Narthanasala,a great mythological Telugu movie was released on 11th of October 1963, exactly on this day 50 years back. This movie was adjudged as the best movie of the year and was National Award winner of 1963 as best Telugu Feature Film.
N T Rama Rao, Savitri, Kantha Rao, Sobhan Babu, Sathyanarayana, S V Ranga Rao,Mikkilineni, Relangi,Mikkilineni, Dhoolipala, Prabhakara Reddy, Allo Ramalingaiah, L Vijayalakshmi are in the main cast.’Narthanasala was directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. Melodious musical tunes were scored by Susarla Dakshina Murthy. M A Rehman handled the photography department. Editing done by S V S Veerappa. Choreography by Vempati Peda Sathyam. Art by T V S Sarma. Play-back by Ghantasala, P Suseela, S Janaki, Madhavapeddhi Sathyam, Bangalore Latha, M Balamurali Krishna.
C Lakshmi Rajyam is the producer on Rajyam Pictures Banner.
The Songs of the movie are still very popular
The starting lyrics of “Narthanasala” songs
1.”Jaya Gana Nayaka …Lyrics written by Samudrala Sr.Singer:- Ghantasala and S Janaki
2. Dariki Raaboku Raaboku Raja…Lyrics by Samudrala Sr…Singer:-P.Suseela
3. Jananee Siva Kamini…Lyrics by Samudrala Sr.Singer:- P.Suseela
4. Naravara O Kuruvara…Lyrics by Samudrala Sr.Singer:- S Janaki
5. Sakhiya Vivarinchave…Lyrics by Samudrala Sr.Singer:- P Suseela
6. Yevvari Kosam Ee Mandahasam…Lyrics by Sri Sri.Singer:- Ghantasala and P Suseela
7. Salalitha Raga Sudharasa Saram Sarvakalamaya Natyavinodam..Lyrics by Samudrala Sr.M.Balamuralikrishna, Bangalore Latha
8. Seelavathi…Lyrics by Samudrala sr.Singer:- Bangalore Latha.
9. Sarasalu Olikimpa… Lyrics by Kosaraju. Singer :- P Suseela
Many more padyams (Poems0…. Recered by Ghantasala.Madhavapeddhi Sathyam and P Suseela.
Today the movie Narthanasala is completing 50 years of its release.On this Memorable Occasion Businessoftollywood.com remembers all the greats responsible for making this great Mythological Movie.