Pichi Pullayya
Pichi Pullayya (transl. Mad Pullayya) is a 1953 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by N. Trivikrama Rao under the National Art Theatres banner and directed by Tatineni Prakash Rao.[3] It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Sowcar Janaki, Krishna Kumari with music composed by T. V. Raju.[4][5]
| Pichi Pullayya | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Tatineni Prakash Rao |
| Produced by | N. Trivikrama Rao |
| Written by | Anisetti (Dialogues and Lyrics) |
| Screenplay by | Tatineni Prakash Rao |
| Story by | Tatineni Prakash Rao |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Sowcar Janaki Krishna Kumari |
| Music by | T. V. Raju |
| Cinematography | M. A. Rehman |
| Edited by | G. D. Joshi |
Production company | National Art Theaters[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 161 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
In a village lives an innocent guy Pullayya, (N. T. Rama Rao) who does not know anything about the world, his father Seshaiah (Koduru Achaiah) sends him to the city to work at Zamindarini Manorama Devi's (Chayadevi) house. The maid Kantham (Krishnakumari) takes a liking towards him. A distant relative of the deceased Zamindar, Bhupala Rao (Gummadi) controls the estate by enticing Manorama Devi. She is fond of her stepson Chinababu (Amarnath) and his wife Vasantha (Janaki). Bhupala Rao is after the wealth supposedly hidden under the Zamindar's Samadhi. Vasantha thwarts his dubious plans. In order to get rid of her, Rao spreads a rumor that she has an illicit relationship with Pullaiah. The pregnant Vasantha is thrown out of the house. Pullaiah takes her to his village and there she gives birth to a baby boy. Bhupala Rao hires men to demolish the Samadhi and in the process, assaults Manorama Devi and puts the blame on Pullaiah. Manorama Devi testifies against Bhupala Rao in the court, Pullaiah is released and Bhupala Rao and his cronies are punished. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Pullaiah & Kantham.
Cast
- N. T. Rama Rao as Pullaiah
- Sowcar Janaki as Vasantha
- Krishna Kumari as Kantham
- Gummadi as Bhupala Rao
- Ramana Reddy as Neelakantam
- Amarnath as Chinna Babu
- Mahankali Venkaiah as Kodandaramaiah
- Koduru Achaiah as Seshaiah
- Chaya Devi as Manorama Devi
- Hemalatha
- Mohana as Nurse
Soundtrack
| Pichi Pullayya | |
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| Film score by | |
| Released | 1953 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Label | H.M.V. & Columbia Audio |
| Producer | T. V. Raju |
Music composed by T. V. Raju. Lyrics were written by Anisetti Subba Rao popularly known as Anisetti. Music released by H.M.V. & Columbia Audio Company.
| S. No. | Song Title | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Basthiki Poyeti" | A. Pundarikakshaiah | |
| 2 | "Aalapinchana" | Ghantasala | 3:01 |
| 3 | "Yella Velalandu" | Ghantasala, Raavu Balasaraswathi | |
| 4 | "Aanandame" | A. P. Komala | |
| 5 | "Sokapu Thuphanu" | Madhavapeddi Satyam | |
| 6 | "Manasara Oka Saari" | A. P. Komala | |
| 7 | "Avamanaalaku Baliavuthunna" | M. S. Rama Rao | |
| 8 | "Yelanoie" | Madhavapeddi Satyam | 2:23 |
| 9 | "Sokapu Tupaanu" | M. S. Rama Rao | |
| 10 | "Rarara" | Pithapuram, A. P. Komala |
References
- "Pichi Pullayya (Overview)". IMDb.
- "Pichi Pullayya (Release Date)". Spicy Onion.
- "Pichi Pullayya (Direction)". Filmiclub.
- AuthorTelanganaToday. "Productions from National Art Theatre". Telangana Today. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- "Pichi Pullayya (Review)". The Hindu.