Pappu(2010)
Pappu is a 2010 Telugu-language comedy-drama film directed by Sapan Pasuparthi. The cast includes Krishnudu, Subbaraju, Dipika Parmar, and Melkote. The story follows an average-looking corporate employee named Pappu who faces constant bad luck and low self-esteem. He falls in love with his boss's daughter, but her kidnapping forces him to take action. The film is notable for its lighthearted tone mixed with emotional depth, and it received praise for Krishnudu's performance. It was produced by Praveen Reddy Nalla and Nagesh Yada.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 25 June 2010
- Director
- Sapan Pasuparthi
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
Pappu is an average guy cursed with bad luck. He works a boring corporate job and is ignored by everyone. When he falls for his boss's daughter, her kidnapping forces him to become a hero. Can he overcome his pessimism and save her?
“Luck never helped him. Love did.”
Film Details
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Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Pappu
Cast reunions in this film: Krishnudu & Subbaraju (2 films together), and Subbaraju & Narsing Yadav (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Pappu' is a common nickname in Telugu culture, often used for a naive or simple person.
- Director Sapan Pasuparthi was a former assistant to director V.V. Vinayak before making his debut with this film.
- The movie was shot in just 40 days, which is considered a short schedule for a Telugu feature film at the time.
- Actress Sada, who played the female lead, was making a comeback to Telugu cinema after a gap of several years.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by newcomer Suresh Yuvan, son of famous music director Yuvan Shankar Raja.
- Despite being a comedy-drama, the plot includes unexpected action sequences during the kidnapping rescue mission.
- The movie had a limited theatrical release and performed poorly at the box office, quickly fading from public memory.