Tahsildar Gari Ammayi
Tahsildar Gari Ammayi is a 1971 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by K. S. Prakash Rao. It is an adaptation of Kavilipati Vijayalakshmi's novel Vidhi Vinyaasaalu that was serialised the same year in the newspaper Andhra Prabha. The film stars Sobhan Babu, Nagabhushanam and Jamuna. It was released on 12 November 1971, and became a commercial success.
Plot
The story follows a young bus conductor who is romantically pursued by the daughter of a Tahsildar. Despite familial opposition, the couple marries due to the persistence of the young woman. However, tensions arise as her uncles and other family members attempt to separate the newlyweds. They instill doubt in the wife’s mind by showing her a scene of her husband watching a movie with another woman, leading to misunderstandings and conflict between the couple.Believing that poverty is linked to a lack of manners, the wife asserts that her status as the daughter of a Tahsildar guarantees her wisdom. She insists on raising their son separately, causing further rifts. The husband, his pride wounded, vows to make their son a collector, proving his capability. This determination leads to their separation.
In the end, the husband achieves his goal, and their son becomes a collector. Upon learning that his parents parted over a trivial misunderstanding, the son takes it upon himself to reunite them. His efforts succeed, and the family reconciles, bringing the story to a heartwarming conclusion.
Cast
- Sobhan Babu as Prasada Rao and Vasu
- * Master Rajkumar as young Vasu
- Nagabhushanam as Venkataramayya
- Jamuna as Madhumathi
- Chandrakala as Padmaja
- Raavi Kondala Rao as Rajasekharam
- Sakshi Ranga Rao as Gopalam