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{{Infobox film
| name = Pailam Pilaga
| image = Pailam Pilaga.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Anand Gurram
| writer = Anand Gurram
| screenplay =
| story =
| producer = Rama Krishna Boddula<br/> SK Srinivas
| starring = Sai Teja Kalvakota<br/> Pavani Karanam<br/>Mirchi Kiran
| cinematography = Sandeep Baddula
| editing = Ravi Teja Kurmana
| music = Yashwanth Nag
| studio = Happy Horse Films
| released = {{Film date|2024|09|20|df=y}}<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://tfja.in/english/pailam-pilaga-set-to-relese-on-september-20th/ |title=Pailam Pilaga set to Relese [sic] on September 20th |date=18 September 2024 |website=TFJA}}</ref>
| country = [[India]]
| language = [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
}}
'''''Pailam Pilaga''''' ({{translation|"Take care, boy"}}) is a 2024 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu-language]] [[Comedy drama|comedy-drama]] film directed by Anand Gurram and produced by Ramakrishna Boddula and Srinivas SK under the banner of Happy Horse Films. The film stars Sai Teja Kalvakota, Pavani Karanam, and Mirchi Kiran in the lead roles, with a supporting cast including [[Dubbing Janaki]], [[Chitram Srinu]], and BHEL Prasad.

== Plot ==
Set in the rural village of Kothula Gutta, the story revolves around Shiva, a young man with aspirations that extend far beyond his small-town life. As he embarks on a journey to secure a [[Job (role)|job]] and fulfill his ambitions, the film explores whether Shiva will ultimately succeed in overcoming the challenges he faces along the way.

== Cast ==

* Sai Teja Kalvakota as Shiva
* Pavani Karanam as Devi
* Mirchi Kiran as Village Sarpanch
* [[Dubbing Janaki]] as Grandmother
* [[Chitram Srinu]] as Murthy
* BHEL Prasad as Shiva's Father
* Jaya Naidu as Shiva's Mother

== Production ==
The film was directed by Anand Gurram and produced by Ramakrishna Boddula and SK Srinivas under the banner of Happy Horse Films. Sandeep Baddula served as the [[Cinematographer|director of photography]] (DOP), and Yashwanth Nag composed the music. Filming took place in mid-2023 in the villages around [[Karimnagar]], [[Telangana]], and concluded within two months. The film's editing was handled by Ravi Teja Kurmana, with additional support from Shailesh Darekar. Sound design was done by Rabeesh Edavottom and Nikhil Sebastian, while the costume design was managed by Harika Potta.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Director Harish Shankar Unveils the Teaser of 'Pailam Pilaga' |url=https://www.telugutimes.net/article/director-harish-shankar-unveils-the-teaser-of-pailam-pilaga |access-date=22 September 2024 |website=Telugu Times - USA NRI Telugu News Telugu News Papers In USA |language=en |archive-date=24 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240924130757/https://www.telugutimes.net/article/director-harish-shankar-unveils-the-teaser-of-pailam-pilaga |url-status=live}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
The film's soundtrack was composed by Yashwanth Nag. The audio rights were acquired by [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]], and the first single was launched in Hyderabad by director [[Sekhar Kammula]].

{{Soundtrack
| headline = Track Listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 21:24
| title1 = Sodu Sodu
| length1 = 4:22
| lyrics1 = Anand Gurram
| extra1 = [[Ram Miriyala]]
| title2 = Jai Chiranjeeva
| length2 = 2:02
| lyrics2 = Traditional
| extra2 = Yashwanth Nag
| title3 = Naalo Sagama
| length3 = 3:19
| lyrics3 = Anand Gurram
| extra3 = [[K.S. Chithra]]
| title4 = Pailam Pilaga - Male Version
| length4 = 3:38
| lyrics4 = Akkala Chandra Mouli
| extra4 = Yashwanth Nag
| title5 = Pailam Pilaga - Female Version
| length5 = 5:00
| lyrics5 = Akkala Chandra Mouli
| extra5 = [[Sravana Bhargavi]]
| title6 = Ye Nimisham
| length6 = 3:43
| lyrics6 = Anand Gurram
| extra6 = Yashwanth Nag
}}

== Release and reception ==
''Pailam Pilaga'' was released worldwide on 20 September 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=‘పైలం పిలగా’ రిలీజ్‌ డేట్‌ ఫిక్స్‌ {{!}} pailam pilaga movie Release Date out {{!}} Sakshi |url=https://sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/pailam-pilaga-movie-release-date-out-2187830 |access-date=22 September 2024 |website=sakshi.com |language=te |archive-date=22 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240922141502/https://sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/pailam-pilaga-movie-release-date-out-2187830 |url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[The Hans India]]'' rated the film 3/5 and ''[[NTV Telugu]]'' rated the film 2.5/5.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/pailam-pilaga-review-entertainment-intertwined-with-meaningful-themes-908474 |title=‘Pailam Pilaga’ review: Entertainment intertwined with meaningful themes |first=Suhas |last=Sistu |date=20 September 2024 |website=thehansindia.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://ntvtelugu.com/reviews/pailam-pilaga-movie-review-and-rating-679410.html |title=Pailam Pilaga Review: పైలం పిలగా రివ్యూ |first=ntv |last=Telugu |date=20 September 2024 |website=NTV Telugu}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/pailam-pilaga-movie-review-and-rating-2190202 |title=‘పైలం పిలగా’ మూవీ రివ్యూ | Pailam Pilaga Movie Review And Rating | Sakshi |website=sakshi.com}}</ref>

===Home media===
''Pailam Pilaga'' streamed on [[ETV Network|ETV Win]] from 10 October 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pailam Pilaga OTT release date: When, where to watch the Sai Teja film |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/pailam-pilaga-ott-release-date-when-where-to-watch-the-sai-teja-film/e88d9eac4c861 |access-date=3 October 2024 |website=OTTPlay |language=en |archive-date=1 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241001152222/https://www.ottplay.com/news/pailam-pilaga-ott-release-date-when-where-to-watch-the-sai-teja-film/e88d9eac4c861 |url-status=live}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==

* {{IMDb title}}

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