Bhakta Potana is a 1943 Telugu-language biographical film directed by K. V. Reddy in his directorial debut. Based on the life of poet-saint Potana who translated Bhagavatham into Telugu language, the film was scripted by Samudrala Sr. The film had celebrated Jubilee runs all over the South India including Mysore state and Kerala.[1] It was remade in 1966, starring Gummadi as Potana.[2]
Bhakta Potana | |
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Directed by | K. V. Reddy |
Story by | Ramnoth |
Dialogue by | |
Produced by | B. N. Reddy (Production Supervision) Moola Narayana Swamy (Presenter) |
Starring | V. Nagayya |
Cinematography | K. Ramnoth |
Music by | V. Nagayya |
Production company | Vauhini Studios |
Release date | 1943 January 7th |
Running time | 186 minutes |
Language | Telugu |
Bammera Potana is a staunch devotee of Lord Rama. He lived a pious life with his wife Narasamamba, son Mallanna and daughter Lakshmi in Ekasilapuram. Lord Rama appears before him and orders him to translate Bhagavatam into Telugu language. Sarada daughter of his brother-in-law Srinatha lived with his family after death of her mother. King Sarvagna Singabhoopala sends Srinatha to convince Potana to dedicate the Bhagavatam to him. Potana refused the request and dedicated his work to Lord Rama. The King's attempt to forcibly take it and abandon them from his kingdom. His intentions were nullified by divine intervention. The King realizes his mistake and brings back Potana and his family to the Kingdom and gave them necessary support leading a respectable life.
Actor/Actress | Character |
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V. Nagayya | Pothana |
Mudigonda Lingamurthy | Ajamilini, the rowdy |
Hemalatha Devi | Narasamamba, Pothana's wife |
Vanaja Naalam | Lakshmi, Pothana's daughter |
C. H. Narayana Rao | Lord Rama |
Tanguturi Suryakumari | Goddess Saraswathi (cameo role) |
Bezawada Rajarathnam | |
Sivaram Vallabhajosyula | Mallanna, Pothana's son |
srinatha | Sreenatha |
Malathi K. | Sreenatha's daughter |
Dr. V. R. Sarma | King Sarvagna Singabhoopala |
Samrajyam | Court Dancer |
There are about 20 songs and poems in Bhakta Potana.[3] Lyrics were written by Samudrala Sr.
Filmography of K. V. Reddy | |
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