Last updated: 25 Mar 2026
Telugu · Musical, Drama
2h 45m · 22 Dec 1934
Writer: Ramanamurthy
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4
Based on the Uttara Kanda of the Ramayana, the story follows Sita's exile to the forest, where she takes refuge in Valmiki's ashram and gives birth to twins, Lava and Kusa. The boys grow up to be valiant warriors and eventually challenge Lord Rama's authority by capturing the Ashwamedha horse, leading to a confrontation between father and sons.
Chittajalu Pullayya: Delivered a dignified performance as Lord Rama, bringing his stage experience to the early talkie era.
Chittajalu Pullayya: Portrayed the role of Sita with great emotional depth, particularly in the scenes involving her exile.
Chittajalu Pullayya: Played Lava with the necessary innocence and bravery required for the character.
Chittajalu Pullayya: Complemented the duo as Kusa, showcasing impressive dialogue delivery for a child artist of that era.
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Chittajalu Pullayya, a pioneer of Telugu cinema, demonstrated great vision in adapting a complex mythological epic with the limited technology of 1934. His focus on musical narrative set a template for future mythological films.
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| Award | Category | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Historical Recognition | Pioneer Film | Recognized as a foundational work in the Telugu mythological film genre. |
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 95% |
| Neutral | 5% |
| Negative | 0% |
Historically acclaimed as a landmark in Telugu cinema. While modern numeric ratings from the requested sources are unavailable for this 1934 release, film historians regard it as the first major commercial success in the mythological genre for the industry.
Final Box-Office Result
Lava Kusa released on 22 December 1934 (1934).
Lava Kusa is declared a INDUSTRY HIT at the box office.
Lava Kusa is available on N/A. OTT date will be updated soon.
Lava Kusa directed by Chittajalu Pullayya.
Lava Kusa stars Parupalli Subbarao, Sriranjani, Master Bhimarao, Master Malleswara Rao.
Tollybo rates Lava Kusa 4/5. Verdict: INDUSTRY HIT.
Lava Kusa — Genre: Musical, Drama, Runtime: 165 minutes, Language: Telugu.
