Vaarasatwam

Vaarasatwam (transl. Heritage) is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language drama film produced by Mangalampalli Brothers under Subhodaya Pictures and directed by Tapi Chanakya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Anjali Devi, with music composed by Ghantasala.

Vaarasatwam
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Tapi Chanakya
Written by	Barampuram Kolladi (story / dialogues)
Screenplay by	Tapi Chanakya
Produced by	Mangalampalli Brothers
Starring	N. T. Rama Rao Anjali Devi
Cinematography	N. S. Varma
Edited by	K. A. Marthand
Music by	Ghantasala
Production company	Subhodaya Pictures
Release date	19 November 1964 (1964-11-19)
Running time	135 minutes
Country	India
Language	Telugu

Plot

Zamindar Vallabharayudu, a tycoon, perturbs childless. Exploiting it, his vicious distant relative Narasimha ruses to usurp his wealth. Raghu, a noble, unemployed youth, resides in a village with his greedy father, Chitti Babu, sister, Swarajyam, and Cousin Sita. Once Raghu moves to the city for his friend Giri's wedding, he rescues Vallabharayudu from Narasimha. Here, he works to bestow Rs.50,000 to Raghu whenever needed. Now, Vallabharayudu decides to nuptial again for an heir. After reaching the city, Raghu befriends Sanjeevi. Following, he attends the marriage, but it is called off due to a dowry, and the bride, Shanta, attempts suicide when Raghu saves her. Shanta's father, Venkata Ramaiah, is impressed by Raghu, so he appoints him as his secretary and Raghu & Shanta fall in love. The wheel of fortune makes Narasimha Venkata Ramaiah's brother-in-law, who aspires to possess Shanta.

Meanwhile, Sanjeevi crushes Swarajyam and knits her. Besides, Chittibabu fixes Sita's alliance with Vallabharayudu, who longs for his property. Raghu seeks to bar it but, in turn, is affronted. Time passes, and Vallabharayudu fulfills his long-standing wish as Sita gives birth to a baby boy. Still, unfortunately, he dies within a few days' testaments to the property in his inheritance. Here, Narasimha ploys by separating everyone from Sita and takes authority. At the same time, Venkata Ramaiah is about to go bankrupt when Raghu remembers the word given by Vallabharayudu. So, he reaches their house and gets insulted. Narasimha misuses the situation by helping Venkata Ramaiah with Vallabharayudu's money. Now Narasimham decides to eliminate the heir, so he orders his henchmen to kill the child, but accidentally, the child lands in Raghu's hand when Shanta suspects him. After that, she realizes the truth and learns about Narasimha's wiles, so she secretly hides the child. Both Raghu & Narashima are in search of the child. At last, Raghu rescues the baby from Narasimha and hands him over to Sita, but she requests that Raghu & Shanta be his parents. Finally, the movie ends happily.

Cast

• N. T. Rama Rao as Raghu
• Anjali Devi as Shanta
• Rajanala as Narasimham
• Gummadi as Venkata Rao
• Relangi as Sanjeevi
• Raja Babu
• Allu Ramalingaiah as Sanyasi
• Peketi Sivaram as Giri
• Vangara as Sidhanthi
• Dr. Sivaramakrishnaiah as Chittibabu
• Narayana Swamy as Vallabharayudu
• Y. V. Raju as Purushotham
• Girija as Seeta
• Hemalatha
• Radha Kumari as Lakshmi
• Surabhi Balasaraswathi as Swarajyam
• Nirmalamma as Kanthamma

Soundtrack

Music composed by Ghantasala.

S. No.	Song Title	Lyrics	Singers	length
1	"Perainaa Adugaledu"	Narla Chiranjeevi	P. Susheela	3:13
2	"Sudi Gaalilo"	Aarudhra	P. Leela	2:35
3	"Preyasi Manohari"	Aarudhra	Ghantasala, P. Susheela	3:08
4	"Chilipi Krishnuni"	Narla Chiranjeevi	Ghantasala, P. Leela	2:57
5	"Ichatane Ichatane"	Aarudhra	P. Susheela	3:17
6	"Neemeeda Manasayara"	Aarudhra	K. Rani	3:57
7	"Mana Gutte Thelusukovali"	Narla Chiranjeevi	Ghantasala, P. Susheela	3:44

External links

• Vaarasatwam at IMDb