Sri Ranga Neethulu

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Sri Ranga Neethulu
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Written by D. V. Narasa Raju
(story / dialogues)
Screenplay byA. Kodandarami Reddy
Based on Ooty Varai Uravu (Tamil)
Produced byVenkat Akkineni
Nagarjuna Akkineni
Starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao
Sridevi
CinematographyS. Navakanth
Edited byB. Krishnam Raju
Music by Chakravarthy
Production
company
Release date
  • 13 September 1983 (1983-09-13)
Running time
147 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

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.

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Plot

The 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

Soundtrack

Music composed by Chakravarthy.

Song TitleLyricsSingerslength
"Gootikocchina Chilakaa" Acharya Aatreya Madhavapeddi Ramesh3:56
"Thongi Thongi Choodamaaku"Acharya Aatreya S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela 4:11
"Kallu OK Pallu OK"Acharya AatreyaS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela4:06
"Panchami Poota Manchidhani"Raja SriS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela4:28
"Andhaalamma"Raja SriS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela4:19
"Naaku Chocolate Kavali"Raja SriS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela4:15

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  1. ↑ "చిరంజీవిని మెగాస్టార్గా మార్చిన దర్శకధీరుడు". ETV (in Telugu). 1 August 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
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