Pilisthe Palukutha(2002)
'Pilisthe Palukutha' is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language divine romantic film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. The film stars Akash, Shamita Shetty in her Telugu debut, and Vijayachander as Shirdi Sai Baba. The story follows college students Ajay and Shanti, whose romance is threatened when Shanti is diagnosed with a fatal brain tumor. She turns to her faith in Sai Baba for a miracle, while Ajay remains skeptical. The film blends youthful romance with spiritual themes of faith and divine intervention. Music was composed by M. M. Keeravani, featuring a notable seven-minute devotional song. The film was a box office failure but has maintained a dedicated viewership among Sai Baba devotees. It was released on 23 January 2003.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, JioTV, Airtel Xstream Play, Watcho, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 18 October 2002
- Director
- Kodi Ramakrishna
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
College student Ajay falls in love with his classmate Shanti. Their happy romance is shattered when Shanti is diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. Doctors give her no hope. Desperate, Shanti turns to her faith in Shirdi Sai Baba. Ajay, a non-believer, must confront his skepticism as a miracle becomes their only chance.
“Call Him, and He Will Answer”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Pilisthe Palukutha
Cast reunions in this film: Chandramohan & Sunil Varma (18 films together), Jai Akash & Chandramohan (3 films together), and Jai Akash & Sunil Varma (3 films together).
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.