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produced by

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for

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, and directed by T. Rama Rao. The film stars

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, Sridevi and Jayasudha, with music composed by Chakravarthy. It is a remake of the

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film '' Aasha'' (1980).

Plot

The film begins with a truck driver Ramu giving a lift to famous singer Rupa Devi when her vehicle breaks down when she befriends. Rupa thinks of him as a well-wisher by calling as "Nestham" (friend) and falls for him. Anyhow, she backs is aware of Ramu's love for a familiar girl Tulasi. Later Ramu knits Thulasi, shortly, he had an accident and is declared as dead. Upon which Ramu's grieving mother arraigns on pregnant Tulasi when she attempts suicide. However, Thulasi is safeguarded by a young charmed Prakash but tragically, she loses her sight. Prakash lives in a colony where diverse communities of various mindsets stay together where Thulasi gives birth to a baby girl Ramatulasi. Prakash shelters them and treats Thulasi as his sister. Surprisingly, Ramu is identified as alive and he is cognizant of Thulasi's death he declines and becomes a wanderer. During that plight, Rupa re-enters his life with her acquaintance he solaces and endears her. The duo conducts music programs and summits the peaks. Time passes, Ramatulasi grows 10 years, and unbeknownst she is acquainted with Ramu & Rupa who enchanted her. Rupa nears Thulasi via Ramatulasi and she recoups her vision. Next, Rupa invites Thulasi to her wedding with Ramu. At that point, Thulasi is startled to view Ramu as the bridegroom. So, she silently attempts to quit out of gratitude. Meanwhile, Prakash divulges the actuality to Ramu. At last, Rupa calls off the espousal and allows Ramu to go. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with Ramu reuniting with his wife & daughter and Rupa goes back on stage permanently.

Cast

as Ramu * Sridevi as Rupa Devi * Jayasudha as Tulasi *

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as Prakash * Allu Ramalingaiyah as Papa Rao * Gummadi as Priest *

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as Gopal * Mikkilineni as Sivaiah * Mukkamala as Doctor * Chitti Babu as Violinist *Chidatala Appa Rao as Musician *

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as Ramu's mother * Kavitha as Dhanalakshmi *

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as Peddamma *

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as Doctor * Anuradha Sriram as Ramatulasi

Soundtrack

Music was composed by Chakravarthy. Lyrics were written by

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References

External links

* {{T. Rama Rao 1980s Telugu-language films 1982 drama films 1982 films Films directed by T. Rama Rao Films scored by K. Chakravarthy Indian drama films Telugu remakes of Hindi films