Bangaru Kutumbam


Bangaru Kutumbam is a 1994 Telugu drama film, produced by Kaikala Nageswara Rao under the Ramaa Films banner, presented by Satyanarayana and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jayasudha in the lead roles and music composed by Raj-Koti. The film won the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film, while Akkineni Nageswara Rao received the Nandi Award for Best Actor for his performance.

Plot

The story revolves around conscientiousness joint family, Srinivasa Rao is its paterfamilias, leads a pleasant joyful family life with his ideal companion Savitri and 3 sons Suryam, Kumar, Hari. Time being, the 3 sons get married and they too are blessed with kids when disputes erupt which turns into turbulence. Here Srinivasa Rao understands this situation is due to joint family and decides to separate his children to which Savitri refuses. So, Srinivasa Rao plays a drama and splits his children. Thereafter, the affection among them again flourish. Soon, Savitri learns the truth, asks her husband to get back the children but he disagrees, so, she too leaves the house. At last, she realizes Srinivasa Rao's intention is equitable. Finally, the movie ends a happy note by all of them live individually with hearts united showing Unity in Diversity.

Cast

Music composed by Raj-Koti. Lyrics were written by Veturi Sundararama Murthy. Music released on Supreme Music Company.

Reception

The Indian Express wrote "The subject of a united ideal family separating and then re-uniting has been tackled often enough, but Dasari still manages to infuse some freshness in his handling of the subject".

Awards