Kadiri Venkata Reddy

The story of a young prince named Prathap who dreams of marrying a Devakanya.

Balarama promises Subhadra to get his daughter married to her son. But when the Pandavas loses their kingdom to the Kaurava's, Balarama breaks his promise. The story revolves around the characters in the Hindu Epic "The Mahabharata" and is set in Dwaraka, the hometown of Lord Krishna (NTR). Arjuna's son Abhimanyu (ANR) falls in love with Balarama's daughter Sasirekha (Savitri). When the Pandavas lose their kingdom in the infamous game of dice to the Kauravas, Balarama promises his daughter's hand to Duryodhana's son, thereby breaking the promise made to Subhadra (Abhimanu's mother and Balarama's sister). The rest of the movie is how Bhima's son Ghatotkacha (SVR) uses his magic to help the lovers reunite. —Chandu Parimi

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

A poor man, in love with a princess, is persuaded by an evil sorcerer to help him get the blessing of a Goddess. Thota Ramudu (N. T. Rama Rao), son of a lowly gardener, falls for the princess of Ujjain (Malathi). Her father, the king of Ujjain, sets a challenge before him to prove himself worthy of the princess's hand. Nepala Manthrikudu (S. V. Ranga Rao), a sorcerer, contacts Ramudu and promises that he can help him in his mission, aided by the goddess Patala Bhairavi. However, Ramudu is not aware of the sorcerer's real plan: to sacrifice this young, brave lad to the goddess in order to attain a magic statuette, which would grant any wish. —Soumitra

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 saint poet Vemana. Yogi Vemana is a 1947 Telugu film directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy. The story is based on the life of saint poet Vemana. Chittor V. Nagaiah played the role of Vemana and also composed music and sang many poems and songs in this film exposing his multifaceted talents. WAtch teh full movie Yogi Vemana online, only on Eros Now. The movie centered in the 17th century, It displays the transformation of a person from a religious skeptic to a religious saint, after experiencing divine enlightenment. The movie contains an excellent acting cast and an intricate story-line. —Venkata Munnangi

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.