Paruvu-Prathishta

Paruvu-Prathishta (transl. Honour-Prestige) is a 1963 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Jupudi Venkateswara Rao and directed by Manapuram Appa Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Anjali Devi, with music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao.^[1]

Paruvu-Prathishta
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Manapuram Appa Rao
Written by	Samudrala Jr. (dialogues)
Screenplay by	Manapuram Appa Rao
Story by	Manapuram Appa Rao
Produced by	Jupudi Venkateswara Rao
Starring	N. T. Rama Rao Anjali Devi
Cinematography	Kamal Ghosh
Edited by	B. Gopal Rao
Music by	Pendyala Nageswara Rao
Production company	Valta Productions
Release date	9 May 1963 (1963-05-09)
Country	India
Language	Telugu

Plot

Raghu is an intellect from a wealthy family who falls for benevolent Susheela. She is needy of her maternal uncle & aunt Parandhamaiah, & Durgamma, who always scorn her. After that, Susheela acquires a job where her co-employee Narendra tries to molest her when she hands him over to the Police. Due to this, Durgamma expels her when big-hearted couple Rao Bahadur Prakasam & his wife Parvati shelter her, no other than Raghu's parents. Presently, Raghu covetously knits Susheela in the temple. Following, he proceeds abroad for higher studies when Susheela conceives, and all suspect her chastity. Parallelly, Narendra is released, and he clutches Susheela by forging as his wife, but she absconds. Meanwhile, Raghu backs and divulges the actuality. By the time Susheela gives birth to a baby boy, she handovers him under the guardianship of Raghu's best friend, Venkat, and his wife, Karuna. After that, she attempts suicide when Shantamma, a social reformer, secures and shelters her at their orphanage. Narendra lands therein when Shantamma's brother Ranga shields her. Years roll by, and Venu, the son of Raghu & Susheela, becomes an advocate. Besides, after a prolonged quest, Raghu detects Susheela's whereabouts and affirms they are reunited. Unfortunately, Narendra reattacks them when Ranga slays him by stabbing him from behind, which incriminates Susheela. Venu prosecutes the case, and Raghu defends it. Although Venu is aware of his parentage, he stands for righteousness. Susheela jollity to fuse the father & son. At last, Ranga surrenders by acquitting Susheela. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note.

Cast

• N. T. Rama Rao as Raghu
• Anjali Devi as Susheela
• Relangi as Venkat
• Rajanala as Narendra
• Gummadi Rao Bahadoor Prakasam
• Satyanarayana as Ranga
• Chalam as Venu
• Mikkilineni as Parandhamaiah
• Raja Babu
• Krishna
• Amarnath as Judge
• Kakarala
• Jagga Rao
• Kannamba as Parvathi
• Suryakantham as Durgamma
• Chayadevi as Shanthamma
• Girija as Dr. Karuna

Soundtrack

Paruvu-Prathishta
Film score by Pendyala Nageswara Rao
Released	1963
Genre	Soundtrack
Length	21:13
Label	EMI Columbia Audio
Producer	Pendyala Nageswara Rao

Music was composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao.^[2]

S. No.	Song Title	Lyrics	Singers	length
1	"Vinu Vinu"	Aarudhra	Ghantasala, P. Susheela	3:37
2	"Prabhu Giridhari"	Rajasri	P. Susheela	3:34
3	"Aa Mabbu Teralalona"	Sri Sri	Ghantasala, P. Susheela	4:12
4	"Ela Ela Jeevitam"	Sri Sri	Ghantasala	3:19
5	"Kanulundi Chudalenu"	C. Narayana Reddy	P. Susheela	3:40
6	"Aa Mabbu Teralalona" (Pathos)	Sri Sri	P. Susheela	2:51