- Release Date 27 Mar 1964
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Amarasilpi Jakkana
- Cast Akkineni Nageswara Rao, B. Saroja Devi
- BannerVikram Productions
- Editor --
- Cinematography --
- Music S. Rajeswara Rao
- Producer B.S.Ranga
- Director B.S.Ranga
- Audio release date NA
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Amarasilpi Jakkana story at a glance
Amarasilpi Jakkanna is a jewel in B.Saroja’s career and came in the right moment when her wave was going on in Telugu Cinema. It became an exemplary film for her acting, dancing and wonderful beauty. After working as a cameraman for successful films like Laila Majnu and Devadasu, B.S.Ranga turned director with epic film Tenali Ramakrishna starring ANR and SR.NTR. This was his second film as a producer and director. Amarasilpi Jakkanna established ANR- B.Saroja as a hit pair and also earned the appreciation award from the president and also got commercially successful. Prominent actress and current day CM of Tamil Nadu; Jayalalithaa appeared for the first time on Telugu Silver Screen in a group dance.
Story Details:
There existed a great sculptor named Mallanna (Nagaiah) in the current day of Karnataka region. His son Jakkanna (ANR) inherits these qualities from his father and becomes a great sculptor by the time he reaches young age. He spends most of the time in between stones and dream of making them into great sculptures. It is at this moment he falls in love with a dancer named Manjari (B.Saroja), a breathtakingly beautiful woman and a great dancer. They appreciate each other’s art and get married. When things go on a relaxed pace, the king Gopadevudu (Udayakumar) lusts for Manjari. In dramatic circumstances, Manjari happens to dance in the court of Gopadevudu. Looking at that, Jakkanna is left heartbroken. He starts suspecting Manjari and establishes a huge temple compound. With severe sadness, Jakkanna leaves to unknown location in grief. He tries to tell people not to love or fall for a woman and get abuses in return. It is when Bhagawan Ramanujacharya (Dhulipalla) rescues Jakkanna and takes him towards the direction of service to God. Jakkanna rightfully follows the path and dedicates himself to make beautiful temples. Meanwhile, Manjari who is already pregnant attempts suicide because her husband left him. She is rescued by fishermen (Relangi, Girija) and delivers a baby boy. She names the son Dankana (Haranath). Dankana trains under his grandfather Mallanna and becomes a great sculptor. Vishnuvardhana (Kannada Narasimha Raju), the Emperor of Hoyasala makes a huge temple in Belur on the advice of Ramanujacharya. Dramatically, Jakanna and Dankana meet there. However, they don’t realize that they are father-son respectively. Dankana points out a flaw in a brilliantly made sculpture by Jakkanna in public. Jakkanna takes the challenge and when Dankana hits the sculpture with a hammer, a frog comes out of it. Jakkanna immediately chops his arms off. Manjari reaches then and gets sad to see her husband and son. After the prayers in Belur temple in the presence of Ramanujacharya, Jakkanna gets back his hands. The family reunites. Jakkanna gets the title Amarasilpi thereby making history.
Performances:
ANR is phenomenal in the title role of Jakkanna. His appearance, dialogue delivery and presence in songs makes it a visual treat. His diction in particular works wonders with crystal clarity and great modulation. B.Saroja gets a difficult role of Manjari and had to carry glamour as well as performance in balance. She does a wonderful job in dances and emotional scenes as well. Nagaiah is wonderful as Mallanna, the father of Jakkanna. Dhulipalla is brilliant as Ramanujacharya and shares screen for pivotal scenes. Haranath is decent as Jakkanna’s son- Dankana.
Technical Aspects:
Senior Samudrala’s dialogues act as a great foundation for this art Epic. Music by S.Rajeshwara Rao is rich in melody and grandeur. ‘Ee Nallani Raalalo Ye Kannulu Daageno’,’Niluvuma Niluvuma Neelaveni’, ‘Andala Bommatho Aatadava’,’Echatikoyi Nee Payanam’ became all time hits. Ee Nallani Ralalo was initially written by Dr.C.Narayana Reddy for Akashavani radio programme named Ramappa Gudi. B.S.Ranga proved himself to be a competent director who can bring forth historic epics on silver screen with this film.
Cast and Crew:
Jakkanna- ANR
Manjari- B.Saroja
Mallanna-Nagaiah
Dankana-Haranath
Gopadevudu- Udayakumar
Bhagawan Ramanujacharya –Dhulipalla
Emperor of Hoyasala Vishnuvardhana-Kannada Narasimha Raju
Fishermen- Relangi, Girija
Dialogues: Samudrala Senior
Lyrics: Samudrala Senior, Dasaradhi, Dr.C.Narayana Reddy
Music: S.Rajeshwara Rao
Producer and Director: B.S.Ranga
Banner: Vikram Productions
Release Date: 27th March 1964
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