O Seeta Katha (transl. Story of a Seeta) is a 1974 Indian Telugu-language film directed by K. Viswanath starring Kanta Rao, Chandra Mohan, Roja Ramani and Devadas Kanakala.
The film won the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film (Silver), and the Filmfare Best Film Award (Telugu). The film was later remade both in Malayalam and Tamil languages as Mattoru Seetha and Moondru Mudichu, respectively.
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Plot
Seeta (Roja Ramani), a teenage girl, lives with her mother and elder sister (Subha), who runs the house with her harikatha performances. Seeta falls in love with Chandram (Chandramohan), but Gopalakrishna (Devadas Kanakala) has an eye on her and hires goons to bash Chandram, who dies on the spot. Seeta marries Madhava Rao (Kantha Rao), father of Gopalakrishna, and makes Gopalakrishna realize his mistakes.
Cast
Kanta Rao as Madhava Rao
Chandra Mohan as Chandram
Roja Ramani as Seeta
Devadas Kanakala as Gopalakrishna
Allu Ramalingayya
Shubha
Ramaprabha
Pandari Bai
Production
C. Aswini Dutt made his debut as an executive producer for the film.
Songs
The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics by Veturi and C. Narayana Reddy.
"Bhaaratanaarii Charitamu" (Harikatha)
Lyrics: Veturi
Playback: P. Leela
"Malle Kannaa Tellana Maa Seeta Sogasu"
Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy
Playback: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Suseela
"Puttadi Bomma Maa Pellipaduchu"
Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy
Playback: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Suseela
"Kallaakapatam Erugani Pillalu Allari Cheste Andam"
Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy
Playback: P. Suseela
"Ninu Kanna Katha, Mee Amma Katha Vinipinchanaa"
Lyrics: Veturi
Playback: B. Vasanta, P. Suseela
"Chintachiguru Pulupani Cheekatante Nalupani"
Lyrics: Veturi
Playback: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Release
The film was screened at the Asian and African film Festival at Tashkent.
Awards
Nandi Awards – 1974
Second Best Feature Film – Silver – A.R.S. Sharma
Filmfare Awards South – 1974
Filmfare Best Director Award (Telugu) – K. Viswanath
Filmfare Best Film Award (Telugu) – A. R. S. Sarma