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Manchi Manishi
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Wikipedia article
'Manchi Manishi' is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by K. Subba Raju under the Chaya Chitra banner and directed by K. Pratyagatma. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jamuna and Jaggayya, with music jointly composed by S. Rajeswara Rao and T. Chalapathi Rao.
Plot
Veeraiah a hardworking laborer, when his wife is under labor, perturbed Veeriah runs for a doctor. At the same time, a thief hits and keeps the stolen ornament in his pocket where is accused. In the court, Public prosecutor Ranganadham sentenced by posing himself as a son & grandson of a burglar. Desperate, Veeriah absconds from jail for his wife but unfortunately, she dies in the hospital giving birth to a baby boy. At that moment, Veeraiah notices that Ranganadham's wife Shantamma also gives birth to a boy. Now Veeraiah decides to take revenge, so, he exchanges the babies. After that, Veeraiah was again caught by Police, leaving the child under the guardianship of his neighbor Suramma. Due to hunger and lack of parental care, the boy becomes a robber. Years roll by, Venu son of Ranganadham becomes a notorious criminal and Veeriah's son Vasu becomes a reputed solicitor. Venu works for a deadly gang and he has the extraordinary talent of opening lockers with empty hands. Ranganadham sister's daughter Susheela grows along with Vasu whom he loves and the elders fix their alliance, but Susheela does not have such intention. Eventually, Veeraiah releases and feels happy knowing his dream come true. Once Venu gets acquainted with Susheela and both of them fall in love, knowing it, Vasu decides to sacrifice his love. But when he realizes Venu is a burglar, he immediately, informs Susheela which she is not ready to believe. To keep up her trust, Venu leaves his profession and reforms himself. Once on the occasion of Susheela's birthday, Venu is also invited, when a baby gets stuck in a locker, to protect her Venu uses his talent, by which he is recognized, and surrenders himself. Vasu takes up the case as defense counsel argues that 'Thief's son may not be a Thief' when Veeraiah feels proud and Venu is sentenced to 3 months. At this point, Susheela understands his virtue and promises to wait until his arrival. Time passes, and Venu is released, Susheela takes him to their house where Ranganadham tries to bribe him. Venu throws it away and leaves the place. After reaching home, Venu spots Veeraiah on the death bed and saves him keeping his life at risk. Here Veeraiah realizes the mistake and confesses the truth, but Venu does not want to reveal as to keep his father's honor. Meanwhile, Ranganadham forcibly makes the marriage arrangements of Vasu and Susheela. During the time of the wedding, Vasu also learns the truth and rushes toward Venu to get back, but he refuses. Simultaneously, Venu's previous gangsters planned to make a robbery at Ranganadham's house. Detecting it, Vasu & Venu breaks out their plan. In that quarrel, Veeraiah gets wounded while protecting Venu and admits his sin. There, Ranganadham also feels sorry for his deeds and accepts Venu as his son. Afterward, Vasu prepares to leave the house when the Ranganadham couple changes his decision. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Venu and Susheela.
Cast
*N. T. Rama Rao as Venu
*Jamuna as Susheela
*Jaggayya as Vasu
*Gummadi as Justice Ranganatham
*Mikkilineni as Veerayya
*Ramana Reddy as Venkataswamy Senior
*Padmanabham as Venkataswamy Junior
*Raja Babu as Dorakadu
*Balaiah as DSP
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*Jagga Rao
*Boddapati as Setti
*Geetanjali as Rani
*Hemalatha as Shantamma
*Sandhya
*P. Lakshmikanthamma as Suramma
Soundtrack
Music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao & T. Chalapathi Rao. Music released H.M.V. Audio Company.
References
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