Kanna Talli

Kanna Talli is a 1953 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by K. S. Prakash Rao under the Prakash Studios banner. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, G. Varalakshmi with music composed by Pendyala Nageshwara Rao. The film is the debut of Telugu popular singer P. Suseela and actress Rajasulochana into the film industry. Kanna Talli bears some resemblance to Mehboob Khan's Aurat (1940) but is a different story than the former. The film was simultaneously shot in Tamil as Petra Thai. Dialogues were penned by S. A. Subbaraman.

Plot
The film begins with the wealthy couple Chalapathi & Shantamma who lead a happy family life with two sons Ramu & Shankar. Chalapathi is a spendthrift for his vanity. Hence, he bankrupt and absconds leaving behind the family. During that plight, Shantamma rides out courageously and fosters the children. Behold of her struggle the elder one Ramu aims to carve his brother as well-educated. Years roll by, Ramu exerts himself and Shankar successfully accomplishes the school file and falls for his cousin Gowri the daughter of Nagaiah. At Present, Ramu aspires to join Shankar in college for it he performs a rich alliance with Rs.10,000 of dowry. Since his wife Lakshmi is a virago, she pesters her mother-in-law. Besides, in the city, Shankar turns into a spoiled brat with the association of a dancer Chanchala. Learning it, Ramu lands where he is mortified when Lakshmi pulls his authority and dominates him after a return. After a while, Shankar backs and confronts his brother for his share when Shantamma strikes and necks him. Anyhow, warmhearted Ramu forgives and lets him in, but guileful Shankar heists Lakshmi's jewelry for which Shantamma is culpable and she is spurned from the house. Being cognizant of Shankar's behavior, Nagaiah calls off the match when Gowri attempts suicide and Shantamma rescues her. Here, Shantamma provides an assurance to get back Shankar. By the time, Shankar discovers the devilish face of Chanchala and as enranged he slaughters her. Witnessing it, Shantamma incriminates herself which reforms Shankar. Knowing it, Ramu rushes to his mother. Now the wheel of fortune makes Shantamma meet with her husband Chalapathi in the prison here and now as a wanderer. At last, Shantamma seeks Ramu to be quiet and to knit Shankar & Gowri. Finally, the movie ends with Shantamma moving toward condemnation.

Cast

 * Male cast
 * Akkineni Nageshwara Rao as Ramu
 * R. Nageswara Rao as Chalapathi
 * M. N. Nambiar as Shankar
 * Peketi Sivaram as Sharma
 * Mikkilineni as Ramu's maternal uncle
 * Pendyala Nageswara Rao as Perumallu
 * Babji as Nagaiah
 * Koduru Achaiah Chowdary as Naiduamma
 * Pasumarti as Dancer


 * Female cast
 * G. Varalakshmi as Shanta
 * Rajasulochana as Dancer
 * T. D. Vasantha as Gowri
 * Annapurna as Kanthamma
 * Shanta as Chanchala
 * C. Varalakshmi as Lakshmi

Soundtrack
Music composed by Pendyala Nageshwara Rao. Music released on Audio Company.
 * Telugu songs

Lyrics were penned by M. S. Subramaniam. Playback singers are N. Lalitha, M. S. Sarojini, Ghantasala, A. M. Rajah, P. Susheela and K. Rani. The song Yaedukku Azhaithai is the first song in Tamil film sung by P. Susheela.
 * Tamil Songs