Srinatha Kavi Sarvabhowmudu (transl. Srinatha, the king of poets) is a 1993 Telugu-language biographical film, based on the life of 15th century poet Srinatha, produced by Nandamuri Rama Krishna under Ramakrishna Horticultural Studios & Srimathi Movie Combines banner and directed by Bapu. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jayasudha, Rajendra Prasad and music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. This is the final movie of legendary actor NTR and the debut of famous Telugu comedians A.V.S. and Gundu Sudarshan.[1][2][3][4]

Srinatha Kavi Sarvabhowmudu
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Bapu
Screenplay by	Mullapudi Venkata Ramana
Story by	Srinori Narasimha Sastry
Based on	Life of Srinatha
Produced by	Nandamuri Rama Krishna
Starring	N. T. Rama Rao Jayasudha Rajendra Prasad
Cinematography	Nandamuri Mohana Krishna
Edited by	Dasineni Subhash P. Suryanarayana
Music by	K. V. Mahadevan-Pukazhenthi alias "Puhalendi" in Telugu industry
Production companies	Ramakrishna Horticultural Studios Srimathi Movie Combines
Release date	21 October 1993 (1993-10-21)
Running time	150 minutes
Country	India
Language	Telugu

Plot

Srinatha was born to Bhimamba and Marayya in 1365. He is respected as Kavi Sarvabhouma (King of poets) and is being patronized by many kings including the Kondavidu Reddys, Velamas of Rachakonda, and Deva Raya II of the Vijayanagara Empire. Even though he is married, Srinatha is in awe of a woman's beauty and dedicates his poems to praise their beauty. Srinatha dedicates a host of books to kings and enjoys a luxurious life. Srinatha works as a minister in the court of Pedakomati Vema Reddy of Kondaveedu. He manages to get his king's prestigious knife, Nandikanta Potaraju Katari, which was taken away by Lingamanedu, ruler of Devarakonda in return for his literary prowess. Srinatha marries another poet, Potana's sister Sridevi.

Cast

• N. T. Rama Rao as Srinatha
• Jaya Sudha as Sridevi
• Rajendra Prasad as Raja Vallabha Devudu / Nala
• Satyanarayana as Gowda Dindima Bhattu
• Mikkilineni as Pedakomati Vema Reddy
• Gummadi
• Rallapalli as Kanamam Nagaiah
• A.V.S. as Tamil poet
• Gundu Sudarshan as Ganapati
• Raja as Yuvaraju
• Aamani as Damayanti
• Sindhuja as Special appearance
• Disco Shanti as item number

Soundtrack

Music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Lyrics were written by C. Narayana Reddy. Music released on BEATS Audio Company.

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