Kauravudu
Kauravudu is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language film directed by V. Jyothikumar. The film stars Nagendra Babu and Ramya Krishna in lead roles. It was produced by K. Padmaja under the banners of Sai Varun Teja Arts and Anjana Productions. The music was composed by Mani Sharma, with cinematography by Mohan Chand and editing by K. Rango Paul Reddy. The film was a remake of Kannada film Kowrava, which itself was inspired by the Tamil film Kadalora Kavithaigal, which was remade in Telugu as Aradhana. Kauravudu was not successful at the box office.
Plot
Zamindar Surya who harbours a deep hatred for women is feared by the villagers. His resentment stems from painful experiences: his brother was betrayed by his lover, and his wife, who was involved in an illicit affair, committed suicide after the affair was exposed. Sasi, a newly posted school teacher, learns of the reasons for Surya's animosity towards women through his mother, Santhamma. Determined to change his perspective, Sasi sets out to transform his view of women.Sasi's opportunity arises when she saves Surya's son, Chandu, from a dangerous accident at school, risking her own life in the process. Surya, moved by her courage, begins to appreciate her, leading to a romantic relationship between them. However, Sasi is already in love with Rahul, and when a gang led by Dattu attempts to assault her, Surya arrives just in time to save her. Dattu, harboring resentment against Surya, manipulates Sasi into believing that Surya orchestrated the attack to gain her admiration, causing her to distance herself from him and leave town.
Surya, seeking redemption, becomes the target of Dattu's gang once more and is nearly killed by a crazed bull. His son, Chandu, is severely injured in the attack and taken to a city hospital. Chandu, who is fond of Sasi, asks to see her, believing she can save him. Surya convinces Sasi to meet him, but she remains skeptical of his intentions. With the help of Sasi's father, the misunderstanding between Sasi and Surya is cleared. Sasi rushes to the hospital, and Chandu recovers. Meanwhile, Rahul's true character is revealed, and Sasi ultimately agrees to marry Surya, leading to a happy conclusion.