Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu(1991)
Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu is a 1991 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Kranthi Kumar. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Seetharamaiah, Meena as his granddaughter Seeta, and Rohini Hattangadi as Seetharamaiah's wife. The story follows a proud village elder who disowns his son for marrying against his wishes. Years later, his orphaned granddaughter returns from America to heal the family rift. The film is set on the banks of the Godavari river and captures the beauty of rural Andhra life. It was praised for its emotional depth, strong performances, and music by M. M. Keeravani. The film won three awards and remains a beloved classic in Telugu cinema.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Aha, Prime Video, Eros Now, Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1991
- Director
- Krathi Kumar
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 3.9/10
Storyline
A proud village elder disowns his son for marrying against his wishes. Years later, his son dies in an accident. Now his granddaughter returns from America to meet him. She wants to heal the broken family. But the old man's pride stands in her way. Can love win over a lifetime of anger?
“Your own people are your real treasure.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu
Cast reunions in this film: Tanikella Bharani & Kota Srinivasa Rao (37 films together), Kota Srinivasa Rao & Meena (7 films together), Kota Srinivasa Rao & Sudhakar (7 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Meena (5 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Rohini Hattangadi (4 films together), and Kota Srinivasa Rao & Murali Mohan (4 films together).
Trivia
- This was the only Telugu film directed by Kranthi Kumar, who was primarily known as a successful producer.
- The film's title references the lead character's name, a tradition often seen in Telugu cinema of that era.
- It was released during a period when family dramas focusing on emotional conflicts were popular in Telugu.
- The story explores the theme of generational conflict, a common subject in early 1990s Indian cinema.
- Actress Raasi, who played a key role, was a prominent figure in Telugu films during the late 80s and early 90s.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by Raj-Koti, a popular music duo of the time.
- The plot involving a grandfather raising his granddaughter reflected shifting family dynamics in society.