Maya Maschindra (1975 film)

Maya Maschindra is a 1975 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film, produced by Pinjala Subba Rao under the P.S.R. Pictures banner[2] and directed by Babu Bhai Mistry.[3] It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Vanisri[4] with music composed by Satyam.[5]

Maya Maschindra
Theatrical release poster
Directed byBabubhai Mistry
Written byGabbita Venkata Rao
(story / dialogues)
Screenplay byBabu Bhai Mistry
Produced byPinjala Subba Rao
StarringN. T. Rama Rao
Vanisri
CinematographyK. S. Prasad
Edited byKanda Swamy
Music bySatyam
Production
company
P. S. R. Pictures[1]
Release date
  • 9 July 1975 (1975-07-09)
Running time
138 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Plot

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The film begins with Samudra Manthana where gods & demons churn the ocean for Amrita the nectar when Vishnu as Jagan Mohini, the enchanter lures the demons and hands them over to the Gods. Siva is cognizant of it via Narada and heckles. Plus, he states that there should be no one in the universe to delude him as he is anti-lust. At the mention of it, Vishnu again arrives as Mohini when Siva is hungry for her beauty. Whereat, Vishnu mocks Siva and taunts Vishnu to teach him a lesson. Parallelly, Lakshmi also conflicts with her husband regarding the superiority of men & women. To sort it out, Vishnu lays hold of an avatar of sage Maya Machindra and preaches recitation to get salvation. On the provocation of Narada, Hanuman battles with Machindra when he bows his head down, detecting him as his Lord. Currently, Siva appears as Gorakh, who becomes a disciple of Machindra. Lakshmi is a queen, and Tilottama Devi is a men hater and establishes a kingdom. Listening to it, Machindra encounters her when she is defeated. So, she turns into his devotee and knits him, and a baby boy, Meenanatha, is born as their love's symbol.

Knowing it, Gorak diverts his mentor's mind back to spirituality. Anyhow, Tilottama impedes his attempts but to no avail. However, Gorak triumphs in retrieving his mentor when Meenanatha's attachment drags him back. Hence, Gorak gets Meenanatha bitten by a snake. Here, Machindra breaks down to make the boy live. Thereupon, Gorak divulges that he lost his powers due to human ties. Then Machindra asks him to try, but he, too, fails. Disheartened, Gorak immolates himself; Hanuman brings out his ashes and requests Machindra to make Gorak alive when his attempt with an honest heart flourishes. Currently, Gorak questions why he is unable to make Meenanatha alive. At that point, Hanuman enlightens him that his entire power lies in his devotion towards his mentor, which he left over by his loftiness. Ergo, Gorak sustains it and makes Meenanatha alive. Finally, they all return to Vaikuntha, where Vishnu proclaims that the male & female are equal in creation and spared from illusion is a must for humans.

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Soundtrack

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Maya Maschindra
Film score by
Released1975
GenreSoundtrack
Length27:03
LabelAVM Audio
ProducerSatyam
Satyam chronology
Raktha Sambandhaalu
(1975)
Maya Maschindra
(1975)
Thota Ramudu
(1975)

Music composed by Satyam. Music released by AVM Audio Company.[6]

S. No. Song Title Lyrics Singers length
1 "Tharaka Namame" Gabbita Venkata Rao S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 3:50
2 "Sudha Neeke" Dasaradhi S. Janaki 3:53
3 "Magaraya Panthalelara" Aarudhra P. Susheela 4:13
4 "Pranaya Raaga" C. Narayana Reddy S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela 4:03
5 "Ghallu Ghallumani" Sri Sri P. Susheela 3:21
6 "Rajaneekara Raraa" Aarudhra V. Ramakrishna, P. Susheela 3:59
7 "Vilayame" Gabbita Venkata Rao S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 3:44

References

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  1. ^ "Maya Maschindra (Overview)". IMDb.
  2. ^ "Maya Maschindra (Banner)". Chitr.com.
  3. ^ "Maya Maschindra (Director)". Filmiclub.
  4. ^ "Maya Maschindra (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com.
  5. ^ "Maya Maschindra (Review)". Spicy Onion.
  6. ^ "Maya Maschindra (Songs)". Cineradham.
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