# Ulta Palta (1998 film)

Ulta Palta (transl. Straight and Reverse) is a 1998 Indian Telugu-language comedy film produced by P. Balaram under the Sri Anupama Productions banner and directed by Relangi Narasimha Rao. It stars Rajendra Prasad, Srikanya, Reshma, Raksha and music composed by M. M. Srilekha. The film is a remake of the Kannada film of the same name (1997). Unlike the Kannada original, the Telugu version failed at box-office.

## Plot

The film is a tale of two sets of identical twins as owners & acolytes whose names are also the same, Raja & Ramu, whom destiny detaches in childhood. One pair settled in the city, another in the village; both are conscious of their siblings but fail to find their whereabouts. Raja-1 is the proudest industrialist and is well-known to the entire city. He resides with his spouse Radha & sister-in-law Swati with Ramu-1. Anyhow, Raja-1 is constantly haunted by Radha because an amour Mohini clutches him for his wealth. Raja-1, vexed, walks out with hunger and reaches Mohini. On the contrary, her cousin Kumar sincerely loves Mohini, but she detests him, and he is determined to win her. The story shifts to a political party office where arch-rivalry is between President Bala Tripura Sundari & Vice President Narayana's wife, Baby. Currently, it is high time to elect a new president. Raja-1 is under consideration, so Bala Tripura & Baby will proceed to uphold him.
Meanwhile, Raja-2 & Ramu-2 land, and the two get perplexed since everyone is addressing them, as noted. From there, the two sets swap interacts with each other, which ends humorously. Raja-1 vows to bestow Mohini with a gold chain, which he has already instructed. So, he sets foot at the jewel store to take delivery, and Marwadi Seth asks for a while, which he grants Raja-2. VP first contacts Raja-2 and divulges about the elections, but he chases him away. Next, he follows Baby, and they meet Raja-1, who takes the word to contest. Swati sends Ramu-1 to Raja-1 to bring him for lunch to fix the problem. He passes it to Raja-2 and receives his slap. Hearing it, Radha wipes when Swati soothes her, and the sisters advance towards Raja-1 to plead with him. Sulk Ramu-1 goes to a film. Midway, Radha & Swati trespass on Raja-2 & Ramu-2, who are forcibly carrying them, and they are utterly bewildered about the happening. After reaching home, Bala Tripura Sundari communicates with Raja-2, whom he says not to contest with an absent mind. Simultaneously, Raja-1 arrives home with his mate, and the women close the doors as Raja-2 is present inside. Hence, he walks out and gets mortified by his Buddy.
Amidst all this, Raja-2's crushes for Swati to be romantic with her, which she misconstrues. Following this, they quietly abscond and encounter Mohini, furious about Raja-2's silly words, who feels he is ditching her. Accordingly, she approaches Radha when Swati makes her eat a humble pie. Kumar wholeheartedly accepts her, and she regretfully seeks his pardon. Parallelly, Bala Tripura Sundari & Baby becomes intricate by repeated Yes & No's of similar Rajas. Raja-1 returns to the shop for the chain when Seth claims he has handed it over, and the issue hits the Police case. Halfway, Raja-1 mandates Ramu-2 to come to the Police Station with the jewel amount from home, and he does so despite a muddle. En route back, Raja-2 crosses him, undertakes a stupid state, and decides to quit. Due to the delay, Raja-1 moves, spots Ramu-1 returning from the movie, and batters accuse him of theft. Here, the complete house speaks about all the events from the morning. Ergo, the ladies affirm Raja & Ramu became insane and locked up in the room. However, catching their attendance outdoors, Radha & Swati rush, assuming they flee, and the other two break the bars. At last, they all touch down at the Police Station when the split siblings unite. Raja-1 apologizes to Radha, & Raja-2 proposes to Swati. Finally, the movie ends happily.

## Cast

* Rajendra Prasad as Raja & Raja (Dual Role)
* Srikanya as Radha
* Reshma as Swathi
* Raksha as Mohini
* Ali as Kumar
* Babu Mohan as Ramu & Ramu (Dual Role)
* Tanikella Bharani as Raja's friend
* Mallikarjuna Rao as S.I.
* A.V.S. as Marvadi Seth
* M. S. Narayana as Vice President Narayana
* K. K. Sarma as Venkatrao
* Chitti Babu as Party President's PA
* Ashok Kumar as Raja's secretary
* Jayalalita as Baby
* Krishnaveni as Ramulamma
* Kalpana Rai as Dr. Kanya Kumari
* Y. Vijaya as Party President Bala Tripura Sundari

## Soundtrack

Music composed by M. M. Srilekha. Music released on Supreme Music Company.