Pichi Pullayya
| Pichi Pullayya | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | T. Prakash Rao |
| Written by | Anisetti (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | T. Prakash Rao |
| Story by | T. Prakash Rao |
| Produced by | N. Trivikrama Rao |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Sowcar Janaki Krishna Kumari |
| Cinematography | M. A. Rehman |
| Edited by | G. D. Joshi |
| Music by | T. V. Raju |
Production company | National Art Theaters |
Release date |
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Running time | 161 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Pichi Pullayya (transl. Crazy Pullayya) is a 1953 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by T. Prakash Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Sowcar Janaki and Krishna Kumari, with music composed by T. V. Raju.[1][2] The film was produced by N. Trivikrama Rao on National Art Theatre banner.
Plot
[edit]The film is set in a village where Pullayya, a naive and kind-hearted young man, is admired by everyone for his friendly nature. The recently deceased Zamindar's widow, Manorama Devi, lives in the town with her stepson Chinna Babu and his wife, Vasantha. After the Zamindar's death, their distant relative, the villainous Bhupal Rao, takes control of the estate and attempts to manipulate Manorama. He also conspires to steal hidden treasure from the Zamindar’s grave, but Manorama refuses his advances.
One day, Bhupal Rao visits the village seeking a loyal servant, prompting Pullayya to move to the city at the request of his father, Seshayya, to resolve financial issues. In the city, Pullayya earns the trust of his new employers and becomes close to Vasantha, who educates and cares for him. Meanwhile, the maid Kantham also becomes fond of Pullayya.
Pullayya soon learns of the illicit relationship between Bhupal Rao and Manorama but remains silent at Kantham’s urging. Bhupal Rao, unable to sway Vasantha, decides to sabotage her by falsely accusing her of infidelity with Pullayya. Chinna Babu believes the lie and, in a fit of rage, rejects Vasantha, who is then cast out while pregnant. Pullayya takes responsibility for Vasantha and accompanies her back to the village, where rumors begin to spread, leading Seshayya to disown his son.
With the help of his friends, Pullayya provides shelter to Vasantha, and she eventually gives birth to a son. Meanwhile, Kantham reveals Bhupal Rao’s treachery and his affair with Manorama. Chinna Babu, realizing his mistake, seeks forgiveness from Vasantha and breaks ties with his mother.
As Pullayya returns to the town to share the happy news, Bhupal Rao plots to destroy the Zamindar’s grave, attacks Manorama, and frames Pullayya for the crime. He also tries to drive Manorama insane, but she manages to escape. In the end, a reformed Manorama reveals the truth, exonerating Pullayya and exposing Bhupal Rao’s crimes. Bhupal Rao is punished, and the film concludes with Pullayya and Kantham’s marriage, bringing the story to a happy resolution.
Cast
[edit]- N. T. Rama Rao as Pullayya
- Sowcar Janaki as Vasantha
- Krishna Kumari as Kantham
- Gummadi as Bhupala Rao
- Ramana Reddy as Neelakantam
- Amarnath as Chinna Babu
- Mahankali Venkaiah as Kodandaramayya
- Koduru Achaiah as Seshayya
- Chaya Devi as Manorama Devi
- Hemalatha
- Mohana as Nurse
Music
[edit]| Pichi Pullayya | |
|---|---|
| Film score by | |
| Released | 1953 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Label | H.M.V. & Columbia Audio |
| Producer | T. V. Raju |
Music was composed by T. V. Raju. Lyrics were written by Anisetti Subba Rao.[3]
| S. No. | Song Title | Singers | length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Basthiki Poyeti" | A. Pundarikakshayya | |
| 2 | "Aalapinchana" | Ghantasala | 3:01 |
| 3 | "Yella Velalandu" | Ghantasala, R. Balasaraswathi Devi | |
| 4 | "Aanandame" | P. Susheela | |
| 5 | "Sokapu Thuphanu" | Madhavapeddi Satyam | |
| 6 | "Manasara Oka Saari" | A. P. Komala | |
| 7 | "Avamanaalaku Baliavuthunna" | M. S. Rama Rao | |
| 8 | "Yelanoie" | Madhavapeddi Satyam | 2:23 |
| 9 | "Sokapu Tupaanu" | M. S. Rama Rao | |
| 10 | "Rarara" | Pithapuram, A. P. Komala |
References
[edit]- ^ "Productions from National Art Theatre". Telangana Today. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ Narasimham, M. L. (12 October 2013). "Pitchi Pullaiah (1953)". The Hindu. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
- ^ "Pichi Pullayya (1953)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 26 August 2021.