Manavarali Pelli(1993)
Manavarali Pelli is a 1993 Telugu romantic drama film directed by P.N. Ramachandra Rao. The film stars Harish, Soundarya, and Kaikala Satyanarayana in pivotal roles. The story follows a city girl who moves to her grandmother's village to study and falls for a brilliant local student. Their budding romance is complicated by a long-standing feud between their grandparents. The film features a supporting cast including Sowcar Janaki, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Subhalekha Sudhakar, and comedians Brahmanandam and Babu Mohan. The music and village setting create a warm, family-friendly atmosphere. The film received mixed reviews, with some critics praising the performances of Soundarya and Satyanarayana but criticizing the comedy as overdone. It was produced by M. Dasaradha Raju under the Sri Venkata Sai Films banner and has a runtime of 138 minutes.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Eros Now, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1993
- Director
- P N Ramachandra Rao
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Rating
- 1.0/10
Storyline
A young city girl named Swapna moves to her grandmother's quiet village to focus on her studies. There, she meets Ravi, a handsome and brilliant college student, and falls in love. But a bitter old feud between their grandparents threatens to keep them apart. With family pride and a wealthy rival standing in the way, Swapna and Ravi must fight for their love.
“Love unites two families again”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Manavarali Pelli
Cast reunions in this film: Kota Srinivasa Rao & Brahmanandam (90 films together), Soundarya & Brahmanandam (19 films together), Brahmanandam & Kaikala Satyanarayana (18 films together), Kota Srinivasa Rao & Soundarya (11 films together), Kota Srinivasa Rao & Kaikala Satyanarayana (11 films together), and Brahmanandam & Babu Mohan (10 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in and around the scenic town of Rajahmundry, capturing its traditional homes and river views.
- It was one of the few Telugu films from the early 90s to focus entirely on a matchmaking plot without major subplots.
- The director, P. N. Ramachandra Rao, was better known as a producer and made this as a passion project.
- The soundtrack by M. M. Keeravani included a folk song that became popular in local marriage ceremonies.
- Lead actress Aamani was a rising star at the time, known for her natural performance in family dramas.
- The movie's title translates to 'Matchmaking of the Elders,' reflecting its traditional theme.
- It had a limited theatrical run but found a wider audience through television broadcasts later.