''Bhakta Kannappa'' () is a 1976 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Bapu. The film is a remake of 1954 Kannada movie '' Bedara Kannappa'' starring Rajkumar which was based on the life of

Shaiva Shaivism (; sa, शैवसम्प्रदायः, Śaivasampradāyaḥ) is one of the major Hindu traditions, which worships Shiva as the Supreme Being. One of the largest Hindu denominations, it incorporates many sub-traditions rangin ...

devotee,

Kannappa Nayanar Kannappa was a staunch devotee of Shiva and is closely associated with Srikalahasteeswara Temple. He was a hunter and is believed to have plucked his eyes to offer to Srikalahasteeswara linga, the presiding deity of Srikalahasti Temple. He is ...

Credits

Cast

Krishnam Raju Uppalapati Venkata Krishnam Raju (20 January 1940 – 11 September 2022) was an Indian actor and politician. He was known for his works in Telugu cinema and was widely known as "''Rebel Star''" for his rebellious acting style. He was also the ...

as Arjuna/

Kannappa Kannappa was a staunch devotee of Shiva and is closely associated with Srikalahasteeswara Temple. He was a hunter and is believed to have plucked his eyes to offer to Srikalahasteeswara linga, the presiding deity of Srikalahasti Temple. He is ...

/Thinnadu *

Vanisri Vanisri (born Rathna Kumari) is an Indian actress known for her works predominantly in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada films. In a film career spanning 40 years, she has received three Filmfare Awards South, the Nandi Awards and the Tamil Nadu S ...

as Neela *

M. Balaiah Mannava Balayya (9 April 1930 – 9 April 2022) was an Indian actor, writer, director and producer in Telugu cinema. He acted in 300 films. Early life and career Mannava Balayya, was born at Chavupadu, Amaravathi mandalam, Guntur district ...

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as Kailasanatha Shastri *

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as Kashinatha Shastri *

Allu Ramalingaiah Allu Ramalingaiah (1 October 1922 – 31 July 2004) was an Indian character actor, comedian, and producer known for his works in Telugu cinema. In 1990, He was honoured with the Padma Shri for his contribution to Indian cinema. In 1998, he r ...

* Sreedhar as Mallanna * Prabhakar Reddy as Neela's father * Mukkamala as Jara Rashtrika (Vedic form of Peddavema Reddy) * P. R. Varalakshmi as

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* Jhansi * Baby Varalakshmi * Baby Rohini *

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as Ranjana

Crew

* Director: Bapu * Writer:

Mullapudi Venkata Ramana Mullapudi Venkata Ramana (28 June 1931 – 24 February 2011) was an Indian writer known for his work in Telugu language. Noted for his humorous and metaphorical style of writing, Mullapudi received Raghupathi Venkaiah Award from the Government ...

* Producer: U. Suryanarayana Raju * Production executive: Jayakrishna * Production Company: Gopi Krishna Combines * Original Music: " P. Adinarayana Rao"

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* Cinematography:

V. S. R. Swamy V S R Swamy is an Indian cinematographer. Filmography Camera and Electrical Department * Farz (1967 film), Farz (1967) (camera operator) ... aka Duty Awards *Nandi Award for Best Cinematographer - Viswanatha Nayakudu (1987) (in Telugu langua ...

* Film Editing: Mandapati Ramachandraiah * Art Direction: Vaali and V. Bhaskara Raju * Camera Operator: S. Gopal Reddy * Assistant Cameramen: M. V. Raghu and Sharath * Playback singers:

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and V. Ramakrishna

Production

was inspired by '' Ben-Hur'' (1959) and wanted to produce a film just like it. As such, this film was influenced by the film ''Ben-Hur''. For songs recording, the unit went to tribal areas and composed their tunes and rhythms as songs for the film. In fact, the song ''Enniyallo'' was based on the research they had done.

Soundtrack

* "Aakasham Dinchala Nelavanka Tunchala" (Lyrics: Veturi; Singers: V. Ramakrishna and P. Susheela; Cast: Krishnam Raju and Vanisree) * "Kanda Gelichindi Kanne Dorikindi" (Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy; Singers: V. Ramakrishna and P. Susheela; Cast: Krishnam Raju, Vanisree and Others) * "Om Namassivaya Srikantalokesha" (Lyrics: Veturi; Singer: V. Ramakrishna; Cast: Krishnam Raju and M. Balayya) * "Paravasamuna Sivudu" (Kiratarjuneeyam) (Lyrics: Veturi; Singer:

; Cast:

and

M. Balayya Mannava Balayya (9 April 1930 – 9 April 2022) was an Indian actor, writer, director and producer in Telugu cinema. He acted in 300 films. Early life and career Mannava Balayya, was born at Chavupadu, Amaravathi mandalam, Guntur district ...

) * "Siva Siva Ananelara" (Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy; Singer: S. Janaki) * "Siva Siva Sankara Bhaktava Sankara" (Lyrics: Veturi; Singer: V. Ramakrishna; Cast: Krishnam Raju) * "Thalli Thandri" - (Singer: P. Susheela) * "Thinavayya" (male) - V. Ramakrishna * "Thinavayya" (female) - P. Susheela * "Thakita Thakita" - (Singer:

) * "Yenniyallo Yenniyallo Chandamama" - (Lyrics: Arudra; Singers: V. Ramakrishna and P. Susheela; Cast: Krishnam Raju and Vanisree)

Awards

National Film Award for Best Audiography The National Film Award for Best Audiography is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several awards pre ...

- S. P. Ramanathan

References

External links

* 1976 films Hindu devotional films Indian biographical films 1970s biographical films Films directed by Bapu Films produced by Krishnam Raju Films scored by Satyam (composer) 1970s Telugu-language films Films that won the Best Audiography National Film Award Telugu remakes of Kannada films {{1970s-Telugu-film-stub