Marmayogi (1964 film)

Marmayogi (transl. The Mysterious Sage) is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film, produced by S. K. Habibulla and directed by B. A. Subba Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Krishna Kumari and Kanta Rao, with music composed by Ghantasala.[1] The film is a remake of the 1951 Tamil film of the same name which was an adaptation of the novel Vengeance by Marie Corelli and William Shakespeare's play Macbeth.[2]

Marmayogi
Theatrical release poster
Directed byB. A. Subba Rao
Written byMuddu Krishna (dialogues)
Screenplay byB. A. Subba Rao
Story byJupiter Films Unit
Based onMarmayogi (1951)
Produced byS. K. Habibulla
StarringN. T. Rama Rao
Krishna Kumari
Kanta Rao
CinematographyP. Dattu
Edited byK. A Marthand
Music byGhantasala
Production
company
Release date
  • 22 February 1964 (1964-02-22)
Running time
140 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Plot

Once upon a time in a kingdom, the King is enticed by a malevolent court dancer Chanchala and set forth to knit her which is barred by his true-blue brother-in-law Purushotham. So, the king ostracizes him and splices Chanchala the wiles to slay him with the two princes by drowning a boat. Years roll by, and Chanchala as the Queen regnant tramples the kingdom. However, she is ceaselessly haunted by a ghost for her sins. At that time, a sage Marmayogi arrives with his son Bhaskar & daughter Prabhavati who is been posted as the adviser and Bhaskar is Army Commander. Besides, in the countryside, Prabhakar a rebel impedes the enormities of the Queen and shields the fatality even Purushotham too joins him. Since his presence becomes a hazard the Queen schemes in various means to clutch him but in vain. Hence, she utilizes Prabhavati as a spy that tactically enrolls in Prabhakar’s team but later genuinely loves him discerning his ideologies. Parallelly, Prabhakar gets periodic instructions from the Goddess about the tasks he should undertake which he follows. Meanwhile, Prabhakar's aides are prisoned with Prabhavati when he gallantly secures them, seizes the queen, and carries her to his hideout. Therein, the ghost appears when she confesses her crimes. On the verge to behead, Bhaskar onslaughts and captures everyone. Now the Queen returns to her throne when Bhaskar detects the ghost is his father and the operative to Prabhakar. Hence, he moves forward to arrest when as a flabbergast he unveils declaring himself as deceased who escaped from death. Moreover, Prabhakar & Bhaskar are his sons and Prabhavati is the progeny of Purushotham. At last, Chanchala commits suicide. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage and crowing ceremony of Prabhakar & Prabhavati.

Cast

Production

N. T. Rama Rao signed Marmayogi as part of a five-film deal with Jupiter Pictures.[3]

Soundtrack
Marmayogi
Film score by
Ghantasala
Released1964
GenreSoundtrack
Length28:21
LabelSAREGAMA Audio
ProducerGhantasala

Music composed by Ghantasala.

S. No.Song TitleLyricsSingerslength
1 "Theeyanaina Hrudhayam" Aarudhra P. Susheela 3:51
2 "Navvula Nadhilo" Aarudhra P. Leela 3:25
3 "Madhuvu Manakela" Aarudhra Ghantasala, K. Jamuna Rani, A. P. Komala 5:03
4 "Chodyam Choosaavaa" Aarudhra P. Susheela 3:38
5 "Kadaganti Chooputho" Aarudhra K. Jamuna Rani 1:32
6 "Raavaali Raavaali" Aarudhra Ghantasala, K. Jamuna Rani 3:32
7 "Paaloyamma Paalu" Aarudhra Ghantasala, P. Susheela 3:47
8 "Eelokamlo Vunnavile" Kosaraju Ghantasala, K. Jamuna Rani 3:33

References
  1. "మర్మయోగి" [Marmayogi]. Visalaandhra (in Telugu). 23 February 1964. p. 6. Archived from the original on 14 November 2020.
  2. Kavirayani, Suresh (6 May 2014). "Bahubali inspired by Marmayogi?". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
  3. Narasimham, M. L. (11 September 2014). "Santhosham (1955)". The Hindu. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
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