| Oke Kutumbam | |
| Director: | A. Bhimsingh |
| Screenplay: | A. Bheemsingh |
| Starring: | N. T. Rama Rao Lakshmi Kanta Rao |
| Cinematography: | G. Vital Rao |
| Editing: | A. Pal Dorai Singham |
| Music: | S. P. Kodandapani |
| Studio: | Ravi Art Theatres |
| Runtime: | 175 minutes |
| Country: | India |
| Language: | Telugu |
Oke Kutumbam is a 1970 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Ch. Raghava Rao and K. Basavaiah, presented by Nagabhushanam and directed by A. Bhimsingh. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Lakshmi, Kanta Rao, and music composed by S. P. Kodandapani. It is a remake of Bhimsingh's own Tamil film Paava Mannippu (1961).[1] [2]
The film begins with a stingy jeweler, Martandam, who lives with his benevolent wife, Rajalakshmi, and two sons, Chandram & Ramu. Once vitriolic, Martandam slays a Zamindar for diamonds and incriminates his driver, Manikyam—the bearing of fact, Rajyalakshmi quiets. Manikyam is sentenced to life when his wife Kantham dies, delivering a second progeny girl. Sita, the elder, is adopted by their neighbor Rangamma, whereas Rajyalakshmi endorses the baby to her husband's best friend, James, a charitable millionaire who rears her as Mary. In tandem, Manikyam absconds to seek vengeance, abducts Ramu, puts him down on the railway track, and is secured by a sahib Ismail when the Police recapture Manikyam. Ismail resides in a colony and staunches his life to the public.
Years roll by, and Ramu grows up as Rahim, who is genial & cordial and comforts the welfare of all. Chandram & Mary rise as siblings, but Rajalakshmi aspires to knit them as a penance. Being unbeknownst, Chandram crushes on Sita, and Mary loves Rahim, adoring his ideologies. Martandam ruses to squat the colony, which Rahim hinders where animosity develops. Besides sensing Chandram's love affair, Martandam subterfuges to detach them when he proceeds to police training. Rangamma also passes away, divulging Martandam's diabolic shade, so Sita attempts suicide, but Rahim shields and shelters her. Simultaneously, Manikyam joins as the driver at James's and learns the whereabouts of his daughter Mary via Rajalakshmi. Plus, she is going to be Chandram's spouse. Anyhow, Mary refuses it, stating her endearment towards Rahim. Hence, enraged Martandam savagely pours acid and disfigures him. Yet, Mary wholeheartedly accepts him. Next, Ismail turns terminally ill, and before leaving to breathe, he discloses his birth secret to Rahim. Things get worse when Martandam is about to clutch the colony, implicating Rahim under false allegation and prisons.
Consequently, Chandram returns as a police officer, moves in search of Sita, and is mistrustful about her fidelity. Besides, Manikyam meets Rahim in lock-up and requests him to expel Mary's life, confessing his sin. At that point, Rahim detects his parents but maintains silence. Soon after vindication, Rahim spots his men starving hunger when he aids Rajalakshmi, who supports him. However, Martandam complains, and Chandram approaches to apprehend him when Rajyalakshmi affirms the actuality. At this, Sita is unveiled as Manikyam's daughter, united with her father. James also relates Mary to him. Thus, Rahim fixes the alliance of Chandram & Sita when the infuriated Martandam sets out to block when Rahim impedes him, and he puts him on fire. Just the same, Manikyam regrets & asserts his wrong to Rajyalakshmi when they discern Rahim as Ramu. Forthwith, let in on to Martandam, who hurries to protect his son but loses his eyesight and declares it is a proper discipline for his evils. At last, he surrenders and dolefully asks Rahim to entrust his property to the destitute. Finally, the movie ends happily with the proclamation, The entire universe is one family irrespective of Religion.
Music composed by S. P. Kodandapani.[3]
| Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Andaariki Okkade" | Dasaradhi | Ghantasala | 4:40 | |
| "Votunna Baabullaaraa" | Kosaraju | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, L. R. Eswari | 3:17 | |
| "Avune Thaane" | Devulapalli | P. Susheela | 4:19 | |
| "Manchini Marachi" | Dasaradhi | Ghantasala | 4:00 | |
| "Kaavali Thidu" | Dasaradhi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 3:47 | |
| "Silpaalu Sidhilamaina" | Dasari Narayana Rao | Ghantasala | 3:11 | |
| "Navvaleka Edvhaanu" | Sri Sri | Ghantasala | 4:13 |