Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna

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Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna
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Poster
Directed byK. Hemambaradhara Rao
Written byVeeturi
Produced byB. Purushottham
Padmanabham (Presenter)
Starring Padmanabham
Geetanjali
Mukkamala
Rajasree
Haranath
Rajanala
Ramakrishna
Shobhan Babu
Krishna
CinematographyJ. Satyanarayana
Music by S. P. Kodandapani
Production
company
Rekha & Murali Productions
Release date
  • 1967 (1967)
Running time
133 min
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna is a 1967 Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by K. Hemambharadhara Rao and written by Veeturi. The film stars Padmanabham in the title role, alongside Geetanjali, Mukkamala, Rajanala, Prabhakar Reddy, and Raja Babu in supporting roles. Krishna, Sobhan Babu, and Haranath made guest appearances in a song featuring Rajasree. The music for Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna was composed by S. P. Kodandapani, with lyrics by Veeturi. [1]

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The film explores the story of a shepherd boy, Rami, who transforms into Ramanna with the blessings of a sage and helps resolve the kingdom’s oppressive taxation issues. Known for blending comedy with a socially relevant theme, the film became commercially successful. [1]

Notably, the film marked the playback singing debut of S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, who sang the song "Emiyee Vinta Moham!" under the guidance of his mentor, S. P. Kodandapani. Balasubrahmanyam’s performance was well received and marked the beginning of his illustrious career in playback singing. [2] [3]

Plot

The story follows a shepherd boy named Rami, who transforms into Ramanna with the blessings of a sage. The kingdom is plagued by the oppressive taxation policies enforced by the Minister and the Army Commander. When Ramanna learns of the hardships faced by the people, he informs the King, who offers him the opportunity to temporarily rule the kingdom for three months and resolve the issues. Ramanna accepts the challenge, successfully addressing the problems and gaining the admiration of the people. In the process, he also wins the heart of the princess.

Cast

Guest appearance

Production

Sree Sree Sree Maryada Ramanna was produced by B. Purushottham, the brother of actor Padmanabham, under the banner of Rekha and Murali Arts. Padmanabham also presented the film. This project marked the third production by the banner, following the successes of Devatha (1965) and Potti Pleader (1966). The film was conceived as a comedy with a socially relevant theme, blending Padmanabham's comedic expertise with a message-oriented narrative. [1]

The production team continued their strategy of featuring prominent actors in guest roles, a tactic that had proved successful in their earlier films. For this film, Krishna, Sobhan Babu, and Haranath appeared in a song alongside actress Rajasree, enhancing the film’s appeal. Music director S. P. Kodandapani made a brief on-screen appearance, portraying a petitioner in the King’s court who raises a complaint about a cat. This marked his second acting role, following his debut as a music conductor in Potti Pleader. Producer B. Purushottham, Padmanabham’s brother, also shared the screen with Kodandapani in this sequence. [1]

The indoor scenes of the film were shot at Golden Studios and Prasad Studios in Madras, while the outdoor sequences were filmed in Padamu village, located in Chittoor district. One of the notable scenes, a tiger fight, was shot using a real tiger at Golden Studios. To ensure safety, the tiger’s jaws were stitched together, though the sequence remained highly risky to execute. [1]

S. P. Balasubrahmanyam's debut

Sree Sree Sree Maryada Ramanna marked the playback singing debut of S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, facilitated by music director S. P. Kodandapani. Kodandapani first recognized Balasubrahmanyam’s talent during a singing competition in Madras in 1963 and later introduced him to the film’s producer, Padmanabham. To demonstrate his abilities, Balasubrahmanyam performed songs like "Mere Mehboob" and "Pibare Ramarasam", impressing Padmanabham and securing his selection. [1] [4]

Balasubrahmanyam was assigned to sing the song "Emi Yee Vinta Moham", originally intended for veteran singer Ghantasala. Due to Ghantasala’s unavailability, Balasubrahmanyam was asked to record the song temporarily, with the option to replace it later. Dedicated to making a strong impression, Balasubrahmanyam practiced extensively and recorded the song in a single take on December 15, 1966. [1]

His rendition, performed alongside notable singers like P. B. Sreenivas, Kalyanam Raghuramaiah, and P. Suseela, received praise. When Ghantasala returned and reviewed the recording, he approved Balasubrahmanyam’s version, leading to its inclusion in the final soundtrack. This opportunity launched Balasubrahmanyam’s illustrious playback singing career. [1]

Music

Music for the film was composed by S. P. Kodandapani and lyrics were written by Veeturi. [1]

Track list
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Harihari Naaraayano Aadi Naaraayano"Veeturi T. M. Soundararajan  
2."Sreekarudu Harudu (Verse)"Veeturi Kalyanam Raghuramaiah  
3."Emiyee Vinta Moham!"Veeturi P. Suseela, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Kalyanam Raghuramaiah, P. B. Sreenivas  
4."Mangideelu Mangideelu O Poolabhaamaa!"Veeturi Pithapuram Nageswara Rao, P. Suseela 
5."Neeve Neeve Naa Daivamu, Neeve Naa Bhagyamu"VeeturiP. Suseela 
6."Vennelagaa Undi"Veeturi K. J. Yesudas, P. Suseela 

Reception

The film was commercially successful. Plans to dub the film into Tamil did not materialize due to unforeseen circumstances. Padmanabham considered Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna a landmark project in his extensive career, spanning over 400 films. [1]

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References

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  2. ↑ "S.P. Balasubrahmanyam: The end of an era - The Hindu". The Hindu .
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