prison and both plan to overthrow Vikraman. The rest of the story deals with many twists and turns.

Cast

Telugu version

as Vijay Kumar *

as Rajakumari *

as Vijaya Rayalu *

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as Dharma Devudu * Rajanala as Uttara Kumarudu *

R. Nageswara Rao Rajanala Nageswara Rao ( te, రాజనాల నాగేశ్వరరావు) (1928–1959) was an Indian actor known for his works in Telugu cinema, and was one of the lead actors of his time. He is best known for his works in award-wi ...

as Vikram Simhudu * Relangi as Ayyomayam * C.S.R. as Maharaju Veera Raghava *

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as Takku *

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as Bhayankara Simhudu *

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as Tikku * Mahankali Venkaiah as Puli Dora *

Kannamba Pasupuleti Kannamba (''Pasupulēţi Kannāṃba'') (5 October 1911 – 7 May 1968) was an Indian actress, playback singer and film producer of Telugu cinema, of Andhra Pradesh, India. She acted in more than 170 films and produced about 25 films ...

as Sumathi Devi *

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as Gowri * Girija *

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* Mohana

Tamil version

List adapted from the database of Film News Anandan and from the film's song book.

Male cast

T. S. Balaiah Thirunelveli Subramaniyan Balaiah (23 August 1914 – 22 July 1972) was an Indian actor. He is best known for playing supporting roles in Tamil films. Born in Sundankottai, near Udankudi in Thoothukudi, Balaiah was introduced to the cine fiel ...

P. S. Veerappa P. S. Veerappa (10 September 191111 September 1998) was an Indian actor and a producer of Tamil cinema. Early life Born in 1911, Veerappa belonged to Kangeyam, then part of Coimbatore District in Madras Presidency. But he grew up in his gra ...

T. R. Ramachandran Thirukampuliyur Ranga Ramachandran (9 January 1917 – 30 November 1990) was an Indian actor and comedian who acted mainly in Tamil films. He was cast mostly in lead or supportive roles, especially in comical parts, from the 1940s to the 1960s. Kn ...

O. A. K. Thevar O. A. K. Thevar (1924–1973) was an Indian actor. He acted in over 200 films and stage plays. He is known for his antagonistic roles. In 1955 he acted his debut movie ''Maman Magal''. His notable movie are Mahadhevi, Thaikkupin Tharam, Utha ...

* Rajanala *Mahankali Venkaiah *Master Balaji

Female cast

P. Kannamba Pasupuleti Kannamba (''Pasupulēţi Kannāṃba'') (5 October 1911 – 7 May 1968) was an Indian actress, playback singer and film producer of Telugu language, Telugu cinema, of Andhra Pradesh, India. She acted in more than 170 films and produce ...

* Girija *Mohana *Kusalakumari *Jayalakshmi ;Guest artist *

Production

The film was produced by N. Thrivikrama Rao, who also wrote the story, under the banner Swasthi Sri Pictures and was directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. The dialogues were penned by

Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass (1914-1965) was an Indian poet and script writer who wrote mainly in the Tamil language. He wrote more than 500 lyrics for Tamil films. Early life Born to Narayanasamy and Pappu at Manampoochavadi in Thanjavur district, h ...

. Cinematography was handled by M. A. Rahman while the editing was done by G. D. Joshi. A. Krishnan was in charge of audiography while the recordings were done by K. Harinath. Vembatti Satyam handled the choreography and the still photography was done by R. N. Nagaraja Rao. The film was simultaneously produced in Telugu and Tamil and in Kannada with the title '' Rajashekara''.

Soundtrack

Music composed by

. Lyrics were written by

Samudrala Jr. Samudrala Venkata Ramanujacharyulu, better known as Samudrala Jr. (1923 – 31 May 1985) was an Indian screenwriter and lyricist known for his works in Telugu cinema. He is the son of screenwriter Samudrala Raghavacharya, better known as Sa ...

;Telugu Soundtrack the lyrics were penned by

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s are

P. Leela Porayathu Leela (19 May 1934 – 31 October 2005) was an Indian playback singer, Carnatic vocalist and a music director. She has recorded more than 5,000 songs in various Indian languages including Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi, ...

S. Janaki Sistla Janaki (born 23 April 1938) is an Indian playback singer and occasional music composer from Andhra Pradesh. She is referred to respectfully as "Janaki Amma" and Nightingale of South India. She is one of the best-known playback singers in ...

P. Susheela Pulapaka Susheela (born 13 November 1935), popularly known as P. Susheela, is an Indian playback singer associated with the South Indian cinema primarily from Andhra Pradesh for over six decades. She is one of the greatest and best-known playba ...

A. P. Komala Arkadu Parthasarathy Komala (born 28 August 1934), commonly known as A. P. Komala, is an Indian playback singer. She has sung songs in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada languages. Career life She was a much sought after playback singer from t ...

Thiruchi Loganathan Thiruchi Loganathan (24 July 1924 – 17 November 1989) was a playback singer of the Tamil film industry. He is known for his work in movies such as ''Manthiri Kumari'' (1950) and '' Parasakthi'' (1952). He was married to Rajalakshmi, daughter ...

A. L. Raghavan A. L. Raghavan (1933 – 19 June 2020) was an Indian playback singer, who sang many songs in Tamil-language films. Biography Raghavan was born to a Saurashtra Brahmin family in Ayyampettai near Thanjavur to Lakshmana Bhagavathar, Raghavan e ...

, Ghantasala and

S. C. Krishnan S. C. Krishnan (1929-1983) was an Indian actor and playback singer who worked mainly in Tamil dramas and films. Early life He was born into a Saurashtra family as the fourth son of a jeweller ''Chelvam Achary'' in Sivaganga that was part of Ram ...

. ;Tamil Soundtrack

References

External links

* * {{Kamalakara Kameswara Rao 1950s Telugu-language films 1950s Tamil-language films Indian historical adventure films Films scored by T. V. Raju Films directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao 1950s historical adventure films Indian multilingual films 1950s multilingual films