Jandhyala Gaurinatha Sastri

Considered one of the greatest Telugu movies of all time, Peddamanushulu ("Respectable people") is a corruption themed social drama in a village setting.

After a fit of rage, a king marries off his daughter, Gunasundari, to Daivadeenam, a person with disabilities. However, things take a turn when Daivadeenam helps the king recover from an ailment.

It is a biographical film based on the life of Potana, who translated Bhagavatam into Telugu language. A staunch devotee of Lord Rama, Bammera Potana, lives a pious life with his wife and children in Ekasilapuram. One day, Lord Rama appears before him and orders him to translate Bhagavatam into Telugu language. King Sarvagna Singabhoopala tries to convince Potana to dedicate Bhagavatam to him but Potana refuses and dedicates it to Lord Rama. The King seizes Bhagavatam and banishes Potana and his family from his kingdom. After divine intervention, the king realizes his mistake and supports Potana.