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'Kanna Talli' is a 1953 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by K. S. Prakash Rao under the Prakash Studios banner. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, G. Varalakshmi with music composed by Pendyala Nageshwara Rao. The film is the debut of Telugu popular singer P. Suseela and actress Rajasulochana into the film industry. 'Kanna Talli' bears some resemblance to Mehboob Khan's Aurat (1940) but is a totally different story than the former.Naati 101 Chitralu, S. V. Rama Rao, Kinnera Publications, Hyderabad, 2006, pp: 82-3. The film was simultaneously shot in Tamil as 'Petra Thai'. Dialogues were penned by S. A. Subbaraman.

Plot



The film begins with the wealthy couple Chalapathi (R. Nageshwara Rao) & Shantamma (G. Varalakshmi) who lead a happy family life with two sons Ramu & Shankar. Chalapathi is the one that spendthrifts for his vanity. Therefore, he bankrupt and absconds leaving behind his family. During that plight, Shantamma rides out courageously and fosters the children. Behold of her struggle the elder one Ramu aims to carve his brother as a civilized person. Years roll by, Ramu (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) exerts himself and Shankar (Nambiar) accomplishes the school file. Parallelly, he falls for Gowri (T. D. Vasantha) daughter of their uncle Nagaiah (Babji). At Present, Ramu aspires to admit Shankar to college for which performs a rich alliance with Rs.10,000 of dowry. Since his wife Lakshmi (C. Varalakshmi) is a virago she pesters her mother-in-law. Besides, in the city, Shankar turns into a spoiled brat with the association of a dancer Chanchala (Shanta). Learning it, Ramu lands where he is badly humiliated by Shankar. Distressed Ramu returns when Lakshmi pulls his authority and dominates him. After some time, Shankar backs and confronts his brother for his share. Thereupon, Shantamma strikes and necks out him when warmhearted Ramu forgives and lets him in. But deceitful Shankar heists Lakshmi's jewelry and Shanta becomes culpable, so, she is spurned from the house. Being cognizant of Shankar's behavior, Nagaiah calls off the match when blue Gowri attempts suicide and Shantamma rescues her. Here, Shantamma assures him to get back Shankar. By the time, Shankar discovers the devilish face of Chanchala and as enranged he slaughters her. Witnessing it, Shantamma indicts herself in the crime which reforms Shankar. Knowing it, Ramu rushes to his mother. Now the wheel of fortune makes Shantamma meet with her husband Chalapathi in the prison here and now as a wanderer. At last, Shantamma seeks Ramu to maintain silence and also to couple up with Shankar & Gowri. Finally, the movie ends with Shantamma moving towards condemning.

Cast



;Male cast

* Akkineni Nageshwara Rao

* R. Nageswara Rao

* M. N. Nambiar

* Peketi Sivaram

* Mikkilineni

* Pendyala Nageswara Rao

* Babji

* Koduru Achaiah Chowdary

* Pasumarti

;Female cast

* G. Varalakshmi

* Rajasulochana

* T. D. Vasantha

* Annapurna

* Shanta

* C. Varalakshmi

Soundtrack



Music composed by Pendyala Nageshwara Rao. Music released on Audio Company.

;Telugu songs

;Tamil Songs

Lyrics were penned by M. S. Subramaniam. Playback singers are N. Lalitha, M. S. Sarojini, Ghantasala, A. M. Rajah, P. Susheela and K. Rani. The song 'Yaedukku Azhaithai' is the first song in Tamil film sung by P. Susheela.

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