Ratnamala (film)

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Ratnamala
Ratnamala film poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao
Written by Samudrala Sr (dialogues)
Screenplay byP. S. Ramakrishna Rao
Produced byP. S. Ramakrishna Rao
Bhanumathi (Presents)
Starring Bhanumathi Ramakrishna
Akkineni Nageswara Rao
CinematographyP. S. Selvaraj
Edited byV. S. Narayanan
Music by C. R. Subburaman
Production
company
Release date
  • 2 January 1948 (1948-01-02)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Ratnamala is a 1948 Telugu-language film, produced and directed by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao under the Bharani Studios banner. It stars Bhanumathi Ramakrishna and Akkineni Nageswara Rao , with music composed by C. R. Subburaman. [1]

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Plot

Once upon a time, a kingdom called Kanchipuram was ruled by Simhakethu, who endeared his only daughter, Ratnamala. He is currently in the hunt for the bridegroom. Besides, at Sonapuram, its king Chandrachuda is blessed with a son. It is rosy, as the astrologers foresee a curse of death for newborns on the 16th day. They also proclaim that there is an unraveling by a conjugal baby to a 16-year-old girl before time. Ergo, his Chief Minister Buddisagar, quests for the bride and approaches Simhakethu when he forges with his son's patriot, whom Ratnamala accepts. Following this, Buddisagar counterfeits and performs nuptials of the sword despite the refusal of Simhakethu's nephew, Dhoomakethu.

Soon after, Ratnamala walks to the in-law's house, accompanying Dhoomakethu, where the fact appears. Hereupon, they state that the entire act is god's will and endorse her baby husband Chandrakantha to her. Midnight, devasted Ratnamala sets out to a secluded forest, shouldering her husband to raise him as a son. Whereat, she is secured & sheltered by an elderly couple. Being conscious of deceit, furious Simhakethu prisons Chandrachuda, Buddisagar & his son and assigns Dhoomakethu to find Rathnamala's whereabouts.

After 7 years, one day, Chandrakantha walks into the forest for cattle grazing, where tribes abduct him for the blood sacrifice, but he skips. Agitated & upset, Ratnamala speeds when Dhoomakethu spots and compels her to get home, which she denies. So, he uses force when a bandit gang suddenly backstabs him, captures Rathnamala, and the leader lusts on her. Noticing Ratnamala's inclination towards the kid, the leader clutches Chandrakantha by the hook. Eventually, he threatens Ratnamala, showing imperil to Chandrakanth, but in vain.

Simultaneously, Dhoomakethu onslaughts shield them and proceed to Kanchipuram. Therein, Simhakethu suspects Ratnamala's chastity, conceding that Chandrakantha is her son, and declares the death penalty. All at once, Ratnamala is edged to execution, and the elderly couple startlingly appear into Siva & Parvati, confirming her eminence. Buddisagar's son in jail also divulges the actuality. At last, they bless Ratnamala with a boon by transforming Chandrakantha into a youngster. Finally, the movie ends happily with the marriage of Chandrakantha & Ratnamala.

Cast

Crew

Ratnamala advertisement in 1948 issue of Chandamama magazine. Chandamama 1948 01.pdf
Ratnamala advertisement in 1948 issue of Chandamama magazine.

Soundtrack

Ratnamala
Film score by
Released1948
Genre Soundtrack
Length12:55
Producer C. R. Subburaman

Music composed by C. R. Subburaman. Lyrics were written by Samudrala Sr.

S. No.Song TitleSingerslength
1"Aagave Maradala" C.S.R 1:59
2"Anandadayini"Bhanumathi Ramakrishna2:20
3"Madana"Bhanumathi Ramakrishna2:23
4"O Randagada" Ghantasala 2:01
5"Vagalaadi" K. Jamuna Rani 1:50
6"Poyiraa"Chorus2:22

Trivia

The film was the debut of Bharani Pictures in the film industry and the debut movie for P. S. Ramakrishna Rao as director. Though Samudrala was credited with the lyrics, it is widely believed that some of the hit numbers were actually ghost-written by Malladi Ramakrishna Sastry.

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