Mr. Pellam(1993)
Mister Pellam (transl. 'Mr. Wife') is a 1993 Telugu-language drama film directed by Bapu and written by Mullapudi Venkata Ramana. The film stars Rajendra Prasad, Aamani, A.V.S. Subramanyam, and Gundu Sudharshan. The story follows a man who loses his job and becomes a househusband while his wife supports the family financially. It explores the emotional and social challenges of role reversal in a traditional marriage. The film was produced by Gawara Partha Sarathi under the Sri Chamundi Chitra banner. It was praised for its sensitive handling of gender dynamics and strong lead performances. The movie has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Sun NXT, Eros Now, Plex, JioTV, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1993
- Director
- Bapu
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Rating
- 4.8/10
Storyline
Raju loses his job and cannot find a new one. His wife Lalitha is the sole earner for their family. Raju must take over all household duties. He struggles with cooking, cleaning, and his own wounded pride. Can he accept his new role and find happiness at home?
“When the wife earns, the husband learns.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Mr. Pellam
Cast reunions in this film: Rajendra Prasad & Aamani (2 films together), Aamani & M. M. Keeravani (2 films together), and Bapu & M. M. Keeravani (2 films together).
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.