Pelli Pustakam(1991)
Pelli Pustakam (transl. The Marriage Book) is a 1991 Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by Bapu and produced by Mullapudi Venkata Ramana under Sri Rama Chitra. The film stars Rajendra Prasad as K. Krishna Murthy and Divyavani as Satyabhama, with supporting performances by Sindhuja, Gummadi, and Subhalekha Sudhakar. The story follows a newly married couple who hide their marriage to secure jobs at the same company, leading to a series of comedic and emotional complications involving a jealous boss's daughter and a predatory brother-in-law. The film won three Nandi Awards including Second Best Feature Film, and was screened in the Indian Panorama section at the International Film Festival of India. Music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics by Arudra.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, Hungama Play
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1991
- Director
- Ramakrishna Machakanti
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 31m
- Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
Newlyweds KK and Bhama desperately need money for their families. When a wealthy businessman offers high salaries but only hires one person per family, they pretend to be single. KK must fend off the boss's daughter while Bhama fights off a lecherous relative. Their secret marriage hangs by a thread.
“Love needs no book, but marriage needs trust”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Pelli Pustakam
Cast reunions in this film: Rajendra Prasad & Subhalekha Sudhakar (4 films together).
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.