''Devadasu Malli Puttadu'' () is a 1978 Indian

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-language

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written and directed by

Dasari Narayana Rao Dasari Narayana Rao (4 May 1942 – 30 May 2017) was an Indian film director, screenwriter, actor, producer, lyricist, and politician, primarily known for his work in Telugu cinema. Over his four decade career, he directed more than 150 feature ...

. It stars

Akkineni Nageswara Rao Akkineni Nageswara Rao (20 September 1924 – 22 January 2014), known as ANR, was an Indian actor and film producer in Telugu cinema. Over his seven decade career, he became a prominent figures in the industry, and is among most influential ac ...

and

Vanisri Vanisri (born Rathna Kumari) is an Indian actress known for her works predominantly in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada films. In a film career spanning 40 years, she has received three Filmfare Awards South, the Nandi Awards and the Tamil Nadu St ...

, with music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. It is produced by Srinivasulu and Pandurangappa. The film is a sequel to '' Devadasu'' (1953), with Nageswara Rao reprising his role''.''

Plot

The film is based on the concept of

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. It begins with Devadas taking his last breath in front of Parvati's residence. She rushes towards the closed door and collapses. Years roll by, and Aruna, a naughty girl, brings up her sister & brother-in-law, who have reflections every night. After a medical checkup, Aruna proclaims that a stranger is calling & taking her far away, but she can't detect him. Sridhar, a young charming & famous singer, is the son of Zamindar Sripathi Raja. He falls for their manager, Maruti Rao's daughter, Shanti. Knowing it, Sripati rebukes him when Sridhar affirms his decision to tie the knot with Shanti. Thereupon, his father shows the danger of suicide, yet Sridhar stands bolder and exits. On the move-in train, Aruna, too, fortuitously boards when she blackouts. Soon, he admits her to the hospital and proceeds. Meanwhile, Sripati passes away out of bankruptcy, leaving full of debts. To keep up his father's honor, Sridhar conducts consorts with Shanti and strives hard. One night, Aruna inadvertently walks out and reaches a rotten structure. Viewing Devadas's photograph, she asserts it is her residence, and she is

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whom he pledged to conjoin in the next life. In tandem, Sridhar triumphs in his task and sets foot to splice Shanti. Tragically, an accident that ends with Shanti's death. Thus, Sridhar hits the bottle and turns into an alcoholic. At that time, Aruna attends his recital when her eccentricity hikes, identifying him, and she divulges totality to her men with evidence. The Doctors advise a distinct strategy to catch Sridhar for Aruna's survival. Ergo, they plead with him, who agrees as per humanity. Whereat, Chandramukhi makes diverse attempts to awaken the memories of Devadas but in vain. Anyhow, Sridhar quits because he does not want to hoodwink her further. Being on a drinking spree, Sridhar falls on the pavement. Hereupon, Parvati spots and carries by recognizing him as her Devadas. Following this, she starts ministry in Sridhar, with faith that her Devadas is back to fulfill his vow, for which she is still alive. They go to their village, Ravulapalli, where Devadas revisits his history through their childhood events. Parvati states that Chandramukhi also died at his grave and was buried therein. Parvati declares that Chandramukhi must currently gain Devadas's love, and they rush to her. Till then, Aruna is in an insane state, lands at her old building, and starts dancing, offering her life. At last, Devadas & Parvati arrive and shield her. Finally, the movie ends happily with Parvati departing, uniting the turtle doves.

Cast

as Sridhar Raja/Devadasu *

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as Parvati *

as Aruna /Chandramukhi *

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as Shanti * Gummadi as Sripathi Raja *

Allu Ramalingaiah Allu Ramalingaiah (1 October 1922 – 31 July 2004) was an Indian character actor, comedian, and producer known for his works in Telugu cinema. In 1990, he was honoured with the Padma Shri for his contribution to Indian cinema. In 1998, he rec ...

as Maruti Rao *

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as Mohan Babu * M. Prabhakar Reddy as Aruna's brother-in-law *

Kanta Rao Tadepalli Lakshmi Kantha Rao (16 November 1923 – 22 March 2009) was an Indian actor and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. Regarded as one of the finest method actors, Rao appeared in more than 400 feature films, ...

as Dr. T. L. K. Rao * Rajanala as Raja Ranga Raju *

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as Aruna's sister

Music

Music was composed by S. Rajeswara Rao.

References

External links

* {{Dasari Narayana Rao 1970s Indian films 1970s Telugu-language films 1978 films Films about courtesans in India Films about reincarnation Films directed by Dasari Narayana Rao Films scored by S. Rajeswara Rao Indian sequel films