Osey Ramulamma is a 1997 Indian Telugu-language action drama film written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. The film is based on a woman's rebellion in Telangana and stars Vijayashanti as the title character. Rao and Rami Reddy also star while Krishna makes a cameo appearance. The film premiered at the 1998 International Film Festival of India in the mainstream section.[1]
| Osey Ramulamma | |
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Promotional poster | |
| Directed by | Dasari Narayana Rao |
| Written by | Dasari Narayana Rao |
| Starring | Vijayashanti Dasari Narayana Rao Rami Reddy |
| Cinematography | Shyam K. Naidu |
| Music by | Vandemataram Srinivas |
Production company | Dasari Film University |
Release date |
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Running time | 165 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
editRamulamma is born into the Dalit caste, making her an "untouchable", in the village. At the age of 13, she is impregnated by the Dora, Jagannayak Patwari. After giving birth to the baby, Patwari learns of its existence. He orders his men to throw the baby away and kill Ramulamma. The baby is found by Naxalites and raised by them. Injured, Ramulamma is taken care of, by a Dalit couple, who treat her as their sister. They live in a typical feudal village in Telangana, where the Doralu (feudal lords), exploit peasants in the name of bonded labour and debts. Ramulamma is asked to work at the palace of the Dora, as a maid for the Dorasani, the wife of the Dora.
One day, Patwari's son attempts to rape Ramulamma. She kills him in his bed. Learning of this, Patwari tries to kill Ramulamma, but she is rescued by Komaranna, a naxalite leader, and is taken to the forest, where Komaranna and the other naxalites live.
She learns their ideology, begins to believe in it, and gradually becomes the leader, after Komaranna steps down. Meanwhile, Ramulamma's son is killed by Patwari. CBI officer, Krishna, who was sent by the Central Government to look into the Naxalite issue, convinces Ramulamma and Komaranna to surrender. But later, he finds that the central government is corrupt and that the Doras are ruling it. He learns that Ramulamma is to be killed by the Dora. He helps Ramulamma escape from jail, but Komaranna and he die in the gunfight with the police. Ramullama finally kills Patwari, in front of the whole village.
Cast
edit- Vijayashanti – Ramulamma
- Dasari Narayana Rao – Komranna
- Rami Reddy – Landlord Jagannayak Patwari
- Narra Venkateswara Rao – Ramaswamy
- Sakunthala – Ramaswamy's wife
- Saraswati Narra
- Ashok Kumar – Landlord's son
- Suthivelu
- Krishna as Krishna Mohan(cameo appearance)
- Ramki (cameo appearance)
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by Vandemataram Srinivas. Srinivas gained Nandi award and Filmfare south award for his work. The songs (except two) were sung by him.[2]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Osey Rammulamma" | C. Narayana Reddy | Vandemataram Srinivas, Swarnalatha | 4:44 |
| 2. | "Ramsakkani Talli" | Suddala Ashok Teja | M. M. Keeravani, M. M. Srilekha | 4:17 |
| 3. | "Addalori Buddayya" | Jayaveer | Mano | 4:42 |
| 4. | "Inta Ee Inti" | Suddala Ashok Teja | Vandemataram Srinivas, K. S. Chithra | 5:41 |
| 5. | "Lachhulo Lachhanna" | Guda Anjaiah | Vandemataram Srinivas | 5:28 |
| 6. | "Oo Chowdary Garu" | Gandavarapu Subba Rao | Vandemataram Srinivas | 5:21 |
| 7. | "Rammullamma Oo Rammullamma" | Suddala Ashok Teja | Vandemataram Srinivas | 6:00 |
| 8. | "Erupu Rangu" | Dasari Narayana Rao | K. S. Chithra | 4:27 |
| 9. | "Pullalla Mantivi" | Suddala Ashok Teja | Vandemataram Srinivas, S. Janaki | 5:29 |
| 10. | "Ye Ashurudu" | C. Narayana Reddy | Vandemataram Srinivas | 5:02 |
Reception
editThe film was reviewed by Zamin Ryot.[3] A critic from Andhra Today wrote that "A big hit for the dashing, dare-devil heroine Vijayashanti after a long time is Ose Ramulamma".[4]
Awards
edit- 1997 – Vandemataram Srinivas won the Nandi Award for Best Music Director and the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Telugu.[5][6]
- 1997 – Vijayashanti won the Nandi Award for Best Actress and the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu.
References
edit- ^ "29th International Film Festival of India '98" (PDF). International Film Festival of India. 10–20 January 1998. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
- ^ "Osey Ramulamma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Vandemataram Srinivas". Apple Music. 1 January 1997. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
- ^ http://www.zaminryot.com/pdf/1997/Mar/14-Mar-1997.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "Reviews". Archived from the original on 13 February 1998.
- ^ "45th Filmfare South Best Music Directors : Santosh : Free Download & …". archive.is. 5 February 2017. Archived from the original on 5 February 2017. Retrieved 6 July 2019.
- ^ "45th Filmfare South Music Directors Playbacksinger Winners Photo : Sa…". archive.fo. 5 February 2017. Archived from the original on 5 February 2017. Retrieved 6 July 2019.