Puttintiki Raa Chelli(2004)
Puttintiki Raa Chelli is a 2004 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. It stars Arjun Sarja, Meena, and Madhumitha (credited as Swati) in lead roles. The story follows Sivanna, a brother who raises his sister Lakshmi alone after their parents die. Lakshmi marries a wealthy man, but his family falsely accuses her of having an affair. Sivanna fights to restore her honor and reunite the family. The film is a remake of the 2002 Kannada film Thavarige Baa Thangi. It was a commercial success and became a super hit at the box office. The soundtrack was composed by S. A. Rajkumar. The film was released on 14 April 2004.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, JioTV
- Theatrical Release
- 14 April 2004
- Director
- Kodi Ramakrishna
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 37m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Sivanna raises his sister Lakshmi after their parents die. Lakshmi falls in love with Ajay, a rich man. Ajay's family insults Sivanna for being poor. They accuse Lakshmi of having an affair. Sivanna must fight to prove his sister's innocence and bring the family together.
“A brother's love never fails.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Puttintiki Raa Chelli
Cast reunions in this film: Arjun & Meena (3 films together), and Meena & Kodi Ramakrishna (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Puttintiki Raa Chelli' translates to 'Come Home, Sister', highlighting the central theme of a brother's protective love.
- Director Kodi Ramakrishna, known for fantasy and horror films, took a departure with this intense family drama.
- This was one of the few films where actor Arjun played a role primarily focused on brotherly love rather than a romantic lead or action hero.
- The movie's plot of a sister being falsely accused was a recurring social theme in Telugu cinema of the early 2000s.
- Actress Swati, who played Lakshmi, was praised for her emotional performance in the courtroom and family conflict scenes.
- The film released alongside other major Telugu films, facing tough competition at the box office during its run.
- The climax involving the evidence and courtroom drama was a key highlight discussed by audiences at the time.