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Vipra Narayana (Telugu:విప్రనారాయణ) is a Telugu devotional & biographical film, based on the life of Thondaradippodi Alvar, also called Vipranarayanar or Bhaktanghri Renu Swamy was a Tamil Vaishnava Saint. He led his life in devotion to Lord Narayana and worked for the Perumal (Lord) by dedicating him with garlands. He is one of the 12 Alvars. The film produced and directed by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao on Bharani Studios banner. Starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna in the lead roles and music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao.

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Plot

A staunch devotee of Lord Ranganatha, Viparanarayana (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) lives, along with his disciple Rangaraju (Relangi), in an ashram on the banks of the Cauvery at Srirangam. Devadevi (Bhanumathi Ramakrishna), a devadasi, after performing a dance recital at the Chola King's (V. Sivaram) court on her way back along with her elder sister Madhuravani (Sandhya), passes through the ashram. When Viparanarayana does not even throw a glance at her, Devadevi’s vanity is hurt and she vows to entice him with her charm.

She enters the ashram making Vipranarayana believe her sorrowful story. Very soon Vipranarayana surrenders to her charm. Once her ego is satisfied, Devadevi begins to regret her act. She leaves for her home and Vipranarayana follows her, but Devadevi’s mother (Rushyendramani) drives him out. Unable to see His devotee’s plight, Lord Ranganatha (R. Nageswara Rao) assumes the form of Rangaraju and gives a golden vessel to Rangasani, saying that it has been sent by Vipranarayana. Soon it comes to light that the vessel has been stolen from the temple. The Chola King orders the hands of Vipranarayana to be amputated as a punishment. Finally, the Lord appears and reveals the truth, saying that Vipranarayana is none else than the human form of Vyjayanthi, the garland that adorns Him and Devadevi is a Gandharva Kanya. Vipranarayana assumes his real form and adorns the Lord.

Cast

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Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Vipranarayana

Bhanumathi Ramakrishna as Devadevi

Relangi Venkataramaiah as Rangaraju

Rushyendramani as Mother of Devadevi

V. Sivaram as Maharaja

Allu Ramalingaiah

Sandhya as Madhuravani

Crew

Art: DS Godgaonkar

Choreography: Pasumarthi, Elappa

Story - Dialogues - Lyrics: Samudrala Raghavacharya

Playback: A. M. Rajah, T. V. Ratnam, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna

Music: S. Rajeswara Rao

Cinematography: P. S. Selvaraj

Editing - Producer - Director: P. S. Ramakrishna Rao

Banner: Bharani Studios

Release Date: 10th December 1954

Soundtrack

Music was composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. Lyrics were written by Samudrala Sr. Music released on Audio Company.

Legend

The story revolves around a Brahmin who makes flower garlands. He devotes his life to Perumal (Lord). He is seduced by a woman who is determined to make him break his vow.

1937 film

Vipra Narayana was made in Telugu language first time in 1937 by Aurora Pictures. starring Kasturi Narasimha Rao, Kanchanamala and Tanguturi Suryakumari, directed by Ahindra Chaudhari.

1938 film

Vipra Narayana was made in the Tamil language in 1938 by Sound City. Starring Kothamangalam Cheenu and T. V. Rajasundari in the lead roles, the film was produced and directed by A. Narayanan.

1954 film

Vipra Narayana was made in bilingual Telugu and Tamil directed and produced by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao and P. Bhanumathi of Bharani Pictures. The title role is played by A. Nageswara Rao.S. D. Sundharam wrote the dialogues and lyrics for the Tamil version.