Sri Rama Pattabhishekam
Theatrical release poster
Directed byN. T. Rama Rao
Written bySamudrala Jr (dialogues)
Screenplay byN. T. Rama Rao
Story byN. T. Rama Rao
Produced byN. T. Rama Rao
StarringN. T. Rama Rao
Jamuna
Sangeeta
CinematographyKannappa
Edited byG. D. Joshi
Music byPendyala Nageswara Rao
Production
company
Release date
  • 7 September 1978 (1978-09-07)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Sri Rama Pattabhishekam (English: Coronation of Lord Rama) is a 1978 Telugu mythological film, produced and directed by N. T. Rama Rao under Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jamuna, Sangeeta in the lead roles and music was composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao.[1][2][3]

Plot

The film begins with Dasaradha Maharaja (Prabhakar Reddy) deciding the crowning ceremony of Lord Rama (N. T. Rama Rao) as king of Ayodhya. People of Ayodhya are filled with joy. But all the gods reach Lord Brahma and says that Rama Avatar is destined for destroying Ravana (again N. T. Rama Rao). If he is crowned, the purpose of his avatar is defeated, hence Goddess Saraswathi speaks through Kaikeyi (Kanchana). At the same time Mandhara (Suryakantham), a wicked maidservant of Kaikeyi, spoils her mind to ask Dasaradha the two boons given by him two of her wishes during the time of Devasura war. Dasaradha offers Kaikey to fulfill. Kaikeya does so, the first one is, to make her son Bharatha (Satyanarayana) as the king and the second one is, to exile Rama for 14 years to the forest. The heartbroken Dasaradha, constrained by his rigid devotion to his given word, accedes to Kaikeyi's demands. Rama also accepts his father's reluctant decree with absolute submission and calm self-control Rama leaves to the forest accompanied by Lakshmana (Ramakrishna) and Seeta (Sangeetha). Rama's devotee Guha (Sridhar) takes him to another side of Ganga in his boat. After that Dasaradha dies due to the agony of being separated from Rama. Meanwhile, Bharatha coming back from uncle’s house, knowing the fact he blames his mother Kaikeya when the illusion occurred her is removed and realizes her mistake. Bharata immediately rushes to the forest to bring back Rama. But Rama refuses as he has to obey father’s words. So, Bharata obtains Rama's sandals and places them on the throne as a gesture that Rama and starts ruling the Ayodhya.

After thirteen years of exile, Rama, Seeta & Lakshmana takes the blessings of Atrimuni & Anasuya and reach Panchavathi. There Surpanaka, sister of Ravana, tries to seduce the brothers and, after failing, attempts to kill Sita. Lakshmana stops her by cutting off her nose & ears. Hearing of this, Ravana, he resolves to destroy Rama by capturing Seeta with the aid of the Maricha and he turns into a golden deer. Entranced by the beauty of the deer, Seeta pleads with Rama to capture it. Rama chases the deer into the forest, leaving Seeta under Lakshmana's guard. Rama shoots an arrow on dear before dying it shouts Hey Lakshmana Hey Seet in the voice of Rama. Frightened Seeta forced Lakshmana to go and rescue Rama. Lakshmana obeys her order but stipulates that she is not to leave the cottage or entertain any stranger and draws a chalk outline for her protection. At the same time, Ravana in the guise of an ascetic requesting Seeta's hospitality. Unaware of his plan, Seeta crosses the line and she is forcibly carried away by Ravana. Jatayu tries to arrest Ravana but loses his wings and falls to the ground. Rama & Lakshmana see him and learn about Sita's abduction from Jatayu. After completing funerals of Jatayu they immediately set out to save Seeta. On the way, they meet Kabandha an ascetic Shabari (Anjali Devi), who direct them towards Sugriva & Hanuman (Arjan Janardhan Rao). They reach Kishkinda through Hanuman get friendship with Sugriva. Rama kills his brother Vaali and makes Sugriva king of Kishkinda. Then Vanaras start for the search of Seeta. Rama gives his ring to Hanuman as his identification, Hanuman crosses the seas and reaches Lanka. He locates Seeta in Ashoka grove, where she is being wooed and threatened by Ravana to marry him. He gives the ring to Seeta and Rama will take avenge the insult of her abduction. Parallelly he takes here golden hairband Chudamani from Seeta as her identification. Hanuman sets fire to Lanka and comes back to Rama.

Rama with the help of Vanaras contracts a bridge over the sea and reach Lanka. Ravana also gets prepared for the war. Vibishana a good Samaritan, brother of Ravana asks him to give back Seeta and seek pardon from Rama. Ravana becomes angry, ostracizes him from Lanka, Vibishana reaches Rama and asks for his propitiate. Rama promises to make him king of Lanka. Everyone get ready for the war but Rama before the war, a sacred ritual must be conducted to decide a good time for war for which a great Brahmin of renowned qualities is required and there is only one person in this universe that is Ravana. Rama sends an invitation to Ravana through Hanuma without any hesitation Ravana moves and does so. Rama takes the blessing of Ravana and begins the war. In the war Kumbhakarna (Tyagaraju), Indrajit (Chalapati Rao) die and ultimately Ravana also dies in the hands of Rama. On meeting Sita, Rama asks her to undergo an Agni Pariksha test of fire to prove her chastity, as he wants to get rid of the rumors surrounding her purity. When Sita plunges into the sacrificial fire, Lord Agni of fire raises Seeta, unharmed, to the throne, attesting to her innocence. Rama reaches back to Ayodhya along with Sita, Lakshmana, Hanuman and other Vanaras. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the crowning ceremony of Rama along with Sita, Lakshmana, Bharata, Satrughnya and Hanuman at his feet happily.


Cast

Crew

Soundtrack

Untitled

Music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. Music released EMI Columbia Audio Company.

S.No Song Title Lyrics Singers length
1 Rajuavvunate Mana Ramude Devulapalli SP Balu, P. Susheela 4:39
2 Ee Gangakentha Digulu Devulapalli SP Balu 4:24
3 Anna Idhi Nijamena Devulapalli V. Ramakrishna 3:06
4 Lathalaga Oogevollu Devulapalli S. Janaki 4:00
5 Vinndura Vinnagalara Devulapalli V. Ramakrishna 0:52
6 Prathi Konda Devulapalli SP Balu 3:56
7 Papini Batti Devulapalli V. Ramakrishna 2:21
8 Aalapinchana Eevela C. Narayana Reddy P. Susheela 6:28
9 Ata Lankalona Devulapalli V. Ramakrishna 4:26

References

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