Pittala Dora (transl. Pittala Dora) is a 1996 Telugu-language comedy-drama film directed by Sana Yadi Reddy and produced by S. Bhagya Lakshmi under the banner of Sana Creations.[2] The film stars Ali, Indraja, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Babu Mohan, Tanikella Bharani, and Brahmanandam in key roles.[3]
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| Directed by | Sana Yadi Reddy |
| Screenplay by | Sana Yadi Reddy |
| Story by | G. V. Amareswara Rao[1] |
| Dialogues by | |
| Produced by | S. Bhagya Lakshmi |
| Starring | Ali Indraja Kota Srinivasa Rao Babu Mohan Brahmanandam Tanikella Bharani |
| Cinematography | K. Rajendra Prasad[1] |
| Music by | Ramani Bharadwaj |
Production company | Sana Creations |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
The film marked Sana Yadi Reddy's directorial debut. Ali's performance in the film won him a Nandi Special Jury Award.[4][5] The film was commercially successful[6][7] and the song "Amma Amma," featuring Babu Mohan became quiet popular.
Plot
editVenkatramudu, a kind-hearted man, faces challenges when his sister Malliswari falls in love with Chinna, the son of a wealthy and manipulative man, Sambhulingam. Sambhulingam agrees to their marriage but imposes an impossible condition: Venkatramudu must raise ₹25,000 within a month. Despite his determination, Venkatramudu’s efforts are in vain as Sambhulingam deceitfully takes the money and expels him from the house.
The plot takes a dramatic turn when Venkatramudu learns that Malliswari is not his biological sister but Sambhulingam's niece. He uncovers a darker truth—that Sambhulingam murdered Malliswari's parents, seizing their wealth and property. Determined to seek justice, Venkatramudu infiltrates Sambhulingam’s household by pretending to be the long-lost son of a wealthy family. Using his disguise, he gains proximity to Sambhulingam’s daughter, forming a romantic bond as part of his plan to expose Sambhulingam’s misdeeds.
The climax sees Venkatramudu, along with Chinna and the help of Sambhulingam's daughter and a servant, devising an elaborate scheme. They trap Sambhulingam in a fantastical scenario that forces him to confess his crimes. This confession ultimately leads to his downfall and arrest, restoring justice for Malliswari and her family.
Cast
edit- Ali as Venkatramudu
- Indraja
- Kota Srinivasa Rao as Sambhulingam
- Babu Mohan
- Chinna
- Tanikella Bharani
- Brahmanandam as Sambhulingam's assistant
- Satyanarayana
- P. L. Narayana
Production
editIn July 1995, Zamin Ryot reported that the editor of Anveshana paper, Sana Yadi Reddy would be producing and directing a film titled Pittala Dora starring Ali in the lead role.[8] The film marked the directorial debut of Yadi Reddy.[3] The cinematography was handled by K. Rajendra Prasad, while the music was composed by Ramani Bharadwaj. The dialogues were written by L. B. Sriram.[1]
Music
editThe film's music composed by Ramani Bharadwaj.[3] Lyrics were written by Sirivennela Sitarama Sastri, Jonnavittuala, Chandrabose, and Vasudeva Reddy.[1]
The tune of the song "Amma Amma," featuring Babu Mohan was based on "Hamma Hamma." It gained particular attention for its comedic timing and played a significant role in the film’s success.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Nene Pittala Dorani" | Mano (singer) | 4:26 |
| 2. | "Amma Amma" | Pranay Kumar | 3:35 |
| 3. | "Ayyo Baboi" | Mano, Anuradha Sriram | 4:02 |
| 4. | "Raave Vayyari" | Sarangapani, Vijayalakshmi, Chorus | 3:45 |
| 5. | "Raave Raave" | Ramani Bharadwaj, Manikiran | 4:37 |
| 6. | "Jollyga Ala" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sujatha | 3:47 |
| Total length: | 24:12 | ||
Reception
editAndhra Today praised Pittala Dora as an engaging blend of comedy and sentiment, highlighting Ali's performance, Tanikella Bharani and Brahmanandam's comedy, and L. B. Sriram's dialogues. The review deemed the film a must-watch for comedy lovers.[3]
Awards
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d Pittala Dora Telugu Comedy Full Movie. Retrieved 27 November 2024 – via YouTube. Film credits occur from 0:01 to 2:08
- ^ a b "Pittala Dora (1996)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Pittala Dora Review". Andhra Today. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ a b "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF) (in Telugu). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ Sreeja, Addla (22 December 2022). "Comedian Ali to quit Tollywood? Here's what we know". The Siasat Daily. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ "Ali returns as lead". The Times of India. 12 June 2013. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ "Telugu Actor-comedian Ali Resigns From YSRCP Party". News18. 29 June 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ "పిట్టల దొర" [Pittala Dora] (PDF). Zamin Ryot (in Telugu). 14 July 1995. p. 9. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
- ^ "Pittala Dora Audio Back Cover".
- ^ Pittaladora (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), Spotify, retrieved 27 November 2024
External links
edit- Pittala Dora at IMDb