Kalavari Kodallu is a classic Telugu drama film that was released in the year 1964. Directed by Saluri Rajeswara Rao, this movie features N.T. Rama Rao and Girija in the lead roles. The film was produced by Venkateswara Art Pictures and boasts of outstanding performances from the entire cast. The story of Kalavari Kodallu revolves around two sisters, Lalitha and Sumathi, who are separated at a young age due to unforeseen circumstances. Lalitha (Girija) grows up with her mother while Sumathi (Kanta Rao) is taken away by her father, who is separated from his wife. Despite the distance between them, the sisters share a deep bond and long to be reunited.
Lalitha is a skilled dancer and performs in a local dance troupe while Sumathi is brought up by her father who is a wealthy businessman. As they grow older, Sumathi's father arranges her marriage to his business partner's son, Raja (Ramana Reddy). However, Raja is a cruel and abusive man who treats Sumathi badly.
Lalitha, on the other hand, falls in love with Ramu (N.T. Rama Rao), a kind and generous man who works as a doctor. Ramu too, is smitten by Lalitha and wishes to marry her. But their happiness is short-lived as Lalitha's mother falls ill and she is forced to return to her village.
While in the village, Lalitha learns that her sister Sumathi is being ill-treated by Raja and decides to intervene. She reaches out to Ramu and together they devise a plan to rescue Sumathi from her abusive husband. This sets off a chain of events that leads to a dramatic climax where the two sisters are finally reunited.
Kalavari Kodallu was a blockbuster hit and received critical acclaim for its storyline, direction, and performances. The film is notable for its feminist themes and a strong female lead character in Lalitha. The chemistry between N.T. Rama Rao and Girija was also widely appreciated and helped propel the movie to great success.
The music of Kalavari Kodallu was composed by Saluri Rajeswara Rao and features some memorable tunes. Notable among them is the song "Neeve Na Inti Chinnadaani", which has become a popular classic in Telugu cinema.
Overall, Kalavari Kodallu is a must-watch for Telugu cinema lovers and is considered to be one of the best films from the golden era of Telugu cinema. It is a tale of sisterhood, love, and courage that will leave you with a sense of warmth and satisfaction.
Kalavari Kodallu is a 1964 family movie with a runtime of 2 hours and 23 minutes.