Synopsis
Batasari (1961) is a Telugu-language drama film produced and directed by Ramakrishna of Bharani Pictures. The film was simultaneously made in Tamil as Kaanal Neer, with music composed by Master Venu.
The movie stars P. Bhanumathi and Akkineni Nageswara Rao, based on the Bengali novel Bardidi (Elder sister) by Saratchandra Chatterjee.
The story follows Surendranath / Suren, a lone wolf who is the maternal grandson and heir of Zamindar of Dharapuram. He sets his sights on higher education in England but faces opposition from his stepmother, Sundaramma, leading him to quit and move to Madras.
Appa Rao, a wealthy resident, lives with his son Siva Chandra and two daughters, Madhavi and Prameela. The film explores themes of family dynamics and the challenges faced by its protagonist as he navigates his path towards education and independence.
