Peddarikam(1992)
Peddarikam is a 1992 Indian Telugu-language drama film produced and directed by A. M. Rathnam under Sri Surya Movies. It stars Jagapathi Babu, Sukanya, N. N. Pillai, and Bhanumathi. The story follows Krishna Mohan, the youngest son of a wealthy patriarch who despises women, and Janaki, the granddaughter of his family's rival. Their unexpected love challenges a generations-old feud between two powerful families. The film is a remake of the Malayalam film Godfather and was Jagapathi Babu's breakthrough hit. Sudhakar won the Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian for his performance. The film was released in 1992 and runs for 134 minutes.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, TeluguOne
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1992
- Director
- A. M. Rathnam
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 14m 0
Storyline
Krishna Mohan, a law student, falls for Janaki, the granddaughter of his family's sworn enemy. Their love is tested by a bitter feud between their families. Old secrets and revenge plots threaten to tear them apart. Can love survive when hatred runs so deep?
“Love that defies a generations-old war”
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Peddarikam' is a Telugu word meaning 'rivalry' or 'enmity', directly reflecting the core conflict between the two families.
- This was one of the early films produced by director A. M. Rathnam, who later became a major producer for big-budget Telugu projects.
- The comedy track featuring actors like Brahmanandam was a major highlight and contributed to the film's success alongside the romantic plot.
- It was released during a period when family dramas with comedy and romance were very popular in Telugu cinema.
- The film's soundtrack, composed by S. A. Rajkumar, included songs that became popular on radio and television at the time.
- Some scenes were shot in picturesque outdoor locations, which was a common practice to enhance the visual appeal of such films in the 1990s.
- The movie is sometimes noted for its portrayal of how younger generations can resolve long-standing family disputes.