Punyasthree

Punyasthree is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty.^[1] The film stars Karthik, Bhavya and Rajendra Prasad, with music composed by Chakravarthy. It is a remake of the Tamil film Aval Sumangalithan (1985).^[2]

Punyasthree
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Directed by	Ravi Raja Pinisetty
Written by	Sainath Thotapalli (dialogues)
Screenplay by	Ravi Raja Pinisetty
Story by	Visu
Produced by	K. Benarjee
Starring	Karthik Bhavya Rajendra Prasad
Cinematography	K. S. Hari
Edited by	Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao
Music by	Chakravarthy
Production company	Pramoda Art Films
Release date	28 March 1986 (1986-03-28)
Running time	131 minutes
Country	India
Language	Telugu

Synopsis

The film begins with a pure-hearted couple, Babu Rao and Parvati. Babu Rao works as a temple security guard. Though poor, they lead a delightful life with daughter Lakshmi and son Balu. Lakshmi is devout and aspires to leave before her husband after the nuptials.

Once, she had a bridal connection with Bhaskar, a well-paid engineer at a steel plant. Bhaskar resides with a Christian family, Peter, and Stella, childhood friends. Bhaskar lost his parents in childhood, and Peter's mother reared him. They live together without religious barriers.

They go to matchmaking when Parvati suspects Bhaskar's interest in Lakshmi. Whereat, Bhaskar divulges that he has already seen and endeared Lakshmi in a strange situation, which made him intentionally propose the match. The couple marry happily. The two families mingle as a single entity with frequent visits, and their joy is borderless when Lakshmi conceives.

Tragically, Bhaskar advances is diagnosed with brain cancer, at death's door. The doctor discloses the truth to Peter, who collapses and covertly starts giving Bhaskar medication. Spotting it, Bhaskar is devastated, slowly destroying the home's happiness. Bhaskar entrusts Lakshmi to Peter. Bhaskar captures his grief in a letter and asks Peter to hand it over to Lakshmi at his passing.

Babu Rao and Parvati conduct a baby shower for Lakshmi. By accident, Dr. Sriram Murthy learns that Dr. Ram Prasad has a treatment for Bhaskar's disease. Bhaskar loses his eyesight. Lakshmi came upon the letter and consumes poison, dying in Bhaskar's arms. Bhaskar then follows her. The movie ends by showing the couple as immortals.

Cast

• Karthik as Bhaskar
• Bhavya as Lakshmi
• Rajendra Prasad as Peter
• Gollapudi Maruti Rao as Babu Rao
• P. J. Sarma as Dr. Sriram Murthy
• Ali as Balu
• Annapurna as Parvathi
• Samyutha as Stella

Soundtrack

Music composed by Chakravarthy. Lyrics were written by Veturi.^[3]

Song Title	Singers	length
"Mounama Kopama"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam	3:48
"Munjethiki"	S. Janaki	2:10
"Gadapu Sari Garapu"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki	4:21
"Puvvulalo"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki	2:55