 It has since achieved cult status, with terms and phrases from the film being widely cited.Both versions proved to be a major breakthrough in Nageswara Rao's career, although they also led to him being typecast in similar roles.Devadasu, the son of Ravulapalle "zamindar" Narayana Rao, and Parvati, daughter of his poor neighbour Neelakantham, are childhood friends.