[2] Later, their elder son Chinna Rao founded the Chinni Brothers banner, under which he produced a few films, with Anjali Devi acting as a presenter.
[3] Between 1953 and 1980, Anjali Pictures and Chinni Brothers together produced 27 films, with notable works including Anarkali (1955), Suvarna Sundari (1957), Swarna Manjari (1962), Ammakosam (1970), Bhakta Tukaram (1973), and Mahakavi Kshetrayya (1976).
[6] The production utilized advanced cinematography techniques, including slow-motion effects, for which they imported a special camera from noted Hindi filmmaker V.
[7] Inspired by the success of the Hindi film Anarkali (1953), Anjali Pictures decided to produce their own Telugu version, putting the folklore project on hold.
The film's songs, such as "Rajasekhara Nee Paayi Moju Teeraledu" and "Raavoyi Sakha," became household hits, and Anjali Devi's portrayal of Anarkali was highly praised by audiences.
Suvarna Sundari achieved significant commercial success, running for 100 days in 27 centres and celebrating silver jubilees in six locations.
This newfound hope and strength led to the production of the devotional film Sati Sakkubai (1965), which, along with Bhakta Tukaram (1973), became multilingual hits.
[3] Chinni Brothers, though smaller in scale than Anjali Pictures, contributed to the family's continued involvement in the Telugu film industry.