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Suryakantham's Top 10 Best Films
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Known as the quintessential feisty mother-in-law of Andhra, Suryakantham earned recognition for her roles as villains, mean mother-in-law, and harsh mothers. It's no exaggeration to say that Telugu cinema hasn't seen another actress of her caliber since. Here are the top 10 best films of Suryakantham for you.
1 . Dagudu Moothalu(August 21 , 1964)
UA|139 minutes|Drama
A man frequently visits Sundey's hotel in a village and falls for a girl named Subbulu there. However, the story takes a turn when he is revealed to be the landlord's grandson.
2 . Kula Gotralu(August 24 , 1961)
U|158 mins|Drama
Ravi marries against his father's wishes. Ravi's step-sister and her husband exploit this situation to create discord between them.
3 . Gundamma Katha(June 07 , 1962)
U|166 minutes|Comedy,Drama
Gundamma has a son and a daughter. She treats her stepdaughter Lakshmi like a servant and plans to marry her off to an orphan, making them permanent servants in her home. Meanwhile, she intends to marry her own daughter to a wealthy man to secure a luxurious life. Ramabhadrayya's sons decide to teach Gundamma a lesson.
4 . Bharya Bhartalu(March 31 , 1961)
U|159 minutes|Drama,Romance
Right after Sharada and Anand's wedding, Anand's father begins to suspect his character and Anand gets arrested for allegedly murdering his pregnant ex-girlfriend.
5 . Illarikam(May 01 , 1959)
U|160 minutes|Drama
Venu, a poor man, falls in love with Raja, the daughter of a landlord, and marries her. Someone creates problems in Venu's life, complicating his relationship with the landlord's family.
6 . Atha Okinti Kodale(September 12 , 1958)
U|Drama
Thayaramma's affection for her daughter-in-law Shobha wanes over time. Shobha's mother fails to pay the dowry, and as a result, Shobha endures the same suffering.
7 . Thodi Kodallu(January 11 , 1957)
U|182 minutes|Drama
Kutumbarao, the head of a family, and his wife Satyam effectively manage their household. A relative, however, schemes to disrupt the family's unity.
8 . Chiranjeevulu(August 15 , 1956)
UA|166 minutes|Drama,Romance
Directed by Vedantam Raghavaiah, this film stars N.T. Rama Rao and Jamuna in leading roles, with music by Ghantasala.
9 . Donga Ramudu(October 01 , 1955)
U|197 minutes|Drama
Separated as children, Ramudu and Lakshmi reunite under adverse circumstances. When Lakshmi is falsely accused of murder, Ramudu strives to prove her innocence.
10 . Chakrapani(March 19 , 1954)
UA|147 mins|Drama
Chakrapani decides to save a large sum of money as a gift for his grandson. However, he faces numerous obstacles while trying to achieve his goal.