Pelli Choopulu (transl. Matchmaking) is a 1983 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Parvataneni Sambasiva Rao.[1] A remake of K. Bhagyaraj's Tamil film Thooral Ninnu Pochchu (1982),[2] it stars Chandramohan and Vijayashanti. The film was released on 1 January 1983 and became a success.
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Directed by | Parvataneni Sambasiva Rao |
Screenplay by | D. V. Narasa Raju (dialogues)[1] |
Based on | Thooral Ninnu Pochchu by K. Bhagyaraj |
Produced by | Parvataneni Sasibhusan[1] |
Starring | Chandramohan Vijayashanti |
Cinematography | Baba Azmi[1] |
Edited by | P. Sambasiva Rao[1] |
Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
Production company | Sri Sharadhi Studios[1] |
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Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
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The main theme of Pelli Choopulu is "post-marital blues".[3]
The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan,[4] while the lyrics were written by Acharya Aatreya and Jyothirmayi.[1]
No. | Title | Performer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Dhasoham Dhasoham" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:33 |
2. | "Chitikalo Chilakalaa" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 5:45 |
3. | "Unga Ungani Ugge Thagave" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 3:47 |
4. | "Nuvvu Nenu Sagam Sagam" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:26 |
5. | "Ninne Ninee Thalachukoni" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | 4:00 |
Pelli Choopulu was released on 1 January 1983.[1] The film was a commercial success, and emerged a breakthrough for Vijayashanti.[5][6]