''Pavitra Hrudayalu'' () is a 1971 Indian

Telugu Telugu may refer to: * Telugu language, a major Dravidian language of South India ** Telugu literature, is the body of works written in the Telugu language. * Telugu people, an ethno-linguistic group of India * Telugu script, used to write the Tel ...

-language

drama film In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. The drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular ...

directed by

A. C. Tirulokchandar A. C. Thirulokachandar (11 June 1930 – 15 June 2016), also known as A. C. Tirulokchandar, was an Indian film director and screenwriter who worked mainly in Tamil films from the 1960s to 1988. He also directed a few films in Hindi and Telugu. ...

. It stars

N. T. Rama Rao Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (28 May 1923 – 18 January 1996), often referred to by his initials NTR, was an Indian actor, film director, film producer, screenwriter, film editor, philanthropist, and politician who served as the Chief Minister o ...

, Jamuna,

Chandrakala Chandrakala was an Indian actress who appeared in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi films. Film career She debuted in Kannada films in 1963 and went on to pair with Dr. Rajkumar, Kalyan Kumar, Uday Kumar and Rajesh. In 1971, she ...

and music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao. The film is produced by C. S. Raju under the Sri Vijaya Venkateswara Films banner.

Plot

Zamindar Bhujanga Rao has two grandsons, Narendra Babu & Ravindra Babu. His pernicious nephew, Seshagiri, ruses to usurp his wealth. So, he molds Narendra as a tippler, which makes Bhujanga Rao boot him out with his share, and Ravindra magnifies him as a famous singer. Besides, Sivaiah, Bhujanga Rao's clerk, resides with his wife, Annapurna, and two daughters, Susheela & Vijaya. Since Sivaiah is a degenerate, Susheela is the only breadwinner. Once, Sivaiah committed theft at his office. When apprehended on the implore of his family, Bhujanga pardons him but fires his job. Times worsen; their house owner Panakalu attempts to rape Susheela when Sivaiah knifes him and pays a penalty. Whereat, Susheela faces the music and attempts to kill herself, but Narendra shields her. Meanwhile, Seshagiri also falsifies Ravindra as a debauchery before Bhujanga Rao, leading to his quitting. Plus, he hustles to slay him when he is safeguarded & sheltered by Vijaya, and they crush. Furthermore, he secures her family from Panakalu's trouble. Simultaneously, Narendra relinquishes his vices with the tie of Susheela, and they fall in love. Once, Seshagiri spots a doppelganger of Bhujanga Rao. So, he forges his death, hiding the original for his hierarchical treasure. Moreover, Seshagiri slyly incriminates Ravindra and arouses him against his brother. Ergo strikes on Narendra but comprehends his integrity via Susheela. At that point, Ravindra realizes the diabolic shade of Seshagiri and moves to unwrap. Before leaving, he endorses Vijaya & Annapurna's responsibility to him when they are delighted to spot Susheela alive. At last, Ravindra, in various forms of disguise, ceases Seshagiri and secures his grandfather. Finally, the movie ends happily with the marriages of two couples.

Cast

as Ravindra Babu * Jamuna as Suseela *

as Vijaya * Gummadi as Nagendra Babu *

V. Nagayya Vuppaladadiyam Nagayya Sarma (28 March 1904 – 30 December 1973), popularly known as Chittoor Nagayya, was an Indian actor, singer, music composer, and director known for his works in Telugu cinema, Tamil cinema, and Telugu theatre. Nagayya wa ...

as Zamindar Bhujanga Rao *

Santha Kumari Santha Kumari (born Vellaala Subbamma; 17 May 1920 – 16 January 2006) was an Indian musical artist and actress. She was married to the Telugu film director and producer P. Pullayya. Early years Vellaala Subbamma was born in Proddatur tow ...

as Annapurnamma * Satyanarayana as Seshagiri *

Dhulipala Dhulipala Sitarama Sastry (24 September 1921 – 13 April 2007), known mononymously by the surname Dhulipala, was an Indian actor and thespian, known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He was noted for playing mythological roles, p ...

as Sivayya * Mikkilineni as Police Officer * Rajanala *

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 Paanakaalu * Raja Babu as Bobby *Sandhya Rani as Rani *Thyagaraju as Subbigadu *Perumaalu as Ramayya *K. V. Chalam *

Padma Khanna Padma Khanna is an Indian actress, dancer and director. She appeared mainly in Hindi and Bhojpuri films in the 1970s and 1980s. She is most remembered for her role in the film '' Saudagar'' with Amitabh Bachchan and also as Queen Kaikeyi in ...

Music

Music was composed by T. Chalapathi Rao. Lyrics were written by

C. Narayana Reddy Cingireddi Narayana Reddy (29 July 1931 – 12 June 2017), popularly known as CiNaRe, was an Indian Telugu-language poet, writer, and critic. He had produced over eighty literary works including poems, prose-plays, lyrical plays, translat ...

References

External links

* {{A. C. Tirulokchandar 1970s Telugu-language films 1970s Indian films 1971 drama films Films directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar Films scored by T. Chalapathi Rao Indian drama films