Malliswari
Synopsis
During the days of the Vijayanagara Empire there was a system to bring willing women to the royal palace and render them official residents. This was called 'Rani Vasam'. According to this royal tradition, they sent palanquins to their houses, after they presented the family with gifts and jewelry. These Rani Vasam women should never have any contact with any man or let any man see them without permission. If any one violated the law, they were beheaded. Malleswari (Bhanumathi) was taken to this Rani Vasam. She was forced to accept this, for lure of money and jewelry by her parents. But she was already in love with her 'Bava' Nagaraju (N.T. Rama Rao), a sculptor. He stealthily got into the garden of the palace to meet his beloved and was caught. He was to get the death penalty. Krishnadevaraya for once pardoned the hero and allowed Malleswari to go with him.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- B.N. Reddi
- Screenplay & Story
- Devulapalli Krishnasastri
- Original Score
- Saluri Rajeswara Rao, Addepalli Rama Rao
- Original Title
- Malliswari
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 55m
- Production Studios
- Vauhini Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
B.N. Reddi
Devulapalli Krishnasastri, Buchi Babu
Saluri Rajeswara Rao, Addepalli Rama Rao
Adi M. Irani, B. N. Konda Reddy
H. R. Narayana Vasu
Department Leadership Roster
Devulapalli Krishnasastri
Screenplay
B.N. Reddi
Director
H. R. Narayana Vasu
Editor
Adi M. Irani
Director of Photography
B. N. Konda Reddy
Director of Photography
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What is Malliswari about?
During the days of the Vijayanagara Empire there was a system to bring willing women to the royal palace and render them official residents. This was called 'Rani Vasam'. According to this royal tradition, they sent palanquins to their houses, after they presented the family with gifts and jewelry. These Rani Vasam women should never have any contact with any man or let any man see them without permission. If any one violated the law, they were beheaded. Malleswari (Bhanumathi) was taken to this Rani Vasam. She was forced to accept this, for lure of money and jewelry by her parents. But she was already in love with her 'Bava' Nagaraju (N.T. Rama Rao), a sculptor. He stealthily got into the garden of the palace to meet his beloved and was caught. He was to get the death penalty. Krishnadevaraya for once pardoned the hero and allowed Malleswari to go with him.
Who directed Malliswari?
Malliswari was directed by B.N. Reddi.
Who stars in Malliswari?
The principal cast of Malliswari includes N.T. Rama Rao, Bhanumathi, T. G. Kamala Devi, Srivastava, Rushyendramani.
When was Malliswari released and how long is it?
Malliswari was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 2h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Malliswari?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Malliswari was composed by Saluri Rajeswara Rao, Addepalli Rama Rao.