Mahamantri Timmarusu (1962)

Synopsis: The story is about the critical role of Timmarusu (Gummadi) played during the reign of Sri Krishnadevaraya (NTR). The story begins with the pattabhishekam of Sri Krishnadevaraya. Before the function, he participates in the dance and music function of Chinna Devi (L. Vijayalaxmi). They get married and becomes his first queen. After coronation, Timmarusu arranges the marriage with Tirumala Devi (S. Varalakshmi) daughter of Srirangapatnam kingdom. Timmarusu slaps him on the cheek to remind him about the kickbacks while seating on the crown. He plans to attack Gajapathis of Kalinga kingdom lonely. Knowing about this Timmarusu reaches Kalinga and protects him. Pratraparudra Gajapathi (Mukkamala) wanted to kill him with the help of his son Veerabhadra Gajapathi (Prabhakar Reddy). However his daughter Annapurna Devi (Devika) openly opposes it and loves him. In a political dialogue, Prataparudra agrees to marry his daughter to Krishnadevaraya. After the marriage, he plans to kills him. With the help of Timmarulu he comes out of danger. They reach the Hampi with Rani Annapurna Devi along with Hamveera (Lingamurthy). Annapurna gives birth to Tirumala Raya. Hamvira creates differences between Krishnadevaraya and Timmarusu and kills Tirumala Raya. He convinces Rayalu that Timmarusu is the culprit. The court on the instructions from Rayalu orders to make him blind and imprison him. Before Rayalu Knows the fact, the punishment is implemented. However Timmarusu pardons him and their relationship continued.
Cast: NT Rama Rao (Srikrishna Devaraya), Gummadi (Timmarusu), Devika (Annapurna Devi), S. Varalakshmi (Tirumala Devi) L. Vijaya Lakshmi (Chinna Devi), Rajasri (Erukalasani), Prabhakara Reddy (Veerabhadra Gajapathi), Radha Kumari (Krishnaveni), Mukkamala (Prataparudra Gajapathi), Dhulipala (Allasani Peddana), Relangi, Mikkilineni (Ramalinga Nayaka), Sobhan Babu (Govinda Rayalu), Mudigonda Linga Murthy (Hamveera), Junior AV Subba Rao, Raja Reddy
Stroy, Dialogues and Lyrics: Pingali Nagendra Rao
Music: Pendyala Nageswara Rao
Play-back: Ghantasala, S. Varalakshmi, P. Shsheela, P. Leela
Choreography: Vempati Satyam
Cinematography: Annayya
Art: Madhavapeddi Gokhale
Producer: Atluri Pundarikakshaiah, N. Ramabrahmam
Director: Kamalakara Kameswara Rao
Banner: Gowthami Productions
Release Date: 26 June
Trivia: The film won Silver medal at National Film Awards in 1962. Gummadi won the national award for his stellar performance as ‘Mahamantri Timmarusu’.
It had a 100-day run in 5 centers.
Popular Songs:
1. Mohan raaga mahaa
2. Leelaa krishna nee leelalu
3. Tirumala tirupathi venkateswaraa
4. Jayavaanee charana kamala sannidhi