Ekaveera

Ekaveera (Telugu: ఏకవీర) is an Indian novel written by Kavi Samrat Viswanatha Satyanarayana in Telugu language. It was penned between 1929–31 and was published in Bharathi magazine in 1935. Originally written in Telugu, it has since been translated into various Indian languages.This is the second novel of Viswanadha and it is the only novel written by the poet with his own hand writing. In 1969, a film version was released.

Telugu film

A musical film was produced based on the novel in 1969.

Plot

The plot is set up in the late 16th Century revolves around two friends - Puttan Sethupathi and Veerabhupathi. Sethupathi hailing from a royal family falls in love with Meenakshi, an ordinary girl, while Veerabhupathi loves Ekaveera, a young lady from the royal clan in Amba Samudram. However, due to the societal restrictions the dreams of both the couples meet a dead end.

As the destiny would have it, Sethupathi's marriage is fixed with Ekaveera while Veerabhupathi gets married to Meenakshi. Both the marriages remain unconsummated due to the lack of feelings between the couples. Overcoming the shock of discovering that his formwer lover has married his best friend, Sethupathi accepts the path of dharma and renounces his feelings for her. He reveals to Veerabhupathi the relationship between him and Meenakshi. Veerabhupathi also accepts the fact and appreciates his friend's honesty. Sethupathi then proceeds to express his love towards Ekaveera and embrace her as his wife

But, things go wrong as Sethupathi is made in charge of a strategic fort and asked not to leave the place in anticipation of foreign invasion. Communication sent to Ekaveera by Sethupathi about his changed attitude does not  reach her as the Messenger sent by Sethupathi gets killed.

Meanwhile, at Madhurai, in a weak moment, on seeing Ekaveera,  Veerabhupathi advances towards her. As her chastity is consumed by an outsider, Ekaveera proceeds to take her life. Veerabhupathi and Meenakshi also end their lives due to the turn of events. Sethupathi, the follower of dharma is left alone in the world.

Cast

Crew
Producers: D. L. Narayana and B. A. Sitaram
Production company: Padma Films
Director: C. S. Rao
Story: Viswanatha Satyanarayana (novel)
Screenplay: V. Chengayya
Dialogues: Dr. C. Narayana Reddy - His first film as dialogue writer
Art Directors: Godagonkar and Vaali
Editing: P. V. Narayana
Director of Photography: J. Satyanarayana
Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy and Devulapalli Krishna Sastry
Original Music : K. V. Mahadevan and Puhalendi
Playback singers : Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, S.P. Balasubramaniam, P. Susheela, Madhavapeddi Satyam and B. Vasantha
Choreography: Vempati Satyam

Songs
There are about 12 songs and poems in the film.
Kanipettagalava Maguva (Lyrics: Devulapalli Krishnasastri; Singer: P. Susheela group)
Kanudammulanu Moosi Kalaganti Okanadu (poem) - (Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy; Singer: Ghantasala)
Krishna Nee Peru Talachina Chalu - (Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy; Singer: P. Susheela).
Letha Vayasu Kulikindoy (Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy; Singer: B. Vasantha, S.P. Balasubrahmanyam and others)
Oka Deepam Veligindi Oka Roopam Velicindi - (Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy; Singers: Ghantasala and P. Susheela).
Oune Cheliya Sari Sari (Lyrics: Devulapalli Krishnasastri; Singer: P. Susheela)
Prati Raatri Vasantha Raatri (Lyrics: Devulapalli Krishnasastri; Singers: Ghantasala and S.P. Balasubrahmanyam)
Thotaloo Naaraju Thongi Choosenu Naadu - (Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy; Singers: P. Susheela and Ghantasala).
Vandanamu Janani Bhavani (poem) - (Lyrics: Devulapalli Krishnasastri; Singer: Ghantasala)
Ye Parijatammu Leeyagalano Sakhi - (Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy; Singer: S.P. Balasubrahmanyam)
Yeduru Choochina Valapu Thotalu (poem) - (Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy; Singer: P. Susheela)
Yenta Dooramo Adi - (Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy; Singers: S.P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Susheela)

References

External links
Ekaveera on IMDb

Category:Telugu-language literature
Category:Telugu-language films
Category:Indian films
Category:1969 films
Category:Telugu novels
Category:Telugu film scores by K. V. Mahadevan