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Premaku Velayara(1999)

5.4/10
Telugu140 mins

Premaku Velayara (1999) is a 140-minute Telugu film directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. Starring M. S. Narayana, Shivaji Raja and Srihari. With an audience rating of 5.4/10, Premaku Velayara stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 1999.

Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 1999
Director
S. V. Krishna Reddy
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 20m
GudVibe Rating
5.4/10

Storyline

A man wants to get ahead in life. He tries to win the heart of his wealthy uncle's daughter to improve his fortunes.

Love, ambition, and a clever plan to win it all.

Film Details

5.4Rating
140Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 January 1999
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleప్రేమకు వేళాయెరా
Also Known AsPremaku Velayara

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentityfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Premaku Velayera' is a playful twist on a popular Telugu phrase meaning 'give way to love', setting the comedic tone.
  • This was one of the early films for actress Laya, who later became known for her roles in television serials.
  • Director S.V. Krishna Reddy also composed the film's music, a dual role he often took in his early career.
  • The movie features a cameo appearance by comedian Brahmanandam, who was a frequent collaborator with the director.
  • Parts of the film were shot in picturesque locations in and around Hyderabad, which was less common for comedies at the time.
  • The plot revolves around the hero pretending to be rich, a common theme in 1990s Telugu cinema known as 'concept comedies'.
  • The film's release coincided with a wave of similar light-hearted family entertainers that defined the late 90s Telugu film industry.

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