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Wikipedia article
'Pettandarulu' ( Rulers) is a 1970 Telugu-language revolutionary film, produced by U. Visweswara Rao under the Jyothi Cine Syndicate banner, and directed by C. S. Rao. The film starred N. T. Rama Rao, Savitri, Shobhan Babu, Vijaya Nirmala with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan.
Plot
The film begins in a village where its president Jagannadham commits atrocities as a dictator with Sarpanch Butchaiah, Munsif Achaiah, Lakshmipathi, and a clerk Govindaiah. Bhushayya a Samaritan, is Jagannadham's ex-brother-in-law. At present, Bhushayya lives with his second wife Ranganayakamma, and two sons, Suryam progeny of his first wife, and Chandram. Since Suryam is the nephew of Jagannadham, he couples up with his daughter Lakshmi and under his nurture, he turns into debauchery. Chandram is an upright man, who struggles for the welfare of the village and thus becomes an enemy of Jagannadham. Hence, Jagannadham intrigues to eliminate him who has been rescued by doctor Rohini and they fall in love. Meanwhile, Jagannathan keeps an evil eye on Sarada Bhushayya's sister-in-law's daughter and spoils her match, whereupon Jagannadham & Bhushayya come to blows. A begrudging Jagannadham foments Suryam against his father, which leads to Bhushayya's death. Chandram then hands over the entire property to his brother and quits the house. Afterward, he unites the villagers and forms an association against the evildoers. At the same time, Mohan a Vigilance officer arrives and marries Sarada. Now, with the support of Chandram, he gathers all the pieces of evidence against Jagannatham. Enraged, Jagannatham kidnaps Mohan & Rohini and burns away the yearly yield of the village. All the villagers then burst out in revolt, including Suryam as a reformed person. At last, Chandram conquers the baddies and rescues Mohan & Rohini. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Chandram & Rohini.
Cast
*N. T. Rama Rao as Chandram
*Savitri as Lakshmi
*Shobhan Babu as Mohan
*Vijaya Nirmala as Dr. Rohini Devi
*Chittor V. Nagaiah as Bhushaiah
*Nagabhushanam as Jaganatham
*Relangi as Madman / Police Officer
*Satyanarayana as Kotaiah
*Prabhakar Reddy as Suryam
*Dhulipala as Govindaiah
*Mukkamala as Sarpanch Bhuchaiah
*Allu Ramalingaiah as Lakshmipathi
*Raja Babu as Veeranjaneyulu
*Rao Gopal Rao as Munusabu Achaiah
*Hemalatha as Ranganayakamma
*Rama Prabha as Sarasa
*Vijayalalitha as Nagamani
*Jyothi Lakshmi as item number
*Sadhya Rani as Sarada
*Jhansi as Nirada
*Baby Rani as Raja
Soundtrack
The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, and was released by Audio Company.
References
Category:Indian drama films
Category:Films directed by C. S. Rao
Category:Films scored by K. V. Mahadevan
Category:1970s Telugu-language films
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