Kathanayika Molla (Telugu: కథానాయిక మొల్ల) is a 1970 Telugu film directed by famous comedian B. Padmanabham. The film is based on the life of Telugu poet Molla. Vanisree played the title role. Jagame Ramamayam and Manishini Brahmayya Mattito Chesenaya are memorable songs in this film. It has got the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film.
Synopsis
The story is based on life of an ancient Telugu poet Molla,who translated the Sanskrit Ramayanam to Telugu.This work was also known as Molla Ramayanam.
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