Bhale Pellam(1994)
Bhale Pellam (transl. What a Wife) is a 1994 Telugu-language drama film directed by A. Kranthi Kumar. The film stars Jagapathi Babu and Meena in lead roles, with music composed by Deva. It was produced by V. Doraswamy Raju under the VMC Productions banner. The story follows a playful college girl who marries a wealthy industrialist, but their relationship is tested when a jealous rival frames the husband for murder. The film is a remake of the 1993 Tamil film Purusha Lakshanam. It features a blend of romance, comedy, and courtroom drama. The soundtrack, with lyrics by Veturi, includes six songs. The film was praised for its engaging plot and strong performances by the lead cast.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1994
- Director
- Kranthi Kumar
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
A cheerful college girl falls in love with a serious businessman and marries him. A jealous rival plots to destroy their marriage by framing her husband for murder. She must fight to prove his innocence and save their love.
“What a wife will do for love”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Bhale Pellam
Cast reunions in this film: Meena & Deva (14 films together), Kota Srinivasa Rao & Kaikala Satyanarayana (11 films together), Jagapathi Babu & Kota Srinivasa Rao (10 films together), Kota Srinivasa Rao & Meena (7 films together), Kota Srinivasa Rao & Rohini Hattangadi (3 films together), and Kota Srinivasa Rao & Chota K. Naidu (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Bhale Pellam' translates to 'Good Wife' in English, reflecting the story's focus on marital relationships.
- This was one of the early films for actress Soundarya, who would later become a major star in Telugu cinema.
- Director Kranthi Kumar was known for family dramas, and this film followed his successful formula from movies like 'Chanti'.
- The movie released during a period when family-centric stories were very popular at the Telugu box office.
- Composer Raj-Koti provided the music, creating hit songs like 'Nuvve Naa Pranam' for the film.
- Actor Rajendra Prasad played the lead role of Nandagopal, showcasing his versatility in romantic and family-oriented characters.
- The plot involving a persistent former admirer causing marital strife was a common theme in 1990s Telugu cinema.