Brahmachari story at a glance
Jayalalitha got introduced to Telugu Cinema by P.A.P production house and paired once again with ANR in this film. She played the role of a woman who looks cheerful from outside but hides her sadness within. Ramaprabha, who got introduced with Chilaka Gorinka got good name with her role in this film. Suryakantham, who usually portrays aggressive roles is seen as an innocent lady and excels in it. This film was remade in Hindi as Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari.
Story Details:
Ramakrishna (ANR) is a B.A.student and a staunch devotee of Lord Hanuman. He doesn’t like the presence of women even one bit. Jogulu (Chalam) is his classmate who gives useless advices to his friend. Jogulu’s girlfriend Mallika (Ramaprabha) and her roommate Vasantha (Jayalalitha) also study in the same class of Ramakrishna. In fact, Vasantha loves Ramakrishna and she challenges that she would get married to him at any cost. Ramakrishna gets troubled a lot with the sweet advances of Vasantha. Ramakrishna’s father Parandhamayya (Nagabhushanam) is a very strict gentleman. His elder son (Prabhakara Reddy) gets married and stays in another town. Parandhamayya plans to get his younger son Ramakrishna married as soon as his studies get completed. Ramakrishna doesn’t agree for this and his innocent mother (Suryakantham) gets trapped in between her determined son and strict husband. While this confrontation is going on, one day Vasantha arrives at their house with a suitcase. She even has a baby boy with her. Vasantha tells everyone there that she is married to Ramakrishna and the baby boy is their son. Ramakrishna denies it vehemently and when Parandhamayya gets the medical tests done, the blood group of the boy and Ramakrishna match. Meanwhile, the elder son arrives in the house and gets shocked to see Vasantha there . He argues with her and even plans to kill the baby boy but the attempt is thwarted by Ramakrishna. Vasantha tells the real story to Parandhamayya that his elder son loved her sister( Sukanya ) and cheated her. Because of it her sister gives birth to this baby boy and tells the entire story to Vasantha in her death bed. Vasantha decides to teach a lesson to the cheater and plays this drama. Ramakrishna realizes the good nature of Vasantha and falls in love with her. The film ends on a happy note with the marriage of Vasantha and Ramakrishna.
Performances:
ANR is adorable as the woman hater initially and an innocent man. His funny histrionics and the fear was showcased perfectly in every frame. Jayalalitha is sweet as Vasantha who falls for the hero and teases him. She does a great job as a strong woman in the second half. Nagabhushanam is good as the strict father of the hero and Suryakantham is wonderful as his innocent wife. Prabhakara Reddy is vicious as the evil elder brother. Chalam and Ramaprabha provide good comedy relief.
Technical Aspects:
The storyline of the film is quite entertaining as well as thought provoking. Bhamidipati Radhakrishna’s dialogues are perfect for this family entertainer. Music by T. Chalapathi Rao is another strong asset for the film with songs like O Brahmachari, Ye Thotalo Virabooseno Ee Poovu, Ee Yennela Yelugullona became good hits. Tatineni Ramarao’s direction paves the way for an enjoyable family entertainer.
Cast and Crew:
Ramakrishna- ANR
Vasantha- Jayalalitha
Jogulu- Chalam
Mallika- Ramaprabha
Parandhamayya- Nagabhushanam
Parandhamayya’s Wife- Suryakantham
Parandhamayya’s Elder Son- Prabhakara Reddy
Vasantha’s Sister- Sukanya
Base Story- K.Balamurugan
Dialogues- Bhamidipati Radhakrishna
Lyrics- Dr.C.Narayana Reddy, Athreya, Sri Sri, Kosaraju, Dasaradhi
Music- T.Chalapathi Rao
Producer-A.V.Subba Rao
Direction- Tatineni Ramarao
Banner- P.A.P
Release Date- 1st February 1968