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A gripping mythological drama
P. SURYA RAO
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Award-winning play ‘Bhookailas’ enthuses audiences.
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Steeped in mythology A still from ‘Bhookailas.’
Mythological dramas have always been immensely popular in Andhra Pradesh. In particular, the Padya Natakams are a special attraction for the old and young alike. In an attempt to give a boost to this form in urban areas also, the A
ndhra Art Academy, Sarada Kala Samithi and Abhiruchi of Vijayawada jointly presented the mythological hit Bhookailas, a full-fledged Padyanatakam at the Velidandla Hanumantha Raya Grandhalayam Hall. The award-winning drama produced by Ushodaya Natyamandali of Cherukupalli, Guntur district, was written by late Ch. Lakshmi Narayana Sarma and slickly directed by M.V. Bhaskara Rao.
The well-enacted drama was gripping from start to finish. The story revolves round Ravanasura who tries to make darshan of Lord Siva but was stopped by Nandeeswara, engages Nandi in a fierce fight. Sage Narada appears and tells Ravana that he (Ravana) could achieve his means only with heart-felt devotion but not by force. Heeding to this advice, Ravana does penance and for his devotion gets the sacred Atma Lingam from Siva. While performing puja to his Lord, Ravana puts down the Atma Lingam on earth. The spot where Ravana placed the Atma Lingam comes to be known as Bhoo Kailash, a sacred place. This was the subject of the drama in which the brilliance of Mogilipuvvu Venkata Subbiah, who played the main role of Ravana, made a great impact on the audience. Excellent performances also came from Ramesh Babu (Shankara), A.Vijayalakshmi (Parvathi), M. Lakshmi Tulasi (Mandodari), Chandramowli (Nandiswara) and D. Tiruvengala Babu (Narada). Y. Durga Prasad’s elegant and creative sets were exceptionally good. The musical support was adequate.
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