# Talli Tandrulu

Talli Tandrulu (transl. Parents) is a 1991 Telugu-language drama film, produced by A. V. Subba Rao and directed by T. Rama Rao. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna and Vijayashanti, with music composed by Chakravarthy. The film was recorded as a Hit at the box office.

## Plot

The film begins with a joint family, its paterfamilias Veeramachineni Venkataramaiah, an honorable-run timber business. He lives blissfully with his ideal wife, Padmavati, three sons and two daughters. Anand, the younger one, spends his life frolicking and worry-free. Once, he conflicts with a beautiful Kavitha, which ignites battles. Besides, Sivaram, a noxious who labored for Venkataramaiah prior, grows up as his analogous by malpractice. He goes spare against Venkataramaiah and always keeps pace with him. At one point, Anand catches Sivaram while torturing him. Thus, vengeful Chanti, the heinous son of Sivaram, ploys by utilizing the clash of Anand & Kavitha and prosecuting them in the act of prostitution.
Henceforth, Anand decides to marry Kavitha to erase the sullied on her, which his family members deny. As a result, Anand quits the house and nuptials Kavitha. Following this, Sivaram proceeds towards Venkataramaiah for Chanti's marriage to his younger daughter, Madhavi. Venkataramaiah spurns it and reviles Sivaram. In turn, as vengeance, Sivaram immerses Venkataramaiah into deep debts for which his depot comes to auction. During that plight, his remaining children disavow, and he collapses from a heart attack. Here, Anand steps in and pledges his mother to protect their depot. With the help of Kavitha, he temporarily postpones it.
By that time, it is too late because Padmavati is up in arms by committing suicide to stop the auction. Time being, Anand strives, earns well, clears all debts, and reestablishes his father's prestige. Moreover, he arranges a fine match for Madhavi and Kavitha is carrying. Tracking it, his siblings Prakash, Ashok, & Kamala green-eye and file the case for their share. Sivaram exploits it and plots to squat the depot, which Anand smashes. Therefore, he abducts Venkataramaiah & Kavitha, torments them, and betrays Prakash & Ashok when they reform. At last, Anand ceases the baddies, but Venkataramaiah passes away. Before dying, he sells his eyes & Kidneys to support Anand for Madhavi's wedding. In tandem, Anand is blessed with a baby boy. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the family's reunion.

## Cast

* Nandamuri Balakrishna as Anand
* Vijayashanti as Kavitha
* Satyanarayana as Sivaram
* Gummadi as Venkataramaiah
* Jaggayya as Dr. Ranga Rao
* Paruchuri Venteswara Rao as Jagapathi & Gajapathi (Dual role)
* Sakshi Ranga Rao as Deeshithulu
* Narra Venkateswara Rao as Pulla Rao
* Vijayan as Chanti Babu
* Vidya Sagar as Prakash Rao
* Vinod as Ashok
* Raj Varma as Police Inspector
* Raja as Anand's friend
* Ali as Hotel Boy
* Bhimiswara Rao as Income Tax Officer
* Jayanthi as Padmavathi
* Sudha as Vimala
* Tatineni Rajeswari as Kavitha's mother
* Sri Lakshmi as Kamala
* Kalpana Rai as Principal
* Y. Vijaya as Jamuna Bai
* Master Tarun as Babji
* Baby Sujitha as Rani

## Crew Members

* A Sai Prasad as Executive Producer

## Soundtrack

Music composed by Chakravarthy. Music released on Cauvery Audio Company.