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'Nindu Manasulu' is a 1967 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by M. Jaganatha Rao under the banner S.V.S. Films and directed by S. D. Lal. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao and Devika, with music composed by T. V. Raju. It is a remake of the 1966 Hindi film 'Phool Aur Patthar'.

Plot



Raju is a valorous and straight shooter one unable to withstand any sort of injustice, for which he is frequently sentenced. Gazing at his calibre Seshu a felonious lures Raju in various forms to enroll him in his ring. Anyhow he does not yield. Raju lives in a colony where diverse communities of various mindsets stay together. Raju's appearance is dreadful to everyone therein. On the other side, Raghupathi a rich alcoholic lives with his upstanding daughter Susheela. To get hold of Raghupathi's property Veerabhadrayya a sly insnare him along with his virago wife Durgamma. Now they plan to knit Susheela with their deceased son. Just before the nuptial, Raghupathi realises the truth, in that anger, he slays the groom and escapes. At present, Susheela is prisoned at Veerabhadrayya's house. Meanwhile, Seshu steals a necklace with the help of his sidekick Rosy, and indicts Raju. Ultimately, he catches Rosy, in that quarrel, Seshu's henchman Dasu dies. Thereupon, threatened Raju becomes a puppet and turns into a huge burglar. Once, Raju enters Veerabhadraiah's house for robbery, where he spots Shankaram, the younger one of Veerabhadraiah molesting Susheela, he rescues and provides shelter to her. In her acquaintance, Raju reforms and also gain the admiration & affection of the colony. Eventually, Chanti, the right-hand man to Raju breaks out the murder mystery of Dasu, by developing intimacy with his sister Chitti where Seshu's spiteful pawn moves backward. Enranged Seshu kidnaps Susheela who is fortunately spotted by hidden Raghupati. Being cognizant of it, Raju also onslaughts on Seshu, and protects Susheela. Here, sadly Rosy sacrifices her life while guarding Raju. Raghupati slaughters Seshu and flies. Right now, Raju is admitted before the judiciary for both crimes. At last, Raghupathi surrenders himself and acquits Raju. Before leaving, he unites Raju & Susheela. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the colony giving a warm welcome to the couple.

Cast



*N. T. Rama Rao as Raju

*Devika as Susheela

*Rajanala as Seshu

*Satyanarayana as Rangaiah

*Ramana Reddy as Veerabhadraiah

*Allu Ramalingaiah as TB Patient

*Raja Babu as Chanti

*Dhulipala as Raghupati

*M. Balaiah as Lawyer

*Prabhakar Reddy as Nagulu

*Raavi Kondala Rao as Lawyer

*Ch. Krishna Murthy as Shankaram

*Vanisri as Chitti

*L. Vijayalakshmi as Rosy

*Chaya Devi as Durgamma

Soundtrack



Music composed by T. V. Raju.

References




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