1988 Indian film
| Asthulu Anthasthulu | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Bairisetty Bhaskara Rao |
| Written by | Acharya Aatreya (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Bairisetty Bhaskara Rao |
| Story by | Kalaimani |
| Based on | Muthal Vasantham (1986) |
| Produced by | Smt. Sunitha Reddy |
| Starring | Rajendra Prasad Chandra Mohan Ramya Krishna |
| Cinematography | M.Satti Babu |
| Edited by | Atmacharan Surendra Nath Reddy |
| Music by | Ilayaraja |
| Production company | Sunitha Enterprises |
| Release date |
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| Running time | 134 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Asthulu Anthasthulu (transl. Property and Status) is a 1988 Indian Telugu-language masala film, produced by Smt. Sunitha Reddy on Sunitha Enterprises banner and directed by Bairisetty Bhaskara Rao. Starring Rajendra Prasad, Chandra Mohan and Ramya Krishna, with music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film is remake of Tamil film Muthal Vasantham (1986).
Plot
The film begins with a rival feud between two villages, arbitrators Kota Tirupati Naidu & Pulikante Papa Rayudu, which distracts peace. At one time, both are besties who make a rape- attempt on an innocent, and she commits suicide. However, Tirupati Naidu backstabs and incriminates Papa Rayudu when the battle erupts. Sivaiah, a valor & boatman between the villages, always impedes spearheads atrocities. He falls & knits Gowri, sister-in-law of Naidu's ruffian sidekick Gangulu. Once a timid, callow orphan, Kishtaiah lands on the terrain for livelihood. Sivaiah shelters & takes him to heart as a sibling, and he joins Naidu's attendant. Later, Radha Tirupati Naidu's daughter arrives after completing her studies, enamored by Kishtaiah's whiteness and the two crushes. Spotting it, Rayudu taunts Naidu, who whips Kishtaiah with a brutal hit when Sivaiah shields him. Overnight, Radha walks to Kishtaiah, relinquishing all, and Sivaiah & Gowri cross the boundaries. Hence, Naidu flares up and amputates Sivaiah's hands. Plus, he grabs the turtle doves and arraigns Kishtaiah with false allegations. Radha affirms him guilty at the judiciary, and he must pay the penalty when Sivaiah accuses her.
Time passes, and Kishtaiah acquits, molding into a gallant, seeking vengeance against Radha. Additionally, he blasts fury startlingly, viewing widow Gowri, who spins back. Following the adversity, she takes her husband with adoration when Naidu's goons molest her and slaughter Sivaiah. Thus, Kishtaiah turns a tough nut to Naidu, so he evicts Gangulu to slay him. Whereat, Radha implores Gangulu, divulging why she lied in court to secure Kishtaiah from her father. Hearing it, Kishtaiah comprehends Radha's beloved on him, and love reblossoms among them. Now, the entire village coalesces for their conjugal. Frightened, Naidu rushes to Rayudu's aid and proposes Radha's espouse with him to uphold his prestige. Hereupon, Kishtaiah onslaughts on them with his tribe, but Rayudu holds them to the verge of death despite Kishtaiah courageously tying the knot with Radha. At last, Rayudu bows before him, proclaiming the love's eminence and reforming Naidu. Finally, the movie ends happily with Rayudu & Naidu surrendering to the police.
Cast
- Rajendra Prasad as Kishtaiah
- Chandra Mohan as Sivaiah
- Ramya Krishna as Radha
- Kota Srinivasa Rao as Kota Tirupati Naidu
- Charan Raj as Pulikante Papa Rayudu
- Prabhakar Reddy as Gangulu
- Rallapalli as Kalahasthi
- Saradhi
- Mada
- KK Sarma as Wizard
- Bhemiswara Rao
- Mahalakshmi as Gowri
- Shubha as Annapurna
- Mamatha as Gangulu's wife
Soundtrack
Music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.
| Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Adenu Oka Puvvalle" | Veturi | S. Janaki | 4:18 |
| "Thulli Thulli" | Mano, P. Susheela | 4:06 | |
| "Kanne Vayasu" | Gopi | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:40 |
| "Alupuleni Keratalivi" | Rajasri | P. Susheela | 5:00 |
| "Midisipade Deepalivi" | Veturi | K. J. Yesudas | 4:52 |
References
- "Aasthulu Anthasthulu". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
- Arunachalam, Param (2020). BollySwar: 1981–1990. Mavrix Infotech. p. 1142. ISBN 9788193848227.
- "Aasthulu Anthasthulu (1988)". Music India Online. Archived from the original on 18 September 2018. Retrieved 30 May 2022.