Rendilla Poojari(1993)
Rendilla Poojari is a 1993 Telugu-language drama film directed by T. Prabhakar. The lead cast includes Suman, Shobana, Babu Mohan, Tanikella Bharani, and Kota Srinivasa Rao. The story follows Raju, a poor man who impersonates a temple priest to support his starving family. His deception grows as villagers begin to trust him, but a real priest eventually exposes the truth. The film balances emotional family conflict with light-hearted comedy. It was praised for its relatable story and strong performances. Rendilla Poojari was a commercial hit upon its release in India in 1993.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1993
- Director
- T. Prabhakar
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Rating
- 1.0/10
Storyline
A desperate father named Raju pretends to be a temple priest to feed his hungry family. His fake rituals and made-up predictions make him popular. But when a real priest arrives, Raju's lies are exposed. He must choose between running away or facing the truth.
“One lie can destroy everything”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Rendilla Poojari
Cast reunions in this film: Tanikella Bharani & Kota Srinivasa Rao (37 films together), Tanikella Bharani & M. M. Keeravani (8 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Suman (6 films together), Nagma & M. M. Keeravani (6 films together), Suman & Kota Srinivasa Rao (5 films together), and Kota Srinivasa Rao & M. M. Keeravani (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Rendilla Poojari' refers to a specific type of priest in Telugu culture, hinting at the story's themes of duty and societal roles.
- Director T. Prabhakar was primarily known for his work in Kannada cinema, making this a relatively rare Telugu directorial venture.
- The movie was released during a period when family dramas focusing on financial crises were gaining popularity in Telugu cinema.
- Actress Raasi, who played the female lead, was a prominent figure in Telugu and Tamil films throughout the 1990s.
- The plot's central conflict revolves around medical expenses, a common and relatable theme in Indian social dramas of the era.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by S. A. Rajkumar, a frequent collaborator with director T. Prabhakar on Kannada projects.