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Pellaina Kothalo(2006)

6.5/10
Telugu150 mins

Pellaina Kothalo (2006) is a 150-minute Telugu film directed by Madan. Starring Brahmanandam, Priyamani and Jagapathi Babu. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Pellaina Kothalo stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2006.

Director:Madan
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
8 December 2006
Director
Madan
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 30m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A newly married couple struggles with constant arguments and lets their pride push them apart. When the husband's grandparents come to stay, the pair pretends to be happily together to keep up appearances.

Love's a lie they're trying to sell.

Film Details

6.5Rating
150Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date8 December 2006
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
lovefamilyidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Pellaina Kothalo' translates to 'Is This Marriage?' in English, directly reflecting its central theme of marital discord.
  • Director Madan was also a popular actor in Telugu television, known for his role in the TV serial 'Chinnari Pellikuthuru' around the same period.
  • Actress Sindhu Tolani, who played Lakshmi, took a break from films after this movie and later became a noted Bharatanatyam dancer and teacher.
  • The movie featured a cameo appearance by comedian Ali in a supporting role, adding a touch of humor to the family drama.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Koti, a frequent collaborator with director Madan, and included a hit romantic duet 'Nuvve Nuvve'.
  • The plot's premise of a couple pretending to be happy for visiting relatives resonated widely, drawing comparisons to earlier films like 'Nuvvu Naaku Nachav'.
  • Despite a modest theatrical run, the film found a second life through television reruns, becoming a familiar family watch on Telugu TV channels.

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