Rendu Rellu Aaru

Rendu Rellu Aaru

Year: 1986

Runtime: More mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Jandhyala Subramanya Sastry

The film opens with close friends Sadguna Rao (Chandra Mohan) and Madhusudan Rao (Rajendra Prasad). Sadguna meets the charming Keerthana (Preeti) in a comic situation, and they quickly fall in love. Keerthana’s close friend is Vindhya (Rajani), a stage artist. As the story progresses, Keerthana reveals to Vindhya that she was married as a child to Venkata Sivam in their village—a marriage she denies, having even changed her name from Vighneshwari to Keerthana.

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Timeline – Rendu Rellu Aaru (1986)

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1

Opening lives in Iravatham's house

The film opens with Madhu and Sadguna Rao living as tenants in Iravatham's house, while Keertana and Vindhya stay at a nearby hostel. Madhu is a playful prankster who teases everyone with puzzles. This setup establishes the intertwined relationships and sets the tone for the comedy of errors to come.

opening Iravatham's house
2

Madhu and Keertana fall in love

Madhu's lighthearted antics bring him into contact with Keertana during a funny event, and the two undergrad friends quickly fall for each other. Their budding romance contrasts with Vindhya's quieter life and hints at future complications. The romance anchors the central love interests of the story.

early village event
3

Lalitha's antics test the household

Iravatham endures Lalitha's relentless music and cooking, which strains him and foreshadows familial tensions. He tries to calm things, preserving peace while clearly not liking the bombardment of domestic chaos. Lalitha's behavior becomes a recurring obstacle in the path of the couples.

ongoing Iravatham's house
4

Dattatreya arrives with a plan

Keertana's maternal uncle Dattatreya arrives and urges her to prepare for a journey to care for her ailing paternal uncle Sarvanandam. At the same time, Vindhya's marriage is being arranged to Venkatasivam, foreshadowing a complicated tangle of matches. The family is pulled into a web of obligations and expectations.

before departure Keertana's home to Sarvanandam's residence
5

The betrothal twist: Venkatasivam is Madhu

Dattatreya forwards Vindhya's marriage to Venkatasivam, who is revealed to be Madhu under a new name. Although the groom is Madhu, he and Keertana detest the prearranged match. This twist creates immediate dramatic tension and fuels the impending conflict.

before ceremony village wedding setting
6

Lovers plead to unite with their mates

Madhu and Keertana plead for permission to continue their relationship, and their friends join in urging the families to allow true love to prevail. The couples try to align their desires with social expectations while navigating the looming arrangements. The plea marks a shift from secret affection to bold confrontation.

pre-wedding village
7

Sadguna and Vindhya's secret wedding attempt

Meanwhile, Sadguna Rao and Vindhya return with their own plans for marriage, only to find their paths entangled with the larger schemes. They prepare for a union that risks disruption by the surrounding families. The pair's resolve adds another layer of romance and chaos to the plot.

night village / Sarvanandam's residence
8

Tikamaka traps the couple for the first night

Sarvanandam's acolyte Tikamaka locks Sadguna Rao and Vindhya in for their first night, provoking fear and desperation. Dattatreya's sudden return from the pilgrimage unsettles everyone, and he notices Madhu in two places at once, raising alarms with his father. Tension escalates just as the wedding preparations intensify.

night Sarvanandam's residence
9

Anirudh arrives and adds scrutiny

Vindhya's brother Anirudh arrives and becomes aware of the play-acting around the couples. He rushes into the scene, guiding or complicating the plan depending on perspectives. His arrival tips the balance in the unfolding wedding chaos.

evening Sarvanandam's residence
10

The wedding night converges and truths surface

All the key players converge at Sarvanandam's residence during the marital night as concealed feelings and original relationships come to light. The lovers' true identities are teased, and the atmosphere shifts from masquerade to revelation. The tension peaks before any resolution.

marital night Sarvanandam's residence
11

Iravatham intervenes and a plan forms

Seeing the chaos, Iravatham steps in and orchestrates a resolution: Madhu and Keertana are set to wed with his backing, while Vindhya and Sadguna Rao also head toward the venue. The plan aims to unite the couples and quell the family feuds. The intervention shifts the momentum from confusion to a coordinated celebration.

pre-wedding to wedding wedding venue / Iravatham's influence
12

Final revelations and the cheerful ending

Dattatreya reveals that Madhu and Keertana are the rightful couples, and Anirudh supports Vindhya and Sadguna Rao's marriage. Pattabhiram's hypnotic influence over Lalitha is undone, restoring her to her former state, while Iravatham's status is humorously questioned and reaffirmed. The film closes on a comedic and warmly reconciled note.

ending village / wedding venue

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