Subhalekha (1982): Cast & Plot
Subhalekha is a 1982 drama directed by K. Viswanath, starring Sumalatha as Sujatha, Chiranjeevi and Kaikala Satyanarayana. It runs 2 hours 19 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 19m (139 min)
- Director
- K. Viswanath
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Telugu - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Subhalekha About?
The premise of Subhalekha without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Sujatha, a principled lecturer, rejects a marriage proposal from a wealthy suitor because it involves the dowry system. Facing opposition from her own family, she stands firm in her convictions, which triggers a series of serious repercussions that challenge her resolve and relationships.
Subhalekha Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- strong female character
- arranged marriage
- advertisement
- dog
- social evil
- lawsuit
- greed
- marriage
- suicide threat
- friendship
- hyderabad india
- fired from a job
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- marriage proposal
- lecturer
- dowry
- hotel
- waiter
- based on play
Subhalekha Cast & Characters
Sumalatha leads the cast as Sujatha, with Chiranjeevi as Narasimha Murthy and Kaikala Satyanarayana as Ankela Adiseshayya. Directed by K. Viswanath; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director K. Viswanath
- Sumalatha as Sujatha
- Chiranjeevi as Narasimha Murthy
- Kaikala Satyanarayana as Ankela Adiseshayya
- Tulasi as Lakshmi
Also Starring in Subhalekha
· 4 moreMore from K. Viswanath
More films directed by K. Viswanath: Subhapradam, Chinnabbaayi, Dhanwaan and Aapadbandhavudu.
Subhalekha Plot Summary
What happens in Subhalekha from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Narasimha Murthy is a multi-talented individual who works as a waiter at a star hotel, with the Dolphin Hotel in Visakhapatnam serving as the backdrop to his everyday life. Despite his many skills, he cannot pass his B.A. exams, a setback that shapes his uncertain path. Yet he moves through this limitation with warmth and resilience, always ready to lend a hand or a smile to those around him.
Full summary
The whole story of Subhalekha, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Subhalekha?
10 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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What does Narasimha Murthy do for a living at the start of the film?
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Subhalekha FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Subhalekha, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Subhalekha?
Subhalekha runs 2 hours 19 minutes (139 minutes).
When was Subhalekha released?
Subhalekha was released on June 11, 1982.
Who directed Subhalekha?
Subhalekha was directed by K. Viswanath.
More films by K. Viswanath Who is in the cast of Subhalekha?
Subhalekha stars Sumalatha as Sujatha, Chiranjeevi as Narasimha Murthy and Kaikala Satyanarayana as Ankela Adiseshayya, among 8 credited actors.
Does Subhalekha have a post-credit scene?
No. Subhalekha has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Subhalekha in?
The original language of Subhalekha is Telugu.
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