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Pilisthe Palukutha(2002)
Telugu170 mins
Pilisthe Palukutha (2002) is a 170-minute Telugu film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. Starring Sunil Varma, Chandramohan and Sajjala Srinivas. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Pilisthe Palukutha stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2002.
Director:Kodi Ramakrishna
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 18 October 2002
- Director
- Kodi Ramakrishna
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Shanti and Ajay are college students in love. When Shanti is diagnosed with a brain tumour, she believes Sai Baba can save her from the fatal illness.
“When faith is her only cure, love is their only hope.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
170Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date18 October 2002
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
lovesurvivalfamilyfaith
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1


Shamita ShettyActor
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Jai AkashActor
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Sunil VarmaActor
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Kodi RamakrishnaDirector
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ChandramohanActor
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Sajjala SrinivasCrew
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VijayachanderActor
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Pilisthe Palukutha' translates to 'If Asked, It Speaks', referencing a key magical element in the story.
- Director Kodi Ramakrishna was known for fantasy films, but this movie blended his style with a modern medical drama.
- Actress Laya, who played Shanti, was a popular Telugu TV host at the time, making this a notable film role for her.
- The plot's focus on faith in Sai Baba during a health crisis reflected a common cultural theme in early 2000s Telugu cinema.
- The movie featured special effects for its fantasy sequences, which were considered advanced for a Telugu film of its budget in 2003.
- It was one of the few films where actor Tarun Kumar played a supporting role, as he was primarily known as a lead actor then.
- The soundtrack by composer Chakri included a devotional song dedicated to Sai Baba, which gained some popularity independently.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Pilisthe Palukutha