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[2] |
Release date |
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Running time | 142 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Savati Koduku (English: Stepson) is a 1963 Telugu drama film, produced and directed by Y. Ranga Rao under the Naveena Chitra banner.[3][4] It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Sowcar Janaki in the lead roles,[5] with music composed by Satyam as a debut and T. V. Raju taking care of supervision.[6][7]
Plot
Venkayya (Gummadi) is a poor hardworking farmer, after the death of his first wife he marries Laskmamma (Hemalatha) to take care of his son Seshu (N. T. Rama Rao). Laskmamma looks on Seshu as her own, even after they are blessed with another child Shekar (Brahmam), Venkayya’s brother-in-law Subbarayudu’s (Chadalavada) son Chal Mohan (Relangi) stays along with them. Time passes, Venkayya becomes rich, Sheshu gets married to Janaki (Sowcar Janaki), taking care of farming. Shekar is studying in the city along with Chal Mohan; Sheshu loves his stepbrother a lot and dreams that his brother should become a Judge. Unfortunately, Shekar comes under the trap of a beautiful girl Vanaja (Rajaratnam) and develops all the bad habits. Knowing this, Venkayya passes away placing the entire property in Seshu's name and taking a promise from him that he will set his brother right and make his marriage with his sister’s daughter Susheela (Vasanthi).
Meanwhile, Seshu's in-laws Gundarayudu (C.S.R) and his wife (Lakshmi Kantamma) come to stay with them, they poison Janaki’s mind against Lakshmamma, who makes her leave the house. But Sheshu always takes care of her and with help of Chal Mohan gets Shekar out of Vanaja’s trap. Shekar comes back where Subbarayudu exaggerates the situation by creating disputes and turbulence between the brothers. Shekar goes to fight with his brother for his share in the property, after reaching, he understands the virtue of his brother and says sorry. Chal Mohan brings the reality of their in-laws before Janaki and she also realizes her mistake. Finally, the entire family is reunited.
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
Crew
- Art: R. Jayarama Reddy
- Choreography: V. J. Sarma
- Stills: Vrushabhendraiah
- Fights: Sambasiva Rao
- Dialogues - Lyrics: Bairagi
- Playback: Ghantasala, P. Susheela, S. Janaki, Jamuna Rani, P. B. Srinivas, Madhavapeddi Satyam, Pithapuram, A. P. Komala, Rama
- Music: Satyam
- Music Supervision: T. V. Raju
- Editing: K. Satyanarayana
- Cinematography: K. Janakiram
- Story - Screenplay - Producer - Director: Y. V. Ranga Rao
- Banner: Naveena Chitra
- Release Date: 22 February 1963
Soundtrack
| Untitled | |
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Music composed by Satyam. Lyrics were written by Bairagi. Music released by Audio Company.
| 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
- ^ "Savati Koduku (Release Date)". Spicy Onion.
- ^ "Savati Koduku (Overview)". IMDb.
- ^ "Savati Koduku (Banner)". Chitr.com.
- ^ "Savati Koduku (Direction)". Filmiclub.
- ^ "Savati Koduku (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com.
- ^ "Savati Koduku (Preview)". Know Your Films.
- ^ "Savati Koduku (Review)". The Cine Bay.