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Tatamma Kala (transl. Great-Grandmother's Dream) is a 1974 Telugu-language drama film, produced by Bhanumathi Ramakrishna directed by N. T. Rama Rao under his Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna, debutant Nandamuri Balakrishna[2][3] and has music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao.[4]

Tatamma Kala
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	N. T. Rama Rao
Written by	D. V. Narasa Raju (dialogues)
Screenplay by	N. T. Rama Rao
Story by	N. T. Rama Rao
Produced by	N. T. Rama Rao
Starring	N. T. Rama Rao Bhanumathi Ramakrishna Nandamuri Balakrishna
Cinematography	J. Satyanarayana
Edited by	G. D. Joshi
Music by	S. Rajeswara Rao
Production company	Ramakrishna Cine Studios[1]
Release date	30 August 1974 (1974-08-30)
Running time	158 minutes
Country	India
Language	Telugu

Plot

The film begins in a village where Ravamma an indomitable woman whose husband Musalaiah becomes a wanderer. So, Ravamma safeguards their property and rears her grandson Ramaiah who lost his parents in his childhood. Time passes, Ramaiah marries Seeta and the couple is blessed with five children. But unfortunately, Ravamma loses her property due to land ceiling act. So, Ramayya decides to leave the city which Ravamma opposes, and stays back. Ramaiah lands in the city along with the family and joins as a clerk in a firm. Years roll by, and the children grew up with different mentalities, eldest one Govindu marries an intercaste girl Saru, and leaves for his in-law's house. The second son Hareram a hippie, and the third Venkatesam a mechanic gets the clutches of a dancer, Mala, and the daughter Rama becomes a scapegoat for the modern lifestyle. Finally, Ramiah is sentenced for the crime committed by Hareram and his wife Seeta commits suicide. In that ruined family, the last one Balakrishna a good-natured boy who is left alone reaches his great-grandmother. By that time, Ravamma is 97 years old, and seeing her great-grandson her heartfelt with joy. After that, Balakrishna learns that the village is under severe drought. So, he succeeds in bringing a green revolution using modern techniques for which he receives the Krishi Pandit award from the Govt of India and he presents the award to his great-grandmother. Ravamma feels proud that her great-grandson fulfilled the dream for which she is striving. At last, Ramaiah is acquitted of catching Hareram and he returns to the village with the remaining family. Finally, Musalaiah also arrives and the movie ends on a happy note with the reunion of the entire family.

Cast

Soundtrack

Tatamma Kala
Film score by S. Rajeswara Rao
Released	1974
Genre	Soundtrack
Length	38:29
Label	EMI Columbia
Producer	S. Rajeswara Rao

Music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. Music released on EMI Columbia Audio Company.

S. No.	Song Title	Lyrics	Singers	length
1	"Evaranukunnaru"	Kosaraju	Bhanumathi Ramakrishna	3:03
2	"Ayyalali Muddulayyalali"	Kosaraju	Bhanumathi Ramakrishna	4:02
3	"Emandi Vadinagaru"	Kosaraju	L. R. Eswari	3:13
4	"Korameesam Kurroda"	Kosaraju	Ghantasala, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna	5:38
5	"Sanagapoola"	Kosaraju	Ghantasala	4:26
6	"Pandavulu Pandavulu"	Kosaraju	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Madhavapeddi Satyam, Kovela Shantha	4:17
7	"Sye Annanura"	C. Narayana Reddy	P. Susheela	3:30
8	"Ye Manishi"	C. Narayana Reddy	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam	5:30
9	"Taaru Roadlape"	C. Narayana Reddy	Madhavapeddi Ramesh	4:50

Awards

• Nandi Award for Best Story Writer - N. T. Rama Rao (1974)[5]

References

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