Shrutilayalu

Shrutilayalu

Year: 1987

Runtime: 161 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: K. Viswanath

DramaMusic

Naidu, a devoted Carnatic musician, adopts two sons who rise to fame as city performers. Their success breeds arrogance, leading them to disregard Naidu and abandon his dream of establishing a music academy. Years later, Naidu’s daughter‑in‑law Sita intervenes, urging the wayward brothers to remember their roots and revive the academy.

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1

Naidu's dream and tragedy

Naidu, a devoted Carnatic musician, dedicates his life to training his son to become a great artist. He dreams of building an academy of fine arts to carry on the tradition. A car accident shatters his hopes when his only son Narayana Murthy dies, leaving Naidu with a heavy grief to bear.

early in the story Naidu's home
2

Adoption of three orphans and a new beginning

In his sorrow, Naidu adopts three street children and begins teaching them Carnatic music. He hopes they can carry forward his dream by helping him start an academy. The act forms the emotional core of his later mission.

shortly after tragedy Naidu's home
3

Sita falls in love and Naidu's consent

Sita, a music admirer, falls in love with Narayana. Naidu consents to their marriage, hoping their partnership will strengthen the family's musical vocation. Meanwhile, Shankar, Naidu's second son, marries a wealthy girl.

early phase of family life Naidu's home
4

Sons sent to the city

To raise funds for the Sangeetha Bharathi academy, Naidu sends his three sons to the city to pursue music and earn money. He hopes city life will refine their talents and generate the resources needed for the project. The plan is noble, but it marks the beginning of a dangerous drift.

soon after marriage City
5

Sons' fame turns to vice

Once in the city, the three brothers gain popularity and forget their purpose. They slip into bad habits and alienate their father with disrespect. Narayana Murthy even threatens his pregnant wife in a moment of arrogance.

during city life City
6

Sita takes onus and steps back to the plan

Seeing the damage, Naidu's daughter-in-law Sita refuses to give up. She undertakes a quiet campaign to steer the brothers back toward music and the dream of the academy. She focuses on their younger generation, especially her own son, Srinivas.

some time later City
7

Sita returns and guides behind the scenes

Sita returns to the city where her husband lives without revealing herself to Narayana or his brother. She works to open Narayana Murthy's eyes to his grandson, Srinivas, and his remarkable talents from behind the scenes. Her goal is to awaken the dormant interest and re-ignite the family's musical mission.

after a long absence City
8

Narayana mentors Srinivas

Narayana Murthy, unaware of his own son, begins to recognize the exceptional talent in Srinivas. He agrees to teach him music, helping the boy grow while concealing his identity from the rest of the family. This mentorship marks a turning point toward healing the estranged kinship.

during the mentorship City
9

Sita inspires the other brothers

Sita uses Srinivas's progress to motivate the other two brothers to concentrate on music as well. She subtly guides them to rediscover their roots and respect for their father. The house slowly starts to remember the original purpose of Naidu's dream.

as Srinivas grows in skill City/Home
10

Forgiveness and reunion

After a long journey, the brothers return to their father to seek forgiveness for their past actions. They express remorse for their neglect and arrogance. Naidu forgives them, signaling a hopeful reconciliation.

final reunion Naidu's home
11

Renewed mission and academy revival

Reunited and humbled, they restart their efforts toward building the Music Academy. The project gains momentum as a family, now united, commits to the dream. They plan to name the academy Sangeetha Bharathi, honoring Naidu’s lifelong vision.

end of story Naidu's home / Site of academy
12

Legacy established

The film closes with the academy in operation and the siblings performing together, continuing the musical legacy. The family stands as a testament to perseverance, tradition, and the power of reconciliation. The dream Naidu held dear becomes a living reality through Sangeetha Bharathi.

end Site of the academy

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