Mahamantri Timmarusu is a 1962 Indian Telugu-language historical drama film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Devika, Gummadi with music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. The film was produced by N. Ramabrahmam, A. Pundarikakshayya under the Gowtami Productions banner. The film won the President's silver medal for Best Feature Film in Telugu at the 10th National Film Awards.

Plot

During the reign of the Vijayanagara Empire, the King Tuluva Narasa Nayaka has 3 sons Viranarasimha Raya, Krishnadevaraya & Achyuta Deva Raya. Before his death, he crowns his eldest Viranarasimha Raya inept, who ruses to assassinate Krishnadevaraya via Chief Minister Timmarasu / Appaji. However, he detects that Krishnadevaraya is apt to succeed in establishing a mighty society. So, he covetously raises him under the light of love as a gallant, and the two share a tremendous adoration. Timmarasu does it all in favor of Krishnadevaraya by upholding the satraps and fixing his alliance with Srirangapatnam's heir Tirumala Devi to expand the kingdom. Before it, Krishnadevaraya pushes him into a dichotomy by knitting a dancer, Chinna Devi, but it resolves with her acceptance. Presently, the grand coronation of Sri Krishnadevaraya happens with the wedlock with Tirumala Devi. At that moment, everyone is astonished since Timmarasu slaps the emperor to remind him about the kickbacks while sitting on the crown.