Babruvahana (1964 film)

Babruvahana is 1964 Telugu-language Hindu mythological film, produced by C. Jaganmohana Rao under the Sri National Art Pictures banner[3] and directed by Samudrala Sr..[4] It stars N. T. Rama Rao, S. Varalakshmi, Chalam in the lead roles[5] and music composed by Paamarthi.[6] The film is based on the life of Babruvahana, one of the sons of Arjuna.[7]

Babruvahana
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySamudrala Sr
Produced byC. Jaganmohana Rao
Written bySamudrala Sr.
Based onLife of Babruvahana
StarringN. T. Rama Rao
S. Varalakshmi
Chalam
Music byPaamarthi
CinematographyKamal Ghosh
Edited byB. Harinarayanaiah
Production
company
Sri National Art Pictures[1]
Release date
  • 22 October 1964 (1964-10-22)
[2]
Running time
145 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Plot

The film begins during the time of Dvapara Yuga when Arjuna (N. T. Rama Rao) was making an around-the-earth trip for one year, gets acquainted with many ladies and marries them, such as Ulupi (Rajasulochana), daughter of Nagaraja Kouravya (C.S.R), Chitrangada (S. Varalakshmi), daughter of Vichitra Vahana (Relangi), King of Manipura and finally Subhadra (L. Vijayalakshmi), sister of Lord Krishna (Kanta Rao). Chitangada gives birth to a baby boy Babruvahana (Chalam). Time passes, Babruvahana becomes king of Manipura. After completion of the Kurukshetra War, Dharma Raja (Mikkilineni) performs Ashwamedha Yaaga by sending Arjuna (N. T. Rama Rao) as a guardian for Yaagaswa the horse. Meanwhile, Ulupi learns that Goddess Ganga gave a curse to Arjuna during the time of war to go to hell for the injustice he had done for Bhishma. Ulupi prays to Ganga for removing the curse and she repents that if Arjuna dies in the hands of any relative, he gets rid of the curse. Then she also procures a weapon for Arjuna's death. Ulupi reaches Manipura trains Babruvahana and gifts him the weapon. After crossing many kingdoms, Arjuna reaches Manipura, when Ulupi instigates Babruvahana to catch the horse and he obliges her. Here the conflict arises between father & son. Chitrangada tries to compromise, but fails, the war begins and Arjuna dies. Seeing this, Babruvahana's heart breaks and he blames Ulupi when she reveals the truth and suggests the way to make him alive. She asks Babruvahana to get Nagamani from Nagaloka and after facing many obstacles, Babruvahana makes Arjuna alive with the blessing of Lord Krishna.

Cast

Crew
  • Art: Thota
  • Choreography: Pasumarthi
  • Stills: D. Radhakrishna Murthy
  • Fights: Sambasiva Rao
  • Playback: Ghantasala, P. Susheela, P. Leela, Madhavapeddi Satyam, Mallikarjuna Rao
  • Music: Paamarthi
  • Editing: B. Harinarayanaiah
  • Cinematography: Kamal Ghosh
  • Producer: C. Jaganmohana Rao
  • Story - Screenplay - Dialogues - Lyrics - Director: Samudrala Sr
  • Banner: Sri National Art Pictures
  • Release Date: 22 October 1964

Soundtrack
Babruvahana
Film score by
Paamarthi
Released1964
GenreSoundtrack
Length26:14
LabelAVM Audio
ProducerPaamarthi

Music composed by Paamarthi. Lyrics were written by Samudrala Sr. Music released by AVM Audio Company.

S. No.Song TitleSingerslength
1 "Yelaraa Manohara" P. Leela 2:44
2 "Manasemo Vayyaarala" Ghantasala, P. Leela 3:46
3 "Maa Saati Vaaru" S. Varalakshmi 2:51
4 "Yemani Thaanaaduno" S. Varalakshmi 3:08
5 "Nee Sari Manohari" Ghantasala, S. Varalakshmi 2:56
6 "Naa Aasa Virabuse Manase" P. Susheela 4:18
7 "Ninne Ninne Cheli" Ghantasala, P. Susheela 3:04
8 "Vardillu Papa" S. Varalakshmi 3:27
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  2. "Babruvahana (Release Date)". Spicy Onion.
  3. "Babruvahana (Banner)". Chitr.com.
  4. "Babruvahana (Direction)". Filmiclub.
  5. "Babruvahana (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com.
  6. "Babruvahana (Preview)". Know Your Films.
  7. "Babruvahana (Review)". The Cine Bay.
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