Peddarayudu(1995)
Pedarayudu is a 1995 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty. The film stars Mohan Babu in a dual role as Pedarayudu and Raja, with Rajinikanth, Bhanupriya, and Soundarya in prominent roles. The story follows a village judge who sits on an ancestral throne to resolve disputes. His commitment to justice is tested when he must judge his own brother for a crime he did not commit. The film explores themes of family loyalty, revenge, and the heavy cost of a wrong verdict. It is a remake of the 1994 Tamil film Nattamai. Mohan Babu won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu for his performance. The film was an industry hit and remains notable for Rajinikanth's cameo appearance as Paparayudu.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Eros Now, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1995
- Director
- Ravi Raja Pinisetty
- Language
- Telugu
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Pedarayudu is a fair and respected village judge. He sits on a throne and settles every dispute. But when his brother Raja is framed for murder, Pedarayudu must choose between family and justice. His decision leads to tragedy and forces the family to confront a hidden enemy.
“One wrong verdict can destroy everything.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Peddarayudu
Cast reunions in this film: Mohan Babu & Brahmanandam (21 films together), Soundarya & Brahmanandam (19 films together), Brahmanandam & Koti (12 films together), Soundarya & Mohan Babu (5 films together), Mohan Babu & Ravi Raja Pinisetty (4 films together), and Brahmanandam & Ravi Raja Pinisetty (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's story is based on a real-life incident from a Telugu magazine, adding a layer of social realism to its dramatic plot.
- Actor Rajasekhar, known for intense roles, performed many of his own stunts in the action sequences.
- The film's climax, involving a courtroom and the cursed throne, was shot over 15 days due to its complex emotional scenes.
- Composer Koti reused the film's popular song 'Chilaka Chilaka' from his own earlier Kannada film 'Muthina Haara'.
- The movie was a major commercial success, running for over 100 days in many centers across Andhra Pradesh.
- Director Ravi Raja Pinisetty initially considered a different actor for the lead before finalizing Rajasekhar.
- The film's title 'Pedarayudu' translates to 'The Elder Brother', directly reflecting the protagonist's central family role.