Vishwanatha Nayakudu

Vishwanatha Nayakudu (1987)

విశ్వనాధ నాయకుడు

The story is based on Indian historical events during the 16th century. It narrates the victory of Viswanatha Nayak on his father to express his devotion towards Srikrishnadevaraya. Viswanatha Nayak (Krishna) is the son of Nagama Nayak (Sivaji Ganesan), a successful General of Srikrishnadevaraya (Krishnam Raju) of the Vijayanagara Empire. Chola King Veerasekhara Chola invades the Madurai Kingdom and deposes the Pandya King Chandrasekhara Pandyan who was under the protection of Srikrishnadevaraya. Due to this, an enraged Srikrishnadevaraya sends Nagama Nayak to aid Chandrasekhara Pandyan. Nagama Nayak suppresses Veerasekhara Chola and takes Madurai, but then suddenly he calls off his allegiance and declining to help Chandrasekhara Pandyan usurps the throne. So, Viswanatha Nayak volunteers to face his father in the battlefield.

Date of release
1987-08-14
TMDB
7.0 / 10 (1)
Runtime
2h 41m
Genres
History, Drama
Director
Dasari Narayana Rao

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Awards: 3 · Nominations: 0. Including: Nandi Award for Best Art Director; Nandi Award for Best Cinematographer; Nandi Award for Best Costume Designer

Viswanatha Nayakudu is a 1987 Indian Telugu-language historical drama film written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. The film stars Krishna as Viswanatha Nayak, with Krishnam Raju, Sivaji Ganesan, Jayaprada, Sumalatha, Prabha, Prabhakar Reddy, and K. R. Vijaya in prominent roles. Set in the 16th century, it depicts the historical conflict within the Vijayanagara Empire, focusing on the loyalty and valour of Viswanatha Nayak, who confronts his father, Nagama Nayak, to uphold the authority of Emperor Sri Krishnadevaraya. The film's music was composed by J. V. Raghavulu, with cinematography by V. S. R. Swamy.

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