Oke Kutumbam (transl. One Family) is a 1970 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Ch. Raghava Rao and K. Basavaiah, presented by Nagabhushanam and directed by A. Bhimsingh. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Lakshmi, Kanta Rao, and music composed by S. P. Kodandapani. It is a remake of Bhimsingh's own Tamil film Paava Mannippu (1961).[1][2]
| Oke Kutumbam | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | A. Bhimsingh |
| Written by | Palagummi Padmaraju (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | A. Bheemsingh |
| Produced by | Ch. Raghava Rao K. Basavaiah Nagabhushanam (presents) |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Lakshmi Kanta Rao |
| Cinematography | G. Vital Rao |
| Edited by | A. Pal Dorai Singham |
| Music by | S. P. Kodandapani |
Production company | Ravi Art Theatres |
Release date |
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Running time | 175 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot edit
The film begins with a stingy jeweler Martandam lives with his benevolent wife Rajalakshmi and two sons Chandram & Ramu. Once vitriolic Martandam slays a Zamindar for diamonds and incriminates his driver Manikyam. The bearing of fact, Rajyalakshmi quiets. Manikyam is sentenced to life when his wife Kantham dies delivering a second progeny girl. Seeta the elder is adopted by their neighbor Rangamma whereas Rajyalakshmi endorses the baby to her husband’s bestie James, a charitable millionaire who rears her as Mary. In tandem, Manikyam absconds, to seek vengeance abducts Ramu, puts him down on the railway track, and is secured by a sahib Ismail when Manikyam is recaptured. Ismail resides in a colony and staunches his life to the public. Years roll by, and Ramu raises as Rahim who is genial & cordial and comforts the welfare of all. Parallelly, Chandram & Mary also rise as siblings, but Rajalakshmi aspires to knit them as a penance. Being unbeknownst Chandram crushes on Seeta and Mary loves Rahim adoring his ideologies. At present, Martandam ruses to squat the colony, which Rahim hinders where animosity develops. Besides, sensing Chandram's love affair, Martandam subterfuges to detach them before long he proceeds to police training. Furthermore, Rangamma also passes away divulging the diabolic shade of Martandam. Currently, Seeta attempts suicide, but Rahim shields and shelters her.
Simultaneously, Manikyam acquits, joins as the driver at James, and learns the whereabouts of his daughter Mary via Rajalakshmi. Plus, she is going to spouse with Chandram. Anyhow, Mary refuses it stating her endearment towards Rahim. Hence, enraged Martandam savagely pours acid and disfigures him. Nevertheless, Mary wholeheartedly accepts him. Next, Ismail turns terminally ill, and before leaving to breathe he discloses his birth secret to Rahim. Things get worst when Martandam is about to clutch the colony which implicates Rahim under false allegation and prisons. Consequently, Chandram backs as a cop, moves in quest of Seeta, and is mistrustful about her fidelity. Besides, Manikyam meets Rahim in lock-up and requests him to expel Mary's life, confessing his sin. At that point, Rahim detects his parents but maintains silence. Soon after vindication, Rahim spots his men starving hunger when he aids Rajalakshmi who supports him. However, Martandam complains and Chandram approaches to apprehend him when Rajyalakshmi affirms the actuality. At this, Seeta is unveiled as Manikyam's daughter who is united with her father. Plus, James too relates Mary with him. Thus, Rahim fixes the alliance of Chandram & Seeta when the infuriated Martandam sets out to block when Rahim impedes him, and he puts him on fire. Just the same, Manikyam regrets & asserts his wrong to Rajyalakshmi when they discern Rahim as Ramu. Forthwith, let in on to Martandam who scurries to protect his son but loses his eyesight and declares it is a proper discipline for his evils. At last, he surrenders and dolefully asks Rahim to entrust his property to the destitute. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the proclamation The entire universe is one family irrespective of Religion.
Cast edit
- N. T. Rama Rao as Ramu / Rahim
- Lakshmi as Mary
- Kanta Rao as Chandram
- Nagabhushanam as Marthandam
- V. Nagayya as Ismail
- Dhulipala as Manikhyam
- Allu Ramalingaiah as Kodandam
- Padmanabham as Kavi
- Raja Babu as Vaali Hanumantha Sastry
- Ch Narayana Rao as James
- Ramana Murthy as Foreigner
- Sakshi Ranga Rao
- Rajasree as Seeta
- Jayshree T. as Dancer
- Rukmini as Rajyalakshmi
- Nirmalamma as Rangamma
Soundtrack edit
Music composed by S. P. Kodandapani.[3]
| Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Andaariki Okkade" | Dasaradhi | Ghantasala | 4:40 |
| "Votunna Baabullaaraa" | Kosaraju | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, L. R. Eswari | 3:17 |
| "Avune Thaane" | Devulapalli | P. Susheela | 4:19 |
| "Manchini Marachi" | Dasaradhi | Ghantasala | 4:00 |
| "Kaavali Thidu" | Dasaradhi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 3:47 |
| "Silpaalu Sidhilamaina" | Dasari Narayana Rao | Ghantasala | 3:11 |
| "Navvaleka Edvhaanu" | Sri Sri | Ghantasala | 4:13 |
References edit
- ^ Jayadeva, Rentala (27 December 2020). "అందరికీ ఒక్కడే దేవుడు!" [There is only one god for everyone!]. Sakshi (in Telugu). Archived from the original on 31 December 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
- ^ "50 ఏళ్ళ 'ఒకే కుటుంబం'". NTV (in Telugu). 25 December 2020.
- ^ "Oke Kutumbam (1970)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 21 January 2023. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
