Tatamma Kala

Tatamma Kala (transl. Great-Grandmother's Dream) is a 1974 Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by N. T. Rama Rao under his Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna and debutant Nandamuri Balakrishna[2][3] in the lead roles and has music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao.[4]

Tatamma Kala
Theatrical release poster
Directed byN. T. Rama Rao
Produced byN. T. Rama Rao
Written byD. V. Narasa Raju (dialogues)
Screenplay byN. T. Rama Rao
Story byN. T. Rama Rao
StarringN. T. Rama Rao
Bhanumathi Ramakrishna
Nandamuri Balakrishna
Music byS. Rajeswara Rao
CinematographyJ. Satyanarayana
Edited byG. D. Joshi
Production
company
Ramakrishna Cine Studios[1]
Release date
  • 30 August 1974 (1974-08-30)
Running time
158 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Plot

The film begins in a village, lives a traditional, rich lady Ravamma (Bhanumathi Ramakrishna) whose husband Musalaiah (N. T. Rama Rao) becomes a wanderer. So, Ravamma safeguards their property also rears her grandson Ramaiah (again N. T. Rama Rao) who lost his parents in the childhood. Time passes, Ramaiah marries Seeta (Kanchana), the couple is blessed with five children. But unfortunately, Ravamma loses her property due to land ceiling act, so, Ramayya decides to leave the city which Ravamma opposes and stays back. Ramaiah reaches city along with the family and joins as a clerk in an office. Years roll by, the children grew up with different mentalities, eldest one Govindu marries an intercaste girl Saru (Subha) and leaves to his in-law's house. The second son Hareram (Raja Babu) becomes a hippie, the third Venkatesam (Nandamuri Harikrishna) goes into the trap of a girl, Mala (Vijayalalitha) and the daughter Rama (Roja Ramani) becomes a scapegoat to modern lifestyle. Finally, Ramiah lands up in jail for the crime committed by Hareram and his wife Seeta commits suicide. In that ruined family, the last one Balakrishna (Nandamuri Balakrishna) a good-natured boy who left alone, reaches his great-grandmother. By that time, Ravamma is 97 years old and seeing her great-grandson her heartfelt with joy. After that, Balakrishna learns that the village is under severe drought. So, he succeeds in bringing a green revolution using modern techniques for which he receives the Krishi Pandit award from the Govt of India and he presents the award to his great-grandmother. Ravamma feels proud that her great-grandson fulfilled her dream for which she is striving. At last, real culprits are caught, Ramaiah is released and returned to the village with the remaining family. Finally, Musalaiah also arrives and the movie ends on a happy note with the reunion of the entire family.

Cast

Crew

Soundtrack
Tatamma Kala
Film score by
S. Rajeswara Rao
Released1974
GenreSoundtrack
Length38:29
LabelEMI Columbia
ProducerS. Rajeswara Rao

Music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. Music released on EMI Columbia Audio Company.

S. No.Song TitleLyricsSingerslength
1 "Evaranukunnaru" Kosaraju Bhanumathi Ramakrishna 3:03
2 "Ayyalali Muddulayyalali" Kosaraju Bhanumathi Ramakrishna 4:02
3 "Emandi Vadinagaru" Kosaraju L. R. Eswari 3:13
4 "Korameesam Kurroda" Kosaraju Ghantasala, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna 5:38
5 "Sanagapoola" Kosaraju Ghantasala 4:26
6 "Pandavulu Pandavulu" Kosaraju SP Balu, Madhavapeddi Satyam, Kovela Shantha 4:17
7 "Sye Annanura" C. Narayana Reddy P. Susheela 3:30
8 "Ye Manishi" C. Narayana Reddy SP Balu 5:30
9 "Taaru Roadlape" C. Narayana Reddy Madhavapeddi Ramesh 4:50
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References
  1. "Titles". Chithr.com.
  2. "Heading-3". Andhravilas.
  3. Balakrishna turns 40 in Tollywood- Times of India. 20 August 2014. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
  4. "Heading-2". Nth Wall.
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