Chilakkottudu is a 1997 Telugu language comedy film directed by E V V Satyanarayana. The film stars Rajendra Prasad and Gouthami in lead roles. The movie revolves around the life of a newlywed couple, Narasimha (Rajendra Prasad) and Anjali (Gouthami). Narasimha is a simple man who falls in love with Anjali at first sight and marries her. Narasimha is an orphan who has worked hard to make a living for himself. Anjali, on the other hand, is from a rich family and is used to a luxurious lifestyle.
Soon after their marriage, Anjali's family begins to interfere in their lives. They tell Narasimha that he is not good enough for their daughter and that he should not expect to live the same life as Anjali. They constantly insult his family and make him feel inferior.
Narasimha tries his best to make Anjali happy and keep her family satisfied. He works hard to keep up with their demands and expectations. However, things take a turn for the worse when Anjali's father announces that he is going to sell their ancestral property and that they have to vacate the house.
Narasimha and Anjali are left with no choice but to move to a small house in a poor neighborhood. Anjali is not happy with this and constantly complains about their living conditions. Narasimha tries to make the best of the situation and tries to make their house a home.
One day, Narasimha's parents come to visit them. Anjali is ashamed of their living conditions and asks Narasimha to send them away. Narasimha is hurt by this and decides to leave Anjali and move out. He returns to his hometown and starts a new life.
Meanwhile, Anjali realizes her mistake and realizes that she loves Narasimha. She tries to find him but is unable to. She then decides to go to Narasimha's hometown and find him. Her journey to find Narasimha is the rest of the story.
The movie is a comedy entertainer that has a good mix of emotions and drama. Rajendra Prasad delivers a stellar performance as Narasimha. His portrayal of a simple man who stands up for himself and his beliefs is endearing. Gouthami also delivers a good performance as Anjali. Her transformation from a snobbish, rich girl to a humble and down-to-earth woman is well-portrayed.
The movie has a good dose of humor, especially in the scenes involving Narasimha's family members. The music and songs in the film are also catchy and add to the overall entertainment factor.
Overall, Chilakkottudu is a feel-good film that has an important message about love, family, and the importance of standing up for oneself. The movie is a must-watch for fans of Rajendra Prasad and anyone looking for a good comedy-drama film.
Chilakkottudu is a 1997 comedy with a runtime of 2 hours and 26 minutes.
