Pelli Chesukondam(1997)
Pelli Chesukundam is a 1997 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Muthyala Subbaiah and produced by C. Venkat Raju and G. Siva Raju under Geeta Chitra International. The film stars Venkatesh, Soundarya, and Laila Mehdin in lead roles. It follows Anand, a wealthy man who shelters Santhi, a rape survivor rejected by her family after she witnesses a murder. The film addresses the social stigma attached to rape victims and the hypocrisy of society. Critics praised it for its message and box office success. The music was composed by Koti and became widely popular. The film was later remade in Tamil, Hindi, and Kannada.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Jio TV, Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1997
- Director
- Muthyala Subbaiah
- Language
- Telugu
- Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
Santhi witnesses a murder and reports it to the police. As revenge, she is raped by the killer's brother. Her family disowns her. Anand, a kind millionaire, gives her shelter despite society's disapproval. He falls in love with her, but Santhi struggles to accept his love because of her past. Can love heal her wounds?
“Love that defies society's judgment”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Pelli Chesukondam
Cast reunions in this film: Brahmanandam & Daggubati Venkatesh (22 films together), Soundarya & Brahmanandam (19 films together), Brahmanandam & Koti (12 films together), Soundarya & Daggubati Venkatesh (6 films together), Soundarya & Muthyala Subbaiah (2 films together), and Soundarya & Koti (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was inspired by the 1993 Hindi film 'Darr', but with a gentler, more romantic storyline.
- This was one of the few films where music director Vandemataram Srinivas worked with director Muthyala Subbaiah.
- Actress Soundarya was initially considered for the female lead role before Meena was finalized.
- The movie's climax was shot in a single schedule at a remote hill station to maintain continuity.
- It was released during a crowded festival season and faced tough competition from other big star films.
- A key song in the film was picturized in a single long take, which was rare for Telugu cinema at the time.
- The title 'Pelli Chesukundaam' translates to 'Let's Get Married', reflecting the film's core romantic resolution.