Savati Koduku (transl. Stepson) is a 1963 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by Y. Ranga Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Sowcar Janaki, with music composed by debutant Satyam and T. V. Raju taking care of supervision.
Plot
The film begins with a peasant Venkaiah, after the death of his first wife he knits benevolent Lakshmamma who dotes on her stepson Seshu. Following, she is blessed with a child Shekar. Years roll by, and Venkaiah turns wealthy with his strive. Seshu weds a wise Janaki and takes care of family tasks. He endears Shekar a lot and aims to carve him as an advocate. So, he proceeds to higher education with their maternal uncle Subbarayudu’s son Chal Mohan. In the city, Shekar turns debauchery and is snared by a dancer Vanaja. Learning it, Venkaiah passes away entrusting the totality to Seshu on assurance to reform his brother. Meanwhile, Janaki's parents arrive and create a rift which makes Lakshmamma spurn the house. However, Seshu secretly safeguards his mother, and with the aid of Chal Mohan, he relieves Shekar from his vices. Now Shekar backs when Subbarayudu exploits him to confront his brother for the share. Whereat. Shekar understands the virtue of Seshu and seeks pardon. By the time, Chal Mohan divulges the devilish shade of Janaki's parents when she too repents. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the reunion of the family.
