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'Manushullo Devudu' is a 1974 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by A. Pundarikakshaiah under the Sri Bhaskara Chitra banner and directed by G. V. Prasad. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Vanisri, with music composed by T. V. Raju as his last composition. He expired during the shoot and S. Hanumantha Rao completed the music. The film was remade in Hindi as 'Udhar Ka Sindur' (1976).

Plot



Dr. Ranganatham (Gummadi) an altruistic person finds an orphan boy Raja / Raja Shekaram (Nandamuri Phanikumar Raja) that toils for his studies. Learning that he is alone and also missed his little sister Seeta. Ranganatham adopts him, it is disliked by his wife Janaki (Anjali Devi) and son Murali. Years roll by, Raja (N.T. Rama Rao) becomes a meritorious student, and Murali (Krishnam Raju) as a spoilt brat. Both of them move for higher education where Raja falls in love with a beautiful girl Rekha (Vanisri). Govindu (Raja Babu) a rickshaw driver raises Seeta (Vijayalalitha) under the light of love. Right now, Ranganatham fixes a fine alliance for his daughter Sudha (P.R.Varalakshmi) namely Chanti Babu (Ram Mohan) son of stingy Garudachalam (Dhulipalla) with a promise to provide Rs. 50,000 as dowry. But unfortunately, he is bankrupted by the lavish expenses made by Murali and also paralyzes. After some time, Raja & Murali returns when Janki blames Murali for the deed and he quits the house. Moreover, Sudhas wedding is called-off when Raja pleads with Garudachalam with an assurance to give the dowry. At that time, he knew about a match of a blind girl Shanta (B. Saroja Devi) daughter of millionaire Ramadasu (Relangi) who is ready to comfort with an Rs.1 lakh dowry. Raja approaches him, divulges the situation, and asks the needed amount when Shanta understands his righteousness. He silently hands over the dowry to Garudachalam and wedlock Sudha. Forthwith, Raja marries Shanta by sacrificing his love and hiding from his mentor. Suddenly, he is startled to witness Rekha as Shantas sister when she accuses him of the betrayal. Meanwhile, Raja becomes a police officer who is specially appointed to seize a gang that circulates fake currency with which Murali is associated. Murali keeps an evil eye on Seeta when Govindu revolts on him. So, he indicted him for a crime and was arrested by Raja. However, understanding his virtue he acquits him, by the time, Murali molests Seeta. Here, Raja recognizes Seeta as his sister and pledges to set right her life. Parallelly, Shanta cognizant of the love affair of Raja & Rekha realizes the nobility of her husband. With the help of Govindu Raja ceases the gang and reforms Murali. All at once, Garudachalam charges Raja for giving fake currency as dowry. Thereby, everyone denounces him when Shanta arrives and affirms the glory of Raja. Hearing it, Rekha repents. Besides, Chanti Babu reveals his father as head of the gang and apprehends him. At last, Shanta breathes her last on Rajas lap consuming poison. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Raja & Rekha.

Cast



*N. T. Rama Rao as Raja / Raja Shekaram

*Vanisri as Rekha

*B. Saroja Devi as Shanti

*Krishnam Raju as Murali

*Gummadi as Dr. Ranganatham

*Relangi as Ramadasu

*Dhulipala as Garudachalam

*Raja Babu as Govindu

*Ram Mohan as Chanti Babu

*Sakshi Ranga Rao as Panganamalu

*Mada as Panakaala Rao

*Potti Prasad as Driver

*K. K. Sarma

*Anjali Devi as Janaki

*Vijaya Lalitha as Seetha

*P. R. Varalakshmi as Sudha

Soundtrack



Music composed by T. V. Raju and S. Hanumantha Rao.

References




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