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Santosham
Karthik(Nagarjuna) is a rich architect in Ooty. He falls in love with Padhu(Gracy Singh). Padmavathi takes her own sweet time to accept Karthik's love. Padmavathi has a cute cousin sister Bhanu (Shriya). Bhanu encourages their love and gives courage to Padhu. When Padhu reveals about her love, her father Rama Chandraiah (K. Viswanath) resists and asks her to marry the guy he has chosen for her. Padhu flees from home and marries Karthik. Padmavathi is very eager to get back to her parents and get their blessings. Karthik and Padmavathi migrate to New Zealand and they give birth to a kid named Lucky. Padhu dies in an accident. Rama Chandraiah has a very big joint family. A few of the family members opine that inviting Karthik and his kid for a marriage to be happened at their place would give an opportunity to get a closer look at Lucky.
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Plot Summary
The story revolves around Brahmanandam, a jovial and optimistic man who believes in living life to the fullest and spreading happiness. His life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a series of challenges and personal dilemmas. He must navigate through these obstacles while staying true to his principles of love, family, and contentment.
Critical Reception
Santosham was a commercially successful film, praised for its humor, emotional depth, and strong performances, particularly from the lead actors. It resonated well with family audiences and became a hit in Telugu cinema.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its humor and light-hearted approach to family drama.
Nagarjuna's performance was a significant highlight.
The film successfully blended entertainment with emotional moments.
Google audience: Audience reception was generally positive, with many appreciating the film's comedic elements and feel-good narrative.
Fun Fact
The film marked a significant comeback for actress Sridevi in Telugu cinema after a hiatus.
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