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Prema Katha(1999)
Telugu155 mins
Prema Katha (1999) is a 155-minute Telugu film directed by Ram Gopal Varma. Starring Venkat Prasad, Giri Babu and Annapoorna. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Prema Katha stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 1999.
Director:Ram Gopal Varma
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1999
- Director
- Ram Gopal Varma
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
A poor village boy falls in love with a rich girl. Her violent brother strongly opposes their relationship and is willing to do anything to keep them apart.
“Love defies all in a divided village.”
Film Details
7.5Rating
155Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 January 1999
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsPrema Katha
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
lovefamilyrevengecorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.5/10Rating
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Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Prema Katha Chitram' but was shortened to 'Prema Katha' upon release.
- This was the first Telugu film directed by Ram Gopal Varma after his major Hindi successes like 'Satya'.
- The movie's soundtrack, composed by Ravi, was a commercial hit and is still remembered for its melodies.
- Actor Sivaji, who played the violent brother, was praised for his intense performance in a negative role.
- The film's rural setting and class conflict theme were considered a departure from Varma's usual urban crime stories.
- It was one of the early films for actress Isha Koppikar, who played the female lead Divya.
- The climax was noted for its raw and violent confrontation, a signature of Ram Gopal Varma's style.



