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Pelli Pustakam(1991)
Telugu151 mins
Pelli Pustakam (1991) is a 151-minute Telugu film directed by Ramakrishna Machakanti. Starring Divyavani, Saakshi Ranga Rao and Gummadi. With an audience rating of 4.9/10, Pelli Pustakam stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 1991.
Director:Ramakrishna Machakanti
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1991
- Director
- Ramakrishna Machakanti
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 31m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
A newly married couple both get jobs at the same company. They decide to pretend they are not married to each other while at work. This secret leads to many mix-ups and starts to put a strain on their relationship.
“Married at home, single at work. Can they keep up the act?”
Film Details
4.9Rating
151Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date1 January 1991
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleపెళ్లి పుస్తకం
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentityfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.9/10Rating
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Trivia
- The film was based on a popular Telugu stage play called 'Pelli Pustakam' by Mullapudi Venkata Ramana.
- Director Bapu and writer Mullapudi Venkata Ramana were a famous duo, known for their collaborations in Telugu cinema.
- The movie's music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, a rare collaboration for a Telugu film at the time.
- Actress Bhanupriya, who played Satyabhama, was praised for her performance in a dual role of sorts, portraying both a wife and a pretend unmarried colleague.
- The film is considered a classic comedy of errors and is often remembered for its clean, family-friendly humor.
- It was shot primarily in Hyderabad and Chennai, with several scenes filmed in typical middle-class household settings to feel relatable.
- Despite being a comedy, the film subtly addressed the pressures and expectations on newly married couples in Indian society.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Pelli Pustakam
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