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Relangi's Top 10 Best Films
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Relangi, one of the first-generation comedy actors in Telugu, created a new wave in comedy with his unique mannerisms. His style served as a guide for many actors who came after him. Not just a comedian, Relangi was also recognized as a character artist. Let’s take a look at his top 10 best films.
1 . Missamma(January 12 , 1955)
U|181 minutes|Drama,Family,Romance
Two unemployed graduates pretend to be a married couple to secure jobs as teachers in a small village school. During their journey, they develop feelings for each other.
2 . Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu(January 14 , 1959)
U|158 minutes|Comedy,Drama
Mukundarao, a wealthy man, has a daughter Manjari who loves the patriot Rajarao. Meanwhile, Rajarao drives his sister out of her maternal home. Returning from abroad, Mukundarao's son is falsely told that Leela is dead. The story unfolds to reveal what happens next.
3 . Velugu Needalu(January 07 , 1961)
U|Drama
Suguna, a doctor, loves Chandram who suffers from tuberculosis. However, Chandram forces her to marry a man named Raghu. Chandram's disease gets cured eventually, and in the meantime, Suguna's husband dies.
4 . Preminchi Choodu(June 24 , 1965)
U|160 mins|Drama
Due to a misunderstanding caused by his employer's children, Ranga loses his job. However, the story takes a turn after Ranga marries his employer’s daughter.
5 . Suvarna Sundari(May 10 , 1957)
U|208 minutes|Drama,Musical
A divine messenger falls in love with a human prince, but they are separated by a curse from Indra. Their journey to reunite is filled with many challenges.
6 . Jagadeka Veeruni Katha(August 09 , 1961)
U|187 minutes|Drama
Pratap's wish to marry four celestial maidens leads him into trouble. Not only does he become cursed, but he also loses his position in his father's kingdom.
7 . Jayabheri(April 09 , 1959)
U|110 minutes|Drama
Kashinath (Akkineni), learning music under Vishwanath, a music maestro, surpasses his teacher. At a performance, he challenges the lead actress Manjula (Anjalidevi), leading to a romantic and musical rivalry. Their conflict turns into love, and they marry in a twist of fate.
8 . Lava Kusa(March 29 , 1963)
U|208 min|Drama,Musical
After Rama sends pregnant Sita into exile, she gives birth to twins. The story takes a turn when they go to Ayodhya to disrupt an Ashwamedha Yagna.
9 . Mayabazar(March 27 , 1957)
U|184 minutes(Telugu)174 minutes(Tamil)|Comedy,Drama,Mythological
Balarama promises his daughter's hand in marriage to Subhadra's son. However, when the Kauravas usurp the kingdom, Balarama is forced to break his promise, leading to significant repercussions.
10 . Nartanasala(October 11 , 1963)
U|174 minutes|Drama,Musical
After completing 12 years in exile, the Pandavas must hide their identities for a year. Arjuna's son Abhimanyu falls in love with princess Uttara, without revealing his identity.