Anthuleni Katha
Anthuleni Katha () is a 1976 Indian Telugu-language film directed by K. Balachander, starring Jaya Prada, with Phataphat Jayalaxmi, Rajinikanth and Sripriya in supporting roles. Kamal Haasan played a cameo. The film is a remake of the 1974 Tamil film "Aval Oru Thodar Kathai", which was also directed by Balachander. This is Jaya Prada's first starring role, reprising the role played by Sujatha in the original and is considered to be one of her best films. This was also Rajinikanth's first major role. This film was shot in black-and-white. Plot. Saritha (Jaya Prada) is  a working woman in a poor family. She works hard to support her widowed sister, unmarried sister, her blind younger brother, her mother, her drunkard brother Murthy (Rajinikanth) and his family. Her father abandons the family and goes on a pilgrimage. Her brother not only does not take responsibilities, but also creates additional problems for her. She has a longtime boyfriend, who wants to marry her, but she doesn't because of her commitment to her family. His eyes now wander to Saritha's widowed younger sister (Sripriya), who reciprocates his feelings. Saritha, after reading her boyfriend's love letter  to her sister, arranges for them to get married, thus giving up her chance of having a life with him. She eventually accepts a marriage proposal of her boss (Kamal Haasan), when she realises that her brother has become responsible enough to take care of her family. She also helps her distressed friend, played by Phataphat Jayalaksmi to settle in life. She decides to resign from hard work, but could not as the result of the turning point in a typical Balachandar style climax. Production. Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth made their acting debut in Telugu with this film. Soundtrack. All  songs are penned by Athreya and the music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan. Reception. In 2001, Jaya Prada herself acknowledged the impact the film had in her personal life, as she very much related to the lead character. Awards. Filmfare Awards South