Pravarakhyudu(2009)
Pravarakhyudu is a 2009 Telugu-language romance film written and directed by Madan. The film stars Jagapathi Babu and Priyamani in lead roles, with Brahmanandam and Sunil in supporting parts. The story follows Sasi and Sailaja, college lovers whose relationship collapses due to their stubborn egos. Years after their painful separation, a chance meeting forces them to confront their unresolved feelings. The film explores the destructive power of pride in romantic relationships. M.M. Keeravani composed the soundtrack. The movie released in 2009 in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Aha, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 4 December 2009
- Director
- Madan
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 38m 0
Storyline
Sasi and Sailaja fall in love during college, but their strong egos cause a painful breakup. Years later, they meet again at a wedding. Both still carry feelings for each other, but pride keeps them apart. Can they let go of their egos and find their way back to love?
“Love needs humility, not pride.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Pravarakhyudu
Cast reunions in this film: Jagapathi Babu & Priyamani (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot partly in the United States, including scenes at Harvard University, which is rare for a Telugu film from that era.
- Director Madan Ramigani was a former assistant to acclaimed director K. Viswanath, which influenced the film's focus on nuanced relationships.
- Actress Kamalinee Mukherjee, who played Sailaja, was known for her work in parallel cinema and this was one of her few mainstream Telugu roles.
- The movie's title 'Pravarakyudu' translates to 'The Candidate,' referring to the protagonist's search for a bride, a theme central to the plot.
- Despite its urban setting and educated characters, the film performed modestly at the box office, not achieving major commercial success.
- The soundtrack was composed by Mani Sharma, who incorporated Western classical elements to match the Harvard University scenes.
- A subplot involves the protagonist's ideology about love, which was inspired by philosophical debates common in early 2000s Telugu youth dramas.