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| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| writer        = Maddipatla Suri {{small|(dialogues)}}
| writer        = Maddipatla Suri {{small|(dialogues)}}
| story          =
| story          =  
| screenplay    = [[Kotayya Pratyagatma|K. Pratyagatma]]  
| screenplay    = [[Kotayya Pratyagatma|K. Pratyagatma]]
| producer      = Atluri Purnachandra Rao<br />M. Chandra Sekhar
| producer      = Atluri Purnachandra Rao<br />M. Chandra Sekhar
| director      = [[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]]
| director      = [[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]]
| starring      = [[N. T. Rama Rao]]<br />Savitri
| starring      = [[N. T. Rama Rao]]<br />Savitri<br />[[Sobhan Babu]]
| music          = [[K. V. Mahadevan]]
| music          = [[K. V. Mahadevan]]
| cinematography = Shekar-Singh
| cinematography = Shekar-Singh
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| country        = India
| country        = India
| language      = Telugu
| language      = Telugu
| budget        =
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| gross          =  
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'''''Mathru Devata''''' ({{translation}} ''Mother'') is a 1969 [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]], produced by Atluri Purnachandra Rao and M. Chandra Sekhar under the Poorna Art Pictures banner<ref>{{cite web|url=http://telugumoviepedia.com/movie/cast/1202/matrudevatha-cast.html |title= Mathru Devata (Banner) |work=Chitr.com}}</ref> and directed by [[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmiclub.com/movie/mathru-devatha-1969-telugu-movie |title= Mathru Devata (Direction) |work=Filmiclub}}</ref> It stars [[N. T. Rama Rao]], Savitri <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gomolo.com/mathru-devatha-movie/16181 |title= Mathru Devata (Cast & Crew) |work=gomolo.com}}</ref> and music composed by [[K. V. Mahadevan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thecinebay.com/movie/index/id/5064?ed=Tolly |title= Mathru Devata (Review) |work=The Cine Bay}}</ref>
'''''Mathru Devata''''' ({{translation|A goddess called mother}}) is a 1969 [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]] directed by [[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmiclub.com/movie/mathru-devatha-1969-telugu-movie |title= Mathru Devata (Direction) |work=Filmiclub}}</ref> The film stars [[N. T. Rama Rao]], Savitri, [[Sobhan Babu]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Mathru Devata (Cast & Crew) |url=http://www.gomolo.com/mathru-devatha-movie/16181 |work=Gomolo.com}}</ref> with music composed by [[K. V. Mahadevan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thecinebay.com/movie/index/id/5064?ed=Tolly |title= Mathru Devata (Review) |work=The Cine Bay}}</ref> It was produced by [[Atluri Purnachandra Rao]] and M. Chandra Sekhar under the Poorna Art Pictures banner.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mathru Devata (Banner) |url=http://telugumoviepedia.com/movie/cast/1202/matrudevatha-cast.html |work=Chitr.com}}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
The film begins, Engineer Srinivasa Rao (N. T. Rama Rao) leads a happy family life with his wife Lakshmi (Savitri), mother Shantamma (Hemalatha) and daughter Latha (Baby Raani). Srinivasa Rao is even admired by each and every person at his workplace expect Sivayya (Jagga Rao) who always feels jealous about his success. So, he makes a ploy using his girlfriend Gauri (Surabhi Balasaraswathi), calls Srinivasa Rao to the railway track and tries to kill him. But unfortunately, he himself dies falling under the train and everyone thinks that Srinivasa Rao is dead and his desperate family leaves for the city. After that, Srinivasa Rao reaches Gauri's house, understands their plot, in that quarrel, Gouri dies and Srinivasa Rao flees. Thereafter, he goes into the trap of a gangster Mohan (Prabhakar Reddy) and he too reaches the city. In the city, Lakshmi, Shantamma & Lata get the support of a police constable Dharmayya (Nagabhushanam), who gives them shelter. Years roll by, Latha (Chandrakala) becomes young and falls in love with Dharmayya's son Raja (Shobhan Babu), a police officer, and their alliance is also fixed. Sheshavataram (Relangi), who lives in their colony had an eye on this family. At a point in time, Lakshmi loses her job, so, Latha runs the family by giving dance performances. Once Mohan, the owner of the club tries to molest her when Srinivasa Rao comes to her rescue while dropping her, he recognizes his family and takes a promise to keep silent. There onwards, Srinivasa Rao regularly visits their house and takes care of his family. Sheshavataram takes advantage of the situation and spreads rumors about it. Meanwhile, Lakshmi becomes pregnant, even Dharmayya & Raja too suspect her chastity, then Shantamma explains entire truth to Dharmayya. At the same time, Sheshavataram instigates the public against Lakshmi, to keep her honor, Srinivasa Rao comes out and reveals his identity. Here Raja tries to arrest him, in the last minute, Dharmayya brings out the facts that Gouri is alive and the real culprit was Mohan. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Raja & Latha.
The film opens with Engineer Srinivasa Rao leading a delightful life with his wife, Lakshmi; his mother, Santhamma; and his daughter, Latha. While his office staff admire him, Sivayya, a colleague, harbours jealousy. Sivayya conspires with his lover, Gauri, to kill Srinivasa Rao. However, Srinivasa Rao survives a staged train accident that is believed to have claimed his life, leading to the despair and departure of his family. Srinivasa Rao, discovering Gauri’s treachery, returns to confront her but is forced to flee when Gauri accidentally dies.
 
Srinivasa Rao is subsequently captured by the scheming Mohan. Meanwhile, Lakshmi, Santhamma, and Latha reside in a colony where they are cared for by the kind-hearted constable Dharmayya, though they face hostility from the cunning merchant Seshavataram. Years later, Latha falls in love with Raja, Dharmayya's son, who is a police officer. Lakshmi loses her job, prompting Latha to support the family through dance performances. Mohan, who has become infatuated with Latha, attempts to assault her, but Srinivasa Rao intervenes and safely returns her home, where he requests her to keep his return a secret.
 
Seshavataram exploits this situation, spreading false rumors that tarnish Lakshmi’s reputation, particularly when she becomes pregnant. Dharmayya and Raja become suspicious of her fidelity. However, Santhamma reveals the truth to Dharmayya. Seshavataram incites public outrage against Lakshmi, but Srinivasa Rao eventually reappears and reveals his identity. Raja apprehends Srinivasa Rao, but Dharmayya uncovers that Gauri is alive and that Mohan was the real antagonist.
 
The film concludes on a positive note with the marriage of Raja and Latha, bringing resolution to the family's struggles.


==Cast==
==Cast==
{{cast listing|
*[[N. T. Rama Rao]] as Srinivasa Rao
*[[N. T. Rama Rao]] as Srinivasa Rao
*[[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]] as Lakshmi
*[[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]] as Lakshmi
*[[Shobhan Babu]] as Raja
*[[Shobhan Babu]] as Raja
*[[Relangi Venkataramaiah|Relangi]] as Seshavatham
*[[Relangi (actor)|Relangi]] as Seshavataram
*[[Nagabhushanam (actor)|Nagabhushanam]] as Dharmaiah
*[[Nagabhushanam (actor)|Nagabhushanam]] as Dharmayya
*[[M. Prabhakar Reddy|Prabhakar Reddy]] as Ram Mohan
*[[M. Prabhakar Reddy|Prabhakar Reddy]] as Ram Mohan
*[[Raja Babu (actor)|Raja Babu]] as Devaiah
*[[Raja Babu (actor)|Raja Babu]] as Devayya
*Jagga Rao as Sivaiah
*Jagga Rao as Sivayya
*[[Chandrakala]] as Latha
*[[Chandrakala]] as Latha
*[[Vijaya Lalitha]] as Dancer
*[[Vijaya Lalitha]] as Dancer
*[[Hemalatha (Telugu actress)|Hemalatha]] as Shantamma
*[[Hemalatha (Telugu actress)|Hemalatha]] as Santhamma
*Surabhi Balasaraswathi as Gowri
*Surabhi Balasaraswathi as Gowri
*[[P. R. Varalakshmi]]
*Baby Rani
*[[Visweswara Rao|Master Visweswara Rao]]
}}


==Soundtrack==
==Music==
{{Infobox album
{{Infobox album
| name      = Mathru Devata
| name      = Mathru Devata
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}}
}}


Music composed by [[K. V. Mahadevan]]. All songs are hit tracks. Music released by Audio Company.  
The music was composed by [[K. V. Mahadevan]].  
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|"Vidhi Oka Vishavalayam"
|"Vidhi Oka Vishavalayam"
|C. Narayana Reddy
|C. Narayana Reddy
|[[Ghantasala (singer)|Ghantasala]]
|[[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]]
|3:51
|3:51
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|"Pellimata Vintene"
|"Pellimata Vintene"
|C. Narayana Reddy
|C. Narayana Reddy
|Ghantasala, Vsantha
|Ghantasala, Vasantha
|3:56
|3:56
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|"Ninnu Chuchithe"
|"Ninnu Chuchithe"
|[[Kosaraju Raghavaiah|Kosaraju]]
|[[Kosaraju Raghavaiah|Kosaraju]]
|[[Pithapuram Nageswara Rao|Pithapuram]], Swanalatha
|[[Pithapuram Nageswara Rao|Pithapuram]], Swarnalatha
|3:50
|3:50
|}
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{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Indian drama films]]
[[Category:Indian drama films]]
[[Category:1969 Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:1969 Indian films]]
[[Category:Films scored by K. V. Mahadevan]]
[[Category:Films scored by K. V. Mahadevan]]

Latest revision as of 09:04, 6 March 2026

Mathru Devata
File:Mathru Devata.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySavitri
Produced byAtluri Purnachandra Rao
M. Chandra Sekhar
Written byMaddipatla Suri (dialogues)
Screenplay byK. Pratyagatma
StarringN. T. Rama Rao
Savitri
Sobhan Babu
Music byK. V. Mahadevan
CinematographyShekar-Singh
Edited byM.S.N.Murthy
A. Dandapaani
Production
company
Poorna Art Pictures[1]
Release date
  • 7 November 1969 (1969-11-07)
Running time
154 Mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Mathru Devata (transl. A goddess called mother) is a 1969 Telugu-language drama film directed by Savitri.[2] The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Savitri, Sobhan Babu,[3] with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[4] It was produced by Atluri Purnachandra Rao and M. Chandra Sekhar under the Poorna Art Pictures banner.[5]

Plot[edit | edit source]

The film opens with Engineer Srinivasa Rao leading a delightful life with his wife, Lakshmi; his mother, Santhamma; and his daughter, Latha. While his office staff admire him, Sivayya, a colleague, harbours jealousy. Sivayya conspires with his lover, Gauri, to kill Srinivasa Rao. However, Srinivasa Rao survives a staged train accident that is believed to have claimed his life, leading to the despair and departure of his family. Srinivasa Rao, discovering Gauri’s treachery, returns to confront her but is forced to flee when Gauri accidentally dies.

Srinivasa Rao is subsequently captured by the scheming Mohan. Meanwhile, Lakshmi, Santhamma, and Latha reside in a colony where they are cared for by the kind-hearted constable Dharmayya, though they face hostility from the cunning merchant Seshavataram. Years later, Latha falls in love with Raja, Dharmayya's son, who is a police officer. Lakshmi loses her job, prompting Latha to support the family through dance performances. Mohan, who has become infatuated with Latha, attempts to assault her, but Srinivasa Rao intervenes and safely returns her home, where he requests her to keep his return a secret.

Seshavataram exploits this situation, spreading false rumors that tarnish Lakshmi’s reputation, particularly when she becomes pregnant. Dharmayya and Raja become suspicious of her fidelity. However, Santhamma reveals the truth to Dharmayya. Seshavataram incites public outrage against Lakshmi, but Srinivasa Rao eventually reappears and reveals his identity. Raja apprehends Srinivasa Rao, but Dharmayya uncovers that Gauri is alive and that Mohan was the real antagonist.

The film concludes on a positive note with the marriage of Raja and Latha, bringing resolution to the family's struggles.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Music[edit | edit source]

Mathru Devata
Film score by
K. V. Mahadevan
Released1969
GenreSoundtrack
ProducerK. V. Mahadevan
K. V. Mahadevan chronology
Bhale Rangadu
(1969) 		Mathru Devata
(1969) 		Ekaveera
(1969)

The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan.

S. No. Song title Lyrics Singers length
1 "Manase Kovelaga" Dasaradhi P. Susheela 3:55
2 "My Name is Rosy" C. Narayana Reddy L. R. Eswari 4:10
3 "Maanava Jathi Manugadake" C. Narayana Reddy P. Susheela, Vasantha 4:38
4 "Vidhi Oka Vishavalayam" C. Narayana Reddy Ghantasala 3:51
5 "Pellimata Vintene" C. Narayana Reddy Ghantasala, Vasantha 3:56
6 "Kanniyanu Udikincha Taguna" C. Narayana Reddy P. Susheela 4:04
7 "Manase Kovelaga" (Sad) Dasaradhi P. Susheela 3:08
8 "Ninnu Chuchithe" Kosaraju Pithapuram, Swarnalatha 3:50

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Mathru Devata (Overview)". Youtube.
  2. ↑ "Mathru Devata (Direction)". Filmiclub.
  3. ↑ "Mathru Devata (Cast & Crew)". Gomolo.com.
  4. ↑ "Mathru Devata (Review)". The Cine Bay.
  5. ↑ "Mathru Devata (Banner)". Chitr.com.
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