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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 by	Y. Ranga Rao
Written by	Bairani (dialogues)
Screenplay by	Y. Ranga Rao
Story by	Y. Ranga Rao
Produced by	Y. Ranga Rao
Starring	N. T. Rama Rao Sowcar Janaki
Cinematography	K. Janakiram
Edited by	K. Satyanarayana
Music by	Satyam T. V. Raju (supervision)
Production company	Naveena Chitra
Release date	22 February 1963 (1963-02-22)
Running time	142 minutes
Country	India
Language	Telugu

Plot

The film begins with a farmer Venkayya (Gummadi), after the death of his first wife he marries Laskmamma (Hemalatha) who treats her stepson Seshu (N. T. Rama Rao) as her own. Thereafter, the couple is blessed with a child Shekar. Years roll by, and Venkayya strives and becomes wealthy. Seshu (N. T. Rama Rao) weds a wise lady Janaki (Sowcar Janaki) and administrates their farms. He dots upon his sibling Shekar (Brahmam) and aims to carve him as an advocate. So, he admits him to college along with their maternal uncle Subbarayudu's (Chadalawada) son Chal Mohan. (Relangi). But unfortunately, in the city, Shekar turns into a spoiled brat with the association of a dancer Vanaja (Rajaratnam). Learning it, Venkayya passes away. Before dying, he keeps the entire property in Seshu's name with an assurance to reform his brother. Meanwhile, Janaki's parents Gundarayudu (C.S.R) & his wife (Lakshmi Kantamma) come in and create a rift in the family which makes Laskmamma spurn the house. But here, Seshu secretly safeguards his mother. Eventually, with the help of Chal Mohan, he relives Shekar from his vices. Now Shekar backs when Subbarayudu exploits him and makes to confront his brother for the share. Thereupon. Shekar understands the virtue of his brother and seeks pardon. By the time, Chal Mohan brings out the devilish faces of Janaki's parents when she too realizes her mistake. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the reunion of the entire family.

Cast

• N. T. Rama Rao as Seshu
• Sowcar Janaki as Janaki
• Gummadi as Venkayya
• Relangi as Chal Mohan
• C.S.R as Gundarayudu
• Chadalavada as Subbarayudu
• Vangara as Papaiah Panthulu
• Balakrishna
• Brahmam as Shekar
• Girija as Lalitha
• Hemalatha as Lakshmamma
• Vasanthi as Susheela
• Lakshmi Kantamma
• Rajaratnam as Vanaja

Soundtrack

Savati Koduku
Film score by Satyam
Released	1963
Genre	Soundtrack
Length	32:34
Producer	Satyam

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, 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

External links

• Savati Koduku at IMDb

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