Savati Koduku
| Savati Koduku | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Y. Ranga Rao |
| Written by | Bairani (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Y. Ranga Rao |
| Story by | Y. Ranga Rao |
| Produced by | Y. Ranga Rao |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Sowcar Janaki |
| Cinematography | K. Janakiram |
| Edited by | K. Satyanarayana |
| Music by | Satyam T. V. Raju (supervision) |
Production company | Naveena Chitra |
Release date |
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Running time | 142 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Savati Koduku (transl. Stepson) is a 1963 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by Y. Ranga Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Sowcar Janaki, with music composed by debutant Satyam and T. V. Raju taking care of supervision.
Plot
The film begins with a farmer Venkayya (Gummadi), after the death of his first wife he marries Laskmamma (Hemalatha) who treats her stepson Seshu (N. T. Rama Rao) as her own. Thereafter, the couple is blessed with a child Shekar. Years roll by, and Venkayya strives and becomes wealthy. Seshu (N. T. Rama Rao) weds a wise lady Janaki (Sowcar Janaki) and administrates their farms. He dots upon his sibling Shekar (Brahmam) and aims to carve him as an advocate. So, he admits him to college along with their maternal uncle Subbarayudu's (Chadalawada) son Chal Mohan. (Relangi). But unfortunately, in the city, Shekar turns into a spoiled brat with the association of a dancer Vanaja (Rajaratnam). Learning it, Venkayya passes away. Before dying, he keeps the entire property in Seshu's name with an assurance to reform his brother. Meanwhile, Janaki's parents Gundarayudu (C.S.R) & his wife (Lakshmi Kantamma) come in and create a rift in the family which makes Laskmamma spurn the house. But here, Seshu secretly safeguards his mother. Eventually, with the help of Chal Mohan, he relives Shekar from his vices. Now Shekar backs when Subbarayudu exploits him and makes to confront his brother for the share. Thereupon. Shekar understands the virtue of his brother and seeks pardon. By the time, Chal Mohan brings out the devilish faces of Janaki's parents when she too realizes her mistake. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the reunion of the entire family.
Cast
- N. T. Rama Rao as Seshu
- Sowcar Janaki as Janaki
- Gummadi as Venkayya
- Relangi as Chal Mohan
- C.S.R as Gundarayudu
- Chadalavada as Subbarayudu
- Vangara as Papaiah Panthulu
- Balakrishna
- Brahmam as Shekar
- Girija as Lalitha
- Hemalatha as Lakshmamma
- Vasanthi as Susheela
- Lakshmi Kantamma
- Rajaratnam as Vanaja
Soundtrack
| Savati Koduku | |
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| Film score by | |
| Released | 1963 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 32:34 |
| Producer | Satyam |
Music composed by Satyam. Lyrics were written by Bairagi.[1]
| S. No. | Song Title | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Ee Desam" | Ghantasala | 3:16 |
| 2 | "Naa Nyanala" | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | 3:31 |
| 3 | "Are Pala Pongula Vayasemo" | Ghantasala, Jamuna Rani | 4:27 |
| 4 | "Yemi Sogasu" | Madhavapeddi Satyam, Rama | 3:47 |
| 5 | "Sa Sa Sa Saare" | Ghantasala, S. Janaki | 3:30 |
| 6 | "Zara Tahro" | S. Janaki | 3:12 |
| 7 | "Amma Nee Praname Posinave" | Ghantasala | 4:07 |
| 8 | "Aanaati Haayi" | P. Susheela | 3:24 |
| 9 | "Manasara Neevu" | P. B. Srinivas, P. Susheela | 3:20 |
References
- ^ "Savathi Koduku (1963)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
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