Tatamma Kala Explained

Tatamma Kala
Story:N. T. Rama Rao
Screenplay:N. T. Rama Rao
Producer:N. T. Rama Rao
Director:N. T. Rama Rao
Starring:N. T. Rama Rao
Bhanumathi Ramakrishna
Nandamuri Balakrishna
Music:S. Rajeswara Rao
Cinematography:J. Satyanarayana
Editing:G. D. Joshi
Studio:Ramakrishna Cine Studios[1]
Runtime:158 minutes
Country:India
Language:Telugu

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

Plot

The film begins in a village with Ravamma, an indomitable woman whose husband, Musalaiah, turns into a wanderer. So, Ravamma safeguards their property and rears her grandson Ramaiah, who lost his parents in childhood. Time passes, Ramaiah spices Sita, and they are blessed with five children. Tragically, the family becomes a victim of the land ceiling act. Hence, distressed Ramayya migrates to the city, where he obtains a job, but Ravamma spurns the decision and leaves him behind. Years rolled by, and the children grew up with different mentalities; the eldest, Govindu, knits an intercaste girl, Saru, at his in-law's house. The second, Hariram, a hippie, and the third, Venkatesam, a mechanic, is clutched by a dancer, Mala, and the daughter, Rama, becomes a scapegoat for the modern lifestyle. Times get worse, Ramayya is penalized for Hariram's crime, and Sita commits suicide. In a wreck, the only child left, Balakrishna, a genial, is left alone and proceeds to his great-grandmother. By then, Ravamma is 97 years old, and spotting him is delightful. Balakrishna is aware that the village is suffering from a drought. Thus, he triumphs in acquiring a green revolution utilizing modern techniques, for which he is honored with the Krishi Pandit award from the Govt of India, which he bestows on his great-grandmother. Presently, Ravamma is so smug as her great-grandson fulfilled the dream for which she is striving. At last, the police catch Hariram and acquit Ramaiah as non-guilty, who back, along with the remaining family, following Musalaiah. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the family's reunion.

Cast

Soundtrack

Tatamma Kala
Type:film
Artist: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"KosarajuBhanumathi Ramakrishna3:03
2"Ayyalali Muddulayyalali"KosarajuBhanumathi Ramakrishna4:02
3"Emandi Vadinagaru"KosarajuL. R. Eswari3:13
4"Korameesam Kurroda"KosarajuGhantasala, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna5:38
5"Sanagapoola"KosarajuGhantasala4:26
6"Pandavulu Pandavulu"KosarajuS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Madhavapeddi Satyam, Kovela Shantha4:17
7"Sye Annanura"C. Narayana ReddyP. Susheela3:30
8"Ye Manishi"C. Narayana ReddyS. P. Balasubrahmanyam5:30
9"Taaru Roadlape"C. Narayana ReddyMadhavapeddi Ramesh4:50

Awards

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Titles . Chithr.com . 26 January 2015 . 8 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230908012936/https://telugumoviepedia.com/ . live .
  2. Web site: Heading-3 . Andhravilas . 26 January 2015 . 28 January 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150128134054/http://www.andhravilas.net/en/tag/tatamma-kala/ . live .
  3. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telu/movies/news/Balakrishna-turns-40-in-Tollywood/articleshow/41198191.cms Balakrishna turns 40 in Tollywood
  4. Web site: Heading-2 . Nth Wall . 26 January 2015 . 28 January 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150128113306/http://www.nthwall.com/te/Tatamma-Kala-2014/8291803010 . live .
  5. Web site: నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008). A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. 21 August 2020. 23 February 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150223135739/http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf. live. (in Telugu)