Aadarsham (1993 film)

Aadarsham  is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by C. Venkataraju, G. Sivaraju under the Sri Vijaya Lakshmi Productions banner and directed by Mouli. It stars Jagapathi Babu, Ashwini Nachappa, Raghu and music composed by M. M. Keeravani. Later dubbed into Tamil as Aananenna Pennenna.

Plot
The film begins at an orphanage where Jyothi, a plucky naughty girl, defies the rules. One day, Jyothi discovers that she has a family—Suryanarayana, her alcoholic father, and his benevolent wife, Savitri. The couple already has two daughters, Lalitha and Vani. Suyarnarayana always subjected Savitri to oppression for continuously giving birth to baby girls, for which he admitted Jyothi to the asylum. Now, Jyothi proceeds toward her father and coercively hangs with him. Subsequently, she takes on household responsibilities and boosts her sisters' courage to strive for their goals. Years roll by, and Jyothi toils and molds her sisters. Lalitha became well-educated and worked as a schoolteacher, whereas Vani was a famous local singer. About which Suryanarayana is unbeknownst.

Parallelly, Devi Prasad, an honorable-seeming hoodlum, conducts a high level of illegal activities in autos in the town. Chakrapani, a good soul, holds a stand that benefits Devi Prasad as gratitude. Jyothi acquires an auto from him, and they fall for each other. Inspector Shivaji, a sheer cop, is appointed to desist Devi Prasad, who gallantly challenges him. Destiny stands for Shivaji & Chakrapani antagonists. Apart from that, Shivaji is a widower with a daughter, Veena, who is a student of Lalitha. She endears her and comes closer to Shivaji. Vani joins a music troupe of Pardhasaradhi. He likes her, but Vani's desires are at a height. At a point, Suryanarayana is aware of his daughters' achievements; as a result, three of them quit the house along with their mother.

They reside in a colony in jeopardy of Wretch Prem, son of Devi Prasad. He acts out his crimes under the garb of a cultural club. Despite being deserted by her husband, Savitri takes care of him. Knowing it, Suryanarayana realizes and decides to do something good for his family. Meanwhile, Lalitha completes her I.A.S, returns as Collector, and knits Shivaji. Immediately, she shuts down Prem's club and apprehends him. Soon after release, begrudged Prem traps and hoodwinks Vani. During this plight, Lalitha pleads with Prem to nuptial Vani when he conditionally asks and reopens his businesses. However, he turns around his word and affronts the entire family. Here, incensed Jyothi onslaughts on him when to thwart Shivaji takes her into custody. Annoyed, Vani attempts suicide when Pardhasaradhi rescues and wholeheartedly accepts her. In jail, Prem manipulates and torments Jyothi, but reformed Chakrapani safeguards her. Besides, Savitri is unable to endure the affliction of Prem and moves to kill him, but on the verge, Suryanarayana slaughters him. At last, Shivaji, Chakrapani, and Jyothi cease Devi Prasad. Finally, the movie ends with Suryanarayana feeling proud to give birth to such ideal daughters before leaving for prison.

Cast

 * Jagapathi Babu as Shivaji
 * Ashwini Nachappa as Jyothi
 * Raghu as Chakrapani
 * J. D. Chakravarthy as Prem
 * Nutan Prasad as Commissioner Prasad
 * Tanikella Bharani as Suryanarayana
 * Brahmanandam as Madhu
 * Jayalalita as Achala Kumari & Kuchala Kumari (dual role)
 * Sujatha as Savitri
 * Saranya as Lalitha
 * Hema as Chakrapani's sister
 * Mallikarjuna Rao as Aachary
 * Ananth as Bilahari
 * Sakshi Ranga Rao
 * Raja Ravindra as Pardhasaradhi
 * Jenny as Minister
 * Yamuna as Vani
 * Babu Sunayana as Veena
 * Gowtham Raju
 * Bangalore Padma

Soundtrack
Music composed by M. M. Keeravani. Lyrics written by Bhuvanachandra. Music released on Balaji Audio Company.