''Rechukka Pagatichukka'' () is a 1959 Indian

Telugu Telugu may refer to: * Telugu language, a major Dravidian language of South India ** Telugu literature, is the body of works written in the Telugu language. * Telugu people, an ethno-linguistic group of India * Telugu script, used to write the Tel ...

-language

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, produced by

N. Trivikrama Rao N. Trivikrama Rao was an Indian film producer, director and screenwriter in Telugu cinema. He was the younger brother of N. T. Rama Rao and the co-owner of National Art Theatre, a production house under which he has co-produced 40 feature films ...

and directed by

Kamalakara Kameswara Rao Kamalakara Kameswara Rao (4 October 1911 – 29 June 1998) was an Indian film director known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema, and a few Tamil and Hindi films. Widely known as ''Pauranika Chitra Brahma'' (), Kameswara Rao directed f ...

. It stars

N. T. Rama Rao Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (28 May 1923 – 18 January 1996), often referred to by his initials NTR, was an Indian actor, film director, film producer, screenwriter, film editor, philanthropist, and politician who served as the Chief Minister o ...

Sowcar Janaki Sankaramanchi Janaki (born 12 December 1931), widely known as Sowcar Janaki, is an Indian actress known for her works in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films. In a career spanning over seven decades, Janaki has appeared in nearly 390 fil ...

and S. V. Ranga Rao, with music composed by

T. V. Raju Thotakura Venkata Raju (25 October 1921 – 20 February 1973), popularly known as T. V. Raju, was an Indian music composer who predominantly worked in Telugu cinema. Known for his versatility and significant contributions to both mythological an ...

. The film was simultaneously made in

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as ''Raja Sevai'' ().

Plot

Telugu version

Once upon a time, there was a kingdom, Vijayapuri, ruled by Vijayarayalu, who resided with his wife, Sumati, and a baby boy. He is the satrap of Emperor Veera Raghava, the puppet at the tips of his sibling Vikramsimha, who is venomous. Once Vijayarayalu gets a call from him for the sessions, he spots the tribal leader Pulidora charging Vikram for outwitting his daughter Gowri, which he denies and mortifies her. Ergo, she commits suicide when enraged Pulidora onslaughts and Vikram edicts to slaughter him. At that point, Vijayarayalu blocks the offense and relieves Pulidora. Hence, the blackguards imprison him and set fire to his palace, but Sumati absconds with her son, who split. Vijayarayalu breaks the bars with the aid of Pulidora when generous army commander Dharmadeva is behind them. Pulidora counterfeits Vijayarayalu's death and transforms him into a rebel Rechukka. Accordingly, Dharmadeva backs when he detects Vijayarayalu's son and embraces him as Vijay Kumar. Sumati finds his whereabouts and enrolls as a governess. After a while, Veera Raghava is blessed with a baby girl whom Vikram ruses to slay but is secured and reared by Rechukka. Years roll by, and Vijay Kumar, a gallant, acquires the faith of the Emperor. Veera Raghava announces Vikram's son Uttar Kumar as the heir, so Rechukka abducts him. Upon this, Vikram consigns the action of seizing Rechukka to Vijay within six months. Now, Vijay proceeds with his sidekick Ayomayam, who titles him Pagatichukka and Tough Nuts to antagonists. Unbeknownst to Vijay, he is acquainted with the princess, and they crush her when Pulidora drags him to Rechukka. Here, Vijay shows his bravery, and they felicitate him, & jails Ayomayam. At this moment, Rechukka moves to the border, and Pagatichukka frees Ayomayam & Uttar Kumar. Plus, he captivates the princess and summons Rechhukka for dual. Thus, in Rechukka & Pagatichukka combat, Rechukka is beaten and hauled to the fort. Sumati detects her husband and proclaims Vijay's birth secret. Fortuitously, Vijay lands & listens to it and pleads pardon from his father, who is smug to have a remarkable son. Today, they aim to protect the princess & the dynasty. Overhearing it, Vikram grabs everything and presents it before the court, where Vijayarayalu cracks his diabolic shade. At last, Rechukka & Pagatichukka cease Vikram and retrieve his daughter to Veera Raghava. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Vijay Kumar & the Princess.

Tamil version

Vijayavarman is the chief security officer of King Mahibalan. Mahibalan's younger brother Vikraman captures the kingdom. Vikraman goes for hunting one day. There he meets a girl, Gowri, who is the daughter of the chief of the mountain tribe, Bommanna. He promises that he will marry her and makes love to Gowri. Vikraman returns to the palace and calls for a meeting of local chiefs as he is afraid that the mountain tribes may come and take revenge. In the meantime, Gowri becomes pregnant. Bommanna brings her to the king's court while the meeting with local chiefs was in progress. He demands that Vikraman takes Gowri as his wife. But Vikraman feigns ignorance. Gowri commits suicide in the court itself. Bommanna swears that he will take revenge. Vikraman orders his soldiers to arrest Bommanna, but Vijayavarman objects. Bommanna escapes. Vikraman imprisons Vijayavarman. Bommanna rescues him from the prison and both plan to overthrow Vikraman. The rest of the story deals with many twists and turns.

Cast

Telugu version

as Vijay Kumar *

as Rajakumari * S. V. Ranga Rao as Vijaya Rayalu *

V. Nagayya Vuppaladadiyam Nagayya Sarma (28 March 1904 – 30 December 1973), popularly known as Chittoor Nagayya, was an Indian actor, singer, music composer, and director known for his works in Telugu cinema, Tamil cinema, and Telugu theatre. Nagayya wa ...

as Dharma Devudu * Rajanala as Uttara Kumarudu * R. Nageswara Rao as Vikram Simhudu * Relangi as Ayyomayam * C.S.R. as Maharaju Veera Raghava *

Padmanabham Padmanabham mandal is one of the 46 mandals in Visakhapatnam District in India. It is under the administration of Bhemunipatnam revenue division and the headquarters is located at Padmanabham. The Mandal is bounded by Bheemunipatnam, Anandapu ...

as Takku *

Peketi Sivaram Peketi Sivaram (8 October 1918 – 30 December 2006) was an Indian actor and film director. Career Peketi Sivaram acted in many Telugu, Tamil and Kannada films, receiving recognition for the character Bhagavan in '' Devadasu'' (1953). He dir ...

as Bhayankara Simhudu *

Balakrishna Bala Krishna (). Present day Krishna worship is an amalgam of various elements. According to historical testimonies Krishna-Vasudeva worship already flourished in and around Mathura several centuries before Christ. A second important element is ...

as Tikku * Mahankali Venkaiah as Puli Dora * Kannamba as Sumathi Devi *

S. Varalakshmi Saridey Varalakshmi (13 August 1925 – 22 September 2009) was an Indian actress and singer who worked in Telugu and Tamil-language films. She was popular for her roles and songs in Telugu films like '' Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam'' (1960) and ...

as Gowri * Girija * Chaya Devias pootakulamma avva * Mohana

Tamil version

List adapted from the database of

Film News Anandan Film News Anandan (born Mani) was an Indian film historian and photographer based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He was popularly known as the "walking encyclopedia" of Tamil cinema. Early life Anandan was born as Mani. His father P. K. Gnanasagara ...

and from the film's song book.

Male cast

* S. V. Ranga Rao * T. S. Balaiah *

P. S. Veerappa P. S. Veerappa (10 September 191111 September 1998) was an Indian actor and a producer of Tamil cinema. Early life Born in 1911, Veerappa belonged to Kangeyam, then part of Coimbatore District in Madras Presidency. But he grew up in his grand ...

* T. R. Ramachandran *

* O. A. K. Thevar * Rajanala *Mahankali Venkaiah *Master Balaji

Female cast

* P. Kannamba * Girija *Mohana *Kusalakumari *Jayalakshmi ;Guest artist *

Production

The film was produced by N. Thrivikrama Rao, who also wrote the story, under the banner Swasthi Sri Pictures and was directed by

. The dialogues were penned by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass. Cinematography was handled by M. A. Rahman while the editing was done by G. D. Joshi. A. Krishnan was in charge of audiography while the recordings were done by K. Harinath. Vembatti Satyam handled the choreography and the still photography was done by R. N. Nagaraja Rao. The film was simultaneously produced in Telugu and Tamil and in Kannada with the title '' Rajashekara''.

Soundtrack

Music composed by

. Lyrics were written by Samudrala Jr. ;Telugu Soundtrack the lyrics were penned by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass. ;Tamil Soundtrack

References

External links

* * {{Kamalakara Kameswara Rao 1950s historical adventure films 1950s Indian films 1959 multilingual films 1950s Tamil-language films 1950s Telugu-language films Films directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao Films scored by T. V. Raju Indian historical adventure films Indian multilingual films Indian swashbuckler films Tamil-language Indian films