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'This is a novel story; pride of Telugu cinema'
'It has brought a distinct change in Telugu history'
'It is our story'
'My father's life story'
'God blessed me and motivated me to bring my parents' story on the silver screen'
'I am sure my audience will support me and endorse me in this endeavor'
'With the interest of my dear audience at heart'
'I remain your Nandamuri Balakrishna'
'1984 Madras'
It is advisable to discontinue radiation, Lokeswari madam
Final stages
It can only reduce her pain
Not save her!
Do not cry, sister
Where is mother, Sai anna?
She went out for a breath of fresh air
She is in the garden
Mother...?
'Amma'
Hari...?
Is it you?
What are you doing here?
I asked you to be with your father
Father asked me to be with you
That is why I came here
Alright
Come, sit
My dearest!
My vision is getting blurred
For my eyes to close gradually
I am preparing for it once and for all
Nothing will happen to you
You will be fine
'Radiation and chemotherapy'
...affected your vision
Mother, you will be fine
You asked for father's photos Here is the album, amma
Where is he?
Here...
My husband resembles God!
Until I see him once more
...I will be happy if my eyesight is intact
'1947 Bezawada'
"My dear white dove"
[song from 'Swarga Seema']
You can record your voice for HMV
Rama Rao sir, I came earlier than you today
Great! I have come on time
If women are employed in jobs they are unfamiliar with
...then this is how it will be!
Mr Edukondalu
Why does it bother you if ladies earn?
Remember for 9 months with pain and discomfort
...a woman delivers a boy
Women may also rule our country in the future
True, Rama Rao
Until recently we were ruled by Queen Elizabeth, right?
- Namaste, registrar sir - Namaste
Here is your file, lord
Clerk, sir
No one is lord here
Not just me
Do not address anyone here like that
I have no objection if you call me by my name
Hello, sir
Are you not Chenna Kesavalu?
'Yes, sir'
I have already signed your papers
Why have you come back again?
They asked for 2 papers
I could not find them, sir
The papers were all intact
What did they want?
We bribed those working for you for 2 annas and came to meet you
We must bribe your superiors Rs 2 each to obtain a signature
We are poor farmers in need of a fair share
How can we afford, sir?
Give me the papers
Here, sir
Take a look
These papers are in order, right? What is missing?
- Rama Rao sir - Sign the papers
- Rama Rao sir - SIGN THESE PAPERS NOW!
- Clerk...? - Sir
- Take this and get it stamped - Yes, sir
- Where did this money come from? - This is not yours
Your sub-registrar chair has earned it
'You will get your share'
'Sesame sized sin; shared within'
Share it fair and square
- I will speak to him, you go - He is furious
If we fulfill a task that is not our duty
...we call it 'bribe'
If we take money to do our duty then what is that called?
Rama Rao, you have joined work recently
You must learn to turn a blind eye
3 months ago our nation obtained freedom
Even corruption got liberated!
I can see from the way this office functions
Take this
- What is it? - My resignation letter
Accept it
Rama Rao, out of 7000 applicants for Madras Public Service Commission exam...
...you are 1 among 6 who got the job
1000s of people want this kind of fortune
Do not kick it away
Rama Rao...!
I do not want that luck which supports my family with others' misfortune
I can try changing human beings
But how can I change the system?
That is why I resigned
Let me take leave
You worked for 3 weeks
If you work for 1 more week you can get your 1st month's salary
The breadwinner will be the self proclaimed head of the house
If he ends up accepting bribes
...think about the countless heads for the same house!
Lakshmi, keep an eye on the sweet pudding on the stove?
Yes, sister
Today is your wedding anniversary, right?
My brother-in-law could have taken the day off?
Very true
Both husband and wife could have bathed in river Krishna and gone to the temple
I am sure you know your son will never take off even for 1 day, right?
Talk of my angel! He is back home
As if he will come of his own accord?
His boss must have packed him off early knowing it is a special day!
Your father-in-law has sent you a message from Komaravolu
Look who has come
He is now a registrar So wondered if he can take off
- Nursed the baby? - Can you go?
I have made your favorite sweet pudding, dear
Let me bring it for you
I quit my job!
Why?
I did not like it
What do you intend doing then?
- What happened? - I believe brother-in-law has quit his job
Director L. V.Prasad recently wrote this letter
I am joining the cine field
Whaaat...?
Acting in a cinema?
Cine field, huh?
Quitting a well-paid job and entering into cinema?
'Has this ever happened in our house?'
You objected to him becoming a pilot Now you are against cinema
- Will you not let him follow his wish? - Whom do we know in that field?
Whom did we know when he took up this job?
Likewise
If he had accepted Mr Pullaiah's offer he would have been 'Keelu Gurram' hero
- How will his wife cope? - You objected because he was a student
Tarakam dear, he will pay heed to your words
Dissuade him, dear
She will endorse only her husband's wishes
Are you packing?
Not a very trustworthy field, right?
I know you will not approve of my interest
Will you and I ever have different interests, my dear?
God has blessed you with an alluring personality
And given you a good education and a golden heart
He has blessed you with the ability to emote
People of Madras love you
Godspeed, my dear
Tarakam
What is this?
It is an unfamiliar city
If necessity demands, sell this
Tarakam
If you refuse swear on me
- Do you really want to get into films? - Yes, sir
Do you want to become like hero Nageswara Rao?
No, sir
I want to become 'Rama Rao'!
"To Telugu people his name spells glory He is a beacon of light shining brightly"
"To Telugu people his name brings fame He is a beacon of light; an eternal flame"
"Star hero with 300 plus films to his name"
"His 'victory march' added to his fame A star hero he became; won acclaim"
"To Telugu people his name brings fame He is a beacon of light; an eternal flame"
"A legend with 300 plus films to his name"
"His 'victory march' added to his fame A star hero he became; won acclaim"
"Unparalleled in his acting prowess His attire, image, speech par excellence"
"Bheemasena, brave Arjuna, Lord Krishna Generous Karna, worthy Suyyodhana"
"Bheeshma, Brihannula, Viswamitra King of Lanka 10 headed Ravana"
"Epic roles you enacted; not only on reel You breathed life into it as God so real"
"He enhanced the silver screen with his films and roles evergreen"
"To every print he added his imprint"
"He emoted expressions nine filling hearts with adulation divine"
"Charismatic on the whole Conquered every heart and soul"
"Hero evergreen in every scene who enlivened the silver screen"
"To Telugu people his name brings fame He is a beacon of light; an eternal flame"
"Star hero with 300 plus films to his name"
"His 'victory march' added to his fame A star hero he became; won acclaim"
"Praise be to you"
"Jai ho! Glory to you"
"Praise be to you"
'NTR...THE LEGENDARY HERO'
Stop...stop What do you want?
Is this Mr L.V.Prasad's residence?
So what? Go...go
Hey, let me go in
Coming from Bezawada He has called me
No, go now
Hey, do you know who I am?
Rama Rao...!
When did you come?
Greetings, Prasad sir
You told me to come to Madras, right?
I am here now
I checked into a lodge and came straight to meet you
I told you to come long ago
And you have come now?
You should have come when Lady Luck called you
When you choose to come Lady Luck will not be waiting
I am not pinning my hopes on luck
But on me!
Give me a chance to work hard
I will ensure Lady Luck favors me!
Well said!
B.A.Subba Rao is auditioning for new faces
- Come, I will take you - For hero, sir?
Yes, for a hero's role Come along now
Trust me
I belong to you
One among you
I will give my life for you
By the time you give your life, I will die!
- Yoganand - Sir
- Ask him to leave - You leave...next
Srinivasa Rao, please come in
Have faith in me I belong to you
- I belong to you - One among you
Sorry, sir, do you want me to repeat it?
You sound like 'do you want me to murder it again?'
- Next - Come in
Kesava Reddy
- Yoga - Sir
Do you know how a hero should look?
Nose as a captivating feature
...should be prominent
Eyes should have a magnetic appeal
When he smiles, it should be like the moon shining
On the silver screen...
...he should look like a Ravi Varma painting
Subba Rao
He is Rama Rao from Bezawada
'He has quit his job as sub-registrar'
'If you audition him...'
Payment will be Rs 1116
Advance Rs 100
Cinema is 'Palletoori Pilla' Your name is Jayanth
Yoganand, give him the script
Subba Rao, you have chosen him without any audition?
You said it, Mr Prasad
When I was looking for an artiste for a hero
...you brought a hero in person to me!
Let me also take that audition
I saw your drama in Bezawada
I am organizing a photo shoot for my hero
Come here
Yoga, give him the agreement
Rama Rao, I am saying it again
Your payment is Rs 1,116
Advance is Rs 100
I will never forget your help
Rama Rao
I am introducing you into the world of cinema
But I am the one who introduced him to you!
Rama Rao, do this for me
Do this small role in my film 'Mana Desam'
- You will get used to the camera - Correct, Mr Prasad
Jayanth, go ahead and do it You will become camera friendly
Alright
Started my career as a constable
And if I have come to this position
...how many places I would have seen
How many people I would have met!
Otherwise could I have come to this position?
Allow us to do our job
Cut it, okay
Print
Well done, Rama Rao
Focus on your duty
Very good You did well
If your future is good...
...this will be a dialog written by God!
Mr Prasad, you got hold of a very talented man
Mr Nagaiah, pack up for the day for you
Thank you
Your shot now
People will be shouting slogans loudly
You will lathi-charge them
Alright
- Rama Rao - Sir
- It should be natural and realistic - Sure
- Ready? - Yes
Okay
Sound
Roll camera
'Rolling, sir'
Action
Praise be to independent India
Charge
Why are all of you still standing here?
Can you not understand when I say 'go'?
Leave now
'Clear out of this place'
Did you not hear me?
- Clear out - Rama Rao
Rama Rao...Rama Rao
Go away!
Cut it!
Prakash Rao, go and stop him
Rama Rao, stop
Go away!
Rama Rao, cut
He said 'cut'
Cut...?
I heard it as 'hit'!
You got into your role! Their backs are so sore
Brother, if you act in a murder scene...
...you may really kill that actor!
Please forgive me
It was not deliberate on my part
You asked me to be natural and realistic-
Does it mean you can hit them so hard?
I am witnessing for the 1st time true emotions required for cinema
You will carve a niche for yourself
Sir, Mr L.V.Prasad has sent him
Namaste, sir
I am Rama Rao
Mr Prasad asked me to meet you at 7:00 a.m
You are very punctual
- Heard you got your Bachelor's degree - Yes, sir
Handsome!
If you ask people which heroine is beautiful, answer will be Kanchanamala
Tomorrow if you ask people who is the most handsome hero...
...they will tell your name!
I am saying it today Mark my words!
Today I am a little busy
- Meet me tomorrow, same time - Sure, sir
Rama Rao
How about wearing a fur cap like me?
It will suit you
- Meeting with Mr H.M.Reddy? - Yes
Used up my meal tickets
- If you can get me 1 coupon - For me also
Of course
I am keeping it here Take it later
All the best, brother
Good morning, sir
Oh! You are here
Very punctual I am impressed
You value time indeed
By the way where do you stay?
Thousand Lights
Will it be around 5 miles from here?
- 7 miles, sir - Then
Do you have a motor cycle?
No, sir, I came by walk
Learn this dialog
Rehearse it well
On Thursday at 7:00 a.m
Come at 6:00 a.m I will let you know
I will take leave, sir
"You are in my heart one and only"
This life which will merge with the soil
Can it not be sacrificed for that land?
This life which will merge with the soil
Can it not be sacrificed for that land?
Brother
This life which will merge with the soil
Can it not be sacrificed for that land?
How is it?
Amazing!
Hero, this is the song in your film 'Palletoori Pilla'
Master Adinarayana Rao has composed the tune yesterday
This life which will merge with the soil
Can it not be sacrificed for that land?
[rehearsing the dialog]
Brother, if you had continued, I would be half moustached!
[rehearsing the dialog]
How is it, brother?
You have repeated this 112 times!
Exclaiming 'fantastic' will no longer be fantastic, brother
Look at that poor soul
This life which will merge with the soil
Can it not be sacrificed for that land?
He has forgotten his lyrics and singing your dialog like a lunatic!
This life which will merge with the soil
Can it not be sacrificed for that land?
This life which will merge with the soil
Can it not be sacrificed for that land?
Rama Rao
If you ask, not just my life I will bequeath you anything!
Your performance is outstanding
Listen, you are a great actor
- Keep it up - Thank you, sir
Does it mean I got the hero role?
Why will you not get roles?
They will queue up in front of your porch!
So...
...tomorrow Thursday
Can you come at 6:00 a.m?
- Yes, sir - Good
Nageswara Rao and another new face by name Rama Rao
The script is brilliant
2 heroes
It will be mind boggling
For every 1 rupee you invest you will get Rs 10, I guarantee
That is alright, Subba Rao 1st let me listen to the story
Sir, hero has come
- Nageswara Rao or Rama Rao? - Rama Rao sir
Tell him I am not here
I sent him back twice before with this same reply
Someday I will produce a film
Tell him to wait until then
Go...go and tell him
Like I was saying-
Are you not Rama Rao?
In Bezawada I have seen you in many dramas by National Art Theatre
Remember my name I am Peketi Sivaram
Hey Yoganand
Rama Rao, director has not come as yet
When he comes out...
...tell him word by word 'I came to meet him'
Rama Rao
- Ask him to come after a couple of days - Alright, sir
Good morning, sir
If you had to be here so early
...you should wake up at least by 4:00 a.m, right?
I am not producing any cinema now
I am short of funds
I am older than you
To break this news to you...
...my self-respect came in between!
I was hoping one day or the other you will come late
I thought I will use it as an excuse and send you away
But even clocks will be scared of your discipline!
I never thought of this possibility!
Let bygones be bygones
Kindly do not mistake me
Respected sir
If you specify a time should I not be punctual?
How can you assume I will not be?
I will take leave now
Please excuse me
I will not come back again
Poor chap, sir He is leaving
I thought he will survive in cinema
You are sure he will survive in cinema!
He will make sure cinema survives!
Mark my words
Brother
May be you are being impulsive
Can you think about it once more?
There is nothing more to think
I am a perfectionist
I expect everyone to be the same way
Give this letter to Mr Subba Rao, brother
Rama Rao...Rama Rao
You are angry with Mr H.M.Reddy Why show it on Mr B.A.Subba Rao?
How was he any better?
He said he will direct in 2 months
8 months have sped by
I must think of my family too, right?
Prakash Rao, hand over that letter to Mr Subba Rao
I never thought you will also leave us, brother
Stepping back is not in my blood
To keep my foot forward I do not like this route
[vendors hawking]
Come, dear
Sit here
Please be seated
Tea...coffee...
Do you want coffee?
Thank you
- Where are you going? - Bezawada
Sir, come fast Train is leaving
Oh God! The train has left
He has gone
We missed him!
- It was not meant to be - For us, sir?
Yoganand, when my cinema got delayed
...even you thought less of me!
I was referring to him
Whether it is self respect...
...or arrogance, I am not sure
Sir...!
Come, tonga is ready
How can you make her travel in this delicate condition?
Take her to the nearest hospital
Brother
You got down because of us
I do not know the reason for your travel
It is alright, sister I will take the night train
You take care
Where to?
Where are you going?
I sent you a letter clearly stating I will not come
Yes, you wrote that silly letter!
You are my hero
You have signed an agreement too
Do not forget that
I do not like the procedures here, sir
Wait
Only your honesty will take you places here
Look
To watch all your films
...that yet-to-be born baby has stopped you for us
You will be a renowned hero!
Listen, the funds are ready
Let us start shooting
Come along now
Jayanth
You are fighting a bull
You are trying to flex its horn
Where is the bull?
This is the bull!
Lift a little more
These are its horns
'Ready'
Roll camera
Rolling, sir
Action
Rama Rao...Rama Rao
Camera is rolling
Rama Rao, action Tame the bull
How can I fight without a bull?
Cut it...cut
Rama Rao, you do not have to really fight a bull
We have a dupe to do that
You fight in a close up shot, enough
Dupe...? Who is that?
He is the one
That is cheating
Is this how they shoot wars in cinema?
Then will they fight really?
If you shoot like this you are cheating the public
I will really fight with the bull, bring it here
- Bring what? - The bull!
You want to fight?
Are you taking a dig?
Brother, did you see it prancing wildly?
It will trample you
I am the son of a farmer
If I get scared of a bull, how can I become a hero?
Bring it here I am ready
Rama Rao, you are so stubborn
Why will you not listen to us?
Alright, get the bull here
Bulli Reddy, bring the bull here
Action!
Cut...cut
I was the only young hero in this industry until now
I thought I had no competition Now I have to revise my opinion
In this cinema you are not the only hero
I am there too
People call me Nageswara Rao
How will I not know you?
My younger brother and I watched your 'Balaraju' thrice
Very good!
- Where are you from? - Nimmakuru near Gudivada
Really...?
It is my hometown too
Other side of Gudivadi
Venkataraghava Puram
Your arm seems to be broken
Director sir
At least you could have been cautious
Whaaaat?
If he jumps on that animal I should have been more cautious?
I was yelling 'cut...cut', Nageswara Rao
He heard 'cut' as 'hit' it seems
He hit everyone in the film 'Mana Desam'
Shall we go back to work?
1st we will take you to the hospital, brother
'Bless the hand that feeds!'
Thanks to your meals ticket we survived today
Betel leaves from Chettiyar
Not now, brother
I have an upset stomach
Have you not eaten yet?
'Brother...brother?'
My younger brother
'Rama Rao, someone has come looking for you'
- Brother...?! - Brother, what is this cast?
- What happened? - During the shoot
When he jumped on the bull...
...it tossed him
- Where is it now? - What? Bull?
Like older brother like younger brother
'Sunnundalu' and 'Kajjikayalu'
Savoury and snacks
That foldable cot which all 3 of us fight for
...is all yours till your stay here
I will thrash you if you eat
All that is only for my brother
How is everyone at home?
If you are doing well, they will be good
If they hear about this injury, how will they be?
Here, a letter from your dear wife
Freshen up
We will go out to eat
'My dear husband'
'Letter from Rama Tarakam'
'I hope you have nothing lacking over there'
'For your dreams to come true'
'...I pray to river Krishna and Goddess Durga daily'
'Do not worry about us'
'Our son Ramakrishna was not keeping well yesterday'
'So I took him to the doctor'
'He has prescribed medicine to be given thrice a day'
'He has been crying now'
'Our next door lady is very keen to know when you will return'
'I have no idea why'
'I intend scolding her one of these days'
'Please take me to your cinema soon, dear'
'I feel like watching a film with you'
'Take care of your health'
'Your loving wife Ramatarakam'
Brother...brother What happened?
- Brother - Nothing
I just had a slight dizzy spell
You go and shower
For how many days?
What...?
Starving
If you deny it swear on me
If I do not eat for 4 days, is it the end of the world?
Our Subba Rao has not got financial aid
He will pay when he gets
Until then?
Get up Let us go
You cannot stay here a moment longer
Where to?
Without knowing anything for sure, no point leaving
Farmer's son and a registrar
You quit everything for the sake of cinema
If you stop eating too how will you live, brother?
If our parents got wind of this they will feel terrible
Sister-in-law will die!
All this is only for them, brother
As soon as my hand heals we will start the shoot
I will not have any other problem
This time I will tame the bull
I will not go to Bezawada either
I will take care of you and stay with you
- You have got it wrong - 'Rama Rao'
What is this?
We thought you gave your meals ticket to us
We never knew you were starving instead
Your personality is astonishing, brother
You were responsible for his starvation
You will fill your stomach and burp
Will you not even know if he ate or not?
Brother, these friends gave me shelter
Does it justify them taking your coupons?
Brother, good deeds will never go waste
Not meals ticket, many more tickets will be sold to watch his film, be patient
'Yes...yes'
Brother, you are amidst shrewd con men
Better be careful!
4 cinemas
And a contract for 2 years
1st year Rs 500 per month
Rs 5000 per cinema
2nd year Rs 750 per month
Rs 7500 per cinema
Until we finish our films you cannot accept any other offer
Agreed?
If you act in every cinema without a dupe like this...
...you will have a perennial cast
You have not seen him in action
Even in the film 'Manadesam' you know the backs of all the artistes
He beat them black and blue!
What are you thinking?
Are you okay with the contract?
I did not want to work for a monthly salary
But I have given in to this again
Alright
- I am the hero in all the cinemas? - Of course
You sign the papers
Sign, Rama Rao
Golden opportunity
I am signing for a new life
Please bless me, sir
Go on, sign
Ready sir
Janaki, are you ready?
[song from 'Shavukaru']
"Friendship turned into a love shower Brimming flowed as a joyous river"
"Weaving its waves, joy demonstrated Victory of good over evil celebrated"
What do you think of the film?
Look there
The film is good But not the theater
It will do well in good theaters
'Looks like the collection may be dicey'
Brother, this cine field will not suit us
Let us go back to our hometown
Do not be hasty, Trivikrama
This is not the end of the world He has a bright future
What can it be?
Right from the beginning this has been disappointing
Safe guarding his self respect he quit his job as registrar
Now he is under the mercy of others
He is always been like this
He will go looking for trouble
Brother, let us go
We have to tell the people
Cinema is a powerful medium
All they do is sleep in the theaters
You saw only those who were asleep
I saw them watch the film even when they were asleep
Cinema rules the theaters today
Tomorrow it will be part of their daily life
Our culture will be a vital part of cinema
One who does not pay heed to his parents will listen to his friend, brother
There is no better friend than cinema
'Goddess, I have a humble request'
Those who watched this story and by word of mouth
May they be granted goodness of health and all kinds of assets and wealth
As soon as Anji prays to Pathala Bhairavi the Goddess says, 'so be it'
The cinema ends on this note
I am waiting for your opinion about these dialogs, Mr Nagi Reddy
Do you want me to be honest or lie?
Thank you so much
Those who watched this film and by word of mouth
Interesting!
Chakanna, can we book Nageswara Rao for the hero's role?
I feel...Nageswara Rao is a great actor and a dear friend of mine
But as a director I cannot visualise Nageswara Rao as Thota Ramudu, sir
What is this?
Nageswara Rao means fantasy hero, right?
- Have you watched 'Keelu Gurram'? - You are still in 'Keelu Gurram' mind set
I have moved on to 'Pathala Bhairavi 'now
But Thota Ramudu is different
Girls are wrapping their books with photos of Nageswara Rao
On the silver screen 1st time an ordinary man
...becomes an extraordinary man That is Thota Ramudu's character
If Nageswara Rao cannot fit we need a big hero for this
This is not a role for a big hero
But a role which can make a big hero
Enough of your opinion!
If you cannot get a hero for that character
...we must change the character to suit the hero
What do you say, Mr Pingali?
Thota Ramudu's character will not change, sir
His role cannot be compromised
Who is it?
Rama Rao, huh?
Our Thota Ramudu is Rama Rao
I did not have faith when Reddy was so sure
He flutters proudly like a victory flag
Winning horse of Vijaya Vauhini banner
We will redeem our loss in 'Shavukaru' including interest with this project
'You see that demi-god with the big belly?'
'Break his belly with this steel mace'
'Carry out my order'
Hit hard!
How they celebrate a cinema!
Clapping and whistling
Just like that Nepali sorcerer says in the film
If we do what the public like
...this celebration is the result, Nagi Reddy!
Collection will also multiply, Chakanna
Strength of our cinema is proved by Thota Ramudu's character
What do you say, Reddy?
Rama Rao, 1st super star of Indian screens
'Hey! Who is on the screen?'
'Rama Rao garu, I say'
'Rama Rao sir is here'
'Praise be to NTR!'
[loud cheering]
- Glory to Thota Ramudu! - Jai Pathala Bhairavi!
That is Thota Ramudu over there
'Bawa'
My dear
City of Madras welcomes you
- Your father - Nana
Come to me, son
I watched all your films along with amma
- Ramakrishna, how are you? - I am good, father
- How are you? - I am fine
Come
Look over there, sir
'Pathala Bhairavi' hero, Rama Rao
Ask him for his autograph
Rama Rao sir Autograph please
Hold him
Bawa, you said the cine field is not trustworthy
If my beloved Tarakam sends me off
...whatever the field, I will taste the fruits of success
- Thank you very much, sir - 'Vanakkam'
4 rooms
Verandah
And a back yard
Rent is Rs 46
Rs 46?
- Every month? - Yes, dear
How is the house?
Any house is like its owner's heart
That means how is it?
Spic and span Spacious
This is our room
Beautiful
Waist band?
Looks expensive
After 'Pathala Bhairavi' I got an advance for 6 films
I bought with that money
You bought this waist band instead of my coin necklace
Coin necklace
I gave it to you to sell in case of emergency
This is not jewellery, dear
It is confidence given to me by my wife
How can I sell that confidence?
Should I not preserve it for my entire life?
After the shoot of 'Pelli chesi choodu'
...I will be free for a month
Shall we relax in Ooty's cool climate?
Ooty?
"Get married, rent a house happily Spend the rest of our lives heartily"
"With comforts to heart's contentment you should all lead a life of enjoyment"
Cut it
Mr Rama Rao
Concentration should be on the song
Lip movement and at the same time on the hand movement
It should be very natural, okay?
'Mr Rama Rao'
Have you never played the harmonium before?
No, sir
My wife knows I used to watch her play
Mrs Rama Rao, please come
Me?
Please come and teach your husband
- Aiyaiyo! - It is alright, madam
Come, Tarakam
Tarakam, come
'Mrs Rama Rao, please come'
[song from 'Pelli Chesi Choodu']
"Get married, rent a house cheerfully Spend the rest of our lives blithefully"
"With comforts to heart's contentment you should all lead a life of merriment"
Marvellous!
This is the marriage between music and acting!
Rama Rao, did you observe?
Just act like your wife That will do
Yes
Let us go for take, come on
Thank you, guru
Watch your disciple play his role now
"Get married, rent a house happily Spend the rest of our lives heartily"
"With comforts to heart's contentment you should all lead a life of enjoyment"
Marcus, actually-
Mr Rama Rao, would you mind lending me Rs 200?
Gummadi sir, your expenses seem to be escalating
In spite of my advice you continue to smoke
I did not ask for this
You know of the draught in Rayalaseema now?
I want to help a friend in Kurnool to the best of my ability
I heard about it too Poor people of Rayalaseema
At least our Govt should support them?
5 years since we attained freedom
What to do, sir?
I will help
Organize a cultural event in the entire state for Rayalaseema
- And we can collect funds? - Good idea
As far as I know, no film hero has ever thought so much for the people
- You will be the first - Not just me
We will form a group of like-minded people
Only harmonium
- Or do you play other instruments? - I know a bit of violin
Tarakam
I mentioned about Ooty, right?
That plan is-
'Dear one and all I am your mother'
'Your Telugu mother'
I have 3 children
Andhra, Telengana and Rayalaseema
One child is upset and crying now
Hands of the other children should wipe his tears, right?
Mother, we give you our word not to make you cry
We promise to help the people of Rayalaseema
Prakasam, this should not be a drama
It must be something more interesting
Mr Vemulapalli Sri Krishna is part of your troupe I think?
Yes, why?
Let us sing in praise of our Telugu land
- Song, huh? - Fantastic
Both the ladies have agreed
Rehearse the song
"Raise your hand in single-minded unison Praise in chorus, man of Telugu origin"
"Your past name and fame accompanies you all the same"
"This land is known for its sacrifice of blood and bravery; no compromise"
"Palanadu belongs to you So does Velanadu too"
"Revel in the glory of Balachandrudu the valiant warrior of Palnadu"
"Young general Tandra Paparayudu committed royal suicide for Telugu"
"Nayakuralu Nagamma, Molla, Mallamma Devi exemplary women synonymous with bravery"
"Sibling of every Telugu Manchala, wife of Balachandrudu"
"Our Telugu land is the mother who gave birth to many a brave warrior"
"Land for mothers here with courage crystal clear"
You can collect funds from your colleagues in the cine field
Who will have the heart to say 'no' to you? Why are you asking the public?
This mission is not mere charity
But for Dharma and it is people's duty to lead a responsible life
Reminding people of their duty is the duty of artistes like us
"Buoyant and bouncy is river Gautami"
"River Krishna brims with prosperity"
"Buoyant and bouncy is river Gautami River Krishna brims with prosperity"
"Enough if Tungabadra as its tributary dances overflowing with felicity"
"In a nation where granaries flourish no dearth of clothing or food to relish"
"If 30 million Telugu people unite on earth"
"Our neighboring lands will know our worth"
"You share the same mother Telugu land's sister and brother"
"Why be hassled at hand by step children of another land?"
Without discriminating the young and old, male and female
...everyone gave magnanimously
Women were even better
Total collection 100000
I have written the accounts
You are the beacon of light in our industry
We request you to donate this amount
'...to the Rayalaseema Karuvu sahaya Nidhi'
Rama Rao, wait
Who asked you to go there?
What do you think of yourself now?
Do you know how much we are investing on you?
Only to watch you, people buy tickets and flock to the theaters
If you interact with them who will watch your films?
Did it not occur to you to share your plan?
Govt can take care of the people
It is enough if actors stay behind the screen
You are bound by our contract
How will you respond to this?
Tell me
What should I tell, sir?
I do not need a contract which entails me to obtain permission even to seek alms
I thought I should act for the people
If it comes between my people and me
I will say 'no' to cinema also
I am indebted to Vijaya Vauhini for giving me this stardom status
Thank you, I take leave
Rama Rao garu, what happened?
Give this collection to Ramakrishna Mutt
Ensure it reaches the people in Rayalaseema
What happened? Your brother is upset?
He broke Vijaya Vauhini's contract
Is that so?
If he does not act in their film as per their contract
...other producers will hesitate to book him
Milk in Madras is not thick enough, dear
Can we buy 4 buffaloes?
I am fine if you are back to riding a cycle
I gave up only on Vijaya studio's contract
Not victory!
Listen, brother
Nagi Reddy refused to give you a job, eh?
From now on we will give jobs
We will produce films on our own
We will convert our drama banner into a cinema production house
Call Pundarikaksham He will support you
Your wish is my command!
National Art Theatre...NAT
'Rama Rao'
Rama Rao
Name of the banner is National Art Theatre
- Sounds great - Guruji, namaste
Namaste, sir
Come and eat with us
Listen, I will eat only if your husband gives his word
For what?
We are starting a fantasy film called 'Chandrahaaram'
Kamalakar Kameswara Rao is our debut director
Very good
Convey my best wishes
Best wishes it seems Did you hear that, Prasad?
Rama Rao
Your call sheets are the only best wishes for Telugu cinema now
- Please accept - I did not walk out in a huff
Due to self respect
Producer Nagi Reddy vetoed you Not Nagi Reddy the person
He was the one who sent us here
But it is-
Rama Rao, tell me this
Is it not as good as Mr Nagi Reddy being here, if I have come?
Accept this advance
Will you take it or do you want me to go on hunger strike here?
Please accept it, Rama Rao
If you respect us accept this token advance
Madam, please persuade him
Tarakam, accept it
Very good
With our best wishes, madam
This is what I like about you
Madam, you offered to serve us lunch
If you serve me lunch and also pack it in a lunch box for me
...I will make Nagi Reddy eat and convey the good news
Bawa, can I buy buffaloes with that money?
That amount is for 'Chandrahaaram', dear
Just like the film's title can I get you a gold necklace?
Why spend on me, dear?
Spend this money on your dream of making your own film
Tarakam
You never ask me for anything
Are you not there for me, dear?
Only if I need anything more precious than you
There is nothing, right?
"O' Rama, allow me to be by Your side to serve You daily"
"O' Rama, give me the pleasure to be Your loyal, forever-servitor"
"O' Rama, allow me to be by Your side to serve You daily"
Stop...stop
Hero will meet all of you, please wait
- He left from here, right? - You are a star now
What brings you to our humble abode, brother?
You could have sent a dove-
If I am a big star now will I become a stranger?
I want to produce cinema with my younger brother
Very good! 1st film from the banner of Thota Ramudu is praise worthy!
You will choose only renowned directors
Mr K.V.Reddy or Mr L.V.Prasad?
Thatineni Prakasa Rao
Brother
Accept it
I told my brother about your story 'Pichi Pullayi'
He agreed to produce it
Thank you, brother
Hey Raju, you will be the music director
- What about my advance? - Wait, brother
Hey Yoganand, you will direct the 2nd film from our banner
Prepare yourself
I am ready with our story, brother
'Thodu Dhongalu'
Very good
Thotakura Venkat Raju, you will compose the music for this cinema too
This is for both the projects
In addition to your brother you think of your friends' future too
You are really a hero
'Rama Rao sir Will you come out please?'
I am coming Please wait
"Like a hidden shadow Like your attendant following you"
"Like an unseen shadow Like a friend following you"
"I would like to pamper you in all that you want to do"
"O' Rama, allow me to be by Your side to serve You daily"
'Gireesam sir, is it not a sin for widows to remarry?'
'I am so upset by your innocence'
'Parasara Smriti clearly emphasises widows should opt for remarriage'
'Scholars in Rajamahendravaram have written treatises on this'
'In olden days widows remarried as a general practice'
'Venkatesam'
Cut
Excellent
Go and eat
- Well done, Janaki - Mr Rama Rao
I thought it is difficult to understand Gireesam's character
You did a splendid job
No one was prepared to accept this role
With your courage, you have settled my debt of gratitude to writer Gurazada
Only he who dares tastes success
Am I right, Rama Rao garu?
Pullaiah sir
'Kanyasulkam' is not just a drama
It is a philosophy in its own right
Sorry, brother if I hit you too hard
"Those who think of you all the time Those who plead to You, deity divine"
"O' Lord, grace us forever in any avatar you favor"
"Those who think of you all the time Those who plead to You, deity divine"
"O' Lord, grace us forever in any avatar you favor"
"Seated in the heart of Your devotee To be seen by human eyes a rarity"
"Seated in hearts of those devoted to you To be seen, a rare phenomenon anew"
Onion 'pakoda'
If this is for me what about your brother?
We have to work and you will munch 'pakodas'?
"O' Rama, give me the pleasure to be Your loyal, forever-servitor"
"O' Rama, allow me to be"
Careful!
- Aiyaiyo! - Ramakrishna
Nothing to worry, ma
- Should you not be careful? - Alright, father
"O' Rama, allow me to be by Your side to serve You daily"
This divine image with 4 hands holding a conch and discuss
...should appear in 'stop block', Marcus
'Reddy garu, I have exhausted all my techniques'
This is for 'Mayabazar'
How can N.T.Rama Rao play Lord Krishna's role?
He is the perfect choice
Think about it once more, Mr Reddy
If it is a fantasy film and Thota Ramudu, agreed
Nagi Reddy feels Rama Rao is too rough for the role of Lord Krishna
He played Lord Krishna in 'Sontha Ooru' That film did not run even for 4 days
That was Krishna in a drama in the film but this is Krishna in a real role
Reddy, this is a cinema on a huge scale
If necessary we can call Mr 'Eelapata' Raguramaiah
Or else we can call CSR
Chakrapani garu, Rama Rao will be the perfect choice
He has a spark of mischief in his eyes
Mavullayya, give me a cigarette
Sambayya, how many coconuts did you bring?
'1116, sir'
- Total waste - Sir?
I said it is a waste Go ahead
Sir, cigarette
Lord Krishna
If the producer does not like how will the public accept him?
He will come now?
Not just Rama Rao
Reject me too
Sir...!
'Broad shoulders'
'Clear gaze in his eyes'
'Remarkable stride'
'Grace and splendor'
He is blessed with all these qualities, Mr Reddy
God should never greet
"Glory to our benefactor, Lord Krishna who rests on the snake 'Adisesha'"
[song from 'Mayabazar']
"Praise be to the destroyer of evil Praise be to the protector of His people"
"He embraces his devotees in harmony Praise be to the ruler of worlds many"
"Your sublime stories handed down to us"
"Whether written, watched or heard too"
"Fortune will forever favor you Hand in hand with blessings anew"
"With a peaceful heart and relaxed mind rewards and recognition you will find"
Pithambaram
You have transformed a man into God with your make-up
Oh no! I am not worthy of that praise
He does not look like God because of my make-up
It was the lord of 7 hills, who sat daily in front of me and made me apply make up
Shot okay
Print
'Praise be to Lord of the 7 hills'
'Glory to You!'
'Praise be to our creator'
'Glory to You, Lord Vishnu'
'Glory to our one and only savior'
'Praise be to You'
Srikalahasti, Tirumala and Tirupati Ganesha temple at Kanipakam
'Throvagunta Bus Station'
Come...come in Get NTR's blessings
I want to get NTR's blessing Will this bus take me?
Yes, yes Get in
Srikalahasti...Tirupati
'Praise be to Lord of the 7 hills'
'Glory to You!'
'Praise be to our savior'
'Glory to you'
'Praise be to Lord of the 7 hills'
'Govinda! Govinda!!'
- Are you all keeping well? - Yes, sir
- Did you have enough rain? - Yes, sir
- What crops did you sow? - Paddy, sir
Is it remunerative?
'Yes, sir'
Please save your earnings
Save it up for your children
- Do not spend lavishly - 'Okay, swami'
Our pilgrimage to Tirupati is not complete without seeing our hero NTR?
'Bless you, my dear son'
- Namaste, sir - We take leave
Guruji, Ramayana is narrated by many
Brother wants to narrate the story of Ravana
In my production, we want this cinema to be directed by you
Seetha Rama Kalyanam
Good deeds elevate even humans as God
That is the story of Rama
Wrong deeds however alter even a great person into a demon
This is the story of Ravana
Rama Rao, I stood my ground you will be Thota Ramudu in spite of all the resistance
I proved only you are Lord Krishna on the silver screen
My heart which saw God in you cannot see you as a demon
Brother, can we look at some other story?
This is a story to be told It has to be made into a film
- Mr Ravikant Nagaich - Sir
What did you think of the scene I narrated?
10 heads of Ravana
...should get established very clearly
Each head should appear one after the other
I think this is the 1st time on Indian screen
Sir, I have a couple of ideas
Through trick photography if we want the desired effect
...it will take 2 hours for each head
I need 3 cameras and I must try various masks
So...you need to stay still for 20 hours
Without even moving a millimeter
Remain in the same posture
- Like a stone - 20 hours?
Without moving?
It is alright
I will do it
Brother
Being stubborn, you almost lost your eye sight in the film 'Chiranjeevulu'
Do you want to be paralysed now?
Time to take Telugu cinema to greater heights, brother
My dream is a day will dawn
...when a Telugu cinema poster will be stuck in at least 1 wall worldwide
Result can occur anytime
But effort should begin from us
- Okay, Mr Ravikant, are you ready? - Ready, sir
- Sound - 'Running, sir'
Roll camera
- 'Rolling, sir' - And action!
Mountain!
'Mountains forward'
NTR sir, slowly hands up
'NTR sir, slowly hands down!'
Focus
How many hours to be like this?
- 8 hours - 8 hours?
No break, one by one finish lunch and return
Work is continuous
What about my brother?
Not possible Next we need mask shots
- Sir, shall I serve you food? - No need
- Will you have coffee? - No, go away
Lights center...center
Sir, you have a call from home
- Hello - This is Rukmangada speaking
Sister has given birth to a boy baby
Is that so?
- How is sister-in-law? - Sister is fine
'I need to inform my brother-in-law'
He is in a shot I will inform him later
Only I should tell him personally
'10 hours for this shot to be over I will inform him definitely'
A single shot for 10 hours?!
- How much more time? - 7 hours
1st time on Indian screen, brother
Please, support
And...cut it!
NTR sir, excellent, sir...excellent
Oh! You are...you are a genius, sir!
Brother!
NTR sir
What happened, brother?
Brother!
Rama Rao sir, when you breathed life into Ravana for the silver screen
...you have got a befitting son who shares his birth star 'Moola'
You may think it is merely a coincidence, but wait and watch
He will be a connoisseur of arts and as emotive as Ravana
Since Mercury is in his own house he will not have any demonic attributes
He can differentiate good and bad and be an asset to your lineage
- He will live upto your name - 'Moola'
'Kethu' star
Fervent warrior
My star is 'Swathi'
Ruled by 'Rahu'
Lover of peace
Any war is for peace after all?
In addition Gemini being his ascendant
...he will be ever young
Which means our boy will never grow old
Even after 60 years...
...he will be busy making all his dreams come true
Did you hear that?
You need to keep an eye on him
What name do you have in mind?
Come, my darling prince
Forever young means Lord Krishna, right?
Maybe that's why he is the 8th child
A child who will never age
My heir in acting too
Nandamuri Balakrishnudu
Like it, Tarakam?
- Nice name - Come, dear
Now let us write your name
Come...hold this ring
Nandamuri
Bala...Krishna!
Our 'Seetha Rama Kalyanam' has been cleared by censor
All the members gave a standing ovation
They thanked you for raising the bar of Telugu cinema, brother
Thanks to the power of Balakrishna's name
True, brother
'Praise be to Ravana The great King of Lanka'
'With intentions cunning features alluring, you vicious lady'
'Mesmerizing my forefathers'
'Did you not steal the pot of ambrosia?'
'Taking the holy cow Kamadhenu and sacred tree Kalpatharu'
'...did you not give us a naught?'
'Hey Gundakka...Gundakka'
'Hey'
'Do you know who I am?'
'How will I not know?'
'You are my dear brother'
'I am not out of my mind, my dear brother'
Cut...print
Rama Rao, Nageswara Rao
Fantastic
You acted like real brothers, very good
Why 'very good'? It is fantastic
When the 2 eyes of our industry are acting, how will it not be good?
Come, Bullemma
Good to see you
I was worried that film company may not send you
What happened, sir?
This story of Gundamma is right upto my neck
See, I have both Rama Rao and Nageswara Rao in my cinema
When one gives his date the other will not and vice versa
- If both do, you will not be free - Am I not here, sir?
We will be quick Muththaiyah!
Nageswar Rao Pack up
Rama Rao, dress change
- I will drive, you can go - Hero sir
Hero garu
- What is it? - Are you shifting to Hyderabad?
I heard you are selling your house
I would like to buy Will you sell it to me?
I have no problem
Gemini and you can come home next Sunday
- We can discuss about it - Why wait till Sunday?
I have signed the check Fill up any amount you want
Is this some kind of joke?
Have you become such a big shot to sign a blank check?
Listen, Savitri
Earn more than you can
I will be happy for you
Do not try to grow above your hard earned money
You will face the repercussions
'Get up, Bullemma'
'Get up...yes'
'Start grinding now'
'Bullemma, am I doing a good job?'
'Why are you smiling at me?'
'I am capable of cooking as well'
'My father is a vedic scholar'
'It is said, 'if you learn all the chores your wife will ensure a happy married life'
'I guess you are unaware'
'Nowadays women are competing with men?'
"Women's world is enlightened From their sleep, awakened"
"Men's world now panic-stricken"
Cut...lights!
'Savitri, what happened to you?'
I want just 1 more 'take', director sir
1st time I am seeing Savitri asking for another 'take'
Concentrate, dear
Can you give me 1 minute?
Alright, okay
Nothing wrong in what brother said, dear
When a lightman wanted money to pay his children's tuition fee
...you wrote a cheque for Rs 1000
Rs 1000 is the annual income of a poor man
If you had paid the fees in the school personally, I would have been happier
He is a slave to bad habits
How are we so sure he will pay the fees?
Should we be vigilant even when we help?
We need to guard our earnings
Respect money
For women to live with self respect
...financial freedom is also necessary
You should be cautious and not squander away hard earned money
We are concerned only for your well being
Wanting lyrics for this song
...Kamalakara Kameswara Rao asked the lyricist to write
Lyricist said, 'Why do you need lyrics when Savitri can sing with her eyes?'
Then what, Bullemma?
Director sir
- Call for action - 'Ready'
- It is getting late - 'Ready...action!'
"Vemana our Telugu poet said so long ago"
"Reiterated by Brahmam our Telugu seer too"
"Beloved, lend me your ear"
"I am saying this now, my dear"
"Listen to Visanna's veda"
[song from 'Gundamma Katha']
Father, look at mother
She is unwilling to send me to Nimmakuru
Did you not agree to send me if I aced my exams?
You finished your 10th standard
Tell us what you want to be in life, we will send you
I will build a huge studio and make films with my father
Great! Do you need my dates, dear producer?
Brother-in-law, he will start competing with you
That is alright He is our boy
Can I go then, father?
Fine, go
In Vauhini studio yesterday, Suryakantham was playing my mother's role
She had to knock me on my head
She rapped so hard my head started swelling!
It is alright, Relangi sir
In another cinema she will act as your wife
You will get your turn to knock her head!
Krishnakumari has not understood the story
Even then Suryakantham will beat me to a pulp!
Where will she give me such an opportunity?
Brother, join us
Tomorrow is your birthday No sign of any feast or treat
Tarakam has gone to our home town I must attend my new film's inauguration
Feast enough and a special treat
Rama Rao sir, can I talk to you?
I am coming
In the next film, I am supposed to act as Suryakantham's husband
Take care of your head
Remember that hard knock!
Mr Relangi and CSR sir are not available for shoot today
We requested Saradhi and AVM Studio
...to send them over for 4 hours as today is last day of shoot
If you agree, I will complete their shots and send them off
I do not mind at all
Relangi sir is in every film and in constant demand
CSR sir is our film industry's guru
It is our duty to appreciate experience and emergencies
- Go ahead - Thank you
Ready
'Charu...Charu!'
'Chaaaaru!'
You should say 'My precious gem'
'- What, dear? - My precious gem'
Good idea, director sir
In the title card with this music
Shoot all of us!
Very true, 'Irugu Porugu' which means neighbors
Fits well like this film's title Even this setting
Brother
'We will rehearse once more'
- What, brother? - 1 minute
What is it, brother?
What is it you are hesitating to tell me?
- Ramakrishna - Ramakrishna?
What happened to Ramakrishna? His small pox has worsened?
Did you get a call from home?
We have to rush to our hometown right away
Such a young boy
Cannot be preserved beyond 1 day
Let me inform the director
We will leave after the shooting
How can you think of shooting now, brother?
- Your eldest son - Go and wait in the car
- I will come - Not that, brother
What happened, sir?
'Charu!'
'Charu...!'
'Chaaaaru!'
'- What, dear? - My precious gem!'
Shot okay
Namaste, sir
- See you later - Thank you, sir
Next is your shot, guruji
Okay, brother All the best
Tomorrow is your birthday
See you later
'Did you call me, dear?'
'I forgot why I called you'
'Oh...that?'
Cut!
Brother, I am ready
Sir
Sir, it is our shot now
Brother, ready
You come in from this side
You turn around and throw the paper down
You will be hiding over there, madam
You will turn around from there
Krishna, I am talking to you and your mind is elsewhere?
You come here and take a look at this paper
After you read, he will come out and take the paper-
Ready...ready Have you understood?
Go, Krishna
Ready, sir Take, sir
Take
What happened, brother?
- Cut...cut - Sorry, master
1 more
Sorry, Krishnakumari
We will do 1 more 'take'
'Ready, all lights, take'
Cut...take okay
'Pack up'
Rama Rao sir, thank you
Cinema is over, only the ritual of breaking the pumpkin is left
Namaste
Master, I shall take leave
Bye, Krishnakumari
Rama Rao sir, advance happy birthday
Pithambaram 'garu' what happened to Rama Rao?
What happened, sir?
His eldest son Ramakrishna passed away
Whaaat?
His son died and he was shooting?
What is this, sir?
We could have cancelled it
And postponed the shoot?
Is cinema greater than one's own child?
Why did he do that?
We may not be able to get the dates of so many artistes all over again
He always thinks no one should incur loss because of him
Such a selfless intention on his part
Ramarao, what a tragedy has befallen you
'Son, Ramakrishna has left us'
Father! Look there
'Bawa'
He is the one who welcomes you when you come home
Ask him to get up, dear
You tell him, dear
Ask him to get up, bawa
Please make him get up
Tell him to get up, bawa
'What a beautiful face!'
'Small pox has scarred his face badly'
'Aiyo! My son!'
Aiyo, Ramu!
Brother-in-law, it is already too late If you take one last look at him-
When he left home, he said 'Father, I will see you soon'
'That image is fresh right in front of my eyes'
His face scarred by pox marks
I do not want to see
In the pupil of my eye
He should always be glowing like the moon
Always like that
Namaste
Brother, L.V.Prasad sir called again
He is truly worried for you
He wanted Ramakrishna to become a hero after 5 years
How does he know Ramakrishna's dream was to produce good films?
KV Reddy sir, Chakrapani sir told me they are coming here with others
Not necessary
Tell them we are coming
Brother, all shoots have been cancelled
Shooting will commence only after 15 days
Tell them we are leaving tonight
I will be at the shooting spot with make-up at 7:00 a.m sharp
Under these circumstances...?
Whatever the circumstance work numbs the pain and provides solace
I must work now
3 shifts a day
'I should not even have time to see my face without make up in the mirror'
'I will meet the producers who were waiting for my call'
'I will accept all the stories narrated to me'
'When there are no producers we will produce the film'
'I should live the role, even in my sleep I must get into the skin of the character'
'Maharaja!'
'For the sins you committed like a tiger in sheep's clothing'
'...apologise to the people as redemption'
'Or else'
'Downfall!'
'Cut!'
- Where is the art director? - Here, sir
What is this, Krishna Rao?
How can the chain be so flimsy?
Make sure it does not come off
Vittalacharya sir
These dummy chains cannot withstand my anger
Please get iron chains
Real iron chains
Iron chains will be heavy, Rama Rao sir
It can hurt your wrists
Vittalacharya sir
If I cannot bear this pain
...how can I enact the struggles of this society
A man is born into this world through pain
We cannot live without pain
- Continue - Take 2
- Action - 'Downfall'
'A rule unable to protect its people should be abdicated'
'These skeletons will unite as brave warriors'
'Each one of them, brick by brick, will demolish your kingdom's foundation'
'Will you not share that secret?'
'The secret of that feat'
'Other than Arjuna, no one else knows'
'You have entangled us into a complicated net, Brihannala garu'
'I will myself unearth that secret'
'Once this Uttara Kumar sets his mind he can meet any challenge'
'Alright, Brihannala garu'
'How much has Uttaraa learnt as a dancer?'
'Nearing completion'
'- Want to test? - Let her learn fully'
'- I will watch her dance - You will be the best judge'
'Sister, from now on wind up your dance, song and mischief'
'You should prove you are unsurpassable as a dancer'
'Watching you dance Abhimanyu should faint'
'Brother, you love teasing me'
'Did you notice that, Brihannala garu?'
'My sister blushes when she hears the name 'Abhimanyu'?'
'I really feel Abhimanyu is the perfect match for my sister'
'What do you say? Yes or no?'
'When you say yes, will I say no?'
'If I say no, will you keep quiet?'
'That is why I will say yes'
'You are smart, Brihannala garu'
'I take leave'
'Cut'
No one can even imagine the role of Gireesam
No one can do the role of Brihannala
You have done more than justice to both the roles
Shall I tell you something?
Because you are Telugu that English man does not know
If you had been that English man no one could have caught you
- You flatter me - It is true
We got a research center called NTR for our Telugu cinema
We can try any experiment here
Brother, 1st shall we shoot?
Such a noble soul!!
He woke me up at 3:00 a.m daily and made me practice for 3 months at a stretch
"Notes, count, rhythm in unison chime"
[song from 'Nartanasala']
"Notes, count, rhythm in unison chime"
"To her anklets tinkling divine"
- Look,Rama Rao is so beautiful - Yes,sir
"Goddess Shakti danced to their rhyme"
"Lord Shiva's heart in that time soaked in happiness sublime"
Hello?
Really?
Lakshmi, switch on the radio
Sister-in-law
'Govt of India has announced the recipients of Padma Shri award'
'From Telugu cinema, Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao'
'And Akkineni Nageswara Rao have been chosen as awardees'
Brother
'2 heroes being jointly chosen for the same language'
'1st time in the history of Padma Shri awards'
'Mr Sunil Dutt has been chosen to receive the Padma Shri in Hindi cinema'
Namaste, madam
'I am Raja Singh from Gorakhpur, madam'
I know you I know your father too
I have met him in a conference
Most powerful leader in the world
Namaste, Mr Khan
People claim though she is a woman no man has the guts to rival her
Women will be proud of their gender, brother
They should look up to her as their ideal idol!
- Mr Nageswara Rao, how are you? - Greetings, Mr Narasimha Rao
Mr Rama Rao, I am P.V.Narasimha Rao
How can anyone not know you?
Let me introduce you to our prime minister
Madam, Rama Rao ji and Nageswar Rao ji
2 eyes of Telugu cinema
Namaste
I am very happy to meet both of you
To tell you the truth we have a deep bond with Madras
We love your 'idli' 'dosa' and 'sambar'
Madrasis have a flair for good food, madam
They are not just 'foodies', Shukla ji
They have stalwarts as leaders too
Like Sarvepalli Radhakrishanan ji
Mr V.V.Giri
Our P.V sir
Madam
I am not from Madras
I am a Telugu from Andhra
What is this Andhra and Tamil Nadu? All are Madrasis from South India?
How can that be?
We hail from Andhra
We have an identity of our own
Our self respect and our own tradition
How can everyone be slotted as Madrasis?
We both are selected for Padma Shri
And we are from Andhra Pradesh Madam Prime minister
Brother, looks like your mind is not on the game
More than the joy of receiving Padma Shri
I am hurt about being categorized as Madrasi
Why do you think I shifted to Hyderabad?
So I will not be slotted like this!
How about thinking of settling down in Hyderabad?
Whatever it is, our industry should be within our territory
This is not an issue pertaining to our industry
It affects our entire Telugu community
Even after obtaining our own state we are classified as 'Madrasi'
A change has to dawn
Our lineage has to be respected Our language has to be revered
Wisdom of our Telugu blood must spread nation wide
'Emergency was declared throughout the nation'
'Whichever political party opposed the affairs of the central Govt'
'...was taken to task by the military'
'Voice of democracy was locked'
'As stated by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh'
'Youth leader, chief minister's son'
'Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin was taken into custody'
'And tortured brutally'
'The entire State protested in fury'
'Tamil Nadu changed into a sea of fire'
'Law & order crumbled'
'May this revolution flourish!'
Where are you going?
Rama Rao sir?
Please go quickly, sir
Stop!
There is a riot brewing, sir
Please go, sir
Inspector 'garu'
This guides our daily life
It should not be lying like this on the road
Go
'Authority of all Govt officials was cancelled'
'Emergency rule has been imposed nationwide'
'Jails are over flowing with people'
'Prime minister's son Sanjay Gandhi who held no official post'
'...is ruling the nation with an iron hand of a dictator'
'Pedestrians on the road are being subjected to sterilization under duress'
'This is a black day for democracy'
'As stated by the Opposition party'
Hello?
Sir, I am an ordinary make-up technician
NTR sir made me a producer
With him and Balayya sir I produced 'Annadammula Anubandham'
He gave me such a golden chance
But, sir-
What is the matter, Pithambaram sir?
Our film is not releasing day after tomorrow, sir
N.T.Rama Rao's cinema is not releasing as per schedule?
What are you saying?
Hello?
Sir, I am unable to send the print out of the lab
Whole city is under curfew
Cannot even reach the railway station
Distributors are worried your fans may cause damage to theaters
They are plaguing me with phone calls I do not know what to do
I am already drowning in difficulties
I referred your name, borrowed money and produced this film
If the film does not release tomorrow?
I am in a state of shock, sir
Do not worry, Pithambaram
I am there for you
This does not affect only you
It is a prestige issue for me also
At any cost
N.T.R cinema has to be released
Alright, sir
Cinema is toil and sweat of a large group of people
Future of so many families
Faith that millions of viewers place on us
No Emergency has the right to stop this
You stay there I am coming over
Father? Hari...?
This is Pithambaram's 1st release
He cannot bear it if it does not release
Father?
Come with me I am going to the lab
Brother, there is a curfew
- So what? - Driver has not come either
Do I not know to drive?
After all curfew, uncle Passenger is N.T.R!
- Who, sir? - Can you not recognize?
N.T.R!
Good afternoon, sir Lab is closed
We have orders not to allow anyone inside
What?!
Father-
Sir, wait You cannot go in
Pithambaram, print is ready?
None of the workers have turned up, sir
Those who are here are scared to load the prints
They have stopped the release of my film
Even after I told them this is not Tamil cinema
- Hari - Father
Bring the van here
Brother, load the prints into the van
We will talk to Mr Vasan
You go and do your work
Do not be scared I am there for you
Thank you, sir
'Annadammula Anubandham'
What is this? What is happening here?
N.T.R's cinema is releasing
What are you waiting for? Go ahead and load
Riot and violence are rampant following the CM's arrest
Curfew has been imposed
Emergency has been declared
Of course, your Emergency pertains to authority
My urgency is for the sake of millions of fans who believe in me
Sir, without prior approval
...we have strict orders to stop any work at any place
Whose approval?
During Emergency rule you need police approval for any task
Otherwise I have the right to arrest you
In that case you will not have enough trains for our fans who will revolt
Will your jails be able to accommodate?
Brother, we have loaded the prints
You have deposed the ruling party and imprisoned the general public
You want to bury the people's basic rights under prime minister's authority
You are breaking down our system for the sake of individuals
Imposed Emergency rule, thinking no one will question you
He will come soon
One who will question you will come
He will arrive to wipe out decades of arrogance embedded in our nation
Then the ruling party will know the true meaning of Emergency!
Mr Rama Rao
You may not be armed with our dummy cinema guns
This heart which breathes cinema will not be scared of your gunshot
We will go ahead with our mission
If you want to stop go right ahead
He is a true hero, sir
N.T.R
With make-up, a hero
Without make-up
More than a hero!
Hey Dhandapani, I believe Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor wanted to watch our film 'Julie'
- Arrange for a show in Bombay for them - Alright, sir
I feel lost without Chakrapani
How is his health now, sir?
Cigarettes have burnt that man's life
He will never pay heed to anyone's advice
Do you listen to me, hmmm?
How many times I have told you not to be impulsive or angry?
That ACP spared you being a Telugu himself
Without any qualms he has beaten up CM's son, Stalin
And arrested the chief minister Where do we stand?
Not even trying is equal to committing suicide
I am not such a coward
More than me my films are important
My fans are my foremost priority
I do not know where your anger will take you
Come, sit down
What brings you here?
I am constructing a studio in Hyderabad for Ramakrishna
- I need your advice - Are you mad?
What is in Hyderabad other than boulders?
When the film industry is here why build a studio over there?
My deepest desire is our industry moves to Hyderabad
Brother Nageswar Rao is also building a studio there
Rama Rao, to expect the industry to follow only you
...both of you are not the only heroes
Look at this article, read it
Written by Kagada Sharma
Krishna is making a film called 'Kurukshetram' with his sons
Junior heroes challenge the senior star heroes
Will they accept this challenge?
Rama Rao, Krishna and Shoban Babu have entered this field
They have revealed your age to the general public
If your film released once a month
...not even 1 flopped in a year
But now it is rare for even 1 film to taste the joy of success
However great we may be we must accept change
To sum it up in a nutshell, you need a runaway success like 'Mayabazar'
Do you have such a film?
This is not the age to fight with passage of time
We should give Time only 1 golden chance to win over us
After we pass over, Time can be proud of being the winner
I will see
I take leave now
You have come home for the 1st time after we shifted here, brother
You could have brought your wife too
She will be coming soon
Are we not settling down in Hyderabad very soon?
Serve me now
We got this fish from river Krishna because it is your favorite
Even if he says 'no' you keep serving him
We are not in the habit of saying 'enough'
Only you will count your calories and starve your taste buds
Sister, do not fell shy Just keep serving non stop
Listen, brother
What about that challenge by Kagada Sharma?
Young heroes and star heroes
What do we do?
'Daana Veera Soora Karna'
- What? - Which I will direct
If you act as Lord Krishna I will play Karna
If you choose Karna I will be Krishna
Choice is yours
And my dream of directing you will also be fulfilled
I would love to take up this offer too
Besides it will prove to our fans we have no difference of opinion too
But-
What, brother?
I have promised Annapoorna I will not act in a mythology film with you
What?
Yes, brother, during the shoot of 'Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddhamu'
Whichever hero he acts with in any mythological film
...viewers look only at you!
Only yesterday I watched Hindi cinema 'Sangam'
Starring Raj Kapoor, Rajendra Kumar
Remake that in Telugu
He can choose either hero's role I am fine with that
That is a love story, right?
So your husband can walk away with the laurels?
Brother, do you still smoke or have you kicked that habit?
One shot in the morning Depending on my role sometimes
I am sailing in the same boat!
After my by-pass I take a shot only in a shot!
Now in the joy of meeting you
This is a bad habit, brother
You smoke in front of elders you are insulting them
In front of youngsters you are encouraging them
You smoke with friends you are making it habit
If not in front of elders, youngsters or with friends
...whom will you smoke with, brother?
People of equal status and wavelength
Either with you alone
Or all alone by myself
You have a script on Chanakya Chandragupta, right?
Let us do that, brother
I will play Chanakya and you be Chandragupta
Historical subject, right?
No problem
Okay, brother
Chanakya was written for me
I will gladly give it up for you
1st let me make this film on Karna and release it in mid-January
Along with Duryodhana I will also play the roles of Karna and Lord Krishna
- All the best, brother - Thank you
"With Hanuman on my flag as my mascot"
"With steady steed in front that trot"
"Like the way I hold in my hand the flute as a magic wand"
[song from 'Sri Krishna Rayabaram']
"Let this war begin astute and end on a victory note"
Cut
- Mr Kannappa - Sir
Mask shots of Krishna are done I will get dressed as Duryodhana
Alright, sir
- Set up the next mask shots - Come, Pithambaram garu
We have our studio work and new projects to attend to
On top of all this why these roles for me, father?
We may have 1000s of tasks to do
But persistence and planning will do
Check if the food is ready
Wait
Is that moustache Arjuna's or the king of Anga's?
I am Arjuna
Arjuna's means your moustache should be slim and smart, not like this
Mr Pithambaram Please take note
Keep in mind, 'Nartanasala'
Thank God he does not want me to act as Brihannala
Is food ready?
Narayana Reddy sir What are you writing now?
I have just now penned a song for 'Kurukshetram' cinema
"Veena strummed its strings in joyful aura in the garden of love in mohana raga"
Beautiful stanza
Perfect duet between Duryodhana and his wife Banumathi
A duet between Duryodhana and Banumathi?
What do you think?
No one else will come up with such an idea other than you
Other than me no one will get such a wonderful chance
Marvellous...miraculous!
'Chitram! Bhalare Vichitram!!'
This can be our song title
You pen the lyrics I will change my costume
Yes, sir
"When Arjuna with Gandeeva bow kills your warriors with his swift arrow"
"Even if Karna's form in million extends as one by one Arjuna beheads"
Cut!
Kannappan sir, send the prints of these 3 getups to the lab for checking
- Vempati Satyam sir - Namaste, brother
My own eyes will cast a spell on you!
I do not know what you will do
In 'Daana Veera Soora Karna'
I want the whole world to exclaim 'Vempati Satyam's dance was the highlight'
Your wish is my command!
Rama Rao sir
Vempati Satyam sir, has anyone conceived a duet for Duryodhana?
Only an idiot will think of that!
Brother has
Aiyo!
I have in my film
Duryodhana and Banumathi will sing a duet
Brother, I thought it was in 'Kurukshetram' cinema
And I blabbered
As if Duryodhana is not a handsome young man
Will he not be able to sing and emote beautifully?
You turned the table so beautifully!
Follow the camera like this
2 cameras 1 tight, 1 mid range
Brother, shall we go for a take?
'Take'
"Heavenly...hey marvellous!"
"Magical...miraculous"
"You enticed the king to your palace"
"A feat so fabulous"
"Of his own accord my king visited me"
"Wondrous truly"
"Super...astounding!"
"Superb...astonishing!"
Lift it higher
Kannappa sir, strings tied for the moon are visible, kindly go and check
How long did he give you to pen this song?
1 hour 30 minutes
I was given exactly 1 hour to light up this song sequence
Yes, over there
When Rama Rao sir is in the scene who will look at the moon or a string?!
"Smart and shrewd as ruler fair"
"Aware of all the tricks in warfare"
"Smart and shrewd as ruler fair Aware of all the tricks in warfare"
"In my heart so flustered Lord of love seated undeterred"
"In the blink of an eye...ethereal"
"Phenomenal"
"However powerful a king you may be"
"You can be a king mighty"
"Sometime in solitude for a while"
"Thinking of his lady-love with a smile"
"Miracle of creation"
"A feat beyond expectation"
"Sublime soul satisfaction!"
"With Hanuman on my flag as my mascot"
"With steady steed in front that trot"
Brother-in-law
Your wife is here Will you stop for 2 minutes please?
Namaste, madam
3 days since you came home
'3 months since you ate at home!'
Forgetting food and basic comforts why this struggle and starvation, dear?
Mad woman!
Compared to the satisfaction of a new creation for future generation
...how can this be burdensome?
Why take on so much at this age?
What if something happens to you?
Even after I die, I will be alive as the evergreen hero on silver screen
My dear!
Editor sir, will you also behave like this at home?
I will not get such an opportunity This is my last cinema
Mr Joshi What are you saying?
In 30 years I have edited 1000 films
I will never get such an opportunity
I want to edit this film and retire gracefully
Such a film will never be repeated with 1 actor donning 3 roles
He has donned the caps of producer and director
Krishna, Karna, Duryodhana
'Daana Veera Soora Karna'
'Rama Rao 'garu', you have created a masterpiece in 43 days the world will revere'
'Guruji'
'What did you say?'
'Are you rejecting him on the basis of his caste as a charioteer's son?'
'How can you accuse like this?'
'My brother Duschasana'
'Fetch the crown studded with precious gems'
'Uncle, king of Gandhara'
'Fetch a golden throne with the most intricate carving'
'My dear subjects, receive the blessings of the sacred Bhagirathi river'
'Musicians, sing in your dulcet voices accompanied by auspicious instruments'
'Royal ushers, get Karna ready'
'Women verily blessed'
'To be a just and good king to his subjects as pure as his golden earring and armor'
'Apply sandalwood paste on him to spread the fragrance of the new rule'
'Under the auspices of my subjects supervised by our expert priests'
'Auspiciousness always and in all ways'
'I purify his lineage and remove all blemishes smeared on him'
Janardhan, when will we reach our location?
We will reach Madhumalai in half an hour, sir
Then drive through forest area for 90 minutes
Is Nagabushanam coming there?
Day after tomorrow, sir
We have planned a song with Jayasudha and Jayapradha combination
How can you call them by their names?
Jayasudha madam Jayapradha madam
Did you snip their umbilical cord and name them?
Sorry, sir My mistake
To watch our 'Adavi Ramudu'
Sorry, 'Adavi Ramudu sir'
Expectation is really high, sir
Why refer to the title with respect, you stupid donkey!
You act over-smart I will skin you alive
Sorry
My guruji's hermitage is somewhere on this route
Who is your guruji, brother?
Sree Saila Jagadhguru Swami
Seer with divine attributes
Rama Rao sir, guruji is observing his vow of silence now
He will not talk to anyone or bless anyone
I do not mind, I will take his blessings from a distance
Jewel in the crown in entertainment field Your name and fame has spread worldwide
Nandamuri Tarakarama!
I am so fortunate
I came just to see a glimpse of you
I feel cherished with your blessings now
This entire universe
...will bless you, my son
Will you eat with me?
My pleasure
Food is a sacred gift from God, Rama Rao
I will take leave, swami
May you be victorious
Swami, seeing him you broke your vow of silence
You never let anyone touch you But you embraced him and blessed him
May I know the reason, swami?
He is a fortunate soul blessed by Lord Shiva
I wonder how many people are aware of our epics and historical events
But in Andhra Pradesh he is the sole reason our people are aware of our classics
He is destiny's child
He is unparalleled king of our silver screen
He is the controller and guide to minds and emotions of the future generation
"When born as a human being a mere clay doll (s)he cannot be"
[song from 'Adavi Ramudu']
"If he is stubborn single-mindedly another Brahma he can be"
"With hard work and sincerity men can become seers saintly"
"They can become noble soles easily"
"For generations to come they will be a beacon of light extra ordinary"
"Worshiped for eternity duly"
Mr Narasaraju, dialogs are all fine
Really humorous
But in the film 'Yamagola' Emergency chaos should be obvious
This Emergency is at its peak of autocracy
Let us criticize it vehemently
In such an entertaining subject
...will a serious episode like Emergency fit in?
Mr Tatineni, why will we convey it seriously?
It should be on a sarcastic note
Even Yama will listen when a leader says it
Leave it to me now
You know the forced sterilisation program?
That is good enough
Sounds good Go ahead
'I am a Govt employee with wife and children'
'I had a quota for the surgeries'
'Unless I meet my target I will not be paid, so I complied'
'That is all, sir Please note this point'
'- On whose orders? - Govt'
'Not the Govt, sir'
'Without any official authority'
'...a youth leader controls the Govt'
Cut
Rama Rao sir Good, very good
We are referring to the PM's son directly
Is it not dangerous?
Venkatratnam sir, he wanted me to target the prime minister
I was the one who restricted it to the son
"My dear lassie petite if I peck you like a parakeet"
'You cannot bear my advances my beloved princess"
"My dear lassie petite if I peck you like a parakeet"
[song from 'Yamagola']
"You crossed your limit, naughty rogue"
"Stop teasing me, you wicked bloke"
"Enough of your rowdy behavior my dear prancing prankster"
"My dear lassie petite if I peck you like a parakeet"
"You cannot bear my advances my beloved princess"
- Song is enticing - Of course
But seeing how the women in our family react, I am apprehensive
No doubt at all, it is a super hit I will watch it again for sure
"Have you lost control, dear?"
Wait
Tell me, how is my 'Yamagola'?
No one is voicing any opinion?
You did not like it?
That stupid parrot song with that young heroine?
What was that silly dance?
Not good, Lokamma?
Jayapradha must be younger than me, father
With her as your pair-
I am a youngster too I am just 25 years old in the film
Then you can carry a book and go to college too
If my role demanded that I would do even that
What, brother?
Take the example of Nageswara Rao sir
Not wanting to reveal his age he buttons up his shirt very high
While you show off 4 buttons down
I do not know if the audience will watch
Taking extra care is brother's style Being carefree is my style
Tarakam, what do you say?
Actually, brother-in-law
This touching and teasing Intertwining feet, all these steps
Crossing limits of decency
I think my sister thinks that Do not feel bad about it
"You crossed your limit, naughty rogue" If these are the words what can I do?
In 'Chandragupta'
"In the youthful drizzle of your smile"
Did I not act refined without touching the heroine?
Of course, you did
From song to song, role to role there will be variations
I agree
We must change with the times Only then people will listen to me
Wait and watch, this film will become a sensation
This will inspire many more films to follow
Indeed, yes brother-in-law
It should inspire!
'Cyclone in Diviseema'
'It is reported to be the most devastating cyclone of this century'
'Diviseema was wiped out'
Cyclone, brother-in-law It will only get worse
If you are planning to shoot, cancel it
Whether I try to call Nimmakkuru or Komaravolu
I am unable to reach anyone, uncle
Cyclone is really severe it seems
We are in Madras
Our friends and family are over there
I am scared, uncle
Oh god!
Electric poles have fallen down?
How about the poor people living in the huts there?
Dead, huh?
What are you saying, uncle?
How are our people now?
Find out about the neighboring towns and villages?
My husband wants to know the status of towns nearby?
'It is ravaging one town after another, huh?'
'Taken a toll on so many lives?'
Petrified of floods, people are huddled to one side
Oblivious of the sea on the other side
...many were swept away by the waves
'Out of 900 people in that village only 3 have survived'
"Hero of the silver screen"
"Film hero evergreen"
"VIP with a face to please Listen to our pitiful pleas"
"Super star celebrity Listen to our tearful plea"
"Water turned into a curse as tsunami Our dreams washed to embers suddenly"
"Our walls crumbled before dawn break Our lives we are forced to forsake"
"Oh my Lord!"
Our son is missing
I am sure he is dead
You cannot anyway bring him back alive
At least bring his body
We would like to see him
Cyclone has hit 83 villages and turned them into graveyards
Look! Lord Venugopal's temple situated in the village of Hamsaladeevi
The water rose right up to the temple tower
Only 100 people who took shelter in the sanctum survived
Brother?
Greetings, Mr Krishna Rao
"Wish we could count the corpses countless"
"We pray to deities endless offering vows limitless"
"Breathless with fear; en masse Unable to breathe our last"
"Tears of the survivors streaming Bursting as deluge, grief screaming"
"Mother, you have survived coped with this disaster?"
"Is your son safe from the deluge of water?"
"Diviseema is erased from the earth's face"
"Court of Vijayanagar long ago lauded Diviseema poets for their talent exalted"
"All we want somehow a handful of rice now"
My heart seems to explode in agony
"Telugu Super star please Listen to our anguished pleas"
People who elevated us to such lofty heights
Are now far away from food and their near & dear ones
Tell me, brother
What shall we do?
Earlier for the sake of Rayalaseema drought relief
...our film industry collected a sizeable amount
Our industry collected donations for our brave soldiers
We have always risen to the occasion
This time too we will do the needful
Inspired in the same manner we head towards Diviseema now
Namaste
If this NTR ANR Welfare Fund
...can wipe away even a few tears, we have achieved our goal
We presume you will help us and we are banking on you
Sister-in-law is not here, brother?
I will make the 1st contribution
That is wonderful Please do, brother
- Brother - Yes, Chellamma
- What will you give me? - 1 minute, brother
Help in whatever way you can to the victims of the flood
Brother, did you really drink liquor in 'Prem Nagar'?
All that is part of acting
Do I look like an alcoholic to you?
Did I not tell you, our Balaraju is a man with a golden heart?
Bless you, my dear
Brother?
Your wedding chain
This sacred thread is as good as a gold wedding chain, brother
This gold chain may save so many women from not becoming widows!
You have a heart of gold Bless you, dear
Thank you I take leave
- Namaste, Mr Rama Rao - Namaste
What happened?
Fever 104°
He has undergone a heart surgery, right? He should not strain too much
I have prescribed medicines He will be alright
Do not worry, brother
My heart will listen to me
It will continue to beat till I ask it to stop
You need to be healthy
We must continue to share this healthy competition
Even if our hearts stop beating
...our cinema will still be fresh in people's minds
And continue to compete
Please go to Vijayawada I will handle this crisis here
It is alright I will remain with you
Nageswara Rao sir, rest is the medicine you need
Do not strain yourself now
Go home, brother
Get well soon, brother
Brother...brother
Brother!
'NTR Long live!'
'Long live NTR'
I need to speak to brother
Brother...brother I want to talk to him
Brother, allow me inside
Brother...brother
Brother, my mother is very old
She is so anxious to meet you once before she passes over
She is in her death bed She cannot travel, brother
Brother, can you come over please?
Please say 'yes'
Brother, I beg of you
Hey! Leave her alone
Brother, will you visit my mother?
Where is your house?
'Namaste'
'Greetings'
'Are you being well?'
'How are you?'
'Welcome, brother'
Grandma, look who has come
Look who is here
Ah! Ramudu
Rama sir, is that you?
Welcome to my humble dwelling
Rama the God!
My dear child Look at our special guest
Daily I see you
Are you not in that photo?
'Sir, what can I offer you?'
We do not even have a handful of rice at home
Rama sir, can I offer you our millet porridge?
Will you taste it?
Grandma, why do we eat ragi porridge daily?
Why can we not eat rice?
Do you want to eat rice?
If you want to eat rice everyday the God we pray to has to come down
Let me feed you, my precious son
Have one more handful my dear child
Enough, ma
Handful of rice served with love
...is equal to being fed by my mother
'- Bless you my son - Thank you, amma'
My lifelong dream has come true
'I will take leave, amma'
My younger brother
He reached God's feet
He combed his hair like you
And laughed like you
Formed unions and instigated strikes
'He imitated your reel life in his real life'
He crossed the paths of big shots
Is it possible to bring a change in politics, brother?
How can our life be a cinema?
Society
Killed him
Seeking donations for Rayalaseema
...you trudged the streets of our state
Today you are here for Diviseema acquainting yourself with us so freely
Ramaiya
What you are holding is not a begging bowl
But a pot of rice Here, give it to them
- Is it not for our Lord in Tirupati? - This is also for God
Anyone who serves the people is our Lord in Tirupati in human form
Please accept this
'Glory to Pathala Bhairavi! Glory to NTR'
'Praise be to NTR'
He is Mr Mohan Kanda, officer in charge of constructing houses in Diviseema
Namaste
Brother
Please accept it
Like a squirrel, our cinema industry has collected a sum of 13 lakhs
This contains details of the donation
Govt announced a relief fund of 10 lakhs
You have both collected 13 lakhs
With this amount
...in the name of cinema industry proper houses will be built in each village
Ramakrishna Mission will take up this responsibility, thank you
Do you recognise me?
- Are you Telugu? - Not just that
I was a child artiste in 'Pelli Chesi Choodu'
When you played the harmonium for the "Pelli Chesukone" song
...I was the young boy prancing in the background
Oho! Wonderful
I am so glad to see that mischievous boy as a dutiful officer now, brother
That day is crystal clear in my mind
Your wife taught you to play the harmonium
You called me aside and told me
'Cinema can come later 1st focus on your studies'
- We are proud of you, Mr Mohan Kanda - Thank you, sir
Anyway everything will go right as rain for our brother
1...2...!
"Bud behind leaves got drenched unbidden"
"Flower amidst branches hidden got wet all of a sudden"
"Bud behind leaves got wet excitedly Flower amidst branches got wet elatedly"
"River Ganga flowed with agility as a deluge soaked in her beauty"
"Bubbly ripples in river Godavari Knotted his 'dhoti' with her sari"
"The caged dove got wet too"
"Her heart's secret new got wet through and through"
"Dove caged within got drenched to the skin"
"Her soul's secret new was soaked too"
"River Ganga flowed with agility as a deluge soaked in her beauty"
"Bubbly ripples in river Godavari Knotted his 'dhoti' with her sari"
[song from 'Vetagadu']
Sister, look how brother-in-law looks at Sridevi without taking his eyes off
Hari, keep quiet
To see you romancing with a 16 year old girl in the rain
Really interesting
Sridevi looks so beautiful
Both of you make a lovely pair, dear
What happened, dear?
Rain used to thrill me so much all these years
But now rain only reminds me of all those poor people's tears
Like how you fought the British
...similarly people who betray our country
...should be stripped to their skin
Protect the future of the land you were born in
'Whichever place may seem Heaven to you your home is paradise' is your dialog
You will think of Mother India for one last time
And breathe your last
We will freeze on your face
And my voice over as the last dialog
End card will be displayed
Fantastic!
You narrated the story remarkably
We will do this film
- Go ahead - Thank you
I should be the one to thank you, Dasari sir
This is the right story at the right time!
Thank you, sir
Really powerful title
'Sardar Papa Rayudu'
[from 'Sardar Papa Rayudu']
"Let the beat of drums true echo the glory of Sitaramaraju"
"One who kills foe with fervor in the battlefield without fear and favor"
"He strides with a purpose anew This man of substance Sitaramaraju"
"One who kills his foes callously in the battlefield whoever he may be"
"Powerful weapon held by Lord Rama Most destructive Pashupatastra"
"One who kills foe any way in the battlefield come what may"
"With a purposeful stride he passed by like the blazing sun in the noon sky"
"One who kills foe with fervor in the battlefield without fear and favor"
Cut
Mr Kranthi Kumar
How can you fall at my feet?
I cannot prevent myself from doing so
I am Vinayaka Rao Brother knows me very well
I just need 2 minutes with him
He is in his costume He cannot see you
What is this, Dasari sir?
You too?
This is not Rama Rao's feet
But Alluri Sitarama Raju's feet
Even the shadow of a person who lives for his people should be worshiped
Until now I was simply acting
Now I want to be true to life
'Mr Rama Rao'
- Greetings, sir - Namaste, sir
Mr Dasari, can I meet them?
Certainly
'In this attire it feels like we are seeing Alluri Sitarama Raju himself!'
'All of us are aware also how much you love this character'
Tell us if there is any news, we will write it down
News...?
I am turning 60 soon
All these years I lived for myself
From now on I am planning to serve the people
Serving people?
What is this? So many bags?
30 bags of letters
Have you brought to my house all the letters meant for entire Madras?
'When I went to the revenue officer to get a Govt 'ration card' he insulted me'
'We are enslaved to these merciless officers'
'They insulted Anjaiah'
'Even if he is the P.M's son...'
'...how can he deride a chief minister like that?'
'Our baby was in breach position and the Govt hospital denied medical aid'
'My baby died in my womb'
Father, coffee
'My womb turned out to be his graveyard'
'We have no future ahead if we are devoid of blessings from any God'
Namaste
'Are you all doing fine?'
'Where is Babu?'
Hey, Babu, it seems your father-in-law intends starting a political party?
I do not know
Are you lying to this Anjaiah?
As if he will decide without telling you?
If I am marrying his daughter he will consult me
Why will he tell me if he is starting a party?
Is he entering politics or not?
Chief minister sir, do we not know about Mr Rama Rao?
He will enter politics if he wants to
Before that, he will inform us for sure
Sir, whatever the task he will tell us before he starts
But he will not 'ask' us what he should do!
Yes or no to politics So be it!
- Who is that, brother-in-law? - Who?
Who are you?
Wait, who are you?
- How can you barge in? - Income tax department
We must check your accounts
All of you stay right here
Where is the remuneration details for 'Super Man' cinema?
This is our record, right from his 1st cinema
Give me the details of your bank accounts also
Andhra Bank account #
06
Andhra Bank
06/3241
Indian Overseas Bank
42/4641
Syndicate Bank
IC2/8395
Correct, brother-in-law
Tarakam, make some tea for me
Serve them too
They are doing their job
Carry on with your work
- Do you personally maintain accounts? - It is all in order
We pay tax for every naya paise
Officer, if we do not file our tax you will fine us and leave
But my brother-in-law will skin me alive!
Forgive us, Mr Rama Rao
Central office ordered us to check your accounts
We have to do our duty, right?
Govt is like our mother
In every successful person's earnings...
...his or her mother has a rightful share
NTR is not interested in his mother's share
Kindly convey this to whoever sent you here
Madam, is sir entering politics?
I have no idea Do you want him to?
If he enters politics, will he still act in films?
He will come here now You can ask him yourself
Why should he enter politics?
Now flowers are being showered on him
'If he enters politics people will fling stones at him'
'Leave him alone'
Mother, you go inside I will take over
- Brother...brother - Hey! Move aside
Move, why are you falling on him?
- Stop - Hari
- Wait - Alright, brother
How are you?
'Crops are not flourishing'
'Our husbands drink in the Govt liquor bars'
We are jobless Our Govt is least bothered
I have been starving for the past 6 months
Sharing our sorrow with our family deity and you, our God
'...we prayed in Tirupati and came here to see you'
Brother, whichever side we turn to we only see disease and distress
'There is not even 1 hospital to cover 20 villages'
'We are leading the life of a corpse'
Naidu
Congratulations on becoming the 8th Chief Minister, master
Come with me
Your father-in-law and I share a strong friendship
We studied together at Guntur AC college
He has told me this too
He, Jaggayya, KVS Sarma All of them got together
And staged dramas
Somehow I was insistent I wanted to enter politics
So our paths went in different ways
Now
...I heard our ways are merging
For my swearing-in ceremony...
...it would be my pleasure if my friend can join
Please find out if he can
I will invite him myself
I will check with him
'Praise be to NTR'
Mr Rama Rao, you came for your friend's swearing-in ceremony
Similarly will you also enter politics?
I have come only to attend my friend's swearing-in ceremony
Rajasekhara Reddy from Pulivendula
- Namaste, sir - 'My very good friend'
Your fan as well
I met you in Naidu's wedding
- Glad to meet you again - Thanks, sir
Come
Mr Rama Rao
Emperor of the universe in entertainment
N.T.Rama Rao!
Bhavanam Venkataram Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
We have grown now
Not in age!
I have grown, made a mark in films and you in politics
Jaya
'Namaste, brother How are you?'
Namaste
- How are you? - Very good, brother
I, Bhavanam Venkataram
...do solemnly and sincerely affirm
...to bear true allegiance to the Govt of India
Why take an oath when a mere sneeze can deprive him of power?
In 4 years...
...he is the 3rd chief minister!
As chief minister of Andhra Pradesh
In our Congress party even the chief minister lacks security
Then how will people be secure?
Bhaskara Rao
Nadendla Bhaskara Rao
Pleased to meet you
I watched your film 'Papa Rayudu' yesterday
I could glimpse the emotion required in our Assembly
I heard you are also thinking of entering politics
Not politics
But I am thinking of serving the people
'I take this oath with God as witness'
When I read all those letters
When I listen to the anguish of those poor souls
...there is a pain nudging my heart Mr Ramoji Rao sir
Nudging pain!
That same ache made me hold my pen
Kindled me to oppose Emergency rule
Is the present politics worth all this pain?
'Everywhere I see injustice, inability, prejudice'
'Servitude to the wealthy'
'Hard work of our Telugus is being auctioned in Delhi!'
'Instead of being elected through ballot box'
'CM's seat is decided via pull and post box!'
'They function as mere puppets on a string'
'11 years since the foundation stone was laid for Vizag steel plant'
'Even the ground has not been cleared'
'3 yields a year is usually Andhra's pride'
'Now the same land is affected by famine'
'Our Telugu community has become irrelevant in our nation now'
'We have to reiterate our presence in a loud voice for the nation to realize'
You have not had dinner
At least drink this glass of milk
In illiteracy...
...Andhra Pradesh tops the list!
In creating jobs...
...it occupies the last place!
This has to change
Drink this milk
Read from here till this page
Socialist, Capitalist, Communist
Potpourri
This is a radical humanist philosophy
Thank you, Chelameswara Rao
I will send you few more books with Venkateswara Rao
'Claiming to be an exclusive fan of yours...'
...I will not reduce your level
If you touch people's lives...
...the entire youth will support you
It is not enough to just question in a quest for justice
'People need a guide to direct them too'
People will pay heed to your words
Let us meet
I will take leave, uncle
'See you, Rama Rao'
'Your name?'
'Bobbili Tiger!'
'Real name?'
'Bobbili Tiger'
'Prior to this when you were summoned to the court...'
'...I remember you said your name is Chakradhar'
'In those courts and with those judgments...'
'...that Chakradhar died right then'
'Died as a human being?'
'Died mentally and in spirit'
'Reason being?'
'Unable to stand by and watch the deterioration of this society'
'The degradation none of us saw...'
'...did you alone witness it?'
'For people living near a sewage hole'
'...they will be able to digest that stink in their system with ease'
'Only newcomers unable to bear that stink'
'...will run away!'
'As a newcomer where did you come from?'
'From a place which upheld justice, honesty, discipline, sacrifice and courage'
'As these values are non existent in our society, you became Bobbili Tiger'
'Accept you killed people according to your own wish'
'Not my whims and fancy'
'But people who tarnish our nation's integrity'
A new model in Fiat is out in the market
- I will buy it this year - Sure
Father
These are NTR estates extension plans
'If you can look at it once-'
Father, we need to buy new equipment for the studio
Will you take a look?
Do not bring all this to me anymore
Take care of it yourself
Are you getting into politics?
What is wrong if he does?
Nothing wrong
But why should he?
Why not, uncle?
I thought 15 days in a month you will serve the people
...while you continue to act
I never thought you will quit all this
If you want to do good you can be in any job
But if you aspire for a change-
Is politics the only answer?
Brother, that is a jungle
Infested with poisonous insects and cruel beasts
So what? My father is a lion
He should live in that jungle too
Holding your words as gospel
I endorsed every move of yours, brother
But if you are entering politics...
I will not follow you, brother
Namaste, Mr Ramoji Rao
Yes
I spoke with Nadendla Bhaskara Rao
I will be announcing tomorrow in Hyderabad MLA Quarters
Alright
Yes, sir
One more time...
...think about it, dear
Tarakam, suppose we have Rs 75
All our necessities are covered with Rs 60
What will we do with the balance Rs 15?
Maximum I may live up to 75 years of age
I will complete 60 soon
All our responsibilities are over
The remaining years of my life
...I want to share it with my people
I want to enter politics
What do you say?
Everyone...
...looks up to you as God!
In the political arena, you will also be an ordinary man like everyone else, dear
Tarakam
For the people who made me God...
...I am ready to become an ordinary man now
But, my dear-
People are God, Tarakam
60 million women are struggling with atrocities everyday
It is my responsibility to protect them
Tarakam...?
Where is mother?
Father
I will be delayed catching my flight
Tarakam...?
Tarakam
Brother...?
I will come up to the airport, brother
Mother said you and she will never differ in your wishes
When you stepped out to go to work
...I will come to our porch to bid you farewell
You are going for the sake of our people, right?
I will come up to the airport!
'If my beloved Tarakam sends me off'
'...whatever the field I will taste the fruits of success'
Shall we start?
Praise be to Goddess Pathala Bhairavi!
'I can try changing human beings'
'But how can I change the system?'
'That is why I resigned'
'What is this Andhra and Tamil Nadu? All are Madrasis from South India?'
'Our Telugu community has become irrelevant in our nation now'
'We have to reiterate our presence in a loud voice for the nation to realize'
'Do you want to eat rice?'
'If you want to eat rice everyday the God we pray to has to come down'
'Praise be to NTR'
Welcome, Mr Rama Rao
Mr Bhaskara Rao How are you?
Along with my supporters I have resigned from the Congress
We are with you Your followers!
Namaste
'People respect and love you to make you win the election'
I have the experience to run this party
Let us first think of a name for the party
Then draft out rules and regulations
For the golden future of our people...
...without their participation
...to discuss within these 4 walls is a waste of time
Mr Bhaskara Rao
Can you arrange for a mike outside MLA quarters?
Certainly
We are...
...starting a political party!
Praise be to NTR!
[loud cheering]
Please sit down
This is...
...to have the required authority to serve the people
To bring about much needed changes
For a full fledged working Govt
For the Telugu community
For the eternal existence of Telugu land
For the future of the son of Telugu soil
For the self respect of every Telugu man and woman
Our Party
Our Party is
TELUGU DESAM
'The Beginning...'
'That is not a mere individual's voice'
'But voices of the needy in unison that appeased their hunger'
'The voice that wiped their tears dry'
'The ignored heartbeats in accordance as 1 voice of 60 million Telugus'
'The Telugu voice that uprooted the tree of dictatorship to the ground'
'The Telugu State is not instrumental in enlisting the number of voters'
'But it changes the destiny of Indian politics'
'He is a dreamer, hard worker, toiler and supporter of the labor class'
'The Hero who fought for the sake of our motherland'
'The Great Leader who re-wrote the history of Indian politics'
'NTR The Great Leader'
"NTR"
"If you don Rama's role, avatar of Vishnu our hearts as temples will consecrate you"
"As Lord Krishna on screen if you appear our hearts in devotion melt like butter"
"Even if God above descends in reality we will not accept him as our deity"
"If God asks us why we will say He does not resemble NTR in any way"
"We woke up at dawn really early We packed our lunch and ready"
"We came in our bullock carts eagerly"
"We tore our shirts many happily We shouted our throats hoarse loudly"
"Our love for you is for eternity"
"Reading about the fame you have acquired even history will perspire for sure inspired"
"With success as the endless sky you are the moon riding high"
"If you sing a song, tune enhanced you will be saluted by the poet's hand"
"Listening to your honeyed words melodious Telugu as a language will be most joyous"
"If any roles still remain we have not seen you in"
"We can puff up our chest it is their loss not yours at best!"
"Proudly our notebooks we cover with your photos from the newspaper"
"Like a hero we pose too idealizing our idol true"
"Like our eyes we cherish you We tattooed your name and face too"
"Jewel in the crown for cinema true"
"We will not praise you sky high"
"If we cast an evil eye Bad luck strikes you, that's why"
"Our hearts that hold you precious cannot bear anything inauspicious"
"New spring is here Nimmakuru brims with cheer"
"Run, dash disperse Old water is off its course"
"You are invincible Unbeatable"
"Whether rain or shine, day or night Only 1 word echoes with delight"
"NTR"
"Booking counter, any theater 'Houseful' boards everywhere"
"Break all records previous Box office hit prestigious"
"Dust away the dust make way for THE best!"
"NTR the visionary"
"NTR the luminary"
"NTR the dignitary notable"
"NTR the humane being noble"
"NTR the legend extraordinary"