Manjunatha
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Manjunatha is incarnation of "God Shiva". Manju means snow and Natha means lord. Since Shiva lives in kailasa (now called himalayas), and he is the lord of that loka, he is called Manjunatha.
"Manjunatha" is one of the most common name in Karnataka state for males and "Manju" is used for females. This is mostly because of "Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatha Swamy" located in "Sri Kshethra Dharmasthala".
Sri Manjunatha is an India
n movie made simultaneously in both Kannada and Telugu
languages. It has Megastar Chiranjeevi
, Arjun
, Soundarya
etc. in lead roles. This devotional movie was directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
(K.R.R.) and produced by Nara Jaya Sridevi.It is the first bi-lingual movie made in telugu and kannada.
), the latter loves his would be devotee. Manjunatha meets Kathyayini (Soundarya
) a to-become devadasi and marries her. Soon they beget a son who like his mother is a staunch devotee of Lord Manjunatha. After marriage Manjunatha slowly transforms into a great devotee of Lord Manjunatha and with his devotion wins the hearts of everybody including the local King, Ambikeswara Maharaju Ambareesh
who invites him to his court where he felicitates Manjunatha much to Manjunatha's dislike where the king realises that Manjunatha is going to die. In the meantime Manjunatha starts a koti linga pooja. Manjunatha is also troubled by his enemies and is aided by Lord Manjunatha who comes in various disguises to save his devotee and help him and his wife attain salvation.
Donning the lead role, Arjun gave a stellar performance and is aided by a versatile role by Chiranjeevi
. The other actors do well in their roles and music by Hamsalekha and good direction by K.R.R. makes this movie a worthwatch film.
For telugu lyrics of om mahan prana deepam song (full) please follow the link http://saadhanamaargam.com/%5CStotras%5CMahaPranaDeepam.pdf
ఓం మహా ప్రాణ దీపం పాట telugu lyrics కోసం దయ చేసి ఈ లింక్ ని follow అవ్వండి http://saadhanamaargam.com/%5CStotras%5CMahaPranaDeepam.pdf
The songs of this movie became a huge hit with the people and are played on every festival.
For telugu lyrics of om mahan prana deepam song (full) please follow the link http://saadhanamaargam.com/%5CStotras%5CMahaPranaDeepam.pdf
"Manjunatha" is one of the most common name in Karnataka state for males and "Manju" is used for females. This is mostly because of "Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatha Swamy" located in "Sri Kshethra Dharmasthala".
Sri Manjunatha is an India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n movie made simultaneously in both Kannada and Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
languages. It has Megastar Chiranjeevi
Chiranjeevi
Chiranjeevi is a Telugu film actor and a politician. He has appeared primarily in Telugu Cinema along with a few Tamil, Kannada and Hindi films. He made his acting debut in Punadhirallu . However, Pranam Khareedu released at the box office earlier...
, Arjun
Arjun Sarja
Arjun Sarja is an Indian film actor and director. Son of Kannada film star Shakti Prasad, he has primarily acted in Tamil films, and also appeared in Kannada and Telugu films. The title "Action King" has been given to Arjun by fans, for the numerous roles he has portrayed in action films. He is...
, Soundarya
Soundarya
Soundarya was a film actress who appeared in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam films. She acted in more than 90 films, most of them in Telugu. She was killed in a plane crash near Bangalore.-Film career:...
etc. in lead roles. This devotional movie was directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
K. Raghavendra Rao
Kovelamudi Raghavendra Rao shortly K. Raghavendra is a renowned director. He is one of the most commercially successful directors of Telugu cinema, and many believe that his contribution has been instrumental to the success of Telugu cinema. As of 2006, Raghavendra Rao has directed 103 films...
(K.R.R.) and produced by Nara Jaya Sridevi.It is the first bi-lingual movie made in telugu and kannada.
Plot
Manjunatha (Arjun (actor)) is an atheist, but a good person helping others in need and fighting evil and so even though Manjunatha hates Lord Siva/Lord Manjunatha (ChiranjeeviChiranjeevi
Chiranjeevi is a Telugu film actor and a politician. He has appeared primarily in Telugu Cinema along with a few Tamil, Kannada and Hindi films. He made his acting debut in Punadhirallu . However, Pranam Khareedu released at the box office earlier...
), the latter loves his would be devotee. Manjunatha meets Kathyayini (Soundarya
Soundarya
Soundarya was a film actress who appeared in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam films. She acted in more than 90 films, most of them in Telugu. She was killed in a plane crash near Bangalore.-Film career:...
) a to-become devadasi and marries her. Soon they beget a son who like his mother is a staunch devotee of Lord Manjunatha. After marriage Manjunatha slowly transforms into a great devotee of Lord Manjunatha and with his devotion wins the hearts of everybody including the local King, Ambikeswara Maharaju Ambareesh
Ambareesh
Malavallii Huche Gowda Amarnath or M.H.Amarnath born 29 May 1952 at Maddur Taluk in Mandya District of Karnataka State is a Kannada film actor...
who invites him to his court where he felicitates Manjunatha much to Manjunatha's dislike where the king realises that Manjunatha is going to die. In the meantime Manjunatha starts a koti linga pooja. Manjunatha is also troubled by his enemies and is aided by Lord Manjunatha who comes in various disguises to save his devotee and help him and his wife attain salvation.
Donning the lead role, Arjun gave a stellar performance and is aided by a versatile role by Chiranjeevi
Chiranjeevi
Chiranjeevi is a Telugu film actor and a politician. He has appeared primarily in Telugu Cinema along with a few Tamil, Kannada and Hindi films. He made his acting debut in Punadhirallu . However, Pranam Khareedu released at the box office earlier...
. The other actors do well in their roles and music by Hamsalekha and good direction by K.R.R. makes this movie a worthwatch film.
Cast
- ChiranjeeviChiranjeeviChiranjeevi is a Telugu film actor and a politician. He has appeared primarily in Telugu Cinema along with a few Tamil, Kannada and Hindi films. He made his acting debut in Punadhirallu . However, Pranam Khareedu released at the box office earlier...
.... Manjunatha - SoundaryaSoundaryaSoundarya was a film actress who appeared in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam films. She acted in more than 90 films, most of them in Telugu. She was killed in a plane crash near Bangalore.-Film career:...
.... Katyayini - Meena .... Goddess Parvathi
- Ambarish .... Ambikeswara Maharaju
- YamunaYamunaThe Yamuna is the largest tributary river of the Ganges in northern India...
.... Ganga - SumalathaSumalathaSumalatha is a popular Indian film actress. She has acted in more than 200 films in Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi movies.-Early life:...
.... Sumalatha Devi - BrahmanandamBrahmanandamBrahmanandam Kanneganti is an Indian actor, commonly appearing in Telugu films. He was born into a Viswakarma gold smith family. He holds Guinness World Record for acting in the most number of films in a single language. He was starred in over 900 films till date. He is noted for Physical comedy...
.... Nandeeswarudu - Tanikella BharaniTanikella BharaniTanikella Bharani is a critically acclaimed, multi-faceted actor from Tollywood and a writer. He is a playwrighter, a dialogue writer, screen writer, poet, magazine editor, an actor and a director...
.... Bhrungi - Anandavardhan (as Master Anandavardhan)
- Sudha RaniSudha RaniSudha Rani is an Indian actress born August 14, 1974, in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.-Early years:Rani was born into a conservative Brahmin family based in Malleswaram, Bangalore. She has two older brothers. She began modeling in print ads at the age of three. Her mother nurtured Rani's talent by...
- Abhijit
- BrahmavarBrahmavarBrahmavar or Brahmavara, "Ajapura" old name of Brahmavara is a main road town on NH 17, located 13 km north of the Udupi in Udupi district in Karnataka state of India. It has been mentioned "Lord Brahma's Vara or Ajapura"...
- Kumar GovindKumar GovindKumar Govind is an Indian actor and director in the Kannada film industry, known for starring in a few hit films. He has acted in movies such as Shhh! and Anuraaga sangama with Ramesh Aravind and Sudha Rani. He is well known for the role of innocent Govindu in Anuraaga Sangama...
- Gurudutt
- Ghazan Khan
- Praveen
- Vinod RajVinod RajVinod Raj is a Kannada film actor, who is widely recognized and illustrious for his dancing skills. He has acted along with various major co-stars like Arjun Sarja, Ramesh Arvind, Srinivas Murthy in his short film career and is choosy in selecting films, he also likes to experiment in his...
- Suhas
For telugu lyrics of om mahan prana deepam song (full) please follow the link http://saadhanamaargam.com/%5CStotras%5CMahaPranaDeepam.pdf
Crew
- Director: K. Raghavendra RaoK. Raghavendra RaoKovelamudi Raghavendra Rao shortly K. Raghavendra is a renowned director. He is one of the most commercially successful directors of Telugu cinema, and many believe that his contribution has been instrumental to the success of Telugu cinema. As of 2006, Raghavendra Rao has directed 103 films...
- Writer: J.K. Bharavi (story,screenplay & dialogue)
- Producer: Nara Jaya Sridevi
- Music: HamsalekhaHamsalekhaHamsalekha is a music director and lyricist in the Kannada film industry. He also writes screenplays and dialogues for movies. He has composed music for over 300 feature films and has written lyrics for 300-odd feature films. He has also composed for Tamil and Telugu films...
- Cinematography: Sundaranatha Suvarna
- Editor: JanardhanJanardhanJanardhan is one of the names of Hindu Lord Vishnu.----* Janardhan Sharma, is a Nepalese politician.* P. Janardhan Reddy...
- Art Director: Arun Sagar
- Visual Effects: Kalai Selvan
- Lyrics(Kannada version): Hamsalekha, Bhaktha Rushi(Aadhi Shankara), Sri Vedavyasa, JK Bharavi
- Lyrics(Telugu version): J.K. Bharavi, Jonnavithula, Maharshi Veda Vyas
- Playback singers: S.P. Balasubramaniam, Ramesh ChandraRamesh ChandraRamesh Chandra is the founder of the multi-billion dollar Indian Real Estate company Unitech. As of 11 March 2009, his net worth was estimated at $600 million, which dropped from $9.6 billion just a year back...
, K. S. ChithraK. S. ChithraK. S. Chithra often credited as Chithra , is an Indian playback singer who has made her mark in the Indian music playback industry. Popularly known as Chinna Kuyil of South India, she has lent her voice to Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Oriya, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Badaga and Punjabi films...
, Hemanth Kumar, Shankar MahadevanShankar MahadevanShankar Mahadevan is an Indian music composer and singer. He is a part of the Shankar Ehsaan Loy trio team that composes for Indian films and a playback singer.-Early life:...
, Nanditha & Anuradha SriramAnuradha SriramAnuradha Sriram is an Indian carnatic and playback singer who hails from the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. She has sung in many Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi films.- Personal life :...
- Production company: Chinni Films
- Distributors: Geeta Film Distributors
- DVD Release by: KAD Entertainment
ఓం మహా ప్రాణ దీపం పాట telugu lyrics కోసం దయ చేసి ఈ లింక్ ని follow అవ్వండి http://saadhanamaargam.com/%5CStotras%5CMahaPranaDeepam.pdf
Kannada & Telugu version songs
- Brahma Murari (Kannada & Telugu) (Singers: Ramesh Chandra, Nanditha)
- Ee Paadha (Kan), Ee Paadham (Telugu)
- Hey Bindige (Kan), Hey Bitthiri (Tel) (Singers: Nanditha, Hemanth Kumar)
- Mangala Slokam (Kannada & Telugu)
- Yaavon Kanda Ninna (Kan), Oho Garalakantha (Tel) (Singers: Anuradha Sriram, S.P. Balasubramaniam)
- Obbane Obbane Manjunathanobbane (Kan), Okkade Okkade Manjunathudokkade (Tel)
- Obbane Obbane (Bit) (Kan), Okke Okkade (Bit) (Tel)
- Jogappa Jangamma (Kan), Olammo Gowrammo (Tel)
- Om Aksharaya Namah (Kannada & Telugu) (Singers: Chitra, Hemanth Kumar)
- Om Mahaprana Deepam (Kannada & Telugu) (Singer: Shankar MahadevanShankar MahadevanShankar Mahadevan is an Indian music composer and singer. He is a part of the Shankar Ehsaan Loy trio team that composes for Indian films and a playback singer.-Early life:...
) - Sri Manjunatha (Kannada & Telugu)
The songs of this movie became a huge hit with the people and are played on every festival.
For telugu lyrics of om mahan prana deepam song (full) please follow the link http://saadhanamaargam.com/%5CStotras%5CMahaPranaDeepam.pdf
External links
- Kannada version movie review
- Telugu version Movie review @ idlebrain.com
- Info at imdb
- Be a member in Orkut Community called Sri Kshetra Dharamastala.