Panduranga Mahatyam

The film begins with Vritra a Rakshasa conducting a tremendous penance for Siva and frightened Indra creates several obstacles but in vain. So, is slain by Indra when enraged Vritra curses him to turn into a stone. Wherefore, Siva appears and proclaims when Vishnu launches at Chandrabhaga river he will be emancipated. Now the tail shifts to Pundarika a tomcat that perturbs his parents Jahnavi Sastry & Lakshmi who creates havoc in town. Plus, he entices a prostitute, Kalavathi. Pundari is knitted in childhood, ergo, Jahnavi Sastry invites his shrew wife Rama to divert his dark path. Rama always looks down on her soft in-laws’ and keeps Pundari in her grip. Consequently, he stops his visit to Kalavathi which begrudges her. So, she ploys and summons him to announce her birthday which Pundari is embarrassed about as he is unable to bestow her. Thus, he attempts to steal Rama’s jewelry but is caught when Lakshmi is accused accordingly, the couple must quit. As of today, Pundari completely surrenders to Kalavathi and spends frolic necking out Rama. Following that, Kalavathi confiscates his property in an alcoholic state and throws him away. Next, Pundari reaches the ashram of Sage Kukkuta. Since no modification in his attitude, he lusts for 3 river goddesses Ganga, Yamuna, & Saraswati who are passing removing their impurities of sinners. Pundari attempts to catch hold of them, and they abscond. Therein, he views Kukkuta serving his parents whom Pundari kicks off. As a result, he loses his limbs and Kukkuta proclaims the only remedy is the forgiveness of his parents. Here, Pundari grounds at his parents by crawling and pleads pardon after soul-searching when he recoups his legs. Therefrom, he is actively involved in serving them and feels blissful in it. Parallelly, remorseful Rama who is rebuked by the parents also lands at her husband’s feet after crossing many hurdles and she too starts serving in-laws’. Presently, Pundari molds as an advert devotee of Krishna who appears and gives him a call but does not rotate as he is immersed in praying to his parents. Moreover, he asks him to wait, then Indra’s curse is removed. At last, the Lord urges Pundari for a boon and he requests to give salvation along with his parents which he does so. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note, with the statement Serving parents cannot exceed any infinite spirit and the place adorning at Pandharpur Maharashtra till today.

• N. T. Rama Rao as Pundarika
• Anjali Devi as Rama
• B. Saroja Devi as Kalavati
• V. Nagayya as Jahnavi
• Padmanabham as Hari
• Govindarajula Subba Rao as Rama's father
• Vangara as Panthulu
• K. V. S. Sarma as Vritrasura and Sage Kukkuta (dual role)
• Kasturi Siva Rao as Rangadasu
• Balakrishna as Ramadasu
• Peketi Sivaram as Kalavati's paramour
• Rushyendramani as Lakshmi
• Chhaya Devi as Suramma
• Ammaji as Champa
• Sowcar Janaki as Rama's sister
• Vijaya Nirmala as Lord Krishna

Music was composed by T. V. Raju. Lyrics were written by Samudrala Jr. The songs Jaya Krishna Mukunda Murari, Amma Ani Pilichina are evergreen blockbusters. Lyrics for the Tamil dubbed version were penned by Kuyilan.

It had a 100-day run in 9 centers and celebrated a silver jubilee in Vijayawada and Guntur centers.[2][3][4]

• Nandamuri Taraka Ramarao won the Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) (fourth in succession) for his portrayal of Pundarika.

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