Pichi Pullayya
| Pichi Pullayya | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | T. Prakash Rao |
| Written by | Anisetti (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | T. Prakash Rao |
| Story by | T. Prakash Rao |
| Produced by | N. Trivikrama Rao |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Sowcar Janaki Krishna Kumari |
| Cinematography | M. A. Rehman |
| Edited by | G. D. Joshi |
| Music by | T. V. Raju |
Production company | National Art Theaters |
Release date |
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Running time | 161 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Pichi Pullayya (transl. Crazy Pullayya) is a 1953 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by T. Prakash Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Sowcar Janaki and Krishna Kumari, with music composed by T. V. Raju.[1][2] The film was produced by N. Trivikrama Rao on National Art Theatres banner.
Plot[edit]
The film begins in a village where a callow, Pullaiah, does not know the world and is credited by all for his amicable nature. Zamindar of their terrain passed away recently, whose wife, Manorama Devi, resides in town with her stepson, Chinna Babu & his wife, Vasantha. After his death, their distant relative, vicious Bhupal Rao, authorizes the totality and entices Manorama. He also ruses to usurp hidden treasure in the Zamindar's grave in their backyard, which Manorama turns down. Once, Bhupal Rao visited the village and sought a stanch servant. So, Pullaiah migrates to the city on the ordinance of his father, Seshayya, instead of lease arrears. Gradually, he gains their credence and comes close to Vasantha, who showers affection & educates him. Parallelly, the second maid, Kantham, endears him. Then, Pullaiah senses the affair of Bhupal Rao & Manorama but quiets on Kantham's suggestion. Besides, Bhupal Rao, powerless to withstand Vasantha, thwarts his dubious plans. Ergo, he ploys by attributing an infidelity to her with Pullaiah, which Chinna Babu also believes. So, they discard pregnant Vasantha when Pullaiah shoulders her, and they walk to the village. Before their arrival, rumors spread. Accordingly, Seshayya ostracizes them. With the aid of his mates, Pullaiah shelters Vasantha, where she delivers a baby boy. Meanwhile, Kantham exposes Bhupal Rao's deception and affair with Manorama. Being conscious of it, crumbling Chinna Babu rushes for Vasantha and pleads pardon by cutting cords with his mother. Simultaneously, Pullaiah swaps to the town for notifying the happy news. Here, Bhupal Rao subterfuges to demolish the grave, assaults Manorama, and incriminates Pullaiah. Moreover, he guiles to convert Manorama into insane, but she escapes. At last, reformed Manorama testifies actuality before the judiciary acquits Pullaiah and penalizes Bhupal Rao. Finally, the movie ends happily with the marriage of Pullaiah & Kantham.
Cast[edit]
- N. T. Rama Rao as Pullayya
- Sowcar Janaki as Vasantha
- Krishna Kumari as Kantham
- Gummadi as Bhupala Rao
- Ramana Reddy as Neelakantam
- Amarnath as Chinna Babu
- Mahankali Venkaiah as Kodandaramayya
- Koduru Achaiah as Seshayya
- Chaya Devi as Manorama Devi
- Hemalatha
- Mohana as Nurse
Music[edit]
| Pichi Pullayya | |
|---|---|
| Film score by | |
| Released | 1953 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Label | H.M.V. & Columbia Audio |
| Producer | T. V. Raju |
Music was composed by T. V. Raju. Lyrics were written by Anisetti Subba Rao.[3]
| S. No. | Song Title | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Basthiki Poyeti" | A. Pundarikakshayya | |
| 2 | "Aalapinchana" | Ghantasala | 3:01 |
| 3 | "Yella Velalandu" | Ghantasala, R. Balasaraswathi Devi | |
| 4 | "Aanandame" | P. Susheela | |
| 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[edit]
- ^ "Productions from National Art Theatre". Telangana Today. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ Narasimham, M. L. (12 October 2013). "Pitchi Pullaiah (1953)". The Hindu. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
- ^ "Pichi Pullayya (1953)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
