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Telugu CINEMA · 1950
Maaya Rambha
Overview
Narada, sensing Rambha’s attempt to disrupt a rishi’s penance, provokes her vanity and orchestrates events that humiliate her on Krishna’s birthday by honoring Kalavathi and Vidyadhara as a dance pair. Though bound by rivalry and jealousy, Vidyadhara and Kalavathi fall in love and meet secretly. Nalacoobra, driven by desire, spies on them, deceives both through disguises, and causes Vidyadhara to believe Kalavathi is unfaithful. Heartbroken, Vidyadhara leaves Dwaraka, and Kalavathi sets out alone to find him. Nalacoobra repeatedly pursues and tries to violate her, while Rambha, cursed by Indra and blinded by jealousy, plots Kalavathi’s death. Kalavathi endures storms, deception, and exile, yet remains devoted. Ultimately, Rambha manipulates Kalpalika, a fanatic devotee, into preparing Kalavathi’s sacrifice at the Bhubaneshwar temple in pursuit of divine power.
A closer look
Maaya Rambha (1950) is a Telugu-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by T. P. Sundram. The cast includes N.T. Rama Rao, Anjali Devi, G. Varalakshmi, C S R Anjaneyulu. Runtime: 180 minutes.
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Maaya Rambha FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Maaya Rambha?
Maaya Rambha is listed as a Telugu-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Maaya Rambha?
Our source metadata lists 22 September 1950. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Maaya Rambha?
The listed director is T. P. Sundram.
Who is in the cast of Maaya Rambha?
The available cast credits include N.T. Rama Rao, Anjali Devi, G. Varalakshmi, C S R Anjaneyulu, Kasturi Sivarao. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Maaya Rambha?
The recorded runtime is 180 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Maaya Rambha?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is Maaya Rambha about?
Narada, sensing Rambha’s attempt to disrupt a rishi’s penance, provokes her vanity and orchestrates events that humiliate her on Krishna’s birthday by honoring Kalavathi and Vidyadhara as a dance pair. Though bound by rivalry and jealousy, Vidyadhara and Kalavathi fall in love and meet secretly. Nalacoobra, driven by desire, spies on them, deceives both through disguises, and causes Vidyadhara to believe Kalavathi is unfaithful. Heartbroken, Vidyadhara leaves Dwaraka, and Kalavathi sets out alone to find him. Nalacoobra repeatedly pursues and tries to violate her, while Rambha, cursed by Indra and blinded by jealousy, plots Kalavathi’s death. Kalavathi endures storms, deception, and exile, yet remains devoted. Ultimately, Rambha manipulates Kalpalika, a fanatic devotee, into preparing Kalavathi’s sacrifice at the Bhubaneshwar temple in pursuit of divine power.
