Prudhvi Putra Explained

Prudhvi Putra is a 1933 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film written, produced and directed by Pothina Srinivasa Rao.^[1] Recognized as one of the first Telugu talkie films financed locally by Telugu people, it features Kalyanam Raghuramaiah, Parupalli Satyanarayana, and Surabhi Kamalabai in prominent roles. The film is based on the story of Narakasura, who requests Lord Krishna to invite him to celebrate his own death, which is joyfully celebrated by others.

Prudhvi Putra marked the film debut of Kalyanam Raghuramaiah, popularly known as Eelapata Raghuramaiah, who is considered the first Krishna of Telugu cinema.^{[2] [3]} Pothina Srinivasa Rao was also the owner of Maruti Talkies, the first cinema hall in Andhra Pradesh located in Bezawada (now Vijayawada).^{[4] [5]}

Cast

• Kalyanam Raghuramaiah
• Parupalli Satyanarayana
• Surabhi Kamalabai

Notes and References

1. Book: Rajadhyaksha . Ashish . Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema . Willemen . Paul . 2014 . . 978-1-135-94325-7 . 1993 . en.
2. Web site: 1 March 2024 . కళామతల్లి ఆంధ్ర నాటక రంగానికి అర్పించిన ఆణిముత్యం.. ఈలపాటి రఘురామయ్య . 21 October 2024 . TheBetterAndhra . te.
3. Web site: 19 January 2021 . Tollywood : తొలిత‌రం సినిమా న‌టుడు బందా కనక లింగేశ్వరరావు . 21 October 2024 . TeluguISM . te.
4. Web site: 25 March 2018 . వెండితెర శ్రీరామచంద్రులు! . 21 October 2024 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20180404092846/http://www.andhrabhoomi.net:80/content/main-feature-1035 . 4 April 2018 . te.
5. Web site: డా.బెల్లంకొండ నాగేశ్వరరావు . తెలుగు సినీ కృష్ణుడు రఘరామయ్య . 21 October 2024 . Gotelugu.com . te.