O Seeta Katha () is a 1974 Indian Telugu-language film directed by K. Viswanath starring Kanta Rao, Chandra Mohan, Roja Ramani and Devadas Kanakala.
The film won the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film (Silver), and the Filmfare Best Film Award (Telugu). The film was later remade both in Malayalam and Tamil languages as Mattoru Seetha and Moondru Mudichu, respectively.
Plot Seeta (Roja Ramani), a teenage girl, lives with her mother and elder sister (Subha), who runs the house with her harikatha performances. Seeta falls in love with Chandram (Chandramohan), but Gopalakrishna (Devadas Kanakala) has an eye on her and hires goons to bash Chandram, who dies on the spot. Seeta marries Madhava Rao (Kantha Rao), father of Gopalakrishna, and makes Gopalakrishna realize his mistakes.
Cast Kanta Rao as Madhava Rao Chandra Mohan as Chandram Roja Ramani as Seeta Devadas Kanakala as Gopalakrishna Allu Ramalingayya Shubha Ramaprabha Pandari Bai
Production C. Aswini Dutt made his debut as an executive producer for the film.
Songs The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics by Veturi and C. Narayana Reddy. "Bhaaratanaarii Charitamu" (Harikatha) Lyrics: Veturi Playback: P. Leela "Malle Kannaa Tellana Maa Seeta Sogasu" Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy Playback: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Suseela "Puttadi Bomma Maa Pellipaduchu" Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy Playback: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Suseela "Kallaakapatam Erugani Pillalu Allari Cheste Andam" Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy Playback: P. Suseela "Ninu Kanna Katha, Mee Amma Katha Vinipinchanaa" Lyrics: Veturi Playback: B. Vasanta, P. Suseela "Chintachiguru Pulupani Cheekatante Nalupani" Lyrics: Veturi Playback: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Release The film was screened at the Asian and African film Festival at Tashkent.
Awards Nandi Awards – 1974 Second Best Feature Film – Silver – A.R.S. Sharma
Filmfare Awards South – 1974 Filmfare Best Director Award (Telugu) – K. Viswanath Filmfare Best Film Award (Telugu) – A. R. S. Sarma
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