Pelli Kanuka

Movie Details:

Cast & Characters:

• Jagapati Babu as Sagar / Airport
• Lakshmi as Ganga
• Bhanumathi Ramakrishna as Savitramma
• Viren Chaudhury as Srinivasa Prasad / Chintu
• Sudhakar as Bholak Singh
• Mallikarjuna Rao as Sitaramaraju
• Pokula Narasimha Rao as Sitaramaraju’s father
• John as Robert Kristopher / Ramakrishna
• Chalasani Krishna Rao as Venkanna (Chintu’s father)
• Rajitha as Indira
• Radha Prasanthi as Lavanya (Chintu’s mother)
• Indu Anand as Sitaramaraju’s wife

Storyline:

The film begins with Savitramma (played by Bhanumathi Ramakrishna), an industrialist from Delhi, who returns to her native village after many years. During her visit, she reconnects with her old family friend Sitaramaraju, and becomes fond of his daughter, Ganga (Lakshmi). Savitramma wishes to arrange a marriage between Ganga and her westernized grandson, Srinivasa Prasad (Chintu).

To facilitate this, she sends her foster son, Sagar (Jagapati Babu), to prepare the ground for Chintu’s arrival. However, when Chintu arrives, he behaves inappropriately due to his unfamiliarity with Indian customs. Despite his shortcomings, Sagar, who is secretly in love with Ganga, works hard to present Chintu in a favorable light and ensure the engagement proceeds smoothly.

About Movie:

Pelli Kanuka is a Telugu drama film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna and produced by Nannapaneni Anna Rao under the N. V. S. Creations banner. The film stars Jagapati Babu, Lakshmi, and Bhanumathi Ramakrishna, with music composed by M. M. Keeravani. It is a remake of the 1997 Hindi film Pardes, which starred Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai.

The film was shot in various locations, showcasing both traditional Indian settings and the cultural contrasts between Western and Indian lifestyles. The film’s narrative explores themes of love, cultural identity, and the clash between modernity and tradition.

Pelli Kanuka is remembered for its engaging storyline and strong performances, particularly as it marked Bhanumathi Ramakrishna’s last film appearance. Its successful adaptation of the original Hindi film Pardes showcases the universal themes of love and cultural identity, making it relatable to a wide audience.