Maestro shifts gear from 0:45-1:40. [2], Soundtrack was composed by Ghantasala and lyrics by Vempati Sadasivabrahmam, Samudrala Raghavacharya & Kosaraju Raghavaiah.[6]. The film depicts Rama's (Balakrishna) rule of Ayodhya after he rescues Sita (Nayanthara) from Ravana, his separation from Sita and her reclusive life in the forest as she raises their children Lava and Kusa. From 6:47-7:14, hear how Maestro switches the emotions through orchestration from Sita’s fear to intense war scenario to pathetic Sita praying in front of Rama’s arrow (at the Ashram). *) Statues (Lord Surya, Surya vamsa people, Lord Rama in Valmiki ashramam, etc.) Again this western instrument was never out of place here as the tone is such, it gels with other instruments. The film's script was written by Samudrala Raghavacharya. Positive Points: *) Bapu-Ramana's combined presentation is very nice. The score is not a continuous one (a speciality of Maestro), it will have its silence at appropriate places and an intense score at other places depending on the intensity of the scenes. There she is protected by Valmiki and given shelter in his Ashram. Just like the rest, the lyrics are simple and beautiful. By then, Pullaiah's health deteriorated and Sankara Reddy approached Bommireddy Narasimha Reddy to complete the film. [2] In a particular scene, Nagaraju was supposed to cry and glycerine was used. Lava Kusa: The Warrior Twins– Animated film based on Uttara Kanda (2010). Languages. Sri Rama Rajyam movie explains how poet Valmiki, the author of the epic Ramayana narrates the script in general. Hats off to Rex for his huge dedication, passion and perseverance and to all Maestro fans for making it a thundering success. Please hear the score from 0:03 – 0:37 for the Sri Rama Lera theme. Since Lava-Kusa had a bad experience in Ayodhya, they started making ridiculing Rama and Lakshmana. This movie is based on Uttara Kanda which is the later part of Ramayana written by Valmiki Maharshi. This film was later remade with the title Sri Rama Rajyam in 2011. What other instrument will be so suitable when he utters that magic word of his beloved? Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. See how slowly the veena fades away from 7:36 and violins (which was playing at the background to the veena) comes to the foreground and plays the same tune of veena (@7:38-7:49). The story begins with Sri Rama Pattabhishekam and about the brief period of Rama Rajyam, Rama sending Seeta exile on hearing the accusations of a washerman, Birth of Lava and Kusha, their visit to Ayodhya, Ashwamedha Yagna and coflict between Rama and his sons and Pattabhishem of Lava and Kusha and Rama and finally ending his Avatar. No, she knows that. Another song in the making through this divine melody. [2], Lava Kusa was filmed as a bilingual in Telugu and Tamil languages with differences in casting. Maestro by picking this theme gets into the soul of Rama and asks Sita, ‘You did say you will not leave me, but now you are turning away from me, is this fair?’. The film was shot in both Telugu and Tamillanguages with the same title, but with slight differences in the cast. Lava Kusa (also spelled as Lava Kusha) is a 1963 Indian Hindu mythological film directed by C. S. Rao and his father C. Pullaiah. Sri Ramarajyam movie is based on Uttara Ramayanam, i.e., Lava Kusa. Sri rama rajyam is a 2011 devotional telugu film directed by bapu based on the epic ramayana. *) Statues (Lord Surya, Surya vamsa people, Lord Rama in Valmiki ashramam, etc.) By playing it here he tells the audience/listeners that Rama is going to meet Sita again. Sita nods to Lava-Kusa that he is their father. The film was a remake of 1934 film of same name which was also directed by C. Pullaiah. Starring. There is an ocean of difference between the two movies that have been based on Uttara Ramayana. Just better. [3] When the scene of Rama embracing his sons was filmed, Pullaiah arranged two small tables and asked Rama Rao to hug Nagaraju and Subrahmanyam, who were standing on them. Maestro’s viswaroopam shows here as he swings violins, flute, oboe along with the sound of wind to denote the danger lurking in (5:05-5:23). As the veena fades away, violins comes over to play the same melody. Maestro decides all these nuances way ahead when composing the song itself, so that when it comes to address those scenes, it is just a matter of where to place it by choosing appropriate instruments. See how the music suddenly transforms into a more pleasing one (from 1:42-2:15) as he steps down from his chariot and Lava-Kusa stunned to see his glittering face. I am so moved by this theme, especially at this juncture. Sri Rama Rajyam is the remake of Legend NTR's Lava Kusa. The Telugu version stars Kanta Rao, Shoban Babu, S. Varalakshmi, Kaikala Satyanarayana in supporting roles, replaced in that order by M. R. Radha and Manorama in the Tamil counterpart. The melody from the solo violin and veena is something we don’t get to hear even in his songs. Sri Rama Rajyam is a movie that showcases our ancient culture. Flute, violins, female choir, veena enhances the scene by enhancing Rama’s beauty, as Lava-Kusa describe him as Lord Vishnu. He moves the camera further away from Rama so that we see the fire at the front. [2] Anaparthi Nagaraju and Viyyuri Subrahmanyam were cast as Lava and Kusa respectively in Telugu. He starts with wind instruments (mostly flute) playing in a sober mood. are very good. There she was protected by Valmiki and was given shelter in his Ashram. The lonely melancholy veena conveys the feeling of Sita towards Rama (at the ashram). So, Rama decides himself to leave Sita and she is sent to the forest. Maestro Ilayaraja scored the music. Maestro scans all this in a flash. [2], The production costs escalated because of Sankara Reddy's decision to make the film in colour. Lava-Kusa asks Sita if Rama is their father. The wind instruments reflect Lava-Kusa’s thoughts, while the cellos tear Rama’s heart. What happened at the end of the scene?. When the actor was being diagnosed for eosinophilia and became obese, he was offered the role of Shatrughna. When Rama advances, Lava-Kusa shoots two arrows at Rama’s feet stating the first one is to welcome Rama to the Ashram and the second one is to show their denial for releasing the horse. Starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, Nayanthara , Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Srikanth, Roja appear in supporting roles and music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. He gives enough time for their conversation to get heated up and that’s when he starts scoring again. This is unbelievable stuff. Maestro was playing ‘tarot’ cards at his best. Sri Rama Rajyam is set in the Uttara Kandam of the Ramayana that deals with the story of Lava and Kusha. Just like the rest, the lyrics are simple and beautiful. Sita unable to decide falls to Goddess Lalitha to seek her guidance. The expectations on Sri Rama Rajyam are very high as it is inspired from Lava Kusa and has been made with rich technical values. Sri Rama Rajyam (2011) A remake of the 1963 classic Lava Kusa, the Bapu-directed devotional movie revolved around Lord Rama's separation from … He prays (and stares) the Sun God and asks him indirectly why is this happening to him and his kingdom. The trumpets which lasts for again for 5 seconds indicating the starting of war. Rama refuses to wage war against women and children, but Lava-Kusa reminds him of winning a demon women named ‘thaataki’. The melody in the violins (8:40- is the variation/melancholy of ‘nee needaga saaguninka jaanaki yani..sreekaram manOharam id veedani priya bandhamani’. [17] Debutant Jaya Sreesivan named his 2015 comedy film as Lava Kusa which had no similarity with the film. After its completion, she had to console him for almost fifteen minutes. Sri Ramarajyam movie is based on Uttara Ramayanam, i.e., Lava Kusa. The beauty is when Maestro switches to veena (as the visuals are back to ashram) from that mighty trumpets to heart tearing veena. They refute saying their are mere kids and that’s enough to fight with Rama. Maestro tells us another story through this piece of music. So the veena effectively conveys her ‘singular’ emotions. Rama again guesses that they must be someone sent by Lord Brahmma. So much nuances in picking up right instruments, in playing the melody, in switching back and forth. The film was Bapu's final directional venture. Lakshmana warned Lava-Kusa to handover the horse as it was Rama’s horse. Production began in 1958 but was stopped due to financial constraints. Sita is lonely as she is caught between her sons and her husband which is clearly reflected in the melody of the solo violin. ( Log Out /  Lava Kusa (also spelled as Lava Kusha) is a 1963 Indian Hindu mythological film directed by C. S. Rao and his father C. Pullaiah. This is the last longest sequence in the film. Due to the huge demand for the film from other centres in Andhra Pradesh, most prints had to be shifted to other centres. Rama hugs them and feels the fragrance of his sons for the first time. Here is the Sri Rama Rajyam music review… Take a look!!! Lava (Sanskrit: लव) and his twin brother Kusha, were the children of Rama and Sita. Recent. Also hear how Maestro gradually gets thumpura in-line and stops the music as Rama gets the blessings from his mother before leaving. Maestro plays melodic strains of violins (4:16-4:52) with cellos acting as staccato points to mark the aggression/ friction between Rama and Lava-Kusa. See the elegance with this he does this switch over. Rama warns them to first learn the strength of their opponent before waging a war. The beauty of this scene is two-fold. Sri Rama Rajyam is a remake of old-time classic Lava Kusa, and itself has the makings of a classic. [3] Filming used to begin by 7:00 AM and would go on till 9:00 PM. Rama was surprised to see Sita. Wonderful ploy by Maestro using the same set of instruments for two different approaches as the emotions are the same for both of them. The concept of this yagna was age-old. Rao. What are the incidents that happens next forms the Sri Rama Rajyam Story. 1. The film, directed by C Pullaiah and CS Rao, played in most theatres for 75 consecutive weeks and redefined the meaning of commercial success. Maestro gives a complete solution there. The switch from 7:02 (at ashram) to 7:03 (war front) to 7:08 (back at ashram) is so sudden that Maestro has to quickly adapt to the visuals. If Bapu has only given a hint of Rama’s desire and his questions through that fire, Maestro answers to the visuals by playing the second interlude of Sri Rama Lera song. What else can be more appropriate. [15] Rama Rao reprised the role of Rama in a number of films over a two-decade career. :) November 18, 2011 at 11:37 AM It was also dubbed in Kannada, and later in Hindi in 1974. Can this be even dream-able by any composer other than Maestro? it was bapu's final film he had directed. It will be beautiful to hear the switch over and back. Bapu pans the camera from top angle as he moves and turns 180 degrees to focus Rama from behind to get the glimpse of Sun God. Sri Rama Rajyam : Telugu Movie Review Movie is Good. The story is basically the later part of Ramayana written by Valmiki Maharshi when Rama sent Sita to forest and later how the twin boys of Rama – Lava and Kusa reach Ayodhya and later Sita joins her Bhoodevi in the … The last two minutes Maestro soars high and high with a moving score. That’s where the Maestro’s stroke of genius comes in. So dreamy to hear this mini-symphony. The film was produced by Shankar Reddy under Lalita Sivajyothi films. An adaptation of the Uttara Kanda from the Mahabharata, Lava Kusa featured Sr NTR in the role of Lord Rama and set the box office on fire. Sri Rama Paramdhama MP3 Song by P Leela from the Telugu movie Lava Kusa. Remember this in mind that just after this scene Bapu is showing the war front again. It is "Lava Kusa version 2". Later she gives birth at Ashram to twins; Lava and Kusa. When Rama responds and accepts his mistake, the flute now acts in favor of Rama and cellos play for Lava-Kusa’s feeling. 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