Gulebakavali Katha

For information on the nocturnal flower Gul-e-Bakavali, refer Epiphyllum oxypetalum.

Gulebakavali Katha

Theatrical release poster
Directed by N.T. Rama Rao
Produced by N. Trivikrama Rao
Written by Madhira Subbanna Deekshitulu (story)
Samudrala
Starring N.T. Rama Rao
Jamuna
Nagaratnam
Mukkamala Krishnamurthy
Music by Joseph and Vijaya Krishnamurthy
Cinematography Ravikant Nagaich
Release dates
January 5, 1962
Running time
170 minutes
Country India
Language Telugu

Gulebakavali Katha is a 1962 Telugu fantasy film directed by N.T. Rama Rao and produced by N.Trivikrama Rao. It is based on the Kasi Majilee Kathalu written by Madhira Subbanna Deekshitulu.

The plot

King Chandrasena (Mukkamala Krishnamurthy) has two wives Gunavathi (Rushyendramani) and Rupavathi (Chayadevi). Rupavathi has three sons. Rupavathi brother Vakraketu has eye on the king’s throne. When Guanvathi gets pregnant with the blessings of the goddess Parvathi, Vakraketu along with his sister Rupavathi bribes the astrologer and tries to kill the kid, but is rescued and brought up the Shepard couple (Lanka Satyam and Hemalatha).

Once King Chandrasena goes to hunting in the forest and sees the Vijay. He lost the eyesight due to the Vakraketu poisoning the food. He blames Vijay for that. Doctors advice king to get the Gulebakavali flower which blossoms on the full moon day in the Yakshaloka.

How Vijay brings back the flower along with the two beautiful heroines and teaches the lesson to Vakraketu is the rest of the story.

Cast

Crew

Songs

Track listing
No. TitleLyricsSinger(s) Length
1. "Amba Jagadamaba Naa Aartine Alinchava"  C. Narayana ReddiJikki Krishnaveni  
2. "Anuraaga Payonidi O Janani Nee Paadame Nammiti (verse)"  C. Narayana ReddiGhantasala  
3. "Kaali Gajja Mee Atalinka Sagavu Maamumdu"  C. Narayana ReddiS. Janaki  
4. "Kalala Alalapai Telenu Manasu Mallepoovai"  C. Narayana ReddiGhantasala, S. Janaki  
5. "Madana Sundara Naa Doraa Naa Madini"  C. Narayana ReddiP. Susheela  
6. "Matha Jaganmatha O Maata Jaganmaata"  C. Narayana ReddiGhantasala  
7. "Nannu Dhochukonduvate Vannela Dodorasaani"  C. Narayana ReddiGhantasala  
8. "Ontarinai Poyanu Ika Intiki Emani Ponu"  C. Narayana ReddiGhantasala  
9. "Salamalekum Saahebugaaru Bhale Sokugaa Vacchaaru"  C. Narayana ReddiGhantasala  
10. "Unnadi Chebuta Vintara Nenannadi Avunani Antaara"  C. Narayana ReddiJikki, Vasantha  
11. "Vinnava Tatvam Guruda Kanugunnava Satyam Narudo Naruda"  C. Narayana ReddiPithapuram Nageswara Rao  
12. "Virisindhi"  C. Narayana ReddiGhantasala, Jikki  

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