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| producer      = Sunkara Madhu Murali
| producer      = Sunkara Madhu Murali
| director      = [[Ravi Raja Pinisetty]]
| director      = [[Ravi Raja Pinisetty]]
| music          = [[Raj-Koti]]
| music          = [[Raj–Koti]]
| starring      = [[Sobhan Babu|Shobhan Babu]]<br>[[Rajasekhar (actor)|Dr. Rajashekhar]]<br>[[Jagapati Babu]]<br>[[Ramya Krishna]]
| starring      = [[Sobhan Babu|Shobhan Babu]]<br>[[Rajasekhar (actor)|Rajasekhar]]<br>[[Jagapati Babu]]<br>[[Ramya Krishna]]
| cinematography = Vijay
| cinematography = Vijay
| editing        = Vemuri Ravi
| editing        = Vemuri Ravi
| studio        = Sri Sravanthi Movies<br>Vinnela Art Productions<ref name="Titles">{{cite web|url=http://www.thecinebay.com/movie/index/id/5341?ed=Tolly |title=Titles |publisher=The Cine Bay}}</ref>
| studio        = <br>Vinnela Art Productions
| distributor    = [[Sravanthi Ravi Kishore|Sri Sravanthi Movies]]
| released      = {{Film date|df=y|1992|11|7}}
| released      = {{Film date|df=y|1992|11|7}}
| runtime        = 139 minutes
| runtime        = 139 minutes
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}}
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'''''Balarama Krishnulu'''''  is a 1992 [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[drama (film and television)|drama film]], produced by Sunkara Madhu Murali under the Vineela Art Productions banner, presented by Sri Sravanthi Movies and directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty. The film stars Shobhan Babu, Rajashekhar, Jagapathi Babu, Ramya Krishna and music was composed by Raj-Koti. The film is a remake of the [[Tamil language|Tamil]] movie ''[[Cheran Pandiyan]]'' from 1991.<ref name="Heading">{{cite web|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/telugu/movies/bala-rama-krishnulu/cast-crew.html |title=Heading |publisher=FilmiBeat}}</ref><ref name="Heading-2">{{cite web |url=http://www.tollywoodtimes.com/en/movie/review/Balarama-Krishnulu/4qrav5dgx7 |title=Heading-2 |publisher=Tollywood Times |access-date=27 January 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180806084825/http://www.tollywoodtimes.com/en/movie/review/Balarama-Krishnulu/4qrav5dgx7 |archive-date=6 August 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
'''''Balarama Krishnulu'''''  is a 1992 [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[drama (film and television)|drama film]] directed by [[Ravi Raja Pinisetty]], who also wrote the screenplay. The film stars [[Sobhan Babu]], [[Rajasekhar (actor)|Rajasekhar]], [[Jagapathi Babu]] and [[Ramya Krishna]]. The film is a remake of the [[Tamil language|Tamil]] movie ''[[Cheran Pandiyan]]'' (1991).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/rip-chitra-a-seasoned-performer-who-left-an-impact-1022032.html|title=RIP Chitra: A seasoned performer who left an impact|date=21 August 2021|work=[[Deccan Herald]]}}</ref> It was a box office success.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/020421/flamboyant-stars.html|title=Stylish and transparent|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=17 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/watch-nani-sudheer-babu-s-v-teaser-promises-thrilling-action-film-118462|title=Watch: Nani-Sudheer Babu's 'V' teaser promises a thrilling action film|date=19 February 2020|work=[[The News Minute]]}}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
Balaramaiah ([[Sobhan Babu]]) is the head of the village. His word is an ordinance to villagers. He lives with his wife Vasumathi ([[Srividya]]) and daughter Pooja (Rajeevi). He strictly adheres to the caste system. He got rid of his half-brother Krishna Murthy ([[Rajasekhar (actor)|Dr. Rajashekhar]]) and half-sister Seeta (Kalpana) because their mother is from a lower caste. They live next door (by partitioning their ancestral home).
The film begins in a village where a family feud upholds between the siblings Balaramaiah & Krishna Murthy, the arbitrators and forefronts. Balaramaiah is a cohere to grounds of caste. Thus, he ostracizes his half-brother, Krishna Murthy, and sister, Seeta, getting hold of the exploitation of his sly, distant relative, Chintamani. Since their mother belongs to the lower tier, they share the same compound of their ancestors' property where Balaramaiah resides with his benevolent wife Vasumati & daughter Pooja. Vasumati is propitious towards Krishna Murthy's family and shows her affection for them.


Shivaji ([[Jagapati Babu]]) cousin (''son of maternal uncle'') of Krishna Murthy comes to the village. Krishna Murthy gives shelter in his house. Shivaji falls in love with Pooja. Balaramaiah comes to know about this and makes arrangements for Pooja's marriage with Antharvedi ([[Tanikella Bharani]]), son of Chintamani ([[Gollapudi Maruthi Rao]]), who instigates clashes between Balaramaiah and Krishna Murthy.
Meanwhile, Shivaji, the cousin of Krishna Murthy, lands whom he shelters. Time being, Shivaji falls for Pooja. Once, Antharvedi, the debauchery son of Chitamani, tries to molest Pooja, and Krishna Murthy secures her. Chintamani utilizes it for polarization and raises the issue to the panchayat. Krishna Murthy stays silent to protect his brother's honor and receives a penalty. Simultaneously, he faces the music when Balaramaiah spoils Seeta's match, claiming them as illicit progeny. Above all, he blackballs him in their father's ceremony. However, Krishna Murthy thresholds the pain with patience.


At the end, Balaramaiah realizes his mistake with the advice of Vasumati, and accepts Krishna Murthy as his brother. A happy ending with a united family ensues.
Concurrently, a liquor contractor, Nukkuraju, approaches the village to set up his business, which both the brothers hinder, and he is inflamed. At the same time, Chintamani puts forward a wedding proposal for Pooja & Antharvedi when Balaramaiah kicks him out. So, as envied, he mingles with Nukka Raju and has been waiting for a shot. In the interim, Balaramaiah & Krishna Murthy discover the love affair of Shivaji & Pooja. At this juncture, enraged Balaramaiah seeks to kill Pooja, but Vasumathi pauses him. Parallelly, Krishna Murthy vows to unite the two birds and wipe off anyone who stands in the way. Now Balaramaiah casts around the matches for Pooja, which Chintamani spoils. Hence, he decides to knit his daughter with Anthatvedi. The crafty makes Balaramaiah a puppet from there and forces him to approve of Nukkaraju's business. Further, he tries to grab their honorable family heritage temple authority, but Krishna Murthy bars it.
 
During that dilemma, Shivaji & Pooja attempt to flee. Spotting it, Balaramaiah affirms his daughter has been dead. Accordingly, Krishna Murthy chooses to do the marriage of the twosome. At that point, enraged Nukkaraju & Chintamani abduct when Seeta is seriously injured. Knowing it, Krishna Murthy and Shivaji move to her rescue. Despite this, Balaramaiah stays tough when Vasumathi uprisings him and breaks out several truths he is unaware of. Being conscious, Balaramaiah realizes his mistake, embraces his sister, and protects his brothers from the blaggards. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the family's reunion.


==Cast==
==Cast==
{{Cast listing|
*[[Sobhan Babu]] as Balaramaiah
*[[Sobhan Babu]] as Balaramaiah
*[[Rajasekhar (actor)|Dr. Rajashekhar]] as Krishna Murthy
*[[Rajasekhar (actor)|Rajashekhar]] as Krishna Murthy
*[[Jagapati Babu]] as Shivaji
*[[Jagapati Babu]] as Shivaji
*[[Ramya Krishna]] as Laliltha
*[[Ramya Krishna]] as Laliltha
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*[[Brahmanandam]]
*[[Brahmanandam]]
*[[Babu Mohan]]
*[[Babu Mohan]]
*Maharshi Raghava as Raghava
*[[Maharshi Raghava]] as Raghava
*[[Srividya]] as Vasumathi
*[[Srividya]] as Vasumathi
*[[Rajeevi]] as Pooja
*Rajeevi as Pooja
*Kalpana as Seeta
*[[Ilavarasi|Kalpana]] as Seeta
*[[Disco Shanti]] as Dappula Kasthuri
*[[Disco Shanti]] as Dappula Kasthuri
}}


==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==
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| name      = Balaramakrishnulu
| name      = Balaramakrishnulu
| type      = film
| type      = film
| artist    = [[Raj-Koti]]
| artist    = [[Raj–Koti]]
| cover      =  
| cover      =  
| alt        =
| alt        =
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| length    = 20:10
| length    = 20:10
| label      = SURYA Audio
| label      = SURYA Audio
| producer  = [[Raj-Koti]]
| producer  = [[Raj–Koti]]
| prev_title = [[Peddarikam]]
| prev_title = [[Peddarikam]]
| prev_year  = 1992
| prev_year  = 1992
| next_title = [[Bangaru Bullodu]]
| next_title = [[Bangaru Bullodu (1993 film)|Bangaru Bullodu]]
| next_year  = 1993
| next_year  = 1993
}}
}}


Music composed by [[Raj-Koti]]. Music released on SURYA Audio Company.
Music composed by [[Raj–Koti]]. Music released on SURYA Audio Company.
{{Track listing
{{Track listing
| collapsed =
| collapsed =
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| all_music =
| all_music =
| title1  = Idem Moguduro
| title1  = Idem Moguduro
| lyrics1 = [[Veturi Sundararama Murthy]]
| lyrics1 = [[Veturi]]
| extra1  = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam|SP Balu]], [[K. S. Chithra|Chitra]]
| extra1  = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[K. S. Chithra|Chitra]]
| length1 = 3:28
| length1 = 3:28


| title2  = Nee Vayassulo
| title2  = Nee Vayassulo
| lyrics2 = Veturi Sundararama Murthy
| lyrics2 = Veturi
| extra2  = SP Balu, Chitra
| extra2  = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra
| length2 = 4:23
| length2 = 4:23


| title3  = Ammammo
| title3  = Ammammo
| lyrics3 = [[Sirivennela Sitaramasastri|Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry]]
| lyrics3 = [[Sirivennela Sitaramasastri|Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry]]
| extra3  = SP Balu, Chitra
| extra3  = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra
| length3 = 3:55
| length3 = 3:55


| title4  = Paga Paga
| title4  = Paga Paga
| lyrics4 = Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry
| lyrics4 = Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry
| extra4  = SP Balu
| extra4  = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
| length4 = 3:59
| length4 = 3:59


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[[Category:1992 films]]
[[Category:1992 films]]
[[Category:Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:1992 Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:1990s Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Indian drama films]]
[[Category:Indian drama films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Raj-Koti]]
[[Category:Films scored by Raj–Koti]]
[[Category:Telugu remakes of Tamil films]]
[[Category:Telugu remakes of Tamil films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty]]
[[Category:Films directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty]]

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Balarama Krishnulu
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRavi Raja Pinisetty
Produced bySunkara Madhu Murali
Written byTanikella Bharani (dialogues)
Screenplay byRavi Raja Pinisetty
Story byErode Soundar
StarringShobhan Babu
Rajasekhar
Jagapati Babu
Ramya Krishna
Music byRaj–Koti
CinematographyVijay
Edited byVemuri Ravi
Production
company

Vinnela Art Productions
Distributed bySri Sravanthi Movies
Release date
  • 7 November 1992 (1992-11-07)
Running time
139 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Balarama Krishnulu is a 1992 Telugu-language drama film directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty, who also wrote the screenplay. The film stars Sobhan Babu, Rajasekhar, Jagapathi Babu and Ramya Krishna. The film is a remake of the Tamil movie Cheran Pandiyan (1991).[1] It was a box office success.[2][3]

Plot[edit | edit source]

The film begins in a village where a family feud upholds between the siblings Balaramaiah & Krishna Murthy, the arbitrators and forefronts. Balaramaiah is a cohere to grounds of caste. Thus, he ostracizes his half-brother, Krishna Murthy, and sister, Seeta, getting hold of the exploitation of his sly, distant relative, Chintamani. Since their mother belongs to the lower tier, they share the same compound of their ancestors' property where Balaramaiah resides with his benevolent wife Vasumati & daughter Pooja. Vasumati is propitious towards Krishna Murthy's family and shows her affection for them.

Meanwhile, Shivaji, the cousin of Krishna Murthy, lands whom he shelters. Time being, Shivaji falls for Pooja. Once, Antharvedi, the debauchery son of Chitamani, tries to molest Pooja, and Krishna Murthy secures her. Chintamani utilizes it for polarization and raises the issue to the panchayat. Krishna Murthy stays silent to protect his brother's honor and receives a penalty. Simultaneously, he faces the music when Balaramaiah spoils Seeta's match, claiming them as illicit progeny. Above all, he blackballs him in their father's ceremony. However, Krishna Murthy thresholds the pain with patience.

Concurrently, a liquor contractor, Nukkuraju, approaches the village to set up his business, which both the brothers hinder, and he is inflamed. At the same time, Chintamani puts forward a wedding proposal for Pooja & Antharvedi when Balaramaiah kicks him out. So, as envied, he mingles with Nukka Raju and has been waiting for a shot. In the interim, Balaramaiah & Krishna Murthy discover the love affair of Shivaji & Pooja. At this juncture, enraged Balaramaiah seeks to kill Pooja, but Vasumathi pauses him. Parallelly, Krishna Murthy vows to unite the two birds and wipe off anyone who stands in the way. Now Balaramaiah casts around the matches for Pooja, which Chintamani spoils. Hence, he decides to knit his daughter with Anthatvedi. The crafty makes Balaramaiah a puppet from there and forces him to approve of Nukkaraju's business. Further, he tries to grab their honorable family heritage temple authority, but Krishna Murthy bars it.

During that dilemma, Shivaji & Pooja attempt to flee. Spotting it, Balaramaiah affirms his daughter has been dead. Accordingly, Krishna Murthy chooses to do the marriage of the twosome. At that point, enraged Nukkaraju & Chintamani abduct when Seeta is seriously injured. Knowing it, Krishna Murthy and Shivaji move to her rescue. Despite this, Balaramaiah stays tough when Vasumathi uprisings him and breaks out several truths he is unaware of. Being conscious, Balaramaiah realizes his mistake, embraces his sister, and protects his brothers from the blaggards. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the family's reunion.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Balaramakrishnulu
Film score by
Released1992
GenreSoundtrack
Length20:10
LabelSURYA Audio
ProducerRaj–Koti
Raj–Koti chronology
Peddarikam
(1992)
Balaramakrishnulu
(1992)
Bangaru Bullodu
(1993)

Music composed by Raj–Koti. Music released on SURYA Audio Company.

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Idem Moguduro"VeturiS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra3:28
2."Nee Vayassulo"VeturiS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra4:23
3."Ammammo"Sirivennela Sitarama SastryS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra3:55
4."Paga Paga"Sirivennela Sitarama SastryS. P. Balasubrahmanyam3:59
5."Mastugundi"NandigamaganiMalgudi Subha4:25
Total length:20:10

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "RIP Chitra: A seasoned performer who left an impact". Deccan Herald. 21 August 2021.
  2. "Stylish and transparent". Deccan Chronicle. 17 April 2021.
  3. "Watch: Nani-Sudheer Babu's 'V' teaser promises a thrilling action film". The News Minute. 19 February 2020.

External links[edit | edit source]