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'''''Prema Pusthakam''''' ({{trans|Book of Love}}) is a 1993 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[romance film]] which was partly directed by Gollapudi Srinivas before his death on the set of the film; it was later finished by his father, [[Gollapudi Maruthi Rao]].<ref>{{cite news|title=A bid day for Thala Ajith! Check to know why!|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/thala-ajith-completes-25-years-in-the-film-industry.html#bwqw12|accessdate=2 August 2017|publisher=Behindwoods.com|date=2 August 2017}}</ref> It stars newcomers [[Ajith Kumar]] and [[Kanchan (actress)|Kanchan]], with [[Devendran]] was the music composer. This film is Ajith Kumar's only [[Telugu Cinema|Telugu film]] to date as his previous Telugu film did not release after the director passed.<ref>{{cite web|author=Warrier, Shobha |title=Bad back, great future |publisher=[[Rediff]]|date=6 April 1997| url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/1999/jul/06aji.htm}}</ref> The film won two [[Nandi Awards]].
'''''Prema Pusthakam''''' ({{trans|Book of Love}}) is a 1993 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[romance film]] which was partly directed by Gollapudi Srinivas before his death on the set of the film; it was later finished by his father, [[Gollapudi Maruthi Rao]].<ref>{{cite news|title=A bid day for Thala Ajith! Check to know why!|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/thala-ajith-completes-25-years-in-the-film-industry.html#bwqw12|accessdate=2 August 2017|publisher=Behindwoods.com|date=2 August 2017}}</ref> It stars newcomers [[Ajith Kumar]] and [[Kanchan (actress)|Kanchan]], with [[Devendran]] was the music composer. This film is Ajith Kumar's only [[Telugu Cinema|Telugu film]] to date and was temporarily put on hold after the director had passed.<ref>{{cite web|author=Warrier, Shobha |title=Bad back, great future |publisher=[[Rediff]]|date=6 April 1997| url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/1999/jul/06aji.htm}}</ref> The film won three [[Nandi Awards]].


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
{{colbegin}}
{{colbegin}}
*[[Ajith Kumar]] as Sreekar
*[[Ajith Kumar]] as Sreekar (credited as Sreekar)
*[[Kanchan (actress)|Kanchan]] as Charitra
*[[Kanchan (actress)|Kanchan]] as Charitra
*Thangana
*Thangana
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== Production ==
== Production ==
The film was written by Gollapudi Srinivas, son of noted director [[Gollapudi Maruthi Rao]], in early 1992 and [[Ajith Kumar]] was signed on to feature in the lead role in August 1992. However, during the ninth day of the shoot, the debutant director died after succumbing to injuries suffered during a water accident on sets in [[Vizag]], [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/the-tragic-tale-of-ajiths-first-film-prema-pusthakam/article23727779.ece</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Bad back, great future|website=[[Rediff.com]]|date=6 July 1999|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/1999/jul/06aji.htm|accessdate=8 July 2011}}</ref> The death led to creation of the [[Gollapudi Srinivas Award]], with the director's father Gollapudi Maruthi Rao giving the award to promising debutant directors to continue his son's legacy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gollapudinationalaward.com/aboutus.htm |title=About Us |publisher=Gollapudi National Award |accessdate=8 July 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711105752/http://www.gollapudinationalaward.com/aboutus.htm |archivedate=11 July 2011 |url-status=dead |df=dmy }}</ref> The film was duly delayed and later completed by Srinivas's father and only released in 1993.
The film was written by Gollapudi Srinivas, son of noted director [[Gollapudi Maruthi Rao]], in early 1992 and [[Ajith Kumar]] was signed on to feature in the lead role in August 1992 when the producer was looking for a manly youth and was impressed with his photo randomly shown by late Mr.S.P.Balasubramaniyam. However, during the ninth day of the shoot, the debutant director died after succumbing to injuries suffered during a water accident on sets in [[Vizag]], [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref name="The Hindu">{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/the-tragic-tale-of-ajiths-first-film-prema-pusthakam/article23727779.ece|title=Nine days and a killer wave: the story behind Ajith’s ‘Prema Pusthakam’|last=Ramanujam|first=Srinivasa|date=30 April 2018|work=The Hindu}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Bad back, great future|website=[[Rediff.com]]|date=6 July 1999|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/1999/jul/06aji.htm|accessdate=8 July 2011}}</ref> The death led to creation of the [[Gollapudi Srinivas Award]], with the director's father Gollapudi Maruthi Rao giving the award to promising debutant directors to continue his son's legacy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gollapudinationalaward.com/aboutus.htm |title=About Us |publisher=Gollapudi National Award |accessdate=8 July 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711105752/http://www.gollapudinationalaward.com/aboutus.htm |archivedate=11 July 2011 |url-status=dead |df=dmy }}</ref> The film was duly delayed and later completed by Srinivas's father and only released in 1993.<ref name="The Hindu"/>


== Soundtrack ==
== Soundtrack ==
{{empty section|date=October 2019}}
The songs were composed by Devendran.<ref>https://mio.to/album/Prema+Pusthakam+%281993%29</ref>
* "Anukunnadhi"
* "Geluchuko"
* "Kaliki Seethammaku"
* "Manugade Madhuramu"
* "Modhalainadhi Mana" - [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[K. S. Chithra]]
* "Moodu  Nelalaega"
* "Poornamadham" - K. S. Chithra, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
* "Thiyagga Puttadhae"
* "Visakha Beach Lo" - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra


== Release ==
== Release ==
The film has been described by commentators as an "eminently forgettable" debut for [[Ajith Kumar]], due to the problems faced during production.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/1999/sep/15ajit.htm|website=Rediff.com|title=Pyar to hona hi tha|date=15 September 1999|accessdate=8 July 2011}}</ref><ref>[http://ganeshyamalabittu.tripod.com/heroes/id22.html Ajith Kumar] Retrieved 8 July 2011.</ref>  
The film has been described by commentators as an "eminently forgettable" debut for [[Ajith Kumar]], due to the problems faced during production.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/1999/sep/15ajit.htm|website=Rediff.com|title=Pyar to hona hi tha|date=15 September 1999|accessdate=8 July 2011}}</ref><ref>[http://ganeshyamalabittu.tripod.com/heroes/id22.html Ajith Kumar] Retrieved 8 July 2011.</ref>  


It was later dubbed and released in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as ''Kadhal Puthagam'' in 1997.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/soc.culture.tamil/ibv76-CAjoA Tamil Movie News--Pudhu Edition 3] Retrieved 8 July 2011.</ref> A reviewer of the dubbed version wrote "The screenplay could have been better as the story flow seems to be discontinuous at times. In spite of this, the director has shown some flashes of talent in some scenes, especially scenes involving Ajit and Kanchan".<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20001001001959/http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/5473/kaputhak.html</ref>
It was later dubbed and released in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as ''Kadhal Puthagam'' in 1997.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/soc.culture.tamil/ibv76-CAjoA Tamil Movie News--Pudhu Edition 3] Retrieved 8 July 2011.</ref> A reviewer of the dubbed version wrote "The screenplay could have been better as the story flow seems to be discontinuous at times. In spite of this, the director has shown some flashes of talent in some scenes, especially scenes involving Ajit and Kanchan".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/5473/kaputhak.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20001001001959/http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/5473/kaputhak.html|archive-date=1 October 2000|title=Review of Kathal Puthakam}}</ref>


==Awards==
==Awards==
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* [[Nandi Award for Best Screenplay Writer|Best Screenplay Writer]] - [[Gollapudi Maruthi Rao]]
* [[Nandi Award for Best Screenplay Writer|Best Screenplay Writer]] - [[Gollapudi Maruthi Rao]]
* [[Nandi Award for Best Costume Designer|Best Costume Designer]] - Manohar Reddy
* [[Nandi Award for Best Costume Designer|Best Costume Designer]] - Manohar Reddy
* [[Nandi Special Jury Award|Special Jury Award]] - [[Kanchan (actress)|Kanchan]]


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 00:32, 19 December 2021

Prema Pusthakam
Poster
Directed by
Written byGollapudi Srinivas
Produced byAtluri Purnachandra Rao
Starring
Music byDevendran
Release date
  • 16 July 1993 (1993-07-16)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu
Budget₹1 crore
Box office₹1.5 crore

Prema Pusthakam (transl. Book of Love) is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language romance film which was partly directed by Gollapudi Srinivas before his death on the set of the film; it was later finished by his father, Gollapudi Maruthi Rao.[1] It stars newcomers Ajith Kumar and Kanchan, with Devendran was the music composer. This film is Ajith Kumar's only Telugu film to date and was temporarily put on hold after the director had passed.[2] The film won three Nandi Awards.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

The film was written by Gollapudi Srinivas, son of noted director Gollapudi Maruthi Rao, in early 1992 and Ajith Kumar was signed on to feature in the lead role in August 1992 when the producer was looking for a manly youth and was impressed with his photo randomly shown by late Mr.S.P.Balasubramaniyam. However, during the ninth day of the shoot, the debutant director died after succumbing to injuries suffered during a water accident on sets in Vizag, Andhra Pradesh.[3][4] The death led to creation of the Gollapudi Srinivas Award, with the director's father Gollapudi Maruthi Rao giving the award to promising debutant directors to continue his son's legacy.[5] The film was duly delayed and later completed by Srinivas's father and only released in 1993.[3]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

The songs were composed by Devendran.[6]

  • "Anukunnadhi"
  • "Geluchuko"
  • "Kaliki Seethammaku"
  • "Manugade Madhuramu"
  • "Modhalainadhi Mana" - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
  • "Moodu Nelalaega"
  • "Poornamadham" - K. S. Chithra, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
  • "Thiyagga Puttadhae"
  • "Visakha Beach Lo" - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra

Release[edit | edit source]

The film has been described by commentators as an "eminently forgettable" debut for Ajith Kumar, due to the problems faced during production.[7][8]

It was later dubbed and released in Tamil as Kadhal Puthagam in 1997.[9] A reviewer of the dubbed version wrote "The screenplay could have been better as the story flow seems to be discontinuous at times. In spite of this, the director has shown some flashes of talent in some scenes, especially scenes involving Ajit and Kanchan".[10]

Awards[edit | edit source]

Nandi Awards[11]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "A bid day for Thala Ajith! Check to know why!". Behindwoods.com. 2 August 2017. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  2. ↑ Warrier, Shobha (6 April 1997). "Bad back, great future". Rediff.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Ramanujam, Srinivasa (30 April 2018). "Nine days and a killer wave: the story behind Ajith's 'Prema Pusthakam'". The Hindu.
  4. ↑ "Bad back, great future". Rediff.com. 6 July 1999. Retrieved 8 July 2011.
  5. ↑ "About Us". Gollapudi National Award. Archived from the original on 11 July 2011. Retrieved 8 July 2011.
  6. ↑ https://mio.to/album/Prema+Pusthakam+%281993%29
  7. ↑ "Pyar to hona hi tha". Rediff.com. 15 September 1999. Retrieved 8 July 2011.
  8. ↑ Ajith Kumar Retrieved 8 July 2011.
  9. ↑ Tamil Movie News--Pudhu Edition 3 Retrieved 8 July 2011.
  10. ↑ "Review of Kathal Puthakam". Archived from the original on 1 October 2000.
  11. ↑ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.(in Telugu)

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