Anna (1964)

Anna
DirectorAroor Pattabhi, K. S. Sethumadhavan

Plot

Annapoorna is the devoted daughter of Ramakrishnaya, a respected bank manager. When Ramakrishnaya faces financial ruin due to a massive bank shortfall, his health deteriorates, leaving him paralyzed. To clear her father's debt and save his honor, Annapoorna makes a painful sacrifice, abandoning her true love, Mohanram, and agreeing to marry Lawyer Shivashankar's family arrangement. After marriage, she gives birth to a son named Krishna. However, malicious schemers Kailasa and Kashi fabricate false evidence and forged love letters to frame Annapoorna for infidelity with Mohanram. Driven by misunderstanding, her husband turns her out of the house. Tragedy deepens when Annapoorna is separated from baby Krishna following a road accident. The child is rescued and raised by a wealthy family, growing up to become Barrister Krishna. Years later, a traumatized Annapoorna, living under the name Lakshmi, works as a humble maid in Gopalaswamy's household, caring for his daughter Radha, who falls in love with Krishna. When the blackmailer Kailasa threatens to destroy Radha and Krishna's happiness using the old forged letters, Annapoorna intervenes. In a fight, Kailasa is killed, and Annapoorna selflessly takes the blame to protect her son's reputation. During the trial, Barrister Krishna defends the silent woman, slowly uncovering her heartbreaking life of sacrifice. The truth is ultimately revealed in court, restoring Annapoorna's honor and reuniting the mother with her son.

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