
Grihapravesham
Synopsis
Janaki, an educated and progressive woman, often challenges the orthodox beliefs of Somalingam, a conservative bachelor who dislikes modern women. When her stepmother arranges her marriage to her cousin Ramana Rao, who abandons his lover Lalitha for the alliance, Janaki runs away and seeks refuge in Somalingam’s quarters. Rumors spread about their relationship, leading to both being thrown out. Disheartened, Somalingam joins an ashram, while Janaki faces hostility from locals and eventually ends up there after being assaulted. As Somalingam nurses her back to health, the two gradually develop feelings for each other. Meanwhile, Ramana Rao arrives with the police and takes Janaki away. In the end, misunderstandings are resolved, Somalingam abandons his rigid views, and Janaki’s father approves their union. The story concludes happily with the marriage of Janaki and Somalingam.
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- Director
- L. V. Prasad
- Screenplay & Story
- Tripuraneni Gopichand
- Original Title
- Grihapravesham
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Saradhi Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
L. V. Prasad
Tripuraneni Gopichand
Department Leadership Roster
L. V. Prasad
Director
Tripuraneni Gopichand
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Grihapravesham
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Grihapravesham about?
Janaki, an educated and progressive woman, often challenges the orthodox beliefs of Somalingam, a conservative bachelor who dislikes modern women. When her stepmother arranges her marriage to her cousin Ramana Rao, who abandons his lover Lalitha for the alliance, Janaki runs away and seeks refuge in Somalingam’s quarters. Rumors spread about their relationship, leading to both being thrown out. Disheartened, Somalingam joins an ashram, while Janaki faces hostility from locals and eventually ends up there after being assaulted. As Somalingam nurses her back to health, the two gradually develop feelings for each other. Meanwhile, Ramana Rao arrives with the police and takes Janaki away. In the end, misunderstandings are resolved, Somalingam abandons his rigid views, and Janaki’s father approves their union. The story concludes happily with the marriage of Janaki and Somalingam.
Who directed Grihapravesham?
Grihapravesham was directed by L. V. Prasad.
Who stars in Grihapravesham?
The principal cast of Grihapravesham includes Bhanumathi, L. V. Prasad, C S R Anjaneyulu.
When was Grihapravesham released and how long is it?
Grihapravesham was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Grihapravesham?
Grihapravesham holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).
