Sri Rama Pattabhishekam


Sri Rama Pattabhishekam is a 1978 Telugu mythological film, produced and directed by N. T. Rama Rao under Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jamuna, Sangeeta in the lead roles and music was composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao.

Plot

The film begins with Dasaradha Maharaja announcing crowning ceremony of Lord Rama as king of Ayodhya when the people of Ayodhya are filled with joy. But all the gods reach Lord Brahma and say that Rama Avatar is destined for destroying Ravana. If Rama is crowned the purpose of the avatar is defeated. Hence Goddess Saraswathi speaks through Kaikeyi. At the same time Mandhara, a wicked maidservant of Kaikeyi, gives her the idea to ask Dasaradha for two boons, that he has promised to fulfill, during the time of the Devasura war. The first one is, to make her son Bharatha as the king and the second one is, to exile Rama for 14 years to the forest. The heartbroken Dasaradha, constrained by his rigid devotion to his given word, accedes to Kaikeyi's demands. Rama also accepts his father's reluctant decree with absolute submission and calm self-control. Rama leaves to the forest accompanied by Lakshmana and Seeta. Rama's devotee Guha takes him to another side of the Ganga in his boat. After that, Dasaradha dies due to the agony of being separated from Rama. Meanwhile, Bharatha coming back from his uncle's house, knowing the fact, blames his mother Kaikeya when the illusion occurred to her is removed and she realizes her mistake. Bharata immediately rushes to the forest to bring back Rama. But Rama refuses as he has to obey his father's words. So, Bharata obtains Rama's sandals and places them on the throne as a gesture to Rama and starts ruling Ayodhya.
After thirteen years of exile, Rama, Seeta, & Lakshmana take the blessings of Atrimuni & Anasuya and reach Panchavathi. There Surpanaka, sister of Ravana try to seduce the brothers and after failing, she attempts to kill Seeta. Lakshmana stops her by cutting off her nose and ears. Hearing of this, Ravana resolves to destroy Rama by capturing Seeta with the aid of the Maricha, who turns into a golden deer. Entranced by the beauty of the deer when Seeta pleads with Rama to capture it. Rama chases the deer into the forest, leaving Seeta under Lakshmana's guard. Rama shoots an arrow at the deer; before dying it shouts Hey Lakshmana Hey Seeta in the voice of Rama. Frightened, Seeta forced Lakshmana to go and rescue Rama. Lakshmana obeys her order but stipulates that she is not to leave the cottage or entertain any stranger and draws a chalk outline for her protection. Meanwhile, Ravana comes in the guise of an ascetic requesting Seeta's hospitality. Unaware of his plan, Seeta crosses the line and she is forcibly carried away by Ravana. Jatayu tries to arrest Ravana, but loses his wings and falls to the ground. Rama & Lakshmana see him and learn about Seeta's abduction. After completing the funeral of Jatayu they immediately set out to save Seeta. On the way, they meet Kabandha, an ascetic Shabari who guides them towards Sugriva & Hanuman. They reach Kishkinda and through Hanuman, they get friendship with Sugriva. Rama kills his brother Vaali and makes Sugriva as king of Kishkinda. Then Vanaras start for the search of Seeta. Rama gives his ring to Hanuman as his identification, Hanuman crosses the seas and reaches Lanka. He locates Seeta in Ashoka grove, where she is being wooed and threatened by Ravana to marry him. Hanuman gives the ring to Seeta and assures her that Rama will take avenge for the insult of her abduction. Also, he takes her golden hairband Chudamani' as her identification. Hanuman sets fire to Lanka and comes back to Rama.
Rama, with the help of Vanaras, constructs a bridge over the sea and reaches Lanka. Ravana also gets prepared for the war. Vibishana, a good Samaritan, brother of Ravana asks him to give back Seeta and seek a pardon from Rama. Ravana becomes angry, ostracizes him from Lanka, Vibishana reaches Rama and asks for his propitiate. Rama promises to make him king of Lanka. Everyone gets ready for the war, but Rama wants to conduct a sacred ritual before the war for which a great Brahmin of renowned qualities is required and there is only one such person in this universe, that is Ravana. Rama sends an invitation to Ravana through Hanuman, without any hesitation, Ravana moves and does it. Rama takes the blessing of Ravana and begins the war. In the battle one by one Kumbhakarna, Indrajit die and many other soldiers are defeated by Rama. Ultimately, Ravana also dies at the hands of Rama and after meeting Seeta, Rama asks her to undergo an Agni Pariksha'' test of fire to prove her chastity, as he wants to get rid of the rumors surrounding her purity. When Seeta plunges into the sacrificial fire, Lord Agni of fire raises Seeta, unharmed, to the throne, attesting to her innocence. Rama reaches back to Ayodhya along with Seeta, Lakshmana, Hanuman, and other Vanaras. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the coronation of Rama along with Seeta, Lakshmana, Bharata, Satrughnya at his either sides and Hanuman sitting at his feet.

Cast

Music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. Music released EMI Columbia Audio Company.
S. NoSong TitleLyricsSingerslength
1"Rajuavvunate Mana Ramude"DevulapalliSP Balu, P. Susheela4:39
2"Ee Gangakentha Digulu"DevulapalliSP Balu4:24
3"Anna Idhi Nijamena"DevulapalliV. Ramakrishna3:06
4"Lathalaga Oogevollu"DevulapalliS. Janaki4:00
5"Vinndura Vinnagalara"DevulapalliV. Ramakrishna0:52
6"Prathi Konda"DevulapalliSP Balu3:56
7"Papini Batti"DevulapalliV. Ramakrishna2:21
8"Aalapinchana Eevela"C. Narayana ReddyP. Susheela6:28
9"Ata Lankalona"DevulapalliV. Ramakrishna4:26