Pelli Pandiri (transl. Wedding Pandal) is a 1997 Telugu-language drama film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. It stars Jagapati Babu, Raasi, Pruthvi with music composed by Vandemataram Srinivas.
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| Directed by | Kodi Ramakrishna |
| Written by | Thotapalli Madhu (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Kodi Ramakrishna |
| Story by | Umakanth |
| Produced by | G. Aswartha Narayana Babu M. C. Shekar S. Ramesh Babu |
| Starring | Jagapati Babu Raasi Prithiveeraj |
| Cinematography | M. Mohan Chand |
| Edited by | Suresh Tata |
| Music by | Vandemataram Srinivas |
Production company | SRS Art Movies |
Release date |
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Running time | 150 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
It was produced by G. Aswartha Narayana Babu, M. C. Shekar and S. Ramesh Babu under the SRS Art Movies banner. Pelli Pandiri is a remake of the Kannada film Anuraga Sangama (1995),[1] which was inspired by the Charlie Chaplin-starrer City Lights (1931).
Plot
The film begins with Prakash stubborn kid son of millionaire Notla Raghunath Chowdary. He is friendly with Govind that performs and sells Ektara before his school without a status barrier. One day, Raghunath Chowdary makes an accident in which Govind’s mother dies and he becomes alone. Thus, Prakash brings Govind to his house, does not care even to die and coercive his parents to accept him. Years roll by, and the congeniality of the besties also grows along with them. However, Prakash’s parents still envy Govind. Afterward, Prakash moves abroad for higher education when Raghunath Chowdary intrigues to discard Govind. Taking it into account, he quits the house and is sheltered by an old watchman of a group of apartments where Govind turns an auxiliary to the residents.
Over that period, he is acquainted with a blind girl Kasthuri whom he consorts and loves. Kasthuri’s father is an alcoholic who dies in an accident entrusting Kasthuri to Govind. Now he determines to retrieve Kasthuri’s eyesight and contacts a famous eye specialist Dr. Prabhavathi. She assures the success for which they have to undergo expensive surgery. Parallelly as an anecdote, Bhadram the secretary of the apartments is hounded by his nephew Goldman for the swindling of his uncle. Once, he intoxicates him to grab his wealth. Thereupon, Govind debts the pay of operation from him. Following his return, Bhadram spots his riches are disappeared. Exploiting it, he robs the jewelry of association, incriminates Govind, and is sentenced. Meanwhile, Kasthuri recoups her vision and is distressed for Govind when she is accommodated by Prabhavathi. In the prison, Govind gets close to Jailor Rama Rao the divorced husband of Prabhavathi and attempts to reunite the couple.
Time being, Prakash returns and enrages his parents for kicking off Govind. At one point, he views Kasthuri at his aunt Prabhavathi’s residence and falls for her. He also makes his parents unwillingly accept the match. Initially, Kasthuri refuses his proposal but she receives it when Prakash attempts suicide and also by the influence of Prabhavathi. Besides, Goldman proves Govind innocent and acquitted. Circumstantially, he encounters Prakash whom he bounces back. At present, Govind is glad to hear about Prakash’s nuptial but is astounded to see Kasthuri as the bride. Since Kasthuri is unbeknownst to Govind’s features, she fails to identify him. At this stage, Govind maintains silence as Kasthuri may discern him by voice. Moreover, he succeeds in fusing the Rama Rao couple in furtherance of this marriage and also convinces Prabhavathi to stay quiet.
During the time of the wedding, Kasthuri recognizes Govind through a photograph that they have taken prior. Immediately, Kasthuri revolts and questions Govind for his deed. Then, he foretells that he has only concern for her, not love. Overhearing it, Prakash asks Govind to take expletive on devout apparatus of wedlock that he does not have any feeling on Kasthuri which he does so. Anyhow, he backs up when Prakash asks to take an oath on him because he cannot tell a lie. Here, Govind states the eminence of their friendship and proclaims that he is ready to sacrifice anything for his friend. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with Prakash pairing Govind & Kasthuri.
Cast
- Jagapati Babu as Govind
- Raasi as Kasthuri
- Pruthvi as Prakash
- Sarath Babu as Inspector Rama Rao
- Suhasini as Dr. Prabhavathi
- Costume Krishna
- Sudhakar as Goldman
- Mallikarjuna Rao as Bhadram
- Raghunatha Reddy as Notla Raghunath Chowdary
- Pokula Narasimha Rao as Watchman
- Garimalla Viswaswara Rao
- Kallu Chidambaram as Photographer
- Mithai Chitti
- Radha Prashanthi
- Tejaswini
- Master Anand Vardhan as Young Prakash
- Master Srinivas as Young Govind
Soundtrack
| Pelli Pandiri | ||||
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| Film score by | ||||
| Released | 1997 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 27:04 | |||
| Label | Supreme Music | |||
| Producer | Vandemataram Srinivas | |||
| Vandemataram Srinivas chronology | ||||
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Music composed by Vandemataram Srinivas. Music is released on Supreme Music Company.[2]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Nestama Iddari Lokam" | Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Gopika Poornima | 5:15 |
| 2. | "Choodachakkani Jinkapillara" | Bhuvanachandra | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Swarnalatha | 4:59 |
| 3. | "Anaganaga Oka Nindu Chandamama" | Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra | 6:09 |
| 4. | "Dost Mera Dost" | Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Mano | 5:45 |
| 5. | "Ide Manchi Rojandi Muchataga" | Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Swarnalatha | 4:47 |
| Total length: | 27:04 | |||
References
- ^ "Dil Raju interview - Telugu film producer and distributor". Idlebrain.com. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
- ^ "Songs". Raaga.