Budget Padmanabham

Budget Padmanabham

Year: 2001

Runtime: 151 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: S.V. Krishna Reddy

Comedy

Padmanabham, a miser, spends his money carefully. He is put into a dilemma when unwelcome guests knock at his door and his wife gives birth to triplets.

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1

Debt drives Padmanabham from his home

As a child, Padmanabham grows up under the shadow of the ruthless loan shark Vaddila Reddy, who drives him from his beloved home after his parents' death. When the court imposes a strict deadline to repay the debt, Padmanabham dedicates himself to scraping together every rupee to reclaim his house. He uses his sharp wit to outmaneuver financial obstacles, even as the odds remain stacked against him.

childhood Childhood home
2

Ramya's bold deal and their marriage

Ramya proposes a bold arrangement: she will hand over her entire salary and agree not to have children until the loan is cleared. Padmanabham accepts, and the two marry under this unusual pact. The agreement ties their finances and personal lives from the start, testing how far wit and will can carry them through hardship.

present-day Home
3

Family pressure and Ramya's pregnancy

Behind the couple's troubles, a storm of family demands piles up: Vijaya, Padmanabham's cousin, and Totti Subramanyam, his brother-in-law, strain the finances. Ramya's brother Ravi adds to the pressure, making the debt feel crushing. Then Ramya conceives triplets, a beacon of hope that also brings new fears about how they will manage the future.

present-day Home
4

A maid named Sonali joins the household

To help manage daily life, Padmanabham hires a maid named Sonali. Ramya grows uneasy about having another woman in the house, wondering what hidden complications may arise. Sonali's arrival marks a new chapter as they all adjust to the added presence.

present-day Home
5

Sonali's pregnancy triggers a secret reveal

Ramya's suspicions intensify when Sonali becomes pregnant. In a startling confession, Anil—the son of Padmanabham's boss—claims that Sonali is his wife. Anil begs Padmanabham to shelter Sonali for a few days and to keep quiet, fearing Ramya will expose everything.

present-day Home
6

Anil's past and request for shelter

Anil explains his past: he fell in love with Sonali in college and married her, a history his father once tried to erase by violence. After that, his father found some shelter with Padmanabham, which binds Padmanabham to keep Sonali safe. Anil pleads for temporary shelter and for Padmanabham to keep quiet about the arrangement.

present-day Padmanabham's home
7

Hope and ongoing debt struggle

Padmanabham continues to work toward raising money, never losing sight of the debt. He and Ramya share a rare moment of hope that payment might be possible, but Ramya refuses to accompany him when the time comes. The strain of the debt tests their vows and resolve.

present-day Home
8

Sonali's labor and a race to the hospital

Sonali goes into labor, and Padmanabham hurries to the hospital to be by her side. He leaves the money tucked away in his shirt, hoping it will be enough or safe until they can pay the debt. The stakes are high as the family’s future hangs on the medical emergency.

during labor On the road to hospital / Hospital
9

Attack and the missing money

On the return trip, goons loyal to Jaganatha Rao ambush Padmanabham, testing his resolve. He reaches the hospital to help his boss through the crisis, a testament to his loyalty. When he returns home, he discovers the money is missing; Vaddila Reddy has stolen it to thwart repayment.

present-day Road to hospital / Home
10

Anil's intervention restores the home

Facing another blow, Padmanabham contemplates surrendering his house. Anil steps in to support him, and together they confront the debt and strive to reclaim the home. The alliance strengthens as the money is secured and the threat recedes.

present-day Home / Boss's environment
11

Truth, forgiveness, and a hopeful ending

Ramya learns the truth through Anil and begs forgiveness for her earlier doubts. The repentant moneylender returns the money, restoring the family’s finances. The film closes on a hopeful note as Sonali gives birth to triplet girls, symbolizing a new beginning.

end Home / Hospital

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