Superman (1980 Film)

Superman is a 1980 Indian Telugu-language superhero film directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jaya Prada, with music composed by Chakravarthy. The film is produced by R. Gopal under the Lakshmi Vishnu Productions banner. It is based on the DC Comics character of the same name.

Plot
Raja is the son of Zamindar Raghunath Rao, the entire family are devotees of Lord Hanuman. In his childhood, on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanthi, Raghunath Rao wants to offer their heritage jewelry to the deity. At the same time, three thieves, Maharaj, Sardar, and Jaisingh steal the jewelry and kill Raghunath Rao along with his wife Annapurna and the temple priest. Raja and the priest's family are left orphaned. So, Raja cares for them as his mother and sister. But Raja struggles to retaliate against the three traitors. So, he prays to Lord Hanuman; with his blessings, Raja acquires supernatural powers and becomes a Superman. Raja's foster mother Sarada detects it, and she takes an oath from him that he should not reveal it. Years pass, and Raja utilizes his power altruistically but hides his identity. Raja undertakes mining business along with Bangariah and falls in love with his daughter Jaya. The three traitors are still performing anti-social and illegal activities. First, Raja eliminates Jaisingh. After that, Maharaj discovers that there is gold in Raja and Bangariah's mine, which they have not known. So, they want to grab that mine when they create rumors that there are demons in that mining area and do not allow anyone to work. Raja discovers their plan, and in that process, he eliminates Sardar too.

Meanwhile, Raja's sister Lakshmi loves Mohan, and becomes pregnant. Here Raja decides to make her marriage to Mohan. But unfortunately, Mohan is the son of Maharaj, and he meets Raja in disguise as Dharma Rao, takes Raja's share in the mine as dowry, and flees along with his son Mohan. Now Lakshmi tries to kill herself, and Raja assures her that he will bring Mohan back. Knowing that they are in Hong Kong, Raja moves. Bangariah and Jaya also arrive there to sell the remaining mine due to the luring of Maharaj. Maharaj keeps Bangariah in his custody and tries to seize the mine. But Jaya escapes when Raja safeguards her. Maharaj repeatedly tries to kill Raja, but fails. Ultimately, he sends a sorceress, Lee who uses her black magic on Raja, but she too is destroyed. At last, Raja recognizes Maharaj as the third traitor, so, he eliminates him, brings back Mohan, and performs his marriage with Lakshmi. The movie ends with the marriage of Raja and Jaya.