Padma Vibhushan, Nata Samrat Akkineni Nageswara Rao's 'Vipranarayana' was released on December 10, 1954 and completed 60 years on December 10, 2014. Vipranarayana story is based on the life of Thondaradippodi Alvar, also called Vipranarayanar or Bhaktanghri Renu Swami was a Tamil Vaishnava Saint. He led his life in devotion to Lord Narayana and worked for the Perumal by dedicating him with garlands. He is one of the 12 Alvars.
Vipranarayana was starred by Bhanumathi as female lead, who played the role of Devadevi in the movie. Bhanumathi herself produced the movie on Bharani Pictures while her husband, Ramakrishna has directed it. S Rajeswara Rao composed wonderful melodious songs with classical touch for the movie. Songs sung by Bhanumathi cannot be forgotten by music lovers forever. Songs like 'Savirahe thava dheena', 'Endukoyee thotamalee' and 'Nagumomu ganalenee' etc. are wonderful compositions and all time best songs of Bhanumathi.