Raja (NTR) and Shanta (Vanisri) get abandoned by their father at a very young age. Raja takes up the responsibility of her upbringing. They get shelter from a rich widow and eventually, her son Raghu (Haranath) marries Shanta. Things turn when Raghu is stabbed to death by Shanta's father. The after effects of this tragedy is the story of Chitti Chellelu.

Banda Ramudu is 1959 Telugu blockbuster directed by P. Pullayya and starring NTR, Savitri, Relangi and Rajanala. Rajanala plays the role of a wicked minister, who falls for a beautiful Savitri. When she opposes him, he kidnaps her. Ramudu (NTR), a thief helps Savitri to escape and they fall in love with each other.