Tatamma Kala

The film begins in a village, lives a traditional, rich lady Ravamma (Bhanumathi Ramakrishna) whose husband Musalaiah (N. T. Rama Rao) becomes a wanderer. So, Ravamma safeguards their property also rears her grandson Ramaiah (again N. T. Rama Rao) who lost his parents in the childhood. Time passes, Ramaiah marries Seeta (Kanchana), the couple is blessed with five children. But unfortunately, Ravamma loses her property due to land ceiling act, so, Ramayya decides to leave the city which Ravamma opposes and stays back. Ramaiah reaches city along with the family and joins as a clerk in an office. Years roll by, the children grew up with different mentalities, eldest one Govindu marries an intercaste girl Saru (Subha) and leaves to his in-law's house. The second son Hareram (Raja Babu) becomes a hippie, the third Venkatesam (Nandamuri Harikrishna) goes into the trap of a girl, Mala (Vijayalalitha) and the daughter Rama (Roja Ramani) becomes a scapegoat to modern lifestyle. Finally, Ramiah lands up in jail for the crime committed by Hareram and his wife Seeta commits suicide. In that ruined family, the last one Balakrishna (Nandamuri Balakrishna) a good-natured boy who left alone, reaches his great-grandmother. By that time, Ravamma is 97 years old and seeing her great-grandson her heartfelt with joy. After that, Balakrishna learns that the village is under severe drought. So, he succeeds in bringing a green revolution using modern techniques for which he receives the Krishi Pandit award from the Govt of India and he presents the award to his great-grandmother. Ravamma feels proud that her great-grandson fulfilled her dream for which she is striving. At last, real culprits are caught, Ramaiah is released and returned to the village with the remaining family. Finally, Musalaiah also arrives and the movie ends on a happy note with the reunion of the entire family.

Music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. Music released on EMI Columbia Audio Company.