Pekata Papa Rao
Pekata Papa Rao is a 1993 Telugu-language comedy film, produced by Pantangi Pullayah, D.V.V.Ramana Reddy under the Uma Maheswara Movies banner and directed by Y. Nageswara Rao. It stars Rajendra Prasad, Kushboo with music composed by Raj-Koti.[2] The film was recorded as a Hit at the box office.[3]
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Directed by | Y. Nageswara Rao |
Produced by | T. Govinda Reddy Pantangi Pullayah D. V. V. Ramana Reddy |
Written by | Tanikella Bharani (dialogues) |
Screenplay by | Y. Nageswara Rao |
Story by | M. S. Narayana Janardhan Maharshi. P.S.Ramachandrudu |
Starring | Rajendra Prasad Kushboo |
Music by | Raj-Koti |
Cinematography | Suresh |
Edited by | J. Narsimha Rao |
Production company | Uma Maheswara Movies[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 121 mins |
Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Plot
The film begins on Papa Rao (Rajendra Prasad), the master of poker which is his livelihood. Once, he gets acquainted with a girl Uma (Kushboo) who flirts him, but he genuinely loves her. Indeed, Uma is a Police officer who is under the hunt of scandalous, deceit several women with espousal. The only clue they hold is the mole on his thigh for which she is scanning everymen. Ultimately, she seizes the culprit Sivaji (Sivaji Raja) and learns that the real malefactor is Meesala Gundaiah (Meesala Bhaskar), a club owner. So, Uma waylays him, before leaving, Gundaiah squares up to take avenge. After some time, Uma & Papa Rao couple up hiding their true identities. Meanwhile, Gundaiah acquits ploys by indicting Papa Rao for the crime of gambling when Uma arrests him. Thereafter, Uma requests Papa Rao to quit gambling then he seeks her to resign. Here, a clash arouses which leads to a bet that Papa Rao should touch Uma for 1 month. Contingent upon, whoever loses must obey the word of the other. After a few comic incidents, Gundaiah defrauds Papa Rao and throws into heavy losses through Sivaji. After realizing the truth, enraged Papa Rao strikes Sivaji and he dies. Soon, Papa Rao understands the falsity of Gundaiah that Sivaji is alive when he ceases him and proves his innocence with the help of Uma. At last, Papa Rao desists gambling and the couple is blessed with a baby boy. Finally, the movie ends the newborn baby picking up playing cards in his naming ceremony.
Cast
- Rajendra Prasad as Pekata Papa Rao
- Kushboo as Uma
- Brahmanandam as Constable Neelakantam
- Ali as Abdullah
- Tanikella Bharani as Harichandra
- Gundu Hanumantha Rao as Gundu
- Sivaji Raja as Sivaji
- Prasanna Kumar
- Ironleg Sastri as Gapathi Sastry
- Chidatala Appa Rao as Appa Rao
- Kadambari Kiran
- Gadiraju Subba Rao as Paalavadu
- Jenny as doctor
- Haritha as Aadi Lakshmi
- Chandrika as item number
- Nirmalamma as Ramanamma
Crew
- Art: Raju
- Choreography: Siva Subramanyam, Suchitra, John Babu
- Fights: Vicky
- Dialogues: Tanikella Bharani
- Lyrics: Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry, Jonnavithula, Guduru Viswanatha Sastry
- Playback: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra, Radhika
- Story: M. S. Narayana, Janardan Maharshi
- Music: Raj-Koti
- Editing: J. Narasimha Rao
- Cinematography: V. N. Suresh Kumar
- Producer: T. Govinda Reddy, Panthangi Pullayya, DVV Ramana Reddy
- Screenplay - Director: Y. Nageswara Rao
- Banner: Uma Maheswara Movies
- Release Date: 8 September 1993
Soundtrack
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Released | 1993 | |||
Genre | Soundtrack | |||
Length | 21:48 | |||
Label | Supreme Music | |||
Producer | Raj-Koti | |||
Raj-Koti chronology | ||||
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Music composed by Raj-Koti. Music released on Supreme Music Company.[4]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Pekata Papa Rao" | Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry | SP Balu | 4:33 |
2. | "Tailamista" | Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry | Chitra | 4:09 |
3. | "Edendiroy" | Guduru Viswanatha Sastry | SP Balu, Chitra | 4:18 |
4. | "Pukare Pukare" | Jonnavithula | SP Balu, Radhika | 4:18 |
5. | "Prema Pettandoi" | Jonnavithhula | SP Balu, Chitra | 4:30 |
Total length: | 21:48 |
Other
- VCDs and DVDs on - VOLGA Videos, Hyderabad
References
- "Pekata Papa Rao (Overview)". IMDb.
- "Pekata Papa Rao (Cast & Crew)". Filmiclub.
- "Pekata Papa Rao (Review)". The Cine Bay.
- "Pekata Papa Rao (Songs)". Cineradham.