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Prema Mandiram Story
During the pre-independence era, a province is ruled by Zamindar Bhupathi Raja, stubborn and ruthless, who had two sons, Sarva Rayudu and Vikram. Zamindar slaughtered younger Vikram for knitting a destitute since he adhered to caste and family prestige. Ergo, he rears his grandson Chinnababu in a royal cage and civilizes him within strict boundaries. Frustrated, Chinnababu once skips to immerse himself in the external world. Recognizing it, Sarva Rayudu immediately moves in to hunt his son, concealing it from his father. Destiny makes Chinnababu acquit a beautiful girl, Madhura Ranjani, who belongs to a prostitute’s clan with a noble character, and they fall in love. Hereupon, Sarva Rayudu retrieves his son back, but somehow, he flees again and again. The act makes Sarva Rayudu terrified of his furious father because it is hazardous to Chinnababu. So, he pleads with Madhura to make herself low before Chinnababu discards, and she does so. Devastated, Chinnababu turns alcoholic, and even grief-stricken Madhura becomes terminally ill.
Later, Chinnababu realizes the fact and declares Madhura as his spouse when Zamindar edicts Sarva Rayudu to slay them. Then, Sarva Rayudu performs their wedlock and gives a warm welcome. On their first night, Sarva Rayudu forges his father into believing that he had poisoned them. Indeed, he presents it to Zamindar and consumes himself. At last, Zamindar dies with his monarchy. Finally, the movie ends with Sarva Rayudu leaving his breath, proclaiming, “Love is beyond any caste and clan.”

Director: Dasari Narayana Rao
Cast (highlights): Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jaya Prada; with Gummadi
Genre:Period romance / drama
Notability: Suresh Productions (D. Ramanaidu); music by K. V. Mahadevan; pre‑Independence zamindari backdrop.
Critical Reception:
Appreciated for performances and period staging; a steady theatrical performer.
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