| Sri Krishna Tulabharam | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Kamalakara Kameswara Rao |
| Written by | Samudrala Sr (dialogues) |
| Produced by | D. Ramanaidu |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Anjali Devi Jamuna |
| Cinematography | Annayya |
| Edited by | K. A. Marthand |
| Music by | Pendyala Nageswara Rao |
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Release date |
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Running time | 178 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Sri Krishna Tulabharam (transl. Weighing Lord Krishna) is a 1966 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film, produced by D. Ramanaidu under the Suresh Productions banner and directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Anjali Devi, Kanta Rao and Jamuna with music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao.[1][2]
Plot
The film begins with Lord Krishna & Satyabhama returning after defeating Narakasura and the entire Dwaraka gives them a warm welcome. Satyabhama is a beautiful proud, self-respected egotistical, possessive lady and she conceits herself that she is the main reason for this victory. Meanwhile, Sage Narada brings the Paarijata flower from heaven, gives it to Krishna, and asks him to present it to his best wife without any doubt he gifts it to Rukmini. Here Narada praises Rukmini and talks low about Satyabhama. Knowing this, Satyabhama becomes furious and shows her annoyance toward Krishna. Therefore, he promises Satyabhama that he has just given a flower to Rukmini but for her, he will get the entire Parijat tree from heaven with roots and plant it in her garden. Lord Krishna reaches heaven along with Satyabhama, confronts Lord Indra, acquires the Parijat tree and gifts it to Satyabhama. As a result, the pride in Satyabhama increases tenfold and looks low at Krishna's remaining wives. Knowing everything, Lord Krishna acts innocent and silently plays drama with Narada. After that, on the occasion of Rukmini's birthday, she invites Krishna and Satyabhama to take her hospitality. Satyabhama does not allow Krishna, but Krishna yields to Rukmini's devotion and goes along with her.
Now Satyabhama becomes depressed about her defeat and she wants to achieve Krishna's love totally for herself. Sage Narada takes advantage of the situation and provokes Satyabhama to perform a ritual. The main concept of the ritual is that Satyabhama must donate her husband Krishna along with the Parijat tree and she can get back to him by repaying with the gold of his weight. Arrogant Satyabhama feels that she can easily weigh her husband with her wealth. So, without any hesitation, she donates Krishna to Sage Narada, but the situation becomes reversed, Satyabhama is unable to outweigh Krishna, even after using her entire wealth. Sage Narada takes Lord Krishna along with him and starts selling him on the streets. Seeing this, the Dwaraka people become violent and try to crush Narada. Lord Krishna stops them when Krishna's remaining wives come forward, and ask Narada to take their entire wealth and leave their husbands. Here, Sage Narada explains that no one has understood the real form of Krishna, he is a lord who will yield only for devotion. Sage Narada also says that there is only one person in this universe who can weigh Lord Krishna that is none other than Rukmini. Ultimately, Satyabhama's pride completely comes to an end and she brings Rukmini by falling on her feet. Finally, Rukmini weighs Krishna with one Tulasidalam (Basil leaf) and gets him back, while Satyabhama also realizes the real form of the Lord and becomes his devotee.
Cast
- N. T. Rama Rao as Lord Krishna
- Anjali Devi as Rukmini
- Jamuna as Satyabhama
- Kanta Rao as Narada Maharshi
- Rajanala as Indra
- Padmanabham as Vasanthaka
- Mikkilineni as Vasudeva
- Krishna Kumari as Jambavati
- S. Varalakshmi as Sachee Devi
- Vanisri as Nalini
- L. Vijayalakshmi as Rambha
- Vijaya Lalitha
- Rushyendramani as Aditi
- Jayanthi
- Meena Kumari as Malathi
- Nirmalamma as Devaki
Soundtrack
| Sri Krishna Tulabharam | |
|---|---|
| Film score by | |
| Released | 1966 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Label | EMI Columbia |
| Producer | Pendyala Nageswara Rao |
Music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. Music released by EMI Columbia Audio Company.
| S. No. | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Jaya Ho" | Samudrala Sr. | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 2:24 |
| 2 | "Oho Mohana Roopa" | Sri Sri | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 5:56 |
| 3 | "O Cheli Kopama" | Dasaradhi | Ghantasala | 3:50 |
| 4 | "Konu Meede Kusumanjali" | Samudrala Sr. | P. Susheela | 4:02 |
| 5 | "Idi Saragaala Tota" | Aarudhra | P. Susheela, L. R. Eeswari | 4:09 |
| 6 | "Yemduke Naameda" | Kosaraju | Madhavapeddi Satyam, L. R. Eeswari, Vasantha | 2:38 |
| 7 | "Karuninchave Tulasi Maata" | Samudrala Sr. | P. Susheela, S. Janaki | 4:26 |
| 8 | "Meerajalagalada" | Sthanam Narasimha Rao. | P. Susheela | 3:26 |
| 9 | "Bhale Manchi" | Chandala Kesava Dasu | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 4:44 |
| 10 | "Vidhudu Nee Maata" | Samudrala Sr. | S. Varalakshmi | 0:30 |
| 11 | "Indra Krishna Parijata" | Samudrala Sr. | Ghantasala, Madhavapeddi Satyam | 2:00 |
| 12 | "Rukmini Puttinanadu" | Samudrala Sr. | Ghantasala, P. Susheela, P. Leela | 4:13 |
| 13 | "Tulabhara Yojana" | Samudrala Sr. | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 2:35 |
| 14 | "Krishna Tulabharam" | Samudrala Sr. | Ghantasala | 2:23 |
| 15 | "Satyabhama Garvabhanga" | Samudrala Sr. | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 3:06 |
References
- ↑ Yashodhara (4 August 1966). "శ్రీ కృష్ణ తులాభారం" [Sri Krishna Tulabharam]. Visalaandhra. Archived from the original on 14 November 2020. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
- ↑ Thurlapati (4 September 1966). "శ్రీ కృష్ణ తులాభారం" [Sri Krishna Tulabharam]. Andhra Jyothi. Archived from the original on 26 August 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2020.