Pekata Paparao(1993)
Pekata Paparao is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by Y. Nageswara Rao. The film stars Rajendra Prasad as Papa Rao and Khushbu as Uma. It was produced by Pantangi Pullayah and D. V. V. Ramana Reddy under the Uma Maheswara Movies banner. The story follows a poker master who falls in love with a police officer, leading to a series of comedic conflicts. The film features a supporting cast including Brahmanandam, Ali, and Tanikella Bharani. Music was composed by the duo Raj–Koti. The film was recorded as a hit at the box office. It is known for its light-hearted tone and strong comedic performances. VCDs and DVDs were released by VOLGA Videos.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1993
- Director
- Y Nageshwara Rao
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Rating
- 4.4/10
Storyline
A master poker player falls in love with a police officer. They marry without revealing their true professions. A vengeful criminal threatens their happiness. They must overcome lies and a dangerous plot to save their love.
“Love, lies, and a poker face”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Pekata Paparao
Cast reunions in this film: Tanikella Bharani & Brahmanandam (86 films together), Rajendra Prasad & Brahmanandam (34 films together), Brahmanandam & Gundu Hanumantha Rao (16 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Rajendra Prasad (14 films together), Brahmanandam & Koti (12 films together), and Tanikella Bharani & Gundu Hanumantha Rao (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Pekata Paparao' is a playful Telugu phrase that roughly translates to 'a man who talks nonsense or fibs'.
- It was one of the few films where comedian Brahmanandam played a relatively serious role as the protagonist's friend, deviating from his usual purely comic characters.
- The movie was shot extensively in and around the clubs and gambling dens of Vijayawada to add authenticity to the protagonist's world.
- Director Y. Nageswara Rao was primarily known for family dramas, making this comedy about gambling and irresponsibility an unusual choice in his filmography.
- The film's soundtrack, composed by Raj-Koti, was not a major commercial success, unlike many other Telugu soundtracks of the early 1990s.
- Actress Kovai Sarala, who played a supporting role, reportedly improvised many of her comedic lines during filming.
- The plot device of a protagonist marrying a police officer without knowing her profession was considered a novel twist in Telugu cinema at the time.