Tathagatha Buddha: The Life & Times of Gautama Buddha (Hindi: बुद्ध), also known as Gautama Buddha, is an Indian feature film on the life and times of the Buddha directed by Allani Sridhar and is based upon the story by Sadguru Sivananda Murty.[1][2] The film was simultaneously shot in Hindi and Telugu and released in 2008 alongside the English dubbed version The Path Finder.
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| Directed by | Allani Sridhar |
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| Based on | Gautam Buddha by Sadguru Sivananda Murty |
| Produced by | K. Raja Sekhar Radhakrishna |
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| Cinematography | Madhu Mahankali |
| Music by | Shashi Preetam |
Production company | Dharmapatha Creations |
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Running time | 135 minutes |
| Country | India |
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Plot
editThe film tells the story of Siddhartha Gautama, Prince of Kapilavastu, situated in Nepal, who lived during 6th century B.C. He was born on Vaisakha Poornima. The history of his family, the Ikshvaku dynasty, is traceable to pre-Ramayana times. Renouncing the life and responsibility of a king, Siddhartha Gautama sought a solution to human misery. Ever in the midst of the great Indian religious and spiritual traditions, he noticed what was most needed by all people: Dharma, and non-violence. He sought a direct path to salvation. He was a lone pathfinder who inspired the religions that eventually spread to China, Japan, and to the United States and Europe as late as the 20th century.
Cast
edit- Sunil Sharma as Buddha
- Kausha Rach as Yashodhara
- Suman as Bimbisara
- Puneet Issar as Anguli Mala
- Parvati Melton as Prerana
- Surender Pal as Suddhodhana
- Appaji Ambarisha Darbha as Rishi
- Prudhvi Raj
- Subbaraju
- Sana
Production
editFilming took place primarily in Ramoji Film City, Annapurna, Manchirevula, Bodh Gaya, and Lumbini, and was in post-production by July 2007.[1] The film's audio had its launch by Chief Minister Dr. Rajasekhar Reddy in November 2007, at which event he praised the film and director by saying that "the film and its message were the need of the hour as people were getting tired of all the violence around them".[2] The film was produced in two different languages; as Tadgatha Buddha in Hindi and as Gautama Buddha in Telugu. The film was dubbed in English as The Path Finder.[3]
Soundtrack
editThis film all music composed by Shashi Preetam & all Lyrics by Dr. D. K. Goyal in Hindi.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Raj Mahal Sunsaan Pada Hai" | Kumar Sanu | 1:30 |
| 2. | "Preet Kiya" | Sadhana Sargam |
Reception
editThe Hindu wrote that the director breaks new ground in revealing the fascinating story of Prince Siddhartha and his spiritual transformation into the Buddha, the great teacher who changed the entire world.[3]
See also
editAwards
edit- The film producer K. Rajasekhar won for Nandi Special Jury Award.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b staff (27 June 2007). "'Buddha' with a message of peace". Indiaglitz. Archived from the original on 19 February 2008. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
- ^ a b staff (26 November 2007). "'Gautama Buddha' Audio Launched". Indiaglitz. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
- ^ a b "Buddha on big screen". The Hindu. 28 December 2007. Retrieved 24 June 2020 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF) (in Telugu). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.