Irrespective their caste and religion legendary personalities of film industry win the hearts of all sections of people. In fact, they shouldn't be treated in caste's perspective. Legendary actress Savitri was one such great personality who made indelible imprint among movie lovers hearts with her remarkable performance in many classic characters. As a result, there is no replacement to Savitri even today.
Obviously, caste played hardly any role in her achievements. Even then, some people are trying desperately to own Savitri as their caste. Sources close to some Kapu association leaders alleged that Savitri was projected in Mahanati in such a way as if she belonged to one 'particular caste'. Those sources affirmed that Savitri belonged to Kapu community. Following are the evidences cited by them.
* Savitri's father and mother belonged to Kapu community. Her father's surname was 'Nissankara'.
* Savitri's Peddamma (mother's elder sister) married to another upper caste person. Savitri would study in her Peddamma's house and would learn dance. Her pedananna helped her entering film industry.
* Savitri did her daughter Vijaya Chamundeswari's marriage to her menalludu. (son-in-law of Savitri) and his surname is 'Vaddi'. He is the son of Savitri's another peddamma. He hailed from the village 'Vaddi Vari Palem' near Repalle. Savitri built a high school building in the village and it can be seen even today.
NB: Of late some caste biased netizsens are trying to own reputed personalities in their caste. When PV Sindhu shot to fame winning a silver medal in Olympics, aforesaid 'particular caste' people tried to own her. Having known the details of her caste, they stopped supporting her. And now, Savitri is also being shown in caste angle by some netizens which should be condemned by everyone. As a matter of fact, Savitri is one such rare diamond to Telugu people that can't be available anywhere. She was adored by all sections of people without exhibiting creed, hate, caste bias and religion bias.