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{{short description|2001 film by V. R. Pratap}}
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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name          = Naalo Unna Prema
| name          = Naalo Unna Prema
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| director      = V.R Pratap
| director      = V.R Pratap
| starring      = [[Jagapati Babu]] <br /> [[Laya (actress)|Laya]] <br /> [[Gajala]]
| starring      = [[Jagapati Babu]] <br /> [[Laya (actress)|Laya]] <br /> [[Gajala]]
| music          = [[Saluri Koteswara Rao|Koti]]
| music          = [[Koti (composer)|Koti]]
| cinematography = Ajay Vincent
| cinematography = Ajay Vincent
| editing        = Nandamuri Hari
| editing        = Nandamuri Hari
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'''''Naalo Unna Prema''''' ({{translation}} ''The Love Inside Me'') is a 2001 [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[romantic drama film]], produced by K.L.N. Raju on Sri Sairam Productions banner and directed by V. R. Pratap. The film stars [[Jagapati Babu]], [[Laya (actress)|Laya]], [[Gajala]]  and music was composed by [[Saluri Koteswara Rao|Koti]].<ref name="Heading">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3394956/ |title=Heading |publisher=IMDb}}</ref><ref name="Heading-2">{{cite web|url=http://www.thecinebay.com/movie/index/id/5168?ed=Bolly |title=Heading-2 |publisher=The Cine Bay}}</ref><ref name="idlebrain">{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-naalo.html |title=Heading-3 |publisher=idlebrain}}</ref> This film is the debut of [[Gajala]] as heroine in Telugu and she is named as ''Raji'' in titles by her character name in the film. Later her screen name was changed into ''Gajala'' from the film ''[[Student No.1]]'' by [[K. Raghavendra Rao]]. The film was a remake of 1999 [[Kannada]] hit film ''[[Chandramukhi Pranasakhi]]'' starring [[Ramesh Aravind]] and [[Prema (Kannada actress)|Prema]].<ref name="fullhyderabad">{{cite web|url=http://movies.fullhyderabad.com/naalo-unna-prema/telugu/naalo-unna-prema-movie-reviews-639-2.html |title=Heading-3 |publisher=fullhyd.com}}</ref>
'''''Naalo Unna Prema''''' ({{translation|The Love Inside Me}}) is a 2001 [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[romantic drama film]], produced by K.L.N. Raju on Sri Sairam Productions banner and directed by V. R. Pratap. The film stars [[Jagapati Babu]], [[Laya (actress)|Laya]], [[Gajala]]  and music was composed by [[Koti (composer)|Koti]].<ref name="idlebrain">{{Cite web |last=Jeevi |title=Movie review - Naalo Vunna Prema |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-naalo.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150314033046/http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-naalo.html |archive-date=14 March 2015 |access-date=9 February 2015 |website=[[Idlebrain.com|Idlebrain]]}}</ref> This film is the debut of Gajala in Telugu and she is credited as Raaji by her character name in the film later her screen name was changed to Gajala from the film ''[[Student No.1]]'' by [[K. Raghavendra Rao]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telugucinema.com/movies/news/comingsoona.html|title=NTR as Student No1|website=Telugu Cinema|access-date=2 October 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20011109223222/http://www.telugucinema.com/movies/news/comingsoona.html|archive-date=9 November 2001}}</ref> The film was a remake of [[Kannada]] film ''[[Chandramukhi Pranasakhi]]'' (1999).<ref name="fullhyderabad">{{Cite web |title=Naalo Unna Prema Review |url=http://movies.fullhyderabad.com/naalo-unna-prema/telugu/naalo-unna-prema-movie-reviews-639-2.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141219172624/http://movies.fullhyderabad.com/naalo-unna-prema/telugu/naalo-unna-prema-movie-reviews-639-2.html |archive-date=19 December 2014 |access-date=28 January 2015 |website=fullhyd.com}}</ref>


==Plot==
== Plot ==
Hema ([[Laya (actress)|Laya]]) is a professional singer from Vizag. Sai Krishna ([[Jagapati Babu]]) is her secret admirer from Hyderabad. Raaji ([[Gajala]]) is the naughty younger sister of Hema. Sai Krishna, Hema and Raaji meet at a marriage function. Raaji tries to do mischief with Sai Krishna for fun. Sai Krishna also teases her, which Raaji takes very personal.
The film begins in Hyderabad, where a businessman, Sai Krishna, is a fan of famous singer Hema from Vizag. Once, he visits his friend's wedding and encounters an impish girl, Raaji, who has known no bounds for her devilishness. She pokes fun at Sai Krishna, and he smartly pays back. So, ired Raaji seeks vengeance. Meanwhile, Hema's musical night is conducted on the eve of the nuptial when Sai Krishna is on cloud nine and falls for her. Moreover, he learns that Hema and Raaji are siblings. Soon after the return, Sai Krishna writes a letter to Hema. Fortuitously, Raaji picks it up, and she starts her horseplay. Now, she poses as Hema by writing letters and having telephone conversations. After some time, Raaji officially traveled to Hyderabad. Therein, Sai Krishna cares for her meticulously in favor of Hema. Perceiving it, Raaji inadvertently starts loving him.


Sai Krishna takes the address of Hema and starts writing fan letters to her. Raaji plays mischief by opening them and writing replies to Sai Krishna in the guise of Hema. Over a period of time, then fall in love through letters and phone calls. Sai Krishna does not know that its Raaji, who is writing letters to him. Raaji too sincerely falls in love with Sai Krishna and fears that he might not talk to her if she tells him the truth.
After homecoming, Raaji attempts to reveal reality, but she hesitates. Simultaneously, Sai Krishna's dearness to Hema escalates. He bestows a locket containing his and Hema's photos, which Raaji starts wearing and feels for herself. Concurrently, Sai Krishna organizes Hema's program in his town. At the concert, Hema aspires to wear the locket undisclosed, and Raaji is unwilling to hand it over. But Raaji is distraught at what would happen when Sai Krishna and Hema come across each other. Hence, she divulges the fact to Sai Krishna through a letter. However, before it arrives, he moves on. Immediately after the concert, Sai Krishna tries to speak to Hema. Anyhow, she opines him as a mischief-maker and mortifies him. Thus, enraged Sai Krishna slaps Hema and shows the locket as evidence of their love.


The rest of the movie is all about how the truth is revealed to Sai Krishna and whom he does marry at the end.
At the sight of it, Hema turbulently reaches home and assaults Raaji. Besides, Sai Krishna is inflamed and distressed. During that predicament, the elders thought it was worth speaking with each other, so they knit Sai Krishna & Hema. Sai Krishna accepts it, provided Raaji should apologize to him. So, he proceeds to their house, where he converses with Hema and Raaji. Herein, Sai Krishna proclaims he does not have the heart to espouse Hema because Raaji reciprocates his feelings. Plus, he knows Raaji's true love with her last forgiveness letter. At last, Sai Krishna heartfully proposes to Raaji, and she blissfully agrees. The movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Sai Krishna & Raaji.


==Cast==
== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|
* [[Jagapati Babu]] as Sai Krishna
* [[Jagapati Babu]] as Sai Krishna
* [[Laya (actress)|Laya]] as Hema
* [[Laya (actress)|Laya]] as Hema
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* Indu Anand
* Indu Anand
* [[Ram Jagan]]
* [[Ram Jagan]]
* Ananth
* [[Ananth Babu|Ananth]]
* Visweswara Rao
* [[Visweswara Rao]]
 
==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name      = Naalo Unna Prema
| type      = film
| artist    = [[Saluri Koteswara Rao|Koti]]
| cover      =
| alt        =
| released  = 2001
| recorded  =
| venue      =
| studio    =
| genre      = Soundtrack
| length    = 32:07
| label      = [[Aditya Music]]
| producer  = [[Saluri Koteswara Rao|Koti]]
| prev_title = Veedekkadi Mogudandi
| prev_year  = 2001
| next_title = Prema Sandadi
| next_year  = 2001
}}
}}


Music composed by [[Saluri Koteswara Rao|Koti]]. Music released on ADITYA Music Company.
== Soundtrack ==
Music was composed by [[Koti (composer)|Koti]].<ref name="Songs">{{Cite web |title=Naalo Vunna Prema |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/naalo-vunna-prema/HMiwwRNP-8A_ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210416004517/https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/naalo-vunna-prema/HMiwwRNP-8A_ |archive-date=16 April 2021 |access-date=19 September 2022 |website=[[JioSaavn]]}}</ref> The song "Manasa O Manasa" is based on "Manase O Manase" from Kannada film ''[[Chandramukhi Pranasakhi]]''.
{{Track listing
{{Track listing
| collapsed =
| headline =
| headline =
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 32:07
| total_length = 32:07
| all_writing =
| all_lyrics =
| all_music =
| title1  = Veeche Chirugaali
| title1  = Veeche Chirugaali
| lyrics1 = [[Sirivennela Sitaramasastri|Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry]]
| lyrics1 = [[Sirivennela Sitaramasastri|Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry]]
| extra1  = [[S. P. B. Charan|SP Charan]]
| extra1  = [[S. P. B. Charan|SP Charan]]
| length1 = 4:48
| length1 = 4:48
| title2  = O Naa Priyathama
| title2  = O Naa Priyathama
| lyrics2 = Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry
| lyrics2 = Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry
| extra2  = [[Mano (singer)|Mano]], [[K. S. Chithra|Chitra]]
| extra2  = [[Mano (singer)|Mano]], [[K. S. Chithra|Chitra]]
| length2 = 4:35
| length2 = 4:35
| title3  = Enno Enno
| title3  = Enno Enno
| lyrics3 = Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry
| lyrics3 = Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry
| extra3  = [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]], [[Sujatha Mohan|Sujatha]]
| extra3  = [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]], [[Sujatha Mohan|Sujatha]]
| length3 = 4:16
| length3 = 4:16
| title4  = Edalo Okate Korika
| title4  = Edalo Okate Korika
| lyrics4 = Potula Ravikiran
| lyrics4 = Potula Ravikiran
| extra4  = Tippu, [[Sujatha Mohan|Sujatha]]
| extra4  = Tippu, [[Sujatha Mohan|Sujatha]]
| length4 = 4:19
| length4 = 4:19
| title5  = Gopala Krishnudamma
| title5  = Gopala Krishnudamma
| lyrics5 = Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry
| lyrics5 = Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry
| extra5  = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam|SP Balu]], Chitra
| extra5  = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], Chitra
| length5 = 4:46
| length5 = 4:46
 
| title6  = Manasa O Manasa
| title6  = Manasa O Manasa  
| lyrics6 = Sriharsha
| lyrics6 = Sriharsha
| extra6  = Chitra
| extra6  = Chitra
| length6 = 5:05
| length6 = 5:05
 
| title7  = Veeche Chirugaali
| title7  = Veeche Chirugaali (F)
| note7 = female
| lyrics7 = Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry
| lyrics7 = Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry
| extra7  = Chitra
| extra7  = Chitra
| length7 = 4:48
| length7 = 4:48
}}
}}
<ref name="Songs">{{cite web|url=http://play.raaga.com/telugu/album/Naalo-Vunna-Prema-A0000801 |title=Songs |publisher=Raaga}}</ref>
==Reception==
 
''Idlebrain'' wrote "First half of the film is OK. Second half of the film is predictable. This film is a run-of-the-mill stuff offering no variety".<ref name="idlebrain" /> ''Full Hyderabad'' wrote "The plot, like you'd have made out, will not give Wodehouse any complex, and the performances are average. Raji has the meatiest role, and is the poorest performer. Her dialogues on the seaside that were intended to take the film to a plane of profundity make your stomach churn. But for her pretty looks, there is nothing you can say for her. Laya is just a glorified extra. And Jagapathi Babu is his usual self - you should be very clear about what you should expect from him".<ref name="fullhyderabad" /> ''Andhra Today'' wrote "The story, though lacks in novelty, has many scenes conceived quite differently. This variety in conception has not been exploited to his advantage by the director due to his own shortcomings. The movie's pace is too slow to hold the audience's interest. Even the scenes with potential have not been dealt with suitably by the director".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.andhratoday.com/movie/nalovunna.htm|title=NA LO UNNA PREMA|website=Andhra Today|access-date=27 December 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020615145124/http://www.andhratoday.com/movie/nalovunna.htm|archive-date=15 June 2002}}</ref>
==References==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


==External links==
== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|3394956}}
* {{IMDb title|3394956}}


[[Category:2001 Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:2001 films]]
[[Category:2001 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:2001 romantic drama films]]
[[Category:2000s Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Koti (composer)]]
[[Category:Telugu remakes of Kannada films]]
[[Category:Films set in Hyderabad, India]]
[[Category:Indian romantic drama films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Hyderabad, India]]
[[Category:Films shot in Hyderabad, India]]
[[Category:Films shot in Visakhapatnam]]
[[Category:Films shot in Visakhapatnam]]
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Latest revision as of 23:39, 3 March 2026


Naalo Unna Prema
DVD cover
Directed byV.R Pratap
Produced byK.L.N. Raju
Written byDiwakar Babu (dialogues)
Screenplay byV.R Pratap
Story bySeetaram Karanth
StarringJagapati Babu
Laya
Gajala
Music byKoti
CinematographyAjay Vincent
Edited byNandamuri Hari
Production
company
Sri Sairam Productions
Release date
  • 1 September 2001 (2001-09-01)
Running time
139 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Naalo Unna Prema (transl. The Love Inside Me) is a 2001 Telugu-language romantic drama film, produced by K.L.N. Raju on Sri Sairam Productions banner and directed by V. R. Pratap. The film stars Jagapati Babu, Laya, Gajala and music was composed by Koti.[1] This film is the debut of Gajala in Telugu and she is credited as Raaji by her character name in the film later her screen name was changed to Gajala from the film Student No.1 by K. Raghavendra Rao.[2] The film was a remake of Kannada film Chandramukhi Pranasakhi (1999).[3]

Plot[edit | edit source]

The film begins in Hyderabad, where a businessman, Sai Krishna, is a fan of famous singer Hema from Vizag. Once, he visits his friend's wedding and encounters an impish girl, Raaji, who has known no bounds for her devilishness. She pokes fun at Sai Krishna, and he smartly pays back. So, ired Raaji seeks vengeance. Meanwhile, Hema's musical night is conducted on the eve of the nuptial when Sai Krishna is on cloud nine and falls for her. Moreover, he learns that Hema and Raaji are siblings. Soon after the return, Sai Krishna writes a letter to Hema. Fortuitously, Raaji picks it up, and she starts her horseplay. Now, she poses as Hema by writing letters and having telephone conversations. After some time, Raaji officially traveled to Hyderabad. Therein, Sai Krishna cares for her meticulously in favor of Hema. Perceiving it, Raaji inadvertently starts loving him.

After homecoming, Raaji attempts to reveal reality, but she hesitates. Simultaneously, Sai Krishna's dearness to Hema escalates. He bestows a locket containing his and Hema's photos, which Raaji starts wearing and feels for herself. Concurrently, Sai Krishna organizes Hema's program in his town. At the concert, Hema aspires to wear the locket undisclosed, and Raaji is unwilling to hand it over. But Raaji is distraught at what would happen when Sai Krishna and Hema come across each other. Hence, she divulges the fact to Sai Krishna through a letter. However, before it arrives, he moves on. Immediately after the concert, Sai Krishna tries to speak to Hema. Anyhow, she opines him as a mischief-maker and mortifies him. Thus, enraged Sai Krishna slaps Hema and shows the locket as evidence of their love.

At the sight of it, Hema turbulently reaches home and assaults Raaji. Besides, Sai Krishna is inflamed and distressed. During that predicament, the elders thought it was worth speaking with each other, so they knit Sai Krishna & Hema. Sai Krishna accepts it, provided Raaji should apologize to him. So, he proceeds to their house, where he converses with Hema and Raaji. Herein, Sai Krishna proclaims he does not have the heart to espouse Hema because Raaji reciprocates his feelings. Plus, he knows Raaji's true love with her last forgiveness letter. At last, Sai Krishna heartfully proposes to Raaji, and she blissfully agrees. The movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Sai Krishna & Raaji.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Music was composed by Koti.[4] The song "Manasa O Manasa" is based on "Manase O Manase" from Kannada film Chandramukhi Pranasakhi.

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Veeche Chirugaali"Sirivennela Sitarama SastrySP Charan4:48
2."O Naa Priyathama"Sirivennela Sitarama SastryMano, Chitra4:35
3."Enno Enno"Sirivennela Sitarama SastryHariharan, Sujatha4:16
4."Edalo Okate Korika"Potula RavikiranTippu, Sujatha4:19
5."Gopala Krishnudamma"Sirivennela Sitarama SastryS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra4:46
6."Manasa O Manasa"SriharshaChitra5:05
7."Veeche Chirugaali" (female)Sirivennela Sitarama SastryChitra4:48
Total length:32:07

Reception[edit | edit source]

Idlebrain wrote "First half of the film is OK. Second half of the film is predictable. This film is a run-of-the-mill stuff offering no variety".[1] Full Hyderabad wrote "The plot, like you'd have made out, will not give Wodehouse any complex, and the performances are average. Raji has the meatiest role, and is the poorest performer. Her dialogues on the seaside that were intended to take the film to a plane of profundity make your stomach churn. But for her pretty looks, there is nothing you can say for her. Laya is just a glorified extra. And Jagapathi Babu is his usual self - you should be very clear about what you should expect from him".[3] Andhra Today wrote "The story, though lacks in novelty, has many scenes conceived quite differently. This variety in conception has not been exploited to his advantage by the director due to his own shortcomings. The movie's pace is too slow to hold the audience's interest. Even the scenes with potential have not been dealt with suitably by the director".[5]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Jeevi. "Movie review - Naalo Vunna Prema". Idlebrain. Archived from the original on 14 March 2015. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
  2. ↑ "NTR as Student No1". Telugu Cinema. Archived from the original on 9 November 2001. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Naalo Unna Prema Review". fullhyd.com. Archived from the original on 19 December 2014. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
  4. ↑ "Naalo Vunna Prema". JioSaavn. Archived from the original on 16 April 2021. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
  5. ↑ "NA LO UNNA PREMA". Andhra Today. Archived from the original on 15 June 2002. Retrieved 27 December 2024.

External links[edit | edit source]

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