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Mr. Pellam(1993)
Telugu123 mins
Mr. Pellam (1993) is a 123-minute Telugu film directed by Bapu. With an audience rating of 4.8/10, Mr. Pellam stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 1993.
Director:Bapu
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1993
- Director
- Bapu
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.8/10
Storyline
Balaji believes men should be the sole providers and heads of their families. After he loses his job, his wife has to go to work. This experience makes him realize his mistake.
“When the breadwinner loses his bread, who brings home the loaf?”
Film Details
4.8Rating
123Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date1 January 1993
Original Titleమిస్టర్ పెళ్ళాం
Also Known AsMr Pellam
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
familyidentitylovejustice
Tonesatirical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.8/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Pellam' means 'wife' in Telugu, directly highlighting the story's domestic focus.
- Director Bapu was known for his artistic touch, but this film was a straightforward comedy aimed at family audiences.
- The movie released during a wave of Telugu films in the early 90s that questioned traditional gender roles in a lighthearted way.
- Actress Amani plays the working wife, a role contrasting with many of her other glamorous parts from that era.
- The soundtrack by Raj-Koti included the popular song 'Chukkallo Chandrudu', which became a radio hit.
- The plot's premise of role reversal was considered a relatable social topic during India's economic shifts of the time.
- Unlike many comedies of the period, the film's conflict is resolved within the family without typical villain characters.