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Release Year1968
Runtime1h 58m
LanguageTelugu
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama
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DirectorBapu
WritersMullapudi Venkata Ramana
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsThe Golden Sparrow
About The Golden Sparrow
Chandra Mohan is the son of a rich mother (Shanta Kumari) and fun-loving father. His mother asks him to marry, but his father advises him to run away from home and enjoy life. His mother announces rewards for those who find him. He tries to escape all these people. A criminal gang which has an eye on his properties sends one of their female members (Vijaya Nirmala) to attract him. But she falls in love with him. The remaining story is about how they both escape the criminal gang and unite.
Directed by Bapu, The Golden Sparrow leans on a strong ensemble — Vijaya Nirmala, Chandra Mohan, Vinnakota Ramanna Pantulu — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1968.
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