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Oke Kutumbam
Theatrical release poster
Directed byA. Bhimsingh
Written byPalagummi Padmaraju (dialogues)
Screenplay byA. Bheemsingh
Produced byCh. Raghava Rao
K. Basavaiah
Nagabhushanam (Presents)
StarringN. T. Rama Rao
Lakshmi
Kanta Rao
CinematographyG. Vital Rao
Edited byA. Pal Dorai Singham
Music byS. P. Kodandapani
Production
company
Ravi Art Theatres[2]
Release date
  • 25 December 1970 (1970-12-25)
[1]
Running time
175 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Oke Kutumbam (transl. One Family) is a 1970 Telugu-language drama film, produced by Ch. Raghava Rao and K. Basavaiah under the Ravi Art Theatres banner,[3] presented by Nagabhushanam and directed by A. Bhimsingh.[4] It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Lakshmi, Kanta Rao,[5] with music composed by S. P. Kodandapani.[6] The film was a remake of Tamil film Paava Mannippu which is Bhimsingh's own film.

Plot

Martandam (Nagabhushanam) a jeweler and huge miser leads a happy family life with his wife Rajalakshmi (Rukmini) and two sons Chandram & Ramu. Once Martandam kills a Zamindar, steals his diamonds and throws the blame on his driver Manikyam (Dhulipala). Knowing it, Manikyam's pregnant wife Kantham dies after giving birth to a baby girl. Rangamma (Nirmalamma) their neighbor rears Manikyam's elder daughter Seeta. James (Ch. Narayana Rao), a kindhearted millionaire, also the close friend of Martandam adopts the newborn baby and names her as Mary. Meanwhile, Manikyam escapes from the police, kidnaps Martandam's younger son Ramu in revenge and leaves him on the railway track, but he is rescued by a sahib Ismail (Chittor V. Nagaiah). Thereafter, Manikyam is caught by Police and sentenced for 14 years. Ismail lives in Martandam colony and dedicates his life for the people in that area. Years roll by, Ramu grows up as Rahim (N. T. Rama Rao), possesses all the good qualities of Ismail, keeps harmony between people in the area and James takes care of their welfare. Chandram (Kanta Rao) & Mary (Lakshmi) grow together and Rajalakshmi wants to perform their marriage as a penance of her husband's sin. But Chandram & Mary do not have any such intention. Chandram loves Seeta (Rajasri) and Mary likes Rahim's ideologies and they too fall in love. At present, Martandam wants to sell his colony, which Rahim opposes and Martandam develops animosity with him. Meanwhile, Chandram leaves for police training when Martandam senses his love affair and warns Seeta. Before dying, Rangamma tells Seeta regarding the injustice Martandam done to their family. After that, Seeta tries to commit suicide, but Rahim saves and takes her to their colony.

In the meantime, Manikyam releases meet Rajalakshmi when she informs regarding his younger daughter Mary and also that she is going to make her as the daughter-in-law. Manikyam joins as the driver at James and they make marriage arrangements of Chandram & Mary which Mary refuses saying that she loves Rahim. To get rid of Rahim, Martandam pours acid on him and his face gets disfigured, nevertheless, Mary continues to love him. Simultaneously, Ismail becomes sick, on his deathbed reveals the birth secret of Rahim. Parallelly, Martandam wants to grab the colony, so, he implicates Rahim in a false case, sends to jail and vacates them. Manikyam meets Rahim in jail, requests him to move out of Mary's life and also confess his sin when Rahim understands that he is Martandam's son. After release from jail, Rahim notices his colony people are starving with hunger, so, he gets some money requesting Rajalakshmi but Martandam gives a police complaint. Chandram goes to arrest him where he suspects Rahim & Seeta's relationship. Angered Chandram beats Rahim, Rajyalakshmi stops him and tells the truth. In that conversation, they learn that Seeta is Manikyam's daughter where she meets her father. James too relates Mary to her father, Chandram also says sorry to Seeta and Rahim makes their marriage arrangements. During the time of marriage, Manikyam feels sorry and admits his mistake to Rajyalakshmi when they find out Rahim is only Ramu. At that point in time, Martandam arrives to stop the marriage and Rahim obstructs his way, so, he sets Rahim on fire. At that moment, Manikyam & Rajalakshmi land and reveal the fact. Immediately Martandam rushes to protect Rahim but loses his eyesight and he says that it is has got right punishment for his sins. He also orders Rahim to distribute his entire property to destitute people and surrenders himself. Finally, the entire family is reunited and the movie ends on the happy note with the marriage of Rahim & Mary.

Cast

Crew

Soundtrack

Oke Kutumbham
Film score by
S. P. Kodandapani
Released1970
GenreSoundtrack
Length26:27
ProducerS. P. Kodandapani

Music composed by S. P. Kodandapani. Music released by Audio Company.

S. No. Song Title Lyrics Singers length
1 "Andaariki Okkade" Dasaradhi Ghantasala 4:40
2 "Votunna Baabullaaraa" Kosaraju SP Balu, L. R. Eswari 3:17
3 "Avune Thaane" Devulapalli P. Susheela 4:19
4 "Manchini Marachi" Dasaradhi Ghantasala 4:00
5 "Kaavali Thidu" Dasaradhi SP Balu, P. Susheela 3:47
6 "Silpaalu Sidhilamaina" Dasari Narayana Rao Ghantasala 3:11
7 "Navvaleka Edvhaanu" Sri Sri Ghantasala 4:13

References

  1. ^ "Oke Kutumbham (Preview)". Spicy Onion.
  2. ^ "Oke Kutumbham (Overview)". Youtube.
  3. ^ "Oke Kutumbham (Banner)". Chitr.com.
  4. ^ "Oke Kutumbham (Direction)". Filmiclub.
  5. ^ "Oke Kutumbham (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com.
  6. ^ "Oke Kutumbham (Review)". The Cine Bay.
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