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Telugu CINEMA · 1987
Vishwanatha Nayakudu
విశ్వనాధ నాయకుడు
Overview
The story is based on Indian historical events during the 16th century. It narrates the victory of Viswanatha Nayak on his father to express his devotion towards Srikrishnadevaraya. Viswanatha Nayak (Krishna) is the son of Nagama Nayak (Sivaji Ganesan), a successful General of Srikrishnadevaraya (Krishnam Raju) of the Vijayanagara Empire. Chola King Veerasekhara Chola invades the Madurai Kingdom and deposes the Pandya King Chandrasekhara Pandyan who was under the protection of Srikrishnadevaraya. Due to this, an enraged Srikrishnadevaraya sends Nagama Nayak to aid Chandrasekhara Pandyan. Nagama Nayak suppresses Veerasekhara Chola and takes Madurai, but then suddenly he calls off his allegiance and declining to help Chandrasekhara Pandyan usurps the throne. So, Viswanatha Nayak volunteers to face his father in the battlefield.
A closer look
Vishwanatha Nayakudu (1987) is a Telugu-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, History. Directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. The cast includes Krishna, Krishnam Raju, Sivaji Ganesan, Jaya Prada. Runtime: 161 minutes.
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Vishwanatha Nayakudu FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Vishwanatha Nayakudu?
Vishwanatha Nayakudu is listed as a Telugu-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Vishwanatha Nayakudu?
Our source metadata lists 14 August 1987. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Vishwanatha Nayakudu?
The listed director is Dasari Narayana Rao.
Who is in the cast of Vishwanatha Nayakudu?
The available cast credits include Krishna, Krishnam Raju, Sivaji Ganesan, Jaya Prada, Kanta Rao. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Vishwanatha Nayakudu?
The recorded runtime is 161 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Vishwanatha Nayakudu?
The source lists these genres: Drama, History.
What is the original title of Vishwanatha Nayakudu?
The original title in our source data is విశ్వనాధ నాయకుడు. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Vishwanatha Nayakudu about?
The story is based on Indian historical events during the 16th century. It narrates the victory of Viswanatha Nayak on his father to express his devotion towards Srikrishnadevaraya. Viswanatha Nayak (Krishna) is the son of Nagama Nayak (Sivaji Ganesan), a successful General of Srikrishnadevaraya (Krishnam Raju) of the Vijayanagara Empire. Chola King Veerasekhara Chola invades the Madurai Kingdom and deposes the Pandya King Chandrasekhara Pandyan who was under the protection of Srikrishnadevaraya. Due to this, an enraged Srikrishnadevaraya sends Nagama Nayak to aid Chandrasekhara Pandyan. Nagama Nayak suppresses Veerasekhara Chola and takes Madurai, but then suddenly he calls off his allegiance and declining to help Chandrasekhara Pandyan usurps the throne. So, Viswanatha Nayak volunteers to face his father in the battlefield.
