Maa Bhoomi (1980)

Synopsis: Ramaiah (Sai Chand) is a young peasant. He rebels against the corrupt Nizam rule in Hyderabad. When his girl friend has to submit to sexual coercion by the officials, he befriends with the Communists and participates in the independence struggle. The peasants take over the village after the Indian Independence. The Nizam perpetuates a massacre over the villagers. The Indian army marched into Hyderabad and suppressed them by Police action in 1948. The landlords returned to power by joining Congress government. The peasants had to face the same struggle all over against the political landlords.
Cast: Saichand, Kakarala
Story: Kishan Chander
Script: Gautam Ghosh, B. Narsing Rao, Parthoo Benerjee, Pran Rao
Lyrics: Suddhala Hanumanthu, Yadagiri, Mukkamala Nagabhushanam
Music: Vinjamuri Sita Devi
Cinematography: Kamal Naik
Editing: D. Rajagopal
Art: T. Vaikuntam
Publicity Incharge: Devi Priya
Producers: B. Narsing Rao, G. Ravindranath
Director: Gautam Ghosh
Banner: Cahitanya Chitra International
Release Date: 22 March
Trivia: This film won State Nandi Award for Best Feature Film.
This film won national award for Best Telugu Film.
Popular Songs:
1. Bandenaka bandi katti padahaaru
2. Palletoori pillagaada pasulugaase monagaadaa