Manchi Manishi

''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 is a hardworking laborer when his wife under labor, perturbed Veeraiah 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, he is penalized by public prosecutor Ranganatham claiming as a son & grandson of a burglar. Desperate, Veeraiah absconds from jail for his wife but unfortunately, she dies in the hospital giving birth to a baby boy. At that moment, Veeraiah notices Ranganatham’s wife Shantamma also giving birth to a boy. Now Veeraiah decides to take revenge, so, he exchanges the babies. After that, Veeraiah is again caught, 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, and Venu the son of Ranganatham 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. Ranganatham’s 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, feeling happy knowing his dream come true. Once Venu gets acquainted with Susheela and the two 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. On 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 the virtue of Venu and promises him to wait until his arrival. Time passes, Venu releases and Susheela takes him to their house where Ranganatham tries to bribe him. Venu throws it away and leaves the place. After reaching home, Venu spots Veeraiah on 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, Ranganatham forcibly makes the marriage arrangements for 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 Ranganatham’s house. Detecting it, Vasu & Venu breaks out their plan. In that quarrel, Veeraiah gets wounded while protecting Venu and admits his sin. There, Ranganatham also feels sorry for his deeds and accepts Venu as his son. Afterward, Vasu prepares to leave the house when the Ranganatham couple changes his decision. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Venu & 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
* త్యాగరాజు (నటుడు)
*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

External links

* {{IMDb title, tt0213856

Indian drama films
Films scored by S. Rajeswara Rao
Films scored by T. Chalapathi Rao
Films directed by Kotayya Pratyagatma