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Bhale Rangadu Story
The film begins with a festive loaf Ranga who lives with his sister Lachamma and niece Ganga. He believes the prattle of an astrologer that he will marry a wealthy woman and inherit Rs.30 lakhs of property. Meanwhile, Zamindar Raja Shekaram is a millionaire whose only heir is his granddaughter Radha. Once, Radha meets Ranga in an accident and develops feelings for him. Meanwhile, Zamindar’s malicious Diwanji plots to marry Radha to his imbecile son Papai, but is humiliated. Holding a grudge, Diwanji frames Zamindar for the murder of his servant Narasaiah, causing him to lose consciousness. As Diwanji pressures Radha to wed Papai, she is also beset by greedy relatives who conspire to usurp her wealth.
During this plight, Ranga consoles Radha and devises a plan. With her help, he reforms himself, returns as the grandson of Zamindar’s friend, and begins mocking the conspirators. Radha falls in love with him, while Papai and Ganga also become infatuated, and Ranga cleverly plays along. Meanwhile, Ranga restores Zamindar to health and exposes the truth that Narasaiah is alive and held captive by Diwanji. In the end, Ranga defeats the traitors. Finally, the movie concludes happily with the marriage of Ranga and Radha.

Director: T. Rama Rao
Cast (highlights): Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Vanisri, Gummadi, Dhulipala
Genre: Drama
Notability: Sri Vijaya Bhatt Productions (producer N. N. Bhatt); music by K. V. Mahadevan; released 14 Aug 1969; ~138 min.
Critical Reception: Reported critical and commercial success; remembered for KV Mahadevan’s songs.
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