Maa Bapu Bommaku Pellanta (transl. Our Bapu doll is getting married) is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty and produced by P. D. Appachan under the Swarga Chitra banner.[1] A remake of the Malayalam film Nandanam (2002), it stars debutante Ajay Raghavendra alongside Gayatri Raguram in a central role. The music for the film was composed by Koti.[2]
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| Directed by | Ravi Raja Pinisetty |
| Screenplay by | Ravi Raja Pinisetty |
| Story by | Ranjith |
| Dialogues by | |
| Produced by | P. D. Appachan |
| Starring | Ajay Raghavendra Gayathri Raguram |
| Edited by | Gowtham Raju |
| Music by | Koti |
Production company | Swarga Chitra |
| Distributed by | Suresh Movies |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
editMohana (Gayatri Raguram) is a devoted maidservant in a wealthy household, known for her unwavering faith in Lord Krishna. Despite her modest status, she secretly dreams of marrying Viswam (Ajay Raghavendra), the son of her employer. When circumstances and social norms seem to thwart her desires, Mohana's faith leads to a divine intervention that changes her life. The narrative combines spiritual elements with a romantic storyline, culminating in a union blessed by destiny.
Cast
edit- Ajay Raghavendra as Viswam
- Gayatri Raguram as Mohana[3]
- Aravind Akash as Krishna
- Chandra Mohan
- Sujatha
- Seetha
- M. S. Narayana
- Telangana Shakuntala
- Vizag Prasad
- Narra Venkateswara Rao
- Pavala Syamala
- Rama Prabha
Production
editP. D. Appachan, known for producing Malayalam originals of Telugu remakes like Peddarikam (1992), and Snehamante Idera (2001), made his Telugu debut with Maa Bapu Bommaku Pellanta.[2] The film, based on Nandanam (2002), was adapted to suit Telugu audiences. Ranjith provided the story, while Satyamurthy wrote the dialogues. Ajay Raghavendra, who made his debut as a lead actor in this film, previously portrayed the young version of Venkatesh in Chanti (1992) and Kondapalli Raja (1993).[2]
Directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty, the film was shot extensively in Andhra Pradesh to authentically depict the rural atmosphere. Filming was completed over 93 working days, covering talkie portions and song sequences at locations like Vizag, Razole, and Borra Caves.[2]
Music
editThe soundtrack, composed by Koti, included six songs, blending devotional tracks and situational melodies. Lyricists Surendra Krishna and Sri Harsha wrote the lyrics.[2]
Reception
editThe film was released on 18 May 2003.[1] Producer Appachan released the film on his own through Suresh Movies distributors.[4]
A critic from Telugucinema.com wrote "No doubt the director tried his level best to bring out a good film with nativity backdrop, he could not do it as there is nothing new in taking, story line and could not match with the present trend. Even though the screenplay part is ok the film failed to create interest".[5] Raviraja Pinisetty felt that casting went wrong with this film.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b "Maa Bapu Bommaku Pellanta (2003)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "Maa Bapubommaki Pellanta - Movie Guide". Idlebrain.com. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ "Tollywood: 'మా బాపు బొమ్మకు పెళ్లంటా' హీరోయిన్ ఎంతగా మారిపోయిందో చూశారా ?.. ఇప్పుడు ఆమె ఓ పొలిటిషియన్." [Tollywood: Have you seen how much the heroine of Maa Bapu Bommaku Pellanta has changed? She is now a politician.]. TV9 Telugu (in Telugu). 8 November 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ "Own release for Bapu Bommaki Pellanta". Idlebrain.com. 8 May 2003. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ Harikrishnaa. "Maa Bapu Bommaki Pellanta Movie Review". Telugu Cinema. Archived from the original on 2 June 2003. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ Sri. "Interview: Ravi Raja Pinisetty". Telugu Cinema. p. 3. Archived from the original on 31 December 2010. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
