Chiranjeevulu (1956 film)
Chiranjeevulu () is a 1956 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film, produced by D. L. Narayana under Vinoda Productions banner and directed by Vedantam Raghavayya. It is a partial remake of the Hindi film Mela (1948). The film stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jamuna, with music composed by Ghantasala. It was released on 15 August 1956 and became a commercial success. Plot 
Mohan and Sarada are neighbors who have been in love since childhood. Sarada's father Rayudu is a school teacher whereas Mohan's father Ramadasu is a sweet shop owner. Sarada's mother Govindamma is a shrew and her brother Ratnam does not relish the closeness of Mohan and Sarada. As his behavior is mischievous, Govidamma sends Ratnam away and he returns after a few years. Once Sarada and Mohan visit the village fair where Krishna, a wise doctor, sees and likes Sarada. Spotting it, Ratnam gets acquainted with him. Meanwhile, the elders decide to couple up with Mohan and Sarada when Mohan moves to town to get jewelry for Sarada. On the way back, a thief hits him and steals the jewelry. Krishna, passing on the way, takes him to his hospital. Ratnam notices it and spoils the marriage by lying that Mohan has eloped with another girl. Subsequently, he fixes Sarada's marriage with Krishna. Knowing it, Mohan rushes towards the village when his bullock cart turns upside down and he becomes blind. After learning that Sarada is married, a dejected Mohan attempts suicide but Krishna rescues and takes him to his home. Here Sarada sees Mohan but does not reveal her identity and starts serving him. After some time, Mohan gets back his vision and returns to his village. Once Sarada talks to Mohan at the temple, witnessing it, Ratnam starts blackmailing her. Once Mohan reaches Krishna's house to get back his doll when he realizes Sarada is Krishna's wife. At present, Ratnam poisons Krishna's mind and he suspects his wife's fidelity. Grief-stricken, Mohan sits at the temple without food and water. Janaki, the sister of Mohan, cannot tolerate it, so she brings out the truth before Krishna through Ratnam. By that time, Sarada had consumed poison. Immediately, Krishna lifts her and drives, amidst the cyclonic night, to the garden where Mohan and Sarada spent their childhood. There, he allows Sarada to die in front of Mohan, who also succumbs to the shock. 