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leaving his widow, Rama, and their two young children in the family home. The second son, Raju, frequently travels for work and manages the family's affairs. His wife, Lakshmi, is devoted to him and holds him in high regard. The youngest son, Gopi, is carefree and mischievous. The daughter, Chitti, is prideful and married to
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