Sri Ranga Neethulu is a 1983 Indian Telugu-language comedy film, produced by Venkat Akkineni, Nagarjuna Akkineni under the Annapurna Studios banner and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Sridevi, with music composed by Chakravarthy. It is a remake of the Tamil film Ooty Varai Uravu (1967).[1] The film was recorded as a Super Hit at the box office.
| Sri Ranga Neethulu | |
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| Directed by | A. Kodandarami Reddy |
| Written by | D. V. Narasa Raju (story / dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | A. Kodandarami Reddy |
| Based on | Ooty Varai Uravu (Tamil) |
| Produced by | Venkat Akkineni Nagarjuna Akkineni |
| Starring | Akkineni Nageswara Rao Sridevi |
| Cinematography | S. Navakanth |
| Edited by | B. Krishnam Raju |
| Music by | Chakravarthy |
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Running time | 147 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
editThe film begins with a tycoon rectitude, Narayana Murthy, who constantly preaches the principles of righteousness. He lives with his wife, Janaki, his son, Rajesh, and his daughter, Shanti. Narayana Murthy ostracizes Shanti for knitting a Christian John. Narayana Murthy also has a second wife, Shobha, with a daughter, Lakshmi, and he keeps this fact hidden from the world. After Shobha's death, Lakshmi proceeds to go to her father. Meanwhile, Vijaya, a wealthy woman, is forced into an unwilling nuptial by her maternal uncle, Chalapati. On the way, her taxi hits Lakshmi, but she proceeds with Lakshmi's luggage, leaving her behind. Trespassing Rajesh admits her to a hospital. Vijaya learns Lakshmi's story via material in her luggage and takes shelter at Narayana Murthy's residence, forging as Lakshmi. Coincidentally, she acquits Rajesh, and he is aware of his father's affair, as shown by the proof in the bag. Vijaya meets Narayana Murthy, who accepts the charges and introduces her as his friend's daughter. However, Rajesh realizes the truth and decides to teach his father a lesson, so he tells Vijaya to continue her plan. From there, Rajesh started mocking him with a love play with Vijaya, which became a reality.
Meanwhile, Lakshmi reaches out to her fiance, Ravi, and seeks help. Destiny makes John Ravi's mate, and he accommodates Lakshmi therein until the acceptance of his mother, Raja Rajeswari Devi. Parallelly, as a glimpse, Dr. Sundara Murthy Narayana Murthy's family doctor views Vijaya's missing ad, who notifies Chalapati and tries to discover her realness. Eventually, Rajesh meets Ravi, his buddy too, in John's house when he comes across Lakshmi and detects her. Staying unbeknownst, he aids them in getting approval for their alliance from Raja Rajeswari Devi. After a few comic incidents, they triumph, and Rajesh tactically plans his espousal with Vijaya on the same day. Ravi & Lakshmi step into Narayana Murthy for inviting when she recognizes him. Then Rajesh states that he is conscious of totality and assures everyone that all will be well. During the wedding, Chalapati abducts Vijaya, but Rajesh secures her by ceasing him, soon reversing to the venue, Narayana Murthy, shocks & bars Rajesh & Vijaya's nuptial. Pushed into a corner, it forces him to confess the actuality. At last, Rajesh clears the confusion. Finally, the movie ends happily with both marriages.
Cast
edit- Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Rajesh
- Sridevi as Vijaya / Lakshmi
- Satyanarayana as Narayana Murthy
- Chandra Mohan as Ravi
- Vijayashanti as Lakshmi
- Nagesh as Dr. Sundara Murthy
- Chalapathi Rao as Chalapathi
- Ramji as John
- Chitti Babu as Astrologer Daivadinam
- Pandari Bai as Janaki
- S. Varalakshmi as Raja Rajeswari Devi
- Rama Prabha as Bhanu
- Athili Lakshmi as Shobha
- Ragini as Shanthi
Soundtrack
editMusic composed by Chakravarthy.
| Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Gootikocchina Chilakaa" | Acharya Aatreya | Madhavapeddi Ramesh | 3:56 |
| "Thongi Thongi Choodamaaku" | Acharya Aatreya | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:11 |
| "Kallu OK Pallu OK" | Acharya Aatreya | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:06 |
| "Panchami Poota Manchidhani" | Raja Sri | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:28 |
| "Andhaalamma" | Raja Sri | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:19 |
| "Naaku Chocolate Kavali" | Raja Sri | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:15 |
References
edit- ^ "చిరంజీవిని మెగాస్టార్గా మార్చిన దర్శకధీరుడు". ETV (in Telugu). 1 August 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2022.