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Bharya Biddalu Story
The film begins with Mohan returning to his village after completing his studies when he finds that his family has vast debts. So, he decides to aid them consisting of his wife Susheela, 5-year-old daughter, mother Jayamma, 3 sisters, and 2 brothers. Hence, he moves to the city for a job but fails. Desperate, Mohan, fortunately, meets his childhood mate, Dr. Manohar, who makes his acquaintance with a tycoon, Raja Rao, and leaves for abroad. Raja Rao offers him a job, provided he is unmarried. Due to his distress, Mohan forges himself as single. Meanwhile, Raja Rao’s daughter Radha, a paralyzed heart patient whose condition is very tender, backs from abroad. Radha feels relief in Mohan’s friendly and breezy company and gradually regains her vigor when she falls for him. Now, Mohan is under a dichotomy as he cannot reveal the truth. Meanwhile, Mohan’s elder sister Kanakadurga, a shrewish, throws the family out, and they land in the city. Accidentally, Mohan spots and places them at Manohar’s house. Eventually, Kanakadurga and her husband Ramadasu also arrive, scheme, and take shelter at Seshu’s residence, who aspires to marry Radha. After a few comic incidents, they get reformed, which Mohan witnesses and brings them back.
Here, the wheel of fortune makes Radha and Susheela’s friendship when Mohan, leading the dual life, daringly tries to avoid all the parties. Right now, Raja Rao decides to couple Radha with Mohan and plans for their engagement, but Mohan is not ready to bow to this betrayal. During that time, Susheela collapses upon learning that the bridegroom is her husband and silently leaves. After that, the entire family accuses Mohan when he decides to confess his blunder. Then, envious Seshu kidnaps Radha when Mohan rescues and divulges reality to her. Though she misconstrues him initially, she later understands his virtue and even affirms it to Raja Rao. At last, Manohar checks in and expresses his childhood love for Radha, which she accepts. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Manohar and Radha.

Director: T. Rama Rao
Cast (highlights): Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jayalalithaa; child artist Sridevi; with Gummadi
Genre: Family drama
Notability: Prasad Art Productions (A. V. Subba Rao); music by K. V. Mahadevan; released 15 Jan 1972; ~160 min; remake of ANR’s earlier ‘Bratuku Theruvu’ (1953).
Critical Reception: Popular family entertainer; the ANR–Jayalalithaa pairing drew attention.
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