Pilla Zamindar (1980 film)
Pilla Zamindar (transl. Little boss) is a 1980 Indian Telugu-language comedy film, produced by Venkat Akkineni, Nagarjuna Akkineni under the Annapurna Studios banner and directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao.[2] It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jayasudha,[3] with music composed by Chakravarthy.[4]
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Directed by | Singeetam Srinivasa Rao |
Produced by | Venkat Akkineni Nagarjuna Akkineni |
Written by | Jandhyala (dialogues) |
Screenplay by | Singeetam Srinivasa Rao |
Story by | S. L. Kalyani |
Starring | Akkineni Nageswara Rao Jayasudha |
Music by | Chakravarthy |
Cinematography | P. S. Selvaraj |
Edited by | K. Balu |
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Running time | 138 mins |
Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Plot
Madhu (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) a mechanic, son of a lorry driver Shankaraiah (Thyagaraju), leads a jovial life who always messes with Chitti (Jayasudha), a cranky laborer and they fall in love. Now a twist in the story, Shankaraiah meets with an accident, on his death bed, he divulges that Madhu is the grandson of a multi-millionaire Balaraju (again Akkineni Nageswara Rao). A few years ago, Shankaraiah & his friend Srihari (Prabhakar Reddy) made an accident in which a couple died when Srihari threatened him that he may be denounced for the deed, so he maintains silence, in spite of knowing the whereabouts of child's grandfather but kindhearted Shankaraiah adopted Madhu. At present, Madhu reaches his grandfather where he spots Srihari replaced his son Raja (Mohan Babu) instead of him, also knows that Balaraju is surrounded by distant relatives and everyone plot to usurp his wealth while under the guise of serving him. Here Raja intrigues against Balaraju to eliminate him, so, Madhu enters into the house as a professional killer along with Chitti, acquires appreciation & affection of his grandfather and starts teasing the cunning guys. Thereafter, Raja & Srihari realizes Madhu as the real heir, so, they again ploy, makes everyone believe that Balaraju is a deranged person, admits in the mental hospital when Madhu comes to his rescue and reveals his birth secret. At last, both of them gamely encounters baddies and sees their end. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Madhu & Chitti.
Cast
- Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Madhu & Balaraju (Dual role)
- Jayasudha as Chitti
- Mohan Babu as Raja
- Prabhakar Reddy as Srihari
- Raja Babu as Appigadu
- Dhulipala as Manager
- P. L. Narayana as Gopalam
- Thyagaraju as Shankaraiah
- Rama Prabha as Kanakam
- Radha Kumari as Balaraju's sister
- Deepa as Padminì / Puppy
- Jayshree T. as item number
- Athili Lakshmi as Chitti's mother
Crew
- Art: G. V. Subba Rao
- Choreography: Saleem
- Stills: Mohanji - Jaganji
- Fights: Sambasiva Rao
- Dialogues: Jandhyala
- Lyrics: Rajasri, Vaddepalli Krishna
- Playback: SP Balu, S. Janaki, P. Susheela, S. P. Sailaja, Madhavapeddi Ramesh
- Music: Chakravarthy
- Story: S. L. Kalyani
- Editing: K. Balu
- Cinematography: P. S. Selvaraj
- Producer: Venkat Akkineni, Nagarjuna Akkineni
- Screenplay - Director: Singeetam Srinivasa Rao
- Banner: Annapurna Studios
- Release Date: 26 September 1980
Soundtrack
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Released | 1980 | |||
Genre | Soundtrack | |||
Length | 31:19 | |||
Label | HMV Audio | |||
Producer | Chakravarthy | |||
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Music composed by Chakravarthy. Music released on HMV Audio Company.[5][6]
S.No | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
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1 | "Andhaalolike Nandakishorudu" | Rajashri | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. P. Sailaja | 3:25 |
2 | "Monnane Mothagaa" | Rajashri | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:27 |
3 | "Nee Choopulona" | Vaddepalli Krishna | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:26 |
4 | "Geru Maarchu" | Rajashri | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:20 |
5 | "Naa Peru Baalaraju" | Rajashri | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Madhavapeddi Ramesh | 3:25 |
6 | "Vayasemo Aravai" | Rajashri | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:33 |
7 | "Sambo Shankara Mahadeva" | Rajashri | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 5:55 |
Others
- VCDs and DVDs on - VOLGA Videos, Hyderabad
References
- "Pilla Zamindar (Overview)". IMDb.
- "Pilla Zamindar (Direction)". Spicy Onion.
- "Pilla Zamindar (Cast & Crew)". Know Your films.
- "Pilla Zamindar (Review)". The Cine Bay.
- "Pilla Zamindar". Spotify. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- "pilla zamindaar Film Songs". www.kuteeram.com. Retrieved 29 December 2020.