Raja Nandini
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Vedantam Raghavayya
Written by	Malladi Ramakrishna Sastry (story / dialogues)
Screenplay by	Vedantam Raghavayya
Produced by	M. Ramakrishna Rao Midde Jagannatha Rao
Starring	N. T. Rama Rao Anjali Devi
Cinematography	M. A. Rehman C. Nageswara Rao
Edited by	N. S. Prakasam
Music by	T. V. Raju
Production company	Jalaruha Productions[1]
Release date	4 July 1958 (1958-07-04)
Running time	140 minutes
Country	India
Language	Telugu

Raja Nandini is a 1958 Telugu-language film, produced by M. Ramakrishna Rao and Midde Jagannatha Rao under the Jalaruha Productions banner^[2] and directed by Vedantam Raghavayya.^[3] It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Anjali Devi^[4] with music composed by T. V. Raju.^[5]

Plot

Once upon a time, there are two neighboring kingdoms ruled by Tirumala Nayaka & Rama Raju with arch-rivalry. Vimala the daughter of a saint takes care of Sridevi after the death of her mother. Tirumala Nayaka gives shelter to a robber Bhupathi. Ramaraju's son Jayachandra wants to make peace with Tirumala Nayaka so that they can get rid of Bhupathi. Bhupathi's nephew Kiriti and daughter Ramani know about this and they feel that Ramaraju and Tirumala Nayaka are planning to come together. Hence they plan to attack the fort of Tirumala Nayaka. Jayachandra fails in his attempt, but at the request of Vimala, he meets Sridevi secretly. At the same time, Bhupati and Kiriti attack the fort and capture Tirumala Nayaka along with Sridevi, Vimala, and Jaya Chandra. Ramani and Sridevi both love Jayachandra. when Ramani expresses her love to him, he rejects her because she is the daughter of a thief. Gajapati, a follower of Raja Guruvu Sadananda Swamy in disguise makes a friendship with Bhupathi and Kiriti to grab their secrets. After knowing that the fort has gone into the hands of Bhupathi, Sadananda Swamy tries to save him with his disciples, but he fails; Tirumala Nayaka is hanged by Bhupathi. Vimala wants to take revenge for this, so, she traps Bhupathi and kills him. The next day in the court, Ramani hears the explanation given by Vimala and changes her mindset. She gives back to the kingdom and makes Sridevi queen. In the court, Jayachandra praises the honesty of Ramani and accepts her love when Sridevi feels jealous and tries to kill Ramani, but by mistake, Vimala dies. Sridevi throws the blame on Ramani and mixes up hands with Kiriti who loves Ramani. With the help of Gajapathi, Ramani, and Jayachandra escape from the fort and reach their kingdom. Everyone thinks Ramani is Sridevi and accepts their marriage. Meanwhile, Sridevi sends a letter to Ramaraju that Ramani has killed Vimala. Ramaraju asks Ramani to leave the fort. Jayachandra also comes out of the fort in search of Ramani. Meanwhile, Gajapathi reaches Ramaraju and reveals the truth. Then Ramaraju realizes his mistake and understands the eminence of Ramani. On the way, Kiriti and Sridevi catch Ramani and Jaya Chandra runs after them. Jayachandra stamps out Kiriti and when Sridevi tries to kill Ramani, unfortunately, she only dies. At last, Ramaraju reaches there and accepts Ramani as his daughter-in-law and praises her Raja Nandini. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Jayachandra and Ramani.

Cast

• N. T. Rama Rao as Jaya Chandra
• Anjali Devi as Ramani
• Rajanala as Tirumala Nayaka
• Gummadi as Ramaraju
• Relangi as Gajapathi
• R. Nageswara Rao as Kireeti
• Mahankali Venkaiah as Bhupathi
• K. V. S. Sharma as Raja Guruvu Sadananda Swamy
• G. Varalakshmi as Vimala
• Krishna Kumari as Menaka
• Girija as Sridevi
• Hemalatha as Maharani Sumitra Devi

Soundtrack

Music was composed by T. V. Raju. Lyrics were written by Malladi Ramakrishna Sastry. Playback singers are A. M. Rajah, M. S. Rama Rao, Pithapuram Nageswara Rao, Jikki and P. Susheela.

Music released by Audio Company.

References