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1964 Indian film
Marmayogi
Theatrical release poster
Directed byB. A. Subba Rao
Written byMuddu Krishna (dialogues)
Screenplay byB. A. Subba Rao
Story byJupiter Films Unit
Based onMarmayogi (1951)
Produced byS. K. Habibulla
StarringN. T. Rama Rao
Krishna Kumari
Kanta Rao
CinematographyP. Dattu
Edited byK. A Marthand
Music byGhantasala
Production
company		Jupiter Pictures
Release date
  • 22 February 1964 (1964-02-22)
Running time140 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Marmayogi (transl. The Mysterious Sage) is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film, produced by S. K. Habibulla and directed by B. A. Subba Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Krishna Kumari and Kanta Rao, with music composed by Ghantasala. The film is a remake of the 1951 Tamil film of the same name which was an adaptation of the novel Vengeance by Marie Corelli and William Shakespeare's play Macbeth.

Plot

Once upon a time, in a kingdom, the King is enticed by a malevolent court dancer, Chanchala, and sets forth to knit her, which is barred by his brother-in-law Purushotham. So, the King ostracizes him and splices Chanchala, the wiles, to slay him with the two princes by drowning a boat. Years roll by, and Chanchala, as the Queen regnant, tramples the kingdom. However, she is ceaselessly haunted by a ghost for her sins. At that time, a sage, Marmayogi, was posted as the adviser, and his son Bhaskar was the commander. Besides, in the countryside, Prabhakar, a rebel, impedes the enormities of the Queen and shields the fatality. Purushotham also joins him. Since his presence becomes a hazard, the Queen uses various means to clutch him, but in vain. Hence, she utilizes Prabhavati as a spy who tactically enrolls in Prabhakar's team but later genuinely loves him, discerning his ideologies. Prabhakar gets periodic instructions from the Goddess, which he follows. Meanwhile, Prabhakar's aides are imprisoned with Prabhavati when he gallantly secures them and seizes the Queen. Therein, the ghost appears when she confesses her crimes. On the verge of beheading, Bhaskar onslaughts and captures everyone. Now, the Queen returns to her throne when Bhaskar detects the ghost is his father and the operative to Prabhakar. Hence, he moves forward to arrest when, as a flabbergast, he unveils himself as a King who escaped from death. Moreover, Prabhakar & Bhaskar are siblings, and Prabhavati is the progeny of Purushotham. At last, Chanchala commits suicide. Finally, the movie ends happily with the marriage and crowing ceremony of Prabhakar & Prabhavati.

Cast

Production

N. T. Rama Rao signed Marmayogi as part of a five-film deal with Jupiter Pictures.

Soundtrack

Marmayogi
Film score by Ghantasala
Released1964
GenreSoundtrack
Length28:21
LabelSAREGAMA Audio
ProducerGhantasala

Music composed by Ghantasala.

S. No. Song Title Lyrics Singers length
1 "Theeyanaina Hrudhayam" Aarudhra P. Susheela 3:51
2 "Navvula Nadhilo" Aarudhra P. Leela 3:25
3 "Madhuvu Manakela" Aarudhra Ghantasala, K. Jamuna Rani, A. P. Komala 5:03
4 "Chodyam Choosaavaa" Aarudhra P. Susheela 3:38
5 "Kadaganti Chooputho" Aarudhra K. Jamuna Rani 1:32
6 "Raavaali Raavaali" Aarudhra Ghantasala, K. Jamuna Rani 3:32
7 "Paaloyamma Paalu" Aarudhra Ghantasala, P. Susheela 3:47
8 "Eelokamlo Vunnavile" Kosaraju Ghantasala, K. Jamuna Rani 3:33

References

  1. "మర్మయోగి" [Marmayogi]. Visalaandhra (in Telugu). 23 February 1964. p. 6. Archived from the original on 14 November 2020.
  2. Kavirayani, Suresh (6 May 2014). "Bahubali inspired by Marmayogi?". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
  3. Narasimham, M. L. (11 September 2014). "Santhosham (1955)". The Hindu. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
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