Savati Koduku (transl. Stepson) is a 1963 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by Y. Ranga Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Sowcar Janaki, with music composed by debutant Satyam and T. V. Raju taking care of supervision.

Savati Koduku
Theatrical release poster
Directed byY. Ranga Rao
Written byBairani (dialogues)
Screenplay byY. Ranga Rao
Story byY. Ranga Rao
Produced byY. Ranga Rao
StarringN. T. Rama Rao
Sowcar Janaki
CinematographyK. Janakiram
Edited byK. Satyanarayana
Music bySatyam
T. V. Raju (supervision)
Production
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Naveena Chitra
Release date
  • 22 February 1963 (1963-02-22)
Running time
142 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Plot

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The film begins in a village where a peasant, Venkaiah, knits benevolent Lakshmamma after the death of his first wife, who dotes on her stepson, Seshu. Following this, she is blessed with a child, Shekar. Years roll by, and Venkaiah becomes wealthy with his striving. Seshu weds a wise Janaki and takes care of family tasks. He endears Shekar a lot and aims to carve him as an advocate. So, he proceeds to higher education with their maternal uncle Subbarayudu's son, Chal Mohan. Whereat, Shekar turns debauchery by the snare of a dancer, Vanaja. Learning it, Venkaiah passes away, entrusting the totality to Seshu with the assurance that he will reform his brother. Meanwhile, Janaki's parents arrive and create a rift, which makes Lakshmamma spurn the house. However, Seshu secretly safeguards his mother, and with the aid of Chal Mohan, he relieves Shekar from his vices. Now, Shekar backs when Subbarayudu exploits him to confront his brother for the share. Thus, Shekar comprehends Seshu's virtue and seeks pardon. By the time Chal Mohan divulges the sly shade of Janaki's parents when she, too, repents. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the family's reunion.

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Soundtrack

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Savati Koduku
Film score by
Released1963
GenreSoundtrack
Length32:34
ProducerSatyam

Music composed by Satyam. Lyrics were written by Bairagi.[1]

S. No. Song Title Singers length
1 "Ee Desam" Ghantasala 3:16
2 "Naa Nyanala" Ghantasala, P. Susheela 3:31
3 "Are Pala Pongula Vayasemo" Ghantasala, K. Jamuna Rani 4:27
4 "Yemi Sogasu" Madhavapeddi Satyam, Rama 3:47
5 "Sa Sa Sa Saare" Ghantasala, S. Janaki 3:30
6 "Zara Tahro" S. Janaki 3:12
7 "Amma Nee Praname Posinave" Ghantasala 4:07
8 "Aanaati Haayi" P. Susheela 3:24
9 "Manasara Neevu" P. B. Srinivas, P. Susheela 3:20

References

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  1. ^ "Savathi Koduku (1963)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
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