1993 Indian film
| Pekata Papa Rao | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Directed by | Y. Nageswara Rao |
| Written by | Tanikella Bharani (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Y. Nageswara Rao |
| Story by | M. S. Narayana Janardhan Maharshi. P.S.Ramachandrudu |
| Produced by | T. Govinda Reddy Pantangi Pullayah D. V. V. Ramana Reddy |
| Starring | Rajendra Prasad Khushbu |
| Cinematography | Suresh |
| Edited by | J. Narsimha Rao |
| Music by | Raj–Koti |
| Production company | Uma Maheswara Movies |
| Release date |
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| Running time | 121 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Pekata Papa Rao is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by Y. Nageswara Rao. It stars Rajendra Prasad, Khushbu with music composed by Raj–Koti. It was produced by Pantangi Pullayah, D. V. V. Ramana Reddy under the Uma Maheswara Movies banner. The film was recorded as a Hit at the box office.
Plot
The film begins with Papa Rao, the master of poker, which is his livelihood. Once, he gets acquainted with a girl, Uma, who flirts with him, but he genuinely loves her. Indeed, Uma is a cop on the hunt for a scandalous who frauds women with espousal. The only clue they hold is the mole on his thigh, for which she scans every man. Ultimately, she seizes the culprit, Sivaji, when she learns that the killer is Meesala Gundaiah, a club owner, and Uma waylays him. Before leaving, Gundaiah squares up with a vengeance. After a while, Uma & Papa Rao couple up, hiding their professions. Meanwhile, Gundaiah acquits ruses by incriminating Papa Rao for gambling when Uma arrests him. After that, Uma requests Papa Rao to quit gambling, and then he seeks her to resign. Here, a clash arises, which leads to a challenge that Papa Rao should touch Uma for one month. Contingent upon, whoever loses must obey the other, which moves to some comic tale. Gundaiah bankrupts Papa Rao in gambling via Sivaji. Next, he unveils the plot when enraged Papa Rao strikes Sivaji, and he is declared dead. Soon, Gundaiah intimidates Uma to spend a night announcing Sivaji's survival. Being conscious of it Papa Rao ceases Gundaiah and acquits him as non-guilty with the aid of Uma. At last, Papa Rao desists from gambling, and the couple is blessed with a baby boy. Finally, the movie ends happily with the newborn picking up playing cards in his naming ceremony.
Cast
- Rajendra Prasad as Pekata Papa Rao
- Khushbu 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
Soundtrack
| Pekata Papa Rao | ||||
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| Film score by Raj–Koti | ||||
| 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.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Pekata Papa Rao" | Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:33 |
| 2. | "Tailamista" | Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry | Chitra | 4:09 |
| 3. | "Edendiroy" | Guduru Viswanatha Sastry | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra | 4:18 |
| 4. | "Pukare Pukare" | Jonnavithula | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Radhika | 4:18 |
| 5. | "Prema Pettandoi" | Jonnavithhula | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, 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.