Paruvu-Prathishta (transl. Honour-Prestige) is a 1963 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Jupudi Venkateswara Rao and directed by Manapuram Appa Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Anjali Devi, with music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao.[1]

Paruvu-Prathishta
Theatrical release poster
Directed byManapuram Appa Rao
Written bySamudrala Jr. (dialogues)
Screenplay byManapuram Appa Rao
Story byManapuram Appa Rao
Produced byJupudi Venkateswara Rao
StarringN. T. Rama Rao
Anjali Devi
CinematographyKamal Ghosh
Edited byB. Gopal Rao
Music byPendyala Nageswara Rao
Production
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Valta Productions
Release date
  • 9 May 1963 (1963-05-09)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Plot

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Raghu is an intellect from a wealthy family who falls for benevolent Susheela. She is needy of her maternal uncle & aunt Parandhamaiah, & Durgamma, who always scorn her. After that, Susheela acquires a job where her co-employee Narendra tries to molest her when she hands him over to the Police. Due to this, Durgamma expels her when big-hearted couple Rao Bahadur Prakasam & his wife Parvati shelter her, no other than Raghu's parents. Presently, Raghu covetously knits Susheela in the temple. Following, he proceeds abroad for higher studies when Susheela conceives, and all suspect her chastity. Parallelly, Narendra is released, and he clutches Susheela by forging as his wife, but she absconds. Meanwhile, Raghu backs and divulges the actuality. By the time Susheela gives birth to a baby boy, she handovers him under the guardianship of Raghu's best friend, Venkat, and his wife, Karuna. After that, she attempts suicide when Shantamma, a social reformer, secures and shelters her at their orphanage. Narendra lands therein when Shantamma's brother Ranga shields her. Years roll by, and Venu, the son of Raghu & Susheela, becomes an advocate. Besides, after a prolonged quest, Raghu detects Susheela's whereabouts and affirms they are reunited. Unfortunately, Narendra reattacks them when Ranga slays him by stabbing him from behind, which incriminates Susheela. Venu prosecutes the case, and Raghu defends it. Although Venu is aware of his parentage, he stands for righteousness. Susheela jollity to fuse the father & son. At last, Ranga surrenders by acquitting Susheela. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note.

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Soundtrack

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Paruvu-Prathishta
Film score by
Released1963
GenreSoundtrack
Length21:13
LabelEMI Columbia Audio
ProducerPendyala Nageswara Rao

Music was composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao.[2]

S. No. Song Title Lyrics Singers length
1 "Vinu Vinu" Aarudhra Ghantasala, P. Susheela 3:37
2 "Prabhu Giridhari" Rajasri P. Susheela 3:34
3 "Aa Mabbu Teralalona" Sri Sri Ghantasala, P. Susheela 4:12
4 "Ela Ela Jeevitam" Sri Sri Ghantasala 3:19
5 "Kanulundi Chudalenu" C. Narayana Reddy P. Susheela 3:40
6 "Aa Mabbu Teralalona" (Pathos) Sri Sri P. Susheela 2:51

References

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  1. ^ Sharada (17 May 1963). "పరువు-ప్రతిష్ట" [Paruvu-Prathishta] (PDF). Zamin Ryot (in Telugu). Nellore. p. 9. Archived (PDF) from the original on 14 November 2020. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Paruvu Prathishta (1963)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
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