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Pedababu(2004)
Telugu145 mins
Pedababu (2004) is a 145-minute Telugu film directed by Paruchuri Murali. Starring Suhasini Maniratnam, Sunil Varma and Kaveri. With an audience rating of 6.6/10, Pedababu stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2004.
Director:Paruchuri Murali
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 30 April 2004
- Director
- Paruchuri Murali
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.6/10
Storyline
Peda Babu is the respected head of his village. He lives alone and has not spoken to his own mother for 25 years, even though she lives nearby with his step-father and half-siblings. The story explores the reason for this long-standing separation.
“A village leader's 25-year silence holds a painful secret.”
Film Details
6.6Rating
145Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date30 April 2004
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
familyrevengeidentityjustice
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.6/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Suhasini ManiratnamActor
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KalyaniActor
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Sarath BabuActor
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K. VishwanathActor
→#5
Kota Srinivasa RaoActor
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Sunil VarmaActor
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Jagapathi BabuActor
→#8
KaveriActor
→#9
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K. ViswanathActor
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Jagapati BabuActor
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Paruchuri MuraliDirector
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Murali ParuchuriDirector
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- The film's director Murali Paruchuri is better known as a prominent dialogue writer in Telugu cinema, making this a rare directorial venture.
- Actress Sangeetha, who plays the female lead, was primarily known for Tamil films at the time, making this a notable Telugu role.
- The story revolves around a 25-year-long silence between mother and son, a central emotional conflict uncommon in mainstream plots of that era.
- The film's title 'Pedababu' translates to 'Elder Brother', highlighting the protagonist's respected village head role rather than a personal name.
- Composer Vandemataram Srinivas provided the music, continuing his collaboration with Jagapati Babu after hits like 'Vamsee'.
- The movie released during a period when family dramas with strong emotional cores were gaining popularity in Telugu cinema.
- A key subplot involves the protagonist's step-family, exploring themes of blended families and duty beyond typical village action stories.
Notable Collaborations
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