Pichi Pullayya

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Pichi Pullayya
File:Pichi Pullayya.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byTatineni Prakash Rao
Produced byN. Trivikrama Rao
Written byAnisetti (dialogues)
Screenplay byTatineni Prakash Rao
Story byTatineni Prakash Rao
StarringN. T. Rama Rao
Sowcar Janaki
Krishna Kumari
Music byT. V. Raju
CinematographyM. A. Rehman
Edited byG. D. Joshi
Production
company
National Art Theaters
Release date
  • 17 July 1953 (1953-07-17)
Running time
161 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Pichi Pullayya (transl. Mad Pullayya) is a 1953 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by N. Trivikrama Rao and directed by Tatineni Prakash Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Sowcar Janaki and Krishna Kumari, with music composed by T. V. Raju.[1][2]

Plot[edit]

In a village lives an innocent guy Pullayya, (N. T. Rama Rao) who does not know anything about the world, his father Seshaiah (Koduru Achaiah) sends him to the city to work at Zamindarini Manorama Devi's (Chayadevi) house. The maid Kantham (Krishnakumari) takes a liking towards him. A distant relative of the deceased Zamindar, Bhupala Rao (Gummadi) controls the estate by enticing Manorama Devi. She is fond of her stepson Chinababu (Amarnath) and his wife Vasantha (Janaki). Bhupala Rao is after the wealth supposedly hidden under the Zamindar's Samadhi. Vasantha thwarts his dubious plans. In order to get rid of her, Rao spreads a rumor that she has an illicit relationship with Pullaiah. The pregnant Vasantha is thrown out of the house. Pullaiah takes her to his village and there she gives birth to a baby boy. Bhupala Rao hires men to demolish the Samadhi and in the process, assaults Manorama Devi and puts the blame on Pullaiah. Manorama Devi testifies against Bhupala Rao in the court, Pullaiah is released and Bhupala Rao and his cronies are punished. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Pullaiah & Kantham.

Cast[edit]

Soundtrack[edit]

Pichi Pullayya
Film score by
Released1953
GenreSoundtrack
LabelH.M.V. & Columbia Audio
ProducerT. V. Raju

Music composed by T. V. Raju. Lyrics were written by Anisetti Subba Rao.[3]

S. No. Song Title Singers length
1 "Basthiki Poyeti" A. Pundarikakshaiah
2 "Aalapinchana" Ghantasala 3:01
3 "Yella Velalandu" Ghantasala, Raavu Balasaraswathi
4 "Aanandame" A. P. Komala
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]

  1. "Productions from National Art Theatre". Telangana Today. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  2. Narasimham, M. L. (12 October 2013). "Pitchi Pullaiah (1953)". The Hindu. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
  3. "Pichi Pullayya (1953)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 26 August 2021.

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