NRI Siblings Honor a Kind Gesture from 12 Years Ago in Andhra Pradesh

In a heartwarming story from Andhra Pradesh, siblings Nemani Pranav and Suchita returned from the USA to repay a kind vendor who had once given them free peanuts. Their journey to honor a promise made 12 years ago took an unexpected turn when they learned of the vendor's passing. Despite the sadness, they chose to support his family with a generous contribution. This tale highlights the enduring impact of kindness and the importance of keeping promises, even across time and distance.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 6, 2026, 08:27 IST

A Heartwarming Tale of Kindness

In our world, we encounter both good and bad individuals. While it may seem that selfishness prevails, there are still those who embody humanity. A touching incident from Andhra Pradesh highlights this, where siblings returning from the USA have garnered admiration for their heartfelt actions.

A Generous Gesture from 12 Years Ago

Twelve years prior, these siblings received free peanuts from a poor vendor. Upon their return to India after years in America, they sought out this vendor's family to offer them financial assistance. This story dates back to 2010 when siblings Nemani Pranav and Suchita visited the U Kothapalli beach in Andhra Pradesh with their father, Mohan. They craved peanuts but had forgotten their wallet at home.

A Promise Made

The siblings explained their situation to the vendor, Sattayya, who generously offered them peanuts without asking for payment. They left with their father, who promised to repay the vendor. They even took a photo of Sattayya to remember him by. However, due to their NRI status, they had to return to the USA shortly after and couldn't fulfill their promise.

Searching for the Peanut Vendor

Even after moving to America, the siblings remembered their promise to repay Sattayya. Recently, they returned to India with the intention of settling their debt. Despite extensive searching, they could not locate him. They then reached out to local MLA Chandrashekar Reddy for assistance in finding Sattayya.

A Heartfelt Contribution

The MLA posted on Facebook to help locate Sattayya, but soon they learned that he had passed away. Residents from Sattayya's native village, Nagulapalli, confirmed the sad news. Heartbroken, Pranav and Suchita traveled to meet Sattayya's family, where they presented them with a sum of ₹25,000.