Bhookailas (1958 film)
Bhookailas is a 1958 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by K. Shankar. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jamuna with music composed by R. Sudarsanam and R. Govardhanam. It was produced by A. V. Meiyappan under the AVM Productions banner.
| Bhookailas | |
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| Directed by | K. Shankar |
| Written by | Samudrala Sr (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | K. Shankar |
| Produced by | A. V. Meiyappan |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Akkineni Nageswara Rao Jamuna |
| Cinematography | Madhava Bulbule |
| Edited by | K. Shankar K. Narayanan |
| Music by | R. Sudarsanam R. Govardhanam |
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Running time | 174 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
The story is based on the Sthala Purana of Gokarna Kshetram in Karnataka. The film was released in Tamil as Bhaktha Ravana. Previously, a film was made with the same story casting different artists in Tamil in 1938 and in Telugu in 1940 with the same title which were adaptation of the famous Kannada stage play Bhookailasa by Sri Sahitya Samrajya Nataka Mandali of Mysore.[1] A. V. Meiyappan also shot the movie simultaneously in Kannada as Bhookailasa starring Rajkumar.
Plot
Raksha's King Ravana decides to invade Amaravati, the capital of the heavenly kingdom of Indra. Scared of Ravana's plans, Indra asks Narada for help. Narada informs Indra that Ravana's strength comes from the worship performed by Kaikasi, Ravana's mother. He suggests that Indra sabotage Ravana's mother's worship of Saikatha Lingam, a sand sculpture representation of Lord Siva.
Ravana decides to perform penance and bring Lord Siva's Atma Lingam for his mother to worship. Hearing of Ravana's plans from Narada, Goddess Parvathi, Lord Siva's consort, appeals to Lord Vishnu. When Lord Siva appears to Ravana to grant his wish, Lord Vishnu manipulates Ravana's mind and makes him wish for Goddess Parvathi. As Ravana proceeds home with Goddess Parvathi, Narada meets him midway and tells him that his companion is a fake Parvathi. Dejected by the subterfuge, Ravana returns Goddess Parvathi to Lord Siva.
During his return journey, he meets Mandodari, the young princess of Pathala. Believing she is the real Goddess Parvathi, he marries her. Eventually, he realizes what happened and appeals to Lord Siva for forgiveness by presenting his severed head. Lord Siva presents Ravana with Atma Lingam and warns him that, if the Atma Lingam ever touches the earth, it can never be moved again. Narada instigates Lord Vinayaka to trick Ravana into grounding the Atma Lingam at what later became known as Gokarna Kshethram in Karnataka.
Cast
- Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao as Ravana
- Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Narada Maharshi
- Jamuna as Mandodari
- S. V. Ranga Rao as Mayasura
- Nagabhushanam as Lord Siva
- Mahankali Venkaiah as Kumbhakarna
- B. Saroja Devi as Goddess Parvati
- Hemalatha as Kaikesi
- Helen as Apsara (in song Sundaranga Andukora)
- Vijaya Nirmala as Goddess Sita
- Kamala Lakshman as Dancer (in song Munneeta Pavalinchu)
Soundtrack
| Bhookailas | |
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| Film score by R. Sudarsanam R. Govardhanam | |
| Released | 1958 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 61:35 |
| Producer | R. Sudharsanam R. Govardhanam |
Music composed by R. Sudarsanam, R. Govardhanam. Lyrics were written by Samudrala Sr.
| S. No. | Song Title | Singers | length | Tamil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Andamulu Vindulayye" | P. Susheela, A. P. Komala & T. S. Bagavathi | 3:54 | |
| 2 | "Deva Deva Dhavalachala" | Ghantasala | 4:05 | |
| 3 | "Deva Mahadeva" | M. L. Vasantha Kumari | 3:17 | |
| 4 | "Munneeta Pavalinchu" | M. L. Vasantha Kumari | 4:31 | |
| 5 | "Naa Nomu Phalinchenuga" | P. Susheela | 5:26 | |
| 6 | "Agni Shikalatho" | Ghantasala | 1:21 | |
| 7 | "Neela Kandhara" | Ghantasala | 9:11 | Chandra Sekhara Vaarai |
| 8 | "Premale Vidhama" | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 3:32 | |
| 9 | "Ramuni Avatharam" | Ghantasala | 6:23 | |
| 10 | "Sundaranga Andukora" | P. Susheela, Ghantasala | 4:02 | |
| 11 | "Taguna Varameeya" | Ghantasala | 4:48 | Iraivaa Vaa Vaa |
| 12 | "Teeyani Talapula" | P. Susheela | 3:11 | Un Thiruvadai Malar |
| 13 | "Eenenu Moodu Nala" | A. P. Komala | 3:28 | Indha Udal Moondru Naal |
| 14 | "Naa Kanula Mundoluku" | Ghantasala | 0:58 | |
| 15 | "Pilichina Palukuma" | Ghantasala | 1:21 | |
| 16 | "Saikatha Lingam" | Ghantasala | 1:23 | |
| 17 | "Swamy Danyudanithi" | Ghantasala | 0:44 |
Adaptations
| Bhakta Ravana (Tamil) (1938) | Bhookailas (Telugu) (1940) | Bhookailas (Telugu) (1958) | Bhookailasa (Kannada) (1958) |
| Subbaiah Naidu | Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao | Rajkumar | |
| R. Nagendra Rao | Akkineni Nageswara Rao | Kalyan Kumar | |
| Lakshmi Bai | Jamuna | Jamuna | |
References
- Narasimham, M. L (10 July 2011). "Bhookailas(1940)". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 October 2019.