Kodalu Diddina Kapuram


Kodalu Diddina Kapuram is a 1970 Telugu language drama film, produced by N. Trivikrama Rao under the NAT & Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner and directed by D. Yoganand. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Savitri, Vanisri in the lead roles and music composed by T. V. Raju. The film was recorded as a Super Hit at the box office.

Plot

Rao Bahadur, a multimillionaire, lives with his wife, sons Ramu and Ranga, daughter Shobha and son-in-law Shankaram. Rao Bahadur feels he has earned a lot but later, towards the fag end of his life, realizes he has lost his family. His wife is always busy with devotional activities, and, taking it as an advantage, Sachidananda, a fake saint, settles in the house. Ramu, the elder son, is a spoiled brat, Married, he leaves his wife Lakshmi, irked by her traditional behavior, and falls into the trap of Maala, a dancer. Ranga, though good-natured, becomes a drunkard due to the situation at home. Shobha, an ultra-modern woman, is always at late-night parties, while her husband Shankara is a puppet in her hands. Even the servants, except for Musalaiah, do not care or respect their employer's family members. A short while after Lakshmi enters the house, Ramu asks her for a divorce. She agrees, but requests him to stay with her for sometime as per law. Ranga gets closer to his sister-in-law, and reforms himself under her motherly affection. Ranga & Lakshmi try to set the family right. First, they bring the servants' cheating out into the open, and send Shobha to her in-law's house with Shankaram. Musallaiah's niece Parvathi joins as a help and Ranga falls in love with her. After Sachidananda is exposed as a huge burglar, Ranga disguises himself as a film director and traps Maala, Ramu realize the virtue of his wife. However, by the time Ramu reaches home, Lakshmi signs the divorce papers and leaves home to commit suicide. Ramu moves in search of her. At the same time, Satchidananda commits a burglary in the house with his aides. Ranga gets them arrested, protects Lakshmi and brings her back. Finally, the entire family is reunited and Ranga & Parvathi get married.

Cast

Music composed by T. V. Raju. The songs "Nee Dharmam Nee Sangham" and "Niddurapora Saami" are hit tracks. Music released by Audio Company.
S. No.Song TitleLyricsSingerslength
1"Nee Dharmam Nee Sangham"C. Narayana ReddyP. Susheela3:18
2"Chuoodara Nanna Ee Lokam"KosarajuGhantasala5:27
3"Choodave Choodu"C. Narayana ReddyP. Susheela3:32
4"Niddurapora Saami"C. Narayana ReddySP Balu, S. Janaki3:03
5"Antha Thelisi Vachchane"C. Narayana ReddyGhantasala, S. Janaki3:36
6"Abbababba Ammamamma"KosarajuSP Balu, L. R. Eswari3:26
7"Vanta Inti Prabhuvulam"KosarajuSP Balu, Raghavan3:06
8"Clubbante"KosarajuGhantasala3:29
9"Om Satchidananda"KosarajuMadhavapeddi Satyam, Pithapuram4:24

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