Srivariki Premalekha

Srivariki Premalekha

Year: 1984

Runtime: 150 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Jandhyala Subramanya Sastry

RomanceComedy

Ananda Rao becomes infatuated with the mysterious author of an anonymous love letter and sets out to discover her identity. His search is complicated by a domineering father and scheming coworkers who constantly interfere. Meanwhile, his neighbor Swarna falls in love with him, complicating his pursuit of love.

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1

Swarna writes a blind love letter as a bet

Swarna writes a blind love letter to an unknown person as part of a bet with her friends. She posts it without including a return address, hoping to prove that a girl can win a guy's heart if the reply comes quickly. This impulsive act sets the entire plot in motion.

Before posting Swarna's village
2

Letter misaddressed to Sony and Ananda Rao

The letter is misaddressed due to the newspaper references; 'Sony' from an ad and 'Ananda Rao' from another listing are attached to the envelope. It is mailed to Hindustan Shipping Board in Visakhapatnam, creating an unlikely romantic chase. The mix-up seeds the central matchmaking farce.

Immediately after posting Newspaper and Hindustan Shipping Board, Visakhapatnam
3

Ananda Rao vows to marry the letter's author

Ananda Rao reads the letter and is instantly captivated by the idea of marrying its author. He vows to pursue the writer and win her heart. This pledge kicks off his quest in Visakhapatnam.

Right after letter arrives Visakhapatnam, Hindustan Shipping Board
4

Uncle Suryam helps in a comic search

Ananda Rao enlists his maternal Uncle Suryam to locate the mysterious writer. The search leads to a string of humorous misunderstandings and social blunders that turn him into a neighborhood joke. The episodes reveal the chasm between his seriousness and the town's playful spirits.

During the search Visakhapatnam
5

Parandhamayya pushes for a quick marriage

Parandhamayya, Ananda Rao's father, pushes for a quick marriage to secure his son's future. His meddling creates tension at home and in the social circle, often to comic effect. Ananda Rao's attempts to avoid the trap heighten the family drama.

During the matchmaking push Ananda Rao's home, Visakhapatnam
6

Margaret introduces Sony as the letter-girl

Margaret, Ananda Rao's office colleague, tries to exploit his innocence by presenting 'Sony' as the girl from the letter. The ruse deepens the confusion between Sony and Swarna. The office scheme escalates the romantic mix-ups in Vizag.

During the search Office in Visakhapatnam
7

Swarna arrives in Vizag and befriends Anand Rao

Swarna travels to Vizag for a vacation and becomes a neighbor to Ananda Rao. The two grow close as friends, and Swarna's feelings begin to deepen. What started as a joke slowly edges toward real affection.

During Swarna's Vizag visit Vizag (Swarna's sister's house)
8

Swarna falls for Anand Rao; she plans to propose

Swarna's affection for Anand Rao grows, prompting her to consider proposing marriage. Meanwhile, Anand Rao, unaware of her true identity, opens up about his feelings to Sony and explains he is trying to win his parents' blessing. The tangled affection seeds the central dilemma.

Around this time Vizag
9

Swarna returns home and accepts no-dowry marriage

Feeling disheartened, Swarna returns to her village and agrees to a no-dowry marriage proposal. She hopes to honor her family's expectations while preserving her own dignity. The move sidelines her romance in the short term.

After deciding on dowry-free match Swarna's village
10

Bhaskaram uncovers Sony's true identity and escapes beggars

Bhaskaram, Anand Rao's brother, meets Sony and grows suspicious of her identity. He discovers that Sony is actually Rita and unravels the mystery surrounding her. He even escapes from the beggars' association that mistakes a newcomer for a beggar.

During investigation Vizag; beggars' association
11

Bhaskaram reveals Rita's backstory to Anand Rao

Bhaskaram exposes the full truth: Rita loves Robert, and Margaret opposed their relationship. Rita pretends Robert dies when he's away, triggering heartbreak. The revelation changes Anand Rao's understanding of the women involved.

After revelation Anand Rao's home
12

Robert returns; Anand Rao confronts Rita

Robert returns and a confrontation with Rita and Margaret follows. Anand Rao goes to meet Rita and finds her with Robert, prompting Rita to apologize. The revelations shift the path toward an eventual union.

During the truth arc Rita's home
13

The bride turns out to be Swarna

It is revealed that the intended bride is Swarna, not the person Anand Rao initially thought. The family arrangements twist the romance, and the tension between love and duty intensifies. This revelation pivots the story back to Swarna.

Revelation moment Vizag
14

Swarna's suicide attempt and the diamond ring misunderstanding

Swarna, in despair over possible heartbreak, swallows a diamond-like ring her father had given for marriage. She confronts Anand Rao, believing he is a fraud. The moment triggers a candid conversation between them.

Crisis moment Swarna's village
15

The truth about the ring and the marriage finally cemented

The ring is revealed to be just a plain stone, and the father explains the dowry issue to smooth the wedding plans. Swarna reveals she was Sony and that her feelings for Anand Rao were genuine. In a chaotic but heartfelt resolution, Anand Rao and Swarna marry and begin their life together.

Resolution Vizag wedding

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