Preminchukundam Raa
Preminchukundam Raa (transl. Come, let's love) is a 1997 Indian Telugu-language romantic action film directed by Jayanth C. Paranjee and produced by D. Suresh Babu under Suresh Productions. The film stars Venkatesh and Anjala Zaveri with music composed Mahesh Mahadevan.[N 1] The plot follows a couple's love entangled in a region plagued by violence.
| Preminchukundam Raa | |
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| Directed by | Jayanth C. Paranjee |
| Screenplay by | Paruchuri brothers |
| Story by | Deenraj |
| Produced by | D. Suresh Babu |
| Starring | Venkatesh Anjala Zaveri |
| Cinematography | K. Ravindra Babu |
| Edited by | Marthand K. Venkatesh |
| Music by | Songs: Mahesh Mahadevan[N 1] Mani Sharma Score: Mani Sharma |
Production company | |
Release date |
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Running time | 151 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Preminchukundam Raa is considered to be one of the first films to portray the factionalism in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh state.[3] Released on 9 May 1997, the film was blockbuster and became the highest grossing Telugu film of that year.[4][1][5]
Plot
Veerabhadraiah is a powerful factionist in Rayalaseema who is against love marriages. Sivudu his henchman; whose word is an ordinance to him. Sivudu says yes to Veerabhadraiah's every deed, even when he kills his father in front of him. Reddappa a savage is the main opponent of Veerabhadraiah and both of them maintain bloodshed rivalry.
Parallelly, Giri a valor student at Hyderabad leads a merry life. Once he disputes with his colleagues, due to their threat his parents send him to Kurnool to his elder sister Vaani's residence where he falls for a beautiful Kaveri neighbor to Giri's brother-in-law Chakrapani. Meanwhile, Giri's parents fix his engagement which he breaks up and back to Kurnool. Being incognizant of it, Kaveri shows abhorrence toward him but later realizes his true love.
Here as a flabbergast, Kaveri is the daughter of Veerabhadraiah who is aware of the love affair and resents it. Now, Giri reacts to Veerabhadraiah and takes Kaveri along with him. Veerabhadraiah sends his goons along with Sivudu in their chase. Giri and Kaveri reach Hyderabad, his parents reject their love because they are afraid of Veerabhadraiah, even SRK Master also curses them. Hence, Giri leaves the house and makes their marriage arrangements with his friends' help. At the same time, Sivudu attacks them in which Giri is injured, Kaveri is separated and Sivudu forcibly takes her back to Rayalaseema.
Simultaneously, Chakrapani and Vaani arrive at Hyderabad who shoots Giri and admits him to the hospital. At present, Giri's parents decide to talk to Veerabhadraiah and move to Rayalaseema, whom he lockdown. Immediately, Giri rushes to Rayalaseema where rescues Sivudu and his family from Reddappa. Therein, his words reform Sivudu. At last, Giri protects his parents and proceeds along with Kaveri. In the chase, while Veerabhadraiah is about to knock them, Sivudu obstructs his way and declares him wrong, which makes him realize. Finally, Giri and Kaveri marry each other.
Cast
- Venkatesh as Ganesh
- Anjala Zaveri as Kaveri (Voice dubbed by Shilpa )
- Jaya Prakash Reddy as Veerabhadraiah
- Srihari as Sivudu
- Chandra Mohan as Chakrapani
- Ahuti Prasad as Kesava Rao
- Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao as SRK Master
- Gokina Rama Rao as Sivudu's father
- Raghunatha Reddy as Giri's father
- Kolla Ashok Kumar as Reddappa
- Banerjee as Reddappa's henchmen
- Jeeva as Samba
- Babu Mohan as Kavi
- Venu Madhav as Venu
- Brahmanandam as Ramavadhani
- Gundu Hanumantha Rao as Paperboy
- Uttej as Imran
- Annapurna as Giri's mother
- Sudha as Vaani
- Rama Prabha as Bamma
- Rajitha as Indira
- Alphonsa as item number
- Bangalore Padma as Satyavathi
- Krishnaveni
- Indu Anand as SRK's wife
- Banda Jyothi
- Kalpana Rai as Damayanthi
- Master Ananda Vardhan as Chinnu
- Baby Niharika as Pinky
Soundtrack
| Preminchukundam Raa | |
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| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 1997 |
| Recorded | 1997 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 28:27 |
| Label | Aditya Music |
| Producer | Mahesh Mahadevan Mani Sharma |
Music is composed by Mahesh Mahadevan,[6] along with Mani Sharma. Mahadevan is credited for music but Sharma has composed three songs, "Meghale Thankundi", "Pellikala Vachesindhe", and "O Panaipothundi Babu."[2] "Pellikala Vachesindhe" was inspired from Yé ké yé ké, the 1987 international hit song by Guinean musician Mory Kanté.[7] Music was released by Aditya Music.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Alachudu Premalokam" | Sirivennela Seetarama Sastry | Mahesh Mahadevan | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:06 |
| 2. | "Surya Keeritam" | Bhuvanachandra | Mahesh Mahadevan | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Anuradha Sriram | 5:34 |
| 3. | "Meghale Thakindi" | Sirivennela Seetarama Sastry | Mani Sharma | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:21 |
| 4. | "Sambarala" | Bhuvanachandra | Mahesh Mahadevan | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra, Sangeetha Sajith | 5:31 |
| 5. | "Pellikala Vachesindhe" | Sirivennela Seetarama Sastry | Mani Sharma | Mano, K. S. Chithra, Swarnalatha | 4:12 |
| 6. | "O Panaipothundi Babu" | Chandrabose | Mani Sharma | Mano | 4:43 |
| Total length: | 28:27 | ||||
Reception
Preminchukundam Raa was the first Telugu film to run 100 days in more than 50 centres and it ran for 50 days in 57 centres.[5]
Notes
- ^ a b Mahesh Mahadevan is credited for music. However, Mani Sharma composed three songs, "Meghale Thankindi", "Pellikala Vachesindhe", and "O Panaipothundi Babu."[2]
References
- ^ a b "23 ఏళ్లు కంప్లీట్ చేసుకున్న వెంకటేష్ 'ప్రేమించుకుందాం.. రా'." News18 Telugu (in Telugu). 8 May 2020. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- ^ a b Jayanth C. Paranjee and Mani Sharma (13 May 2017). Mani Sharma and Jayanth C Paranjee Interview. Telugu Filmnagar.
- ^ "From Samarasimha Reddy to Aravinda Sametha, how Telugu filmmakers have brought alive stories from Rayalaseema". Firstpost. 21 October 2018. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- ^ "Rediff On The NeT, Movies: Gossip from the southern film industry". Rediff.com. 30 September 1999. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
It began when her debut film, Preminchu Kundam Raa... (also starring Ventakesh), became the biggest grosser of 1997.
- ^ a b "Not Anjala Zaveri, this actress was the first choice to play the female lead in Preminchukundam Raa". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- ^ Preminchukundam Raa (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP by Mahesh, retrieved 2 April 2021
- ^ "How Guinean Singer Mory Kanté's Music Was Lifted To Create 'Tamma Tamma Loge' and 'Jumma Chumma De De'". Ghostarchive. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
External links
- Preminchukundam Raa at IMDb