Gudi Gantalu

Gudi Gantalu is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Krishna Kumari, with music composed by Ghantasala. The film was produced by Sunderlal Nehata and Doondy. It is a remake of the Tamil film Aalayamani (1962).

Plot
Zamindar Srinivasa Rao / Vasu is a godhood nature tycoon everyone adores. Anyhow, the verity is peculiar that a beast exists in him when one aspires to his things. Accordingly, he slew his soulmate Babu in childhood for touching the darling doll, Kasthuri. Thenceforth, Vasu falls victim to regret and carves for relations. Parallelly, Bhadraiah, Vasu's sly manager, has two children, Krishna & Subhadra, and he ploys to usurp vast wealth by knitting Subhadra with Vasu. Once, Vasu spotted a meritorious student whom Vasu nurtured and gazed at his true fidelity, which made him a soulmate. Subhadra is fond of Hari, which he denies; his sweetheart is Maya, who does not pose whereabouts. Indeed, she is Kasthuri, the daughter of Subbaiah, Vasu's clerk.

At one point, Vasu encounters Kasthuri, startled by her name, and endears at first sight. Meanwhile, Kasthuri's elder sister, Kalyani, loves Krishna. Knowing it, Bhadraiah constructs the status barrier when Vasu aids them and performs nuptials of Krishna & Kalyani. Soon after, he divulges his liking for Kasthuri to Hari, who steps in to fix the match. Therein, he collapses, watching Maya as Kasthuri when the turtle doves quiet and decides to sacrifice their love out of gratitude. Vasu & Kasthuri are engaged and begrudged Bhadraiah ruses to eliminate Kasthuri, paralyzing Vasu to shield her. From there, Kasthuri worships Vasu as her deity, and he exposes his devilish shade, too. Bhadraiah toxics Vasu's mind about the Hari & Kasthuri closeness; thus, the monster awakes.

Ergo, Vasu wiles to assassinate Hari by pushing him down from the cliff and suddenly becomes conscious of Hari & Kasthuri's love affair and their loyalty. Vasu dies out of repentance and commits self-sacrifice by jumping into the sea. Nevertheless, a staunch Ramadasu secures him, who recoups his limbs and back as a beggar to complete his aim to conjoin Hari & Kasthuri. On the wedding day, Vasu is astounded to view Subhadra as the bridegroom, and Kasthuri considers his widow and comprehends her dedication. Finally, Kasthuri declares that she will end her life on the same cliff. Listening to it, Vasu rushes and safeguards her. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Vasu & Kasthuri.

Music
Music was composed by Ghantasala.

Awards

 * Nandi Awards
 * Third Best Feature Film - Bronze - Nehata & Doondi (1964)