Srinivasa Kalyanam

Srinivasa Kalyanam

Year: 1987

Runtime: More mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Kodi Ramakrishna

Romance

Srinivas and his sister Lakshmi build a fresh start with the help of their supportive cousin Saroja. As years pass, Saroja unexpectedly develops romantic feelings for Srinivas, only to discover that he is already devoted to Lalitha, creating a tangled love triangle that tests loyalty and family ties.

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1

Childhood tragedy under Nagayya

Srinivas and his sister Lakshmi lose their parents while saving their landlord Sridhar Rao. They fall under the care of their chronically drinking uncle Nagayya, who squanders their money and mistreats them. This early hardship sets the stage for their lifelong struggle to survive.

childhood Nagayya's home
2

Escape with Saroja's help

Nagayya's misdeeds force the siblings to flee his clutches. Saroja, Nagayya's daughter, helps them escape and takes steps to ensure their safety, even though she must leave soon after. The escape marks a turning point as they begin a new life elsewhere.

childhood Nagayya's home
3

Adopted by a city couple

The siblings are taken in by a loving couple in the city who provide a stable home and new opportunities. Srinivas tries several jobs to support the family, and the siblings start building a fresh life away from their past. The city offers hope but also new challenges.

city life City home
4

Srinivas meets Lalitha; starts a dance career

Srinivas works as a newspaper delivery boy, an auto driver, and eventually runs a dance school. He meets Lalitha, who is looking for a job, and they fall in love. Their bond grows amid his struggles and her aspirations.

present City, at his dance school
5

Saroja becomes Swapna and moves in

Saroja changes her name to Swapna and arrives to rent Srinivas' house, unaware that he is her cousin. The two families collide, creating a tangled bond between them. This coincidence sows seeds for future revelations.

present Srinivas's house
6

Lambodharam eyes Lalitha; Nagayya's role

Lambodharam, a hotel proprietor and notorious womanizer, spots Lalitha during a dance program and becomes attracted to her. Nagayya, his assistant at Nisachara, watches the situation unfold with growing tension. The attraction complicates Srinivas's romance with Lalitha.

days after Swapna's arrival Dance program and hotel
7

Swapna learns truth; rekindles love

Soon after, Swapna discovers the crucial truth about her identity and her relationship with Srinivas, reigniting their childhood love. Lalitha's own feelings grow as she observes Srinivas and Swapna. The revelation raises the stakes for all three.

shortly after Srinivas's home
8

Lambodharam traps Venkatrao; Srinivas protects Lalitha

Lambodharam traps Lalitha's brother-in-law Venkatrao to win Lalitha. To protect her, Srinivas brings Lalitha home and declares his intention to marry her, briefly disrupting their plans. The danger intensifies as the wedding becomes a focal point.

after Srinivas's home
9

Swapna sacrifices love; truth leads to flight

Swapna sacrifices her own happiness to allow Srinivas to pursue Lalitha. As marriage arrangements begin, Lalitha learns the truth and decides to flee with Swapna, aiming to join Srinivas. Lambodharam offers to stop the marriage only if Lalitha accepts his condition.

planning stage During planning of the marriage
10

Swapna takes Lalitha's place; truth revealed

Swapna listens to everything and goes in place of Lalitha in the marriage, while Lalitha reveals to Srinivas that Swapna is really Saroja. Nagayya also recognizes his daughter, marking a turning point. Srinivas rushes to protect Swapna.

climax Marriage venue and Nagayya's home
11

Reconciliation and protection

With the truth out, Srinivas protects Swapna, and Nagayya accepts his daughter back into the family. The emotional tension resolves as the family comes together. The trio prepares for a hopeful future.

finale Srinivas' home
12

Happy ending: Srinivas marries Lalitha; Swapna stays

In the final sequence, Srinivas marries Lalitha with Swapna’s blessing, and Swapna/Saroja remains part of their family. The story ends on a note of forgiveness, love, and new beginnings. The bonds between the three characters are solidified as they start a new life together.

finale Wedding and home

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