Pilla Zamindar(2011)
Pilla Zamindar is a 2011 Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by G. Ashok. The film stars Naga Chaitanya in the lead role, alongside debutante Nithya Menen. The story follows Raju, a wealthy and spoiled young landlord who loses his fortune after his father's apparent death. Forced to move to a village, he learns the value of hard work and falls in love with a simple village girl. The film was praised for its relatable story and strong performances, particularly Naga Chaitanya's portrayal of a man's transformation. It was a commercial success and is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, Sun NXT, MX Player, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 14 October 2011
- Director
- G. Ashok
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Rating
- 6.9/10
Storyline
A rich, spoiled young landlord named Raju loses everything when his father dies and leaves him in debt. He moves to a village where he must work for the first time in his life. There, he falls in love with a hardworking girl named Bhoomi. But to win her heart, he must prove he has changed.
“From riches to rags to love”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Pilla Zamindar
Cast reunions in this film: Rao Ramesh & Vennela Kishore (14 films together), Vennela Kishore & Tagubothu Ramesh (9 films together), Rao Ramesh & M. S. Narayana (8 films together), Rao Ramesh & Srinivas Avasarala (7 films together), M. S. Narayana & Vennela Kishore (6 films together), and Srinivas Avasarala & Vennela Kishore (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Pilla Zamindar' translates to 'Child Zamindar', highlighting the protagonist's immature and entitled nature.
- Director Ashok G. is known for remaking successful Tamil films into Telugu, and this movie is a remake of the 2010 Tamil film 'Boss Engira Bhaskaran'.
- Actor Nani, who played the lead role PJ, was reportedly chosen for his ability to portray both comedic and emotional scenes convincingly.
- The movie features a cameo appearance by Telugu actor Brahmanandam, a popular comedian, in a brief but memorable role.
- Parts of the film were shot in and around Visakhapatnam, including scenes at educational institutions to depict campus life.
- The soundtrack was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, a well-known music director from Tamil cinema, marking a collaboration across industries.
- Despite mixed reviews, the film performed moderately at the box office, appealing to youth audiences with its college-themed storyline.