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
Promotional poster
Directed byDasari Narayana Rao
Written byDasari Narayana Rao
StarringVijayashanti
Dasari Narayana Rao
Rami Reddy
CinematographyShyam K. Naidu
Music byVandemataram Srinivas
Production
company
Dasari Film University
Release date
  • 7 March 1997 (1997-03-07)
Running time
165 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Plot

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Ramulamma 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

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Soundtrack

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The 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]

Track Listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Osey Rammulamma"C. Narayana ReddyVandemataram Srinivas, Swarnalatha4:44
2."Ramsakkani Talli"Suddala Ashok TejaM. M. Keeravani, M. M. Srilekha4:17
3."Addalori Buddayya"JayaveerMano4:42
4."Inta Ee Inti"Suddala Ashok TejaVandemataram Srinivas, K. S. Chithra5:41
5."Lachhulo Lachhanna"Guda AnjaiahVandemataram Srinivas5:28
6."Oo Chowdary Garu"Gandavarapu Subba RaoVandemataram Srinivas5:21
7."Rammullamma Oo Rammullamma"Suddala Ashok TejaVandemataram Srinivas6:00
8."Erupu Rangu"Dasari Narayana RaoK. S. Chithra4:27
9."Pullalla Mantivi"Suddala Ashok TejaVandemataram Srinivas, S. Janaki5:29
10."Ye Ashurudu"C. Narayana ReddyVandemataram Srinivas5:02

Reception

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The 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

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References

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  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ "Osey Ramulamma (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Vandemataram Srinivas". Apple Music. 1 January 1997. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  3. ^ http://www.zaminryot.com/pdf/1997/Mar/14-Mar-1997.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  4. ^ "Reviews". Archived from the original on 13 February 1998.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ "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.
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