Gunasundari Katha

Gunasundari Katha Telugu was a 1949 Telugu film directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy and starring Sriranjani in the title role as Gunasundari. It is loosely based on the William Shakespeares King Lear and his three daughters. Sri Tulasi Jaya Tulasi song by P. Leela was a hit with public and sung by housewives even today.

When it is discovered that Daivadeenam is in fact a prince under a curse, Guna and Daivadeenam are banished from the Kingdom. They live far away in a small hut. The King is fatally ill. Only a precious gem, the Mahendra Mani, can save him. So the three sonsinlaw set out to find the gem and Daivadeenam finds it. Haramati and Kalamati steal it from him and the King is cured. Another curse hits Daivadeenam, who now turns into a bear. Pleased with Gunasundaris devotion, Lord Shiva and Parvati bless Daivadeenam and he becomes normal once again. The King, understanding the truth finally, makes Daivadeenam the King.There are many lyrics all of them written by Pingali Nagendra Rao. The music score is composed by Ogirala Ramachandra Rao. ........

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