Bombay Priyudu(1996)
'Bombay Priyudu' is a 1996 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy drama film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars J. D. Chakravarthy and Rambha in the lead roles. The story follows a poor photographer who falls in love with a woman he meets at an airport and pretends to be wealthy to win her heart. The film was a commercial success and is particularly remembered for its soundtrack composed by M. M. Keeravani. The song 'Pranayama' won the Nandi Award for Best Female Playback Singer for K. S. Chitra. The film was released in 1996 and is available on streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1996
- Director
- K. Raghavendra Rao
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 4.1/10
Storyline
A poor photographer in Bombay falls in love with a woman he sees at the airport. When her lost bag ends up in his hands, he pretends to be a rich man to meet her. But her mother opposes their love and plans another marriage. He must fight lies, a villain, and family opposition to win her heart.
“Love needs no riches.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Bombay Priyudu
Cast reunions in this film: Tanikella Bharani & Brahmanandam (86 films together), Brahmanandam & K. Raghavendra Rao (16 films together), Brahmanandam & Gundu Hanumantha Rao (16 films together), Brahmanandam & M. M. Keeravani (16 films together), K. Raghavendra Rao & M. M. Keeravani (15 films together), and J. D. Chakravarthy & Brahmanandam (11 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Bombay Priyudu' translates to 'Lover of Bombay', reflecting the city's role as a key backdrop for the romance.
- Director K. Raghavendra Rao is known for musical hits, and this film's soundtrack was composed by Koti.
- Actress Rambha, a popular star in the 1990s, was paired opposite J.D. Chakravarthy, known for his role in 'Satya'.
- The movie was released during a period when many Telugu films were exploring urban love stories set outside Andhra Pradesh.
- Some filming reportedly took place in Mumbai, aligning with the movie's title and storyline.
- It came out the same year as the blockbuster 'Indian', which dominated much of the year's box office attention.
- The film is less frequently discussed compared to other works by K. Raghavendra Rao from that era.