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Srivari Muchatlu Story
The film begins with Gopi, a musician son of a wealthy Chakrapani, who falls in love with a beautiful girl named Radha in Kashmir. But Chakrapani insists he marries his maternal uncle’s daughter Priya, which he keeps declining. Here, Gopi affirms his decision to his parents and promises to pay off the debts owed by Radha’s father. Then, Chakrapani commits suicide due to bankruptcy when Gopi’s uncle bails him out; circumstances make Gopi delayed and unable to return to Radha. In Kashmir, Radha’s creditor threatens them when Gopi arrives and makes her father lie that Radha is married off to the creditor. Heartbroken, Gopi returns home when his mother suggests he should settle in life, so he marries Priya to show his gratitude to his uncle. At that time, Gopi notices Radha and his child when he learns the truth. Now, Gopi decides to take care of both his wives without giving knowledge to each other.
Later, Radha becomes a popular dance teacher, and Priya also gives birth to a baby who decides to learn dance from Radha when they become best friends. After some time, Priya observes the closeness of Radha and Gopi, though, in the beginning, she suspects, afterward, she understands the reality and victims of the unpredictable nature of fate. Finally, Radha and Priya sacrifice their lives to let the other live an excellent, happy married life with Gopi.

Director: Dasari Narayana Rao
Cast (highlights): Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jaya Prada, Jayasudha; with Gummadi
Genre: Family drama
Notability: Lakshmi Films Combines (producer N. R. Anuradha Devi); music by Chakravarthy; released 1 Jan 1981; remade in Hindi as ‘Asha Jyoti’ (1984).
Critical Reception: Mainstream success with enduring songs; the Hindi remake broadened its reach.
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