
Bala Nagamma
1942, Telugu. Directed by Chittajalu Pullayya.
The story is about Bala Nagamma, a young princess. The King prays for progeny and is blessed with children, the youngest of them is named Bala Nagamma. She is married off to Karyavardi Raju. She is kidnapped by Mayala Marathi who turns her into a dog and takes her to his cave. Once there, he tries to take advantage of her. She keeps him away by quoting some Holy Rites and Pujas that she is involved in. She is a prisoner in the cave for fourteen years, during which time the Fakir's mistress, Sangu, becomes jealous of his obsession with Bala Nagamma. In the meantime, her son Balavardi Raju grows up and discovers the truth about his mother.
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Telugu
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Bala Nagamma is streaming on Eros Now Select in India.
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- Released
- 22 March 1942
- Original title
- బాలనాగమ్మ
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Balijepalli Lakshmikantha Kavi
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Who directed Bala Nagamma?
Bala Nagamma (1942) was directed by Chittajalu Pullayya and stars Kanchanamala, Banda Kanakalingeshwara Rao, Balijepalli Lakshmikantha Kavi.