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Telugu CINEMA · 1951
Malliswari
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Overview
During the days of the Vijayanagara Empire there was a system to bring willing women to the royal palace and render them official residents. This was called 'Rani Vasam'. According to this royal tradition, they sent palanquins to their houses, after they presented the family with gifts and jewelry. These Rani Vasam women should never have any contact with any man or let any man see them without permission. If any one violated the law, they were beheaded. Malleswari (Bhanumathi) was taken to this Rani Vasam. She was forced to accept this, for lure of money and jewelry by her parents. But she was already in love with her 'Bava' Nagaraju (N.T. Rama Rao), a sculptor. He stealthily got into the garden of the palace to meet his beloved and was caught. He was to get the death penalty. Krishnadevaraya for once pardoned the hero and allowed Malleswari to go with him.
A closer look
Malliswari (1951) is a Telugu-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance. Directed by B.N. Reddi. The cast includes N.T. Rama Rao, Bhanumathi, T. G. Kamala Devi, T.G. Kamaladevi. Runtime: 175 minutes.
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Malliswari FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Malliswari?
Malliswari is listed as a Telugu-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Malliswari?
Our source metadata lists 20 December 1951. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Malliswari?
The listed director is B.N. Reddi.
Who is in the cast of Malliswari?
The available cast credits include N.T. Rama Rao, Bhanumathi, T. G. Kamala Devi, T.G. Kamaladevi, Srivastava. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Malliswari?
The recorded runtime is 175 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Malliswari?
The source lists these genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance.
What is Malliswari about?
During the days of the Vijayanagara Empire there was a system to bring willing women to the royal palace and render them official residents. This was called 'Rani Vasam'. According to this royal tradition, they sent palanquins to their houses, after they presented the family with gifts and jewelry. These Rani Vasam women should never have any contact with any man or let any man see them without permission. If any one violated the law, they were beheaded. Malleswari (Bhanumathi) was taken to this Rani Vasam. She was forced to accept this, for lure of money and jewelry by her parents. But she was already in love with her 'Bava' Nagaraju (N.T. Rama Rao), a sculptor. He stealthily got into the garden of the palace to meet his beloved and was caught. He was to get the death penalty. Krishnadevaraya for once pardoned the hero and allowed Malleswari to go with him.
