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| screenplay = N. T. Rama Rao |
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| starring = N. T. Rama Rao<br />[[Nandamuri Balakrishna]]<br />[[Meenakshi Seshadri]] |
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| music = [[Ravindra Jain]] |
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| cinematography = Nandamuri Mohana Krishna |
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| editing = N. T. Rama Rao |
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| based_on = Life of [[Vishvamitra]] |
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| studio = NTR Charity Trust |
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'''''Brahmarshi Viswamitra''''' is a 1991 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[Hindu mythological film]] based on the life of the sage [[Vishvamitra|Visvamitra]], which is written, directed and produced by [[N. T. Rama Rao]]. It stars him in his comeback film after a 7-year hiatus from acting after leaving for politics completely- along with [[Nandamuri Balakrishna]], |
'''''Brahmarshi Viswamitra''''' is a 1991 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[Hindu mythological film]] based on the life of the sage [[Vishvamitra|Visvamitra]], which is written, directed and produced by [[N. T. Rama Rao]]. It stars him in his comeback film after a 7-year hiatus from acting after leaving for politics completely- along with [[Nandamuri Balakrishna]], and [[Meenakshi Seshadri]], with music composed by [[Ravindra Jain]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Menon |first=Amarnath K. |date=15 April 1989 |title=After six years break, Andhra CM N.T. Rama Rao returns to celluloid world |work=[[India Today]] |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/special-report/story/19890415-after-six-years-break-andhra-cm-n.t.-rama-rao-returns-to-celluloid-world-815995-1989-04-15 |url-status=live |access-date=18 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190918085354/https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/special-report/story/19890415-after-six-years-break-andhra-cm-n.t.-rama-rao-returns-to-celluloid-world-815995-1989-04-15 |archive-date=18 September 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Menon |first=Amarnath K. |date=15 July 1989 |title=NTR's film Brahmarishi Viswamitra sparks off tussle between Telugu Desam and Congress(I) |work=[[India Today]] |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/special-report/story/19890715-ntrs-film-brahmarishi-viswamitra-sparks-off-tussle-between-telugu-desam-and-congressi-816266-1989-07-15 |access-date=1 January 2021}}</ref> This film marked the debut of [[N. T. Rama Rao Jr.|Jr.NTR]] as a child artist.<ref name=":0" /> |
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== Plot == |
== Plot == |
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The film begins |
The film begins when Emperor Kaushika is hunting and visits [[Vasishta]]'s Ashram, where he notices a divine cow ''Kamadhenu'' which can afford all wishes. Kaushika pleads for prosperity from Vasishta. However, Kaushika tries to grab it when Vasishta denies it, and ''Kamadhenu'' disappears. Here, Kaushika's wisdom penance is more significant than strength. So, he renounces his kingdom, performs a vast, and achieves the Brahmarshi title, nobilitating as [[Vishvamitra]]. [[Trishanku]] belongs to [[Suryavansha]] and aspires to reach heaven with his mortal body when his mentor Vasishta curses him to form a horrific. Forthwith, he approaches Viswamitra, who accomplishes his desire, but [[Indra]] tosses him. Enraged, Viswamitra stops him in between and creates a new heaven by endorsing his penance, which he regenerates with his willpower. |
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Once, in the Indra court, Viswamitra confronted Vasishta, who said that a man with aim & determination is more powerful than the deities. Viswamitra opts [[Harishchandra]], ruler of [[Ayodhya]]. Firstly, he wishes for a huge amount, which he bestows without hesitation. Then, he creates two beauties, Matanga Kanyalu, to lure him, threatening to knit them or quit the kingdom. Harichandra relinquishes his kingdom when Viswamitra seeks his dues within a month and accompanies his sidekick, Nakshatraka. Ergo, Harishchandra proceeds to [[Varanasi|Kaasi]], where he spots an auction of people as enslaved. Due to lack of time, on the advice of his wife Chandramathi, he auctions her with his son Lohitha when [[Shiva|Siva]], in the form of Kaala Kaushika, shops them. Next, he peddles himself to the graveyard's King Veerabahu for travel expenses, Nakshatraka, and works as a guard at the burial ground. Tragically, Lohitha dies due to a snakebite while Chandramathi is performing his funeral; Harishchandra bars her for the fee, unbeknownst to actuality. Whereat, he indicates her wedding chain when she discerns him as her husband as it is invisible to others. Harishchandra does not yield even in such pathetic situations, so Chandramathi rushes for the amount. Then, Viswamitra illuminates that Chandramathi has abducted and slain Kaasiraju's son. The King dictates capital punishment to her and entrusts Harishchandra to execute it. Still, he stands on his true path. Suddenly, Viswamitra appears, proclaims the entirety of spreading his eminence to the universe, and acknowledges him with his penance power. |
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Eras roll by, Viswamitra intends to perform a ''Yaga'' impeded by two demons, [[Maricha]][[Subahu]]lu. So, he moves to Ayodhya and requests [[Dasaratha]] to send [[Rama]][[Lakshmana]] for its shield. At that point, he endorses the powerful weapons to them by which they destroy [[Tataka]] & Marichasubhahulu and complete the ritual. Following, [[Janaka]] announces [[Swayamvar]] to [[Sita]], and Viswamitra heads to Mithila with the siblings. Rama triumphs over the task of ace the world-renowned bow of Siva with the blessing of Viswamitra over [[Ravana]], who is fetched up without an invitation. Subsequently, Viswamitra blesses the newly married and moves to his penance. |
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Eras roll by, once Viswamitra intents to perform a ''Yaga'' for which two demons Marichasubhahulu are creating obstructions. So, he moves to Ayodhya and asks Dasaratha to send Rama Lakshmana for the protection of his ''Yaga''. At that point, Viswamitra endorses the powerful weapons to Rama Lakshmana by which they destroy Tataki and Marichasubhahulu and complete the ''Yaga''. Parallelly, [[Janaka]] announces Swayamvara to [[Sita|Seeta]], and Viswamitra reaches Mithila with Rama Lakshmana. The main challenging task of Swayamvara is to ace the world-renowned bow of Siva. [[Ravana]] also arrives without an invitation but fails. Rama with the blessing of Viswamitra lifts the bow, breaks it, and marries Seeta. Viswamitra blesses the newly wedded couple and leaves to continue his penance. After many thousands of years, Indra attempts to foil his prayers, so, he sends an [[Apsara]] [[Menaka]]. Both of them get married and are blessed with a baby girl. But the couple leaves a newborn baby in the forest, Kanva Maharshi raises her by the name [[Shakuntala]]. Once King [[Dushyanta]] visits their ''Ashram'', he loves and marries Shakuntala secretly. Before returning he gives his royal ring to her as a token of love. One day, Saint [[Durvasa]] visits Ashram but Shakuntala lost her thoughts on her husband and failed to greet him when he curses her that the person she is dreaming of will forget her. Afterward, Durvasa modifies his curse saying that the person will recollect his memory when he sees the personal token. Time passes, Shakuntala becomes pregnant and she is sent to her husband's house. On the way, the ring slips off her finger and is swallowed by a fish. Arriving at Hastinapuram, Dushyanta not able to recognize her, humiliated, Shakuntala returns to the forest and takes shelter at Kashyapa Mahamuni's Ashram, where she gives birth to a baby boy [[Bharata (Mahabharata)|Bharata]]. Meanwhile, fishermen find the ring in the belly of a fish and take it to Dushyanta, when he recollects the past. Immediately, he set out to find Shakuntala, in the forest, he is surprised to see a young boy playing with wild animals and amazed by his boldness and strength. Bharata takes him to his mother Shakuntala. Here Viswamitra appears, reunites the couple, blesses Bharata to be the greatest ruler of India, and also entrusts him his entire penance power. At last, Viswamitra's penance power reaches to heights of the Himalayas where he utilizes it for the welfare of the universe by preaching great ''[[Gayatri Mantra]]''. Finally, the movie ends with Viswamitra becoming one among the stars of the universe at ''[[Saptarishi]] Mandalam'' |
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After thousands of years, Indra attempts to foil it and sends [[Menaka]] when the two are glad for a baby girl. Anyhow, they expel her, and [[Kanva]] raises her as [[Shakuntala]] because birds covered her. Once [[Dushyanta]] empire of [[Hastinapur]] spots Shakuntala, he crushes & splices her as per the [[Gandharva]], and before returning, he gifts his royal ring to her as a token of love. One day, [[Durvasa]] visits Ashram, but Shakuntala loses her thoughts and fails to greet him when he curses that the one she dreams of will forget her. Afterward, he calms and states that he will regain his memory by viewing his token. Time passes, Shakuntala conceives, and Kanva sends her to Dushyanta. On the midway, while crossing a river, the ring slips off her finger and is swallowed by a fish. After landing therein, Dushyanta fails to recognize her. Humiliated, Shakuntala exits, and [[Kashyapa]] shelters her, where she delivers [[Bharata (Mahabharata)|Bharata]]. The anglers detect the ring in the belly of a fish and hand it to Dushyanta, who retrieves the past. He rushes for Shakuntala when he is startled to look at a boy playing with wild animals. Viswamitra gets here, reunites the couple, and blesses Bharata as [[India]]'s greatest ruler. At last, Viswamitra's penance summits to the [[Himalayas|Himalayan]], where he employs it for the universal welfare by preaching great ''[[Gayatri Mantra]]''. Finally, the movie ends happily with Viswamitra getting salvation as one of the stars at ''[[Saptarishi]] Mandalam''. |
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== Cast == |
== Cast == |
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*[[N. T. Rama Rao]] as [[Vishvamitra|Visvaamitra]] & [[Ravana]] ([[dual role]]) |
*[[N. T. Rama Rao]] as [[Vishvamitra|Visvaamitra]] & [[Ravana]] ([[dual role]]) |
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*[[Nandamuri Balakrishna]] as [[Harishchandra|Satya Harischandra]] & [[Dushyanta]] (dual role) |
*[[Nandamuri Balakrishna]] as [[Harishchandra|Satya Harischandra]] & [[Dushyanta]] (dual role) |
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*[[Sridevi]] as [[Apsara]] |
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*[[Meenakshi Seshadri]] as [[Menaka]] |
*[[Meenakshi Seshadri]] as [[Menaka]] |
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*[[Deepika Chikhalia]] as [[Harishchandra|Chandramathi]] |
*[[Deepika Chikhalia]] as [[Harishchandra|Chandramathi]] |
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== Production == |
== Production == |
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''Brahmarshi Viswamitra'' marks the first screen appearance of [[N. T. Rama Rao Jr.]], who played [[Bharata (Mahabharata)|Bharata]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=20 May 2018 |title=Happy birthday Jr NTR: Here are five lesser-known facts about the 'Young Tiger' of Tollywood |work=[[The Indian Express]] |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/jr-ntr-birthday-unknown-facts-5184061/ |
''Brahmarshi Viswamitra'' marks the first screen appearance of [[N. T. Rama Rao Jr.]], who played [[Bharata (Mahabharata)|Bharata]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=20 May 2018 |title=Happy birthday Jr NTR: Here are five lesser-known facts about the 'Young Tiger' of Tollywood |work=[[The Indian Express]] |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/jr-ntr-birthday-unknown-facts-5184061/ |access-date=1 January 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=20 May 2019 |title=Happy Birthday Junior NTR: The Nandamuri scion sets the screens on fire in these 7 romantic numbers |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/happy-birthday-junior-ntr-the-nandamuri-scion-sets-the-screens-on-fire-in-these-7-romantic-numbers/articleshow/69408904.cms |access-date=1 January 2021}}</ref> Initially, actress [[Sridevi]] was approached for the role Menaka but she denied as her shooting schedule is packed. |
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| title1 = Endaro Bulipinchina |
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| extra1 = [[P. Susheela]], [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]] |
| extra1 = [[P. Susheela]], [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]] |
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Revision as of 05:33, 19 July 2024
| Brahmarshi Viswamitra | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | N. T. Rama Rao |
| Written by | Naga Bhairava Koteswara Rao (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | N. T. Rama Rao |
| Based on | Life of Vishvamitra |
| Produced by | N. T. Rama Rao |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Nandamuri Balakrishna Meenakshi Seshadri |
| Cinematography | Nandamuri Mohana Krishna |
| Edited by | N. T. Rama Rao |
| Music by | Ravindra Jain |
Production company | NTR Charity Trust |
Release date |
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Running time | 148 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Brahmarshi Viswamitra is a 1991 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film based on the life of the sage Visvamitra, which is written, directed and produced by N. T. Rama Rao. It stars him in his comeback film after a 7-year hiatus from acting after leaving for politics completely- along with Nandamuri Balakrishna, and Meenakshi Seshadri, with music composed by Ravindra Jain.[1][2] This film marked the debut of Jr.NTR as a child artist.[3]
Plot
The film begins when Emperor Kaushika is hunting and visits Vasishta's Ashram, where he notices a divine cow Kamadhenu which can afford all wishes. Kaushika pleads for prosperity from Vasishta. However, Kaushika tries to grab it when Vasishta denies it, and Kamadhenu disappears. Here, Kaushika's wisdom penance is more significant than strength. So, he renounces his kingdom, performs a vast, and achieves the Brahmarshi title, nobilitating as Vishvamitra. Trishanku belongs to Suryavansha and aspires to reach heaven with his mortal body when his mentor Vasishta curses him to form a horrific. Forthwith, he approaches Viswamitra, who accomplishes his desire, but Indra tosses him. Enraged, Viswamitra stops him in between and creates a new heaven by endorsing his penance, which he regenerates with his willpower.
Once, in the Indra court, Viswamitra confronted Vasishta, who said that a man with aim & determination is more powerful than the deities. Viswamitra opts Harishchandra, ruler of Ayodhya. Firstly, he wishes for a huge amount, which he bestows without hesitation. Then, he creates two beauties, Matanga Kanyalu, to lure him, threatening to knit them or quit the kingdom. Harichandra relinquishes his kingdom when Viswamitra seeks his dues within a month and accompanies his sidekick, Nakshatraka. Ergo, Harishchandra proceeds to Kaasi, where he spots an auction of people as enslaved. Due to lack of time, on the advice of his wife Chandramathi, he auctions her with his son Lohitha when Siva, in the form of Kaala Kaushika, shops them. Next, he peddles himself to the graveyard's King Veerabahu for travel expenses, Nakshatraka, and works as a guard at the burial ground. Tragically, Lohitha dies due to a snakebite while Chandramathi is performing his funeral; Harishchandra bars her for the fee, unbeknownst to actuality. Whereat, he indicates her wedding chain when she discerns him as her husband as it is invisible to others. Harishchandra does not yield even in such pathetic situations, so Chandramathi rushes for the amount. Then, Viswamitra illuminates that Chandramathi has abducted and slain Kaasiraju's son. The King dictates capital punishment to her and entrusts Harishchandra to execute it. Still, he stands on his true path. Suddenly, Viswamitra appears, proclaims the entirety of spreading his eminence to the universe, and acknowledges him with his penance power.
Eras roll by, Viswamitra intends to perform a Yaga impeded by two demons, MarichaSubahulu. So, he moves to Ayodhya and requests Dasaratha to send RamaLakshmana for its shield. At that point, he endorses the powerful weapons to them by which they destroy Tataka & Marichasubhahulu and complete the ritual. Following, Janaka announces Swayamvar to Sita, and Viswamitra heads to Mithila with the siblings. Rama triumphs over the task of ace the world-renowned bow of Siva with the blessing of Viswamitra over Ravana, who is fetched up without an invitation. Subsequently, Viswamitra blesses the newly married and moves to his penance.
After thousands of years, Indra attempts to foil it and sends Menaka when the two are glad for a baby girl. Anyhow, they expel her, and Kanva raises her as Shakuntala because birds covered her. Once Dushyanta empire of Hastinapur spots Shakuntala, he crushes & splices her as per the Gandharva, and before returning, he gifts his royal ring to her as a token of love. One day, Durvasa visits Ashram, but Shakuntala loses her thoughts and fails to greet him when he curses that the one she dreams of will forget her. Afterward, he calms and states that he will regain his memory by viewing his token. Time passes, Shakuntala conceives, and Kanva sends her to Dushyanta. On the midway, while crossing a river, the ring slips off her finger and is swallowed by a fish. After landing therein, Dushyanta fails to recognize her. Humiliated, Shakuntala exits, and Kashyapa shelters her, where she delivers Bharata. The anglers detect the ring in the belly of a fish and hand it to Dushyanta, who retrieves the past. He rushes for Shakuntala when he is startled to look at a boy playing with wild animals. Viswamitra gets here, reunites the couple, and blesses Bharata as India's greatest ruler. At last, Viswamitra's penance summits to the Himalayan, where he employs it for the universal welfare by preaching great Gayatri Mantra. Finally, the movie ends happily with Viswamitra getting salvation as one of the stars at Saptarishi Mandalam.
Cast
- N. T. Rama Rao as Visvaamitra & Ravana (dual role)
- Nandamuri Balakrishna as Satya Harischandra & Dushyanta (dual role)
- Meenakshi Seshadri as Menaka
- Deepika Chikhalia as Chandramathi
- Madhumita as Shakuntala
- Amjhad Khan as Veerabahu
- Gummadi as Vashista
- Suthi Velu as Nakshatraka
- Ashok Kumar as Indhra
- KK Sarma as Kalakoushukudu
- Jaya Bhaskar as Trisanku
- Aruna Irani as Kalakoushukudu's wife
- Kanaka as Seetha
- Tara as Shakuntala's friend
- Gayatri as Shakuntala's friend
- Disco Shanti as Matanga Kanya
- Kuali as Matanga Kanya
- Master Amith as Lohitha
- N. T. Rama Rao Jr. as Bharata (child role)
- Mikkilineni as Janaka
Production
Brahmarshi Viswamitra marks the first screen appearance of N. T. Rama Rao Jr., who played Bharata.[3][4] Initially, actress Sridevi was approached for the role Menaka but she denied as her shooting schedule is packed.
Soundtrack
| Brahmarshi Viswamitra | |
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| Film score by | |
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 56:47 |
| Label | Lahari Music |
| Producer | Ravindra Jain |
Music composed by Ravindra Jain. Lyrics written by C. Narayana Reddy. Music released on Lahari Music Company.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Endaro Bulipinchina" | P. Susheela, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 6:18 |
| 2. | "Priya Cheliya" | K. J. Yesudas, P. Susheela | 7:55 |
| 3. | "Ee Chinnadi" | P. Susheela, Kavita Krishnamurthy | 5:27 |
| 4. | "Ganga Taranga" | K. J. Yesudas | 2:04 |
| 5. | "Ramaiah O Ramaiah" | P. Susheela, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 6:22 |
| 6. | "Jayathe Viswamitra Maharshi" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 16:45 |
| 7. | "Kausalya Suprajarama" | K. J. Yesudas | 0:38 |
| Total length: | 56:47 | ||
References
- ^ Menon, Amarnath K. (15 April 1989). "After six years break, Andhra CM N.T. Rama Rao returns to celluloid world". India Today. Archived from the original on 18 September 2019. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
- ^ Menon, Amarnath K. (15 July 1989). "NTR's film Brahmarishi Viswamitra sparks off tussle between Telugu Desam and Congress(I)". India Today. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
- ^ a b "Happy birthday Jr NTR: Here are five lesser-known facts about the 'Young Tiger' of Tollywood". The Indian Express. 20 May 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
- ^ "Happy Birthday Junior NTR: The Nandamuri scion sets the screens on fire in these 7 romantic numbers". The Times of India. 20 May 2019. Retrieved 1 January 2021.