Mayura (film)

Mayura (film)
Mayura
ಮಯೂರ
Directed by Vijay
Produced by T. P. Venugopal
Based on Mayura by
Devudu Narasimhashastri
Starring Dr. Rajkumar
Manjula
K. S. Ashwath
Vajramuni
Srinath
Music by G. K. Venkatesh
Country India
Language Kannada

Mayura (Kannada: ಮಯೂರ) is a 1975 Kannada historical drama film.[1] It is one of the most popular films of acclaimed Kannada actor Dr. Rajkumar, who plays the role of Prince Mayurasharma of the Kadamba dynasty, the earliest native kingdom to rule over what is today the modern state of Karnataka.[2] The film depicts the life of Mayura, a Brahmin youth, as he discovers his royal heritage and realizes his destiny of ascending to the throne of the then-Pallava kingdom.

Based on a novel of the same name by Devudu Narasimhashastri, the film is notable for its various scenes filmed inside and around the famous Mysore Palace. It is considered by many as a symbol of Kannada pride.

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Plot

The film opens in Kanchi with Mayura, a Brahmin youth challenging an arrogant wrestler and defeating him. Mayura had never been formally trained and had only learned techniques of wrestling by observing other wrestlers. As a Brahmin, he was required to study Vedas, yet he was deeply interested in martial arts and after this wrestling encounter, Ranga Jetti (M. P. Shankar), the premier wrestler in Kanchi, takes him under his wing and trains him. After becoming proficient in all the martial arts, one day, while observing the training of Pallava princes, Mayura accidentally gets into a fight with and gives a thrashing to Vishnugopa (Vajramuni), the Pallava prince, thereby earning his enmity.

After this, Mayura has to flee Kanchi as per the advice of Ranga Jetti, to escape from pursuing Pallavas. He also then learns that he is in fact the son of Raja Chandravarma, the Kadamba king who was killed by deceit by the Pallava king, Sivaskandhavarma. Upon learning from his father's minister about his Kshatriya antecedents and his illustrious lineage, Mayura dedicates himself to throw the Pallava (foreign) yoke and liberate his motherland. Returning to Banavasi in the guise of a merchant called Nilakanthagupta, Mayura builds a following and an army. Through clever strategies, he conquers both Banavasi and the Telugu speaking regions around Srishaila, thus building a vast kingdom.

While the film builds the rivalry between Vishnugopa and Mayura, it also throws light on the mutually admiring friendship between Mayura and the Pallava crown prince (Srinath) and also on the growing love between Mayura and the Pallava princess Premavati (Manjula). In the end, Vishnugopa overcomes his anger and hatred towards Mayura, who marries Premavati, with the blessings of Sivaskandhavarma himself.[3]

Cast

  • Rajkumar as Mayura: A young Brahmin who rises against the Pallava rulers upon being humiliated by one of their kingsmen.
  • Srinath as the Yuvaraja of the Pallavas: The Yuvaraja is a wise and far-sighted prince who admires Mayura for his boldness in standing up to his brother Prince Vishnugopa.
  • Vajramuni as Prince Vishnugopa: The antagonist of the film, his arrogance and ruthless ambition infuriates Mayura and drives him to rally the populace against his oppression.
  • Balakrishna as Madhukeshwara: An aide to Mayura in his days as an outlaw and vigilante, his loyalties are tested when the authority puts out a reward on any information leading to Mayura's capture.
  • Manjula
  • K. S. Ashwath
  • M. P. Shankar

Historical and Cultural Significance

Mayuravarma is the earliest known native ruler to rule over areas which now form Karnataka.[4] Before the rise of the Kadambas, the centers of power ruling the land were outside of the Karnataka region.[5] But with the Kadambas' ascent to power, Kannada language and culture was brought into the mainstream and attained the status of majority, due to which Mayuravarma's reign, and his depiction in the film, is regarded with pride by present-day Kannadigas.

Soundtrack

Mayura
Soundtrack album by G. K. Venkatesh
Released August 1975 (1975-08)
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Label Sa Re Ga Ma

Mayura soundtrack consists of 3 songs all composed by G. K. Venkatesh, written by Chi. Udayashankar and sung by Dr. Rajkumar and S. Janaki.[6]

Track # Song Singer(s) Lyricist
1 Naaniruvude Nimagaagi Dr. Rajkumar Chi. Udayashankar
2 Ee Mounava Taalenu Dr. Rajkumar, S. Janaki Chi. Udayashankar
3 Hagala Irula S. Janaki Chi. Udayashankar

References

  1. ^ Kannada Movie Database - Mayura
  2. ^ History of Karnataka
  3. ^ Dr. Rajkumar: Mayura - 1
  4. ^ Kamath (2001), p30
  5. ^ Moraes (1931), pp9-10
  6. ^ Saregama - Mayura
  • George M. Moraes (1931), The Kadamba Kula, A History of Ancient and Medieval Karnataka, Asian Educational Services, New Delhi, Madras, 1990 ISBN 81-206-0595-0
  • Dr. Suryanath U. Kamat, A Concise history of Karnataka from pre-historic times to the present, Jupiter books, MCC, Bangalore, 2001 (Reprinted 2002) OCLC: 7796041

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