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Srinatha Kavi Sarvabhoumudu
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Bapu
Screenplay by	Mullapudi Venkata Ramana
Story by	Srinori Narasimha Sastry
Based on	Life of Srinatha
Produced by	Nandamuri Rama Krishna
Starring	N. T. Rama Rao Jayasudha Rajendra Prasad
Cinematography	Nandamuri Mohana Krishna
Edited by	Dasineni Subhash P. Suryanarayana
Music by	K. V. Mahadevan, Pukazhenthi (alias "Puhalendi" in Telugu industry)
Production companies	Ramakrishna Horticultural Studios Srimathi Movie Combines
Release date	21 October 1993 (1993-10-21)
Running time	150 minutes
Country	India
Language	Telugu

Srinatha Kavi Sarvabhoumudu (transl. Srinatha, the king of poets) is a 1993 Telugu-language biographical film, based on the life of 15th century poet Srinatha, produced by Nandamuri Rama Krishna under Ramakrishna Horticultural Studios & Srimathi Movie Combines banner and directed by Bapu. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jayasudha, Rajendra Prasad and music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. This is the final movie of legendary actor NTR and the debut of famous Telugu comedians A.V.S. and Gundu Sudarshan.

Plot

The film begins at Kondaveedu court where its King Peda Komati Vema Reddy, peremptory by Emperor of Vidyanagaram Prouda Devaraya, to compete with his royal scholar Gowda Dindima Bhattu who is winning all-over poets in the country. Accordingly, if they do not bow down with his honor, victories can break Dindima Bhattu's golden drum, symbolizing their heritage. Ergo, Vema Reddy triggers his proud Srinatha, who pledges before Kondaveeti's family deity sword, Nandikanta Potaraju Katari, and moves on. Srinatha is a whimsical gourmet and leads an abundant life with his ideal wife, Sridevi. Enroute, he makes a pilgrimage, craves flirtatious poems on beauties, and meets his brother-in-law Pothana, a natural poet. Srinatha offers to conjoin him for living large, which he politely denies because he possesses enormous pleasure as an agriculturist.

Once, at their halt, a snide village chieftain, Karanam Nagaiah, ruse to swindle the expenses allotted to Srinatha's hospitality. Anyhow, he is caught and penalized, which begrudges him. So, he ploys by calling Raja Vallabharaya the satrap of the emperor against Srinatha. In that instant, Vallabharaya turns into a stan Srinatha who obeisance, plays host to him, and sentences Nagaiah. Consequently, Srinatha aids Vallabharaya to flourish in his novels Kridabhinamam & Naladamayaanthi via Srungara Naishadham. Next, Srinatha lands at Vidyanagaram, where, in a confab, Dindima Bhattu & his pupils declare his study is futile with mockery. Hence, Srinatha approaches royal ambassador Sarparaya Telunga and ingratiates his friendship by organizing a battle at the court of Prouda Devaraya. Here, Srinatha overpowers Dindima Bhattu and blasts the drum with his hubris. Moreover, the scholarly committee affirms Srinatha's work is unique, is anointed with gold for his dexterity, and nobilitated as Kavi Sarvabhoma, The Empire of Poets.

At the same time, Vema Reddy is backstabbed by Ram Singa Bhupala of Rachakonda and grabs the imperial sword. Being aware of it, Srinatha collapses, proceeds to Rachakonda, and retrieves the glory weapon in return for his literary prowess. Unfortunately, after he arrives at Kondaveedu, Prince Chinna, Vema Reddy becomes a debauchery who despises Srinatha. Thus, he quits the kingdom, relinquishing all his riches like an ordinary man. Time passes, and Srinatha becomes a rover, keen to have recourse at kings but in vain and be impoverished. At a point, he gets to Palnadu, where he mocks his topography. Then, Chennakesava takes the shape of a kid and enlightens him to sculpt their history, which Srinatha does as "Palanati Veeracharitra." Eventually, Srinatha settles in a village where Nagaiah seeks vengeance with intrigue and subjects him to torture. However, Nagaiah is worn out in public revolt when Srinatha is fed up and decides to off himself. Knowing it, Sridevi leaves her breath on her husband's lap. Finally, the movie ends with Srinatha taking a watery grave and emerging in the sky towards heaven.

Cast

• N. T. Rama Rao as Srinatha
• Jaya Sudha as Sridevi
• Rajendra Prasad as Raja Vallabha Devudu / Nala
• Satyanarayana as Gowda Dindima Bhattu
• Mikkilineni as Pedakomati Vema Reddy
• Gummadi as Ram Singa Bhupala
• Rallapalli as Kanamam Nagaiah
• A.V.S. as Tamil poet
• Gundu Sudarshan as Ganapati
• Raja as Yuvaraju
• Aamani as Damayanti
• Sindhuja as Special appearance
• Disco Shanti as item number

Soundtrack

Music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Lyrics were written by C. Narayana Reddy. Music released on BEATS Audio Company.

References

1. "Shrinatha Kavi Sarvabhowma (1993) – Full Cast & Crew – IMDb". Archived from the original on 3 May 2015. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
2. Srinadha Kavi Sarvabhowma Movie Online – NTR, Jayasudha
3. "Tollywood – Watch Latest Telugu Movies Online". Archived from the original on 15 April 2014. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
4. "N T Rama Rao – 100 Years Of Indian Cinema – Business of Tollywood". Archived from the original on 15 April 2014. Retrieved 14 April 2014.

• 1993 films
• Films directed by Bapu
• Indian biographical films
• Hindu devotional films
• Films scored by K. V. Mahadevan
• 1990s Telugu-language films