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Samsaram Oka Chadarangam (1987): Cast & Plot

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Samsaram Oka Chadarangam is a 1987 drama directed by S. P. Muthuraman, starring Suhasini Maniratnam as Uma, Gollapudi Maruti Rao and Annapoorna. It runs 2 hours 36 minutes.

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Samsaram Oka Chadarangam (1987) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 36m (156 min)
Director
S. P. Muthuraman
Genre
Drama
Original language
Telugu
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The story

What Is Samsaram Oka Chadarangam About?

The premise of Samsaram Oka Chadarangam without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

When her joint family breaks apart, daughter-in-law Uma solves everyone’s problems and unites the family again.

Samsaram Oka Chadarangam Themes & Keywords

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  • misunderstanding
  • family relationships
  • happiness
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Cast & crew

Samsaram Oka Chadarangam Cast & Characters

Suhasini Maniratnam leads the cast as Uma, with Gollapudi Maruti Rao as Appala Narsayya and Annapoorna as Godavari. Directed by S. P. Muthuraman; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from S. P. Muthuraman

More films directed by S. P. Muthuraman: Pandiyan, Athisaya Piravi, Raja Chinna Roja and Dharmathin Thalaivan.

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Plot

Samsaram Oka Chadarangam Plot Summary

What happens in Samsaram Oka Chadarangam from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Set in a comfortable bourgeois household, the story follows Appala Narsayya, Gollapudi Maruti Rao, a modest clerk who shares his life with his devoted wife Godavari, Annapoorna, and their four children: Prakash, Sarath Babu; Raghava, Rajendra Prasad; Sarojini, Ilavarasi; and Kalidasu, Master Haja Sheriff. Close to them is the brave maid Chilakamma, Sowcar Janaki. Prakash is calculative & tight-fisted, counting every penny, while Uma, Suhasini Maniratnam, the generous wife, earns affection from all.

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The whole story of Samsaram Oka Chadarangam, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Samsaram Oka Chadarangam?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the patriarch of the family in the film?

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Samsaram Oka Chadarangam FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Samsaram Oka Chadarangam, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Samsaram Oka Chadarangam?

Samsaram Oka Chadarangam runs 2 hours 36 minutes (156 minutes).

When was Samsaram Oka Chadarangam released?

Samsaram Oka Chadarangam was released on January 14, 1987.

Who directed Samsaram Oka Chadarangam?

Samsaram Oka Chadarangam was directed by S. P. Muthuraman.

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Who is in the cast of Samsaram Oka Chadarangam?

Samsaram Oka Chadarangam stars Suhasini Maniratnam as Uma, Gollapudi Maruti Rao as Appala Narsayya and Annapoorna as Godavari, among 14 credited actors.

Does Samsaram Oka Chadarangam have a post-credit scene?

No. Samsaram Oka Chadarangam has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Samsaram Oka Chadarangam in?

The original language of Samsaram Oka Chadarangam is Telugu.

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