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Ninne Pelladata (1996 film)

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Ninne Pelladata
Theatrical release poster
Directed byKrishna Vamsi
Written byStory & Screenplay:
Krishna Vamsi
Dialogues:
Pruthvi Teja
Uttej
Produced byNagarjuna
StarringAkkineni Nagarjuna
Tabu
CinematographyK. Prasad
Edited byShankar
Music bySandeep Chowta
Production
company
Distributed byB4U Entertainment
Release date
  • 4 October 1996 (1996-10-04)
Running time
146 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Ninne Pelladata (transl. 'I will marry only you') is a 1996 Indian Telugu-language romantic family drama film written and directed by Krishna Vamsi and produced by Nagarjuna under the Annapurna Studios banner. The film stars Nagarjuna and Tabu, with music composed by Sandeep Chowta.[1] The film received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu[2] and was a major success at the box office.[3] It was later remade in Kannada as Preethsod Thappa (1998).[4]

Plot

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Seenu, a cheerful young man, enjoys a happy life with his close-knit family and friends. His mother, Mahalakshmi, shares a special bond with him, and their family has a warm relationship with the neighboring Murthy family. Mahalakshmi, an aspiring pilot from Vizag, moves to Hyderabad for flight training and stays with the Murthy family, where she grows fond of their familial atmosphere. Over time, she develops feelings for Seenu, who reciprocates her affection. With the approval of Seenu’s family, their marriage is arranged.

However, it is soon revealed that Mahalakshmi’s mother is the estranged sister of Seenu’s father, having married against her brothers' wishes, which created a longstanding family feud. This revelation complicates their relationship, as Mahalakshmi’s parents forcibly intervene and try to arrange her marriage to another man. Seenu and Mahalakshmi confront their families and urge them to reconcile. Their efforts lead to the resolution of the family conflict, allowing for the couple's marriage to proceed.

Cast

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Production

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While Gulabi (1995) was still under production, director Krishna Vamsi caught the attention of Nagarjuna, who expressed interest in collaborating with him. Impressed by a few songs from Gulabi, Nagarjuna decided Krishna Vamsi should direct his next film.[1] Despite Nagarjuna's enthusiasm, Krishna Vamsi hesitated to commit before Gulabi was released. Nevertheless, Nagarjuna announced the project even before the film’s release, demonstrating his confidence in the director.[6]

Initially, Krishna Vamsi developed a script featuring action and violence, scouting locations in Visakhapatnam for a project that would later become Samudram (1999). However, audience feedback about the violent tone of Gulabi led him to reconsider his approach. Seeking to distinguish his style from his mentor Ram Gopal Varma’s, Krishna Vamsi decided to create a family-oriented drama focusing on relationships and entertainment. Drawing inspiration from the celebratory and emotional themes of Hindi films like Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994) and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), he adapted their essence to suit Telugu audiences while avoiding their idealized, dreamy settings.[6]

Krishna Vamsi completed the script in just 15 days and presented it to Nagarjuna. After a narration of the storyline, Nagarjuna approved the project. Krishna Vamsi aimed to incorporate Telugu cultural elements into the film, ensuring it remained relatable while retaining the emotional appeal of its Hindi counterparts.[6]

Casting for the film involved extensive deliberation. Meena was initially considered for the female lead but could not commit due to scheduling conflicts.[7] The production team auditioned over 65 actresses before finalizing Tabu. Krishna Vamsi met her in Mumbai and narrated the story amidst busy traffic. Tabu expressed enthusiasm for the role and later received a detailed script reading in Madras, after which she formally joined the project.[6]

cinematography by K. Prasad, art by Peketi Ranga and editing by Shankar. YVS Chowdary worked as co-director for the film.

Music

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Ninne Pelladata
Film score by
Sandeep Chowta
Released1996
GenreSoundtrack
Length33:21
LabelT-Series
ProducerSandeep Chowta

The music for the film was composed by Sandeep Chowta, marking his debut as a film composer. Prior to this, he had only composed background scores.[8] The audio soundtrack was released under the T-Series label.

Telugu version

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Yeto Vellipoyindi"Sirivennela Sitarama SastryRajesh Krishnan4:36
2."Greeku Veerudu"Sirivennela Sitarama SastrySowmya4:33
3."Naa Mogudu Rampyari"Suddala Ashok TejaMalgudi Subha, Sunitha, Rajesh Krishnan5:02
4."Kannulo Nee Roopame"Sirivennela SitaramasastriHariharan, K.S. Chithra5:21
5."Inka Edho"Sirivennela SitaramasastriHariharan, Sowmya4:32
6."Ninne Pelladesthanantu"Sirivennela SitaramasastriJikki, Sowmya, Ramakrishna, Saandip, Rajesh, Balaram4:22
7."Nathora Thamashalalo"Sirivennela SitaramasastriSanjeev Wadhwani, Sujatha4:54
Total length:33:21
Unnaiye Kalyaanam Pannikkiren (Tamil Version)
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Dhisai maari poyaachu"Rajesh Krishnan4:36
2."Grekku Veerano"Sowmya4:33
3."En Purushan"Malgudi Subha, Anuradha Sriram, Rajesh Krishnan4:55
4."Kannukkul Un Uruvame"Hariharan, Chitra5:21
5."Innum Yedho"Sowmya, Hariharan4:30
6."Kanne Unnai"Sowmya, Krishna Sundar, Rajesh Krishnan4:22
7."Ennoda Vaa"Sujatha, Sanjeev Wadhwani4:54
Total length:33:01

Box office

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Ninne Pelladatha was released on 4 October 1996 and became Nagarjuna's first direct silver jubilee (175 days) hit in Telugu.[8] The film had a 100-day run in 38 theatres[8] and a 175-day run across three centres.[9] It made history as the first film to gross over ₹1 crore in the Hyderabad twin cities. It also set a new record in the Nizam region by completing a 100-day run in seven theatres.[8]

The film was dubbed into Tamil as Unnaiye Kalyanam Pannikiren and released on 9 May 1997, where it also succeeded.[8] It was later remade in Kannada as Preethsod Thappa (1998), starring V. Ravichandran and Shilpa Shetty.

Accolades

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Award[a] Date of ceremony[b] Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Filmfare Awards South 30 August 1997 Best Film – Telugu Nagarjuna (Annapurna Studios) Won [10]
Best Director – Telugu Krishna Vamsi Won [11]
Best Actress – Telugu Tabu Won [12]
Nandi Awards 1997 Akkineni Award for Best Home-viewing Feature Film Ninne Pelladata (Nagarjuna) Won [13]
Best Male Playback Singer Rajesh Krishnan for ("Yeto Vellipoyindi") Won
National Film Awards 15 July 1997 Best Feature Film in Telugu Nagarjuna and Krishna Vamsi Won [14]

Notes

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  1. ^ Awards are in Alphabetical order.
  2. ^ Date is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.

References

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  1. ^ a b "'I want to be a free bird'". Rediff.com. 19 November 1997. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  2. ^ "'Ninne Pelladatha' completes 18 years". IndiaGlitz. 4 October 2014. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  3. ^ "7 Nagarjuna Akkineni films that are full-on masala and ready reckoners of 90s fashion". The Indian Express. 11 May 2021. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
  4. ^ "Scene-stealers". Rediff.com. 23 January 1999. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  5. ^ "Interview with YVS Chowdary by Jeevi". 9 July 2002. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
  6. ^ a b c d Jeevi (16 July 1999). "Interview with Krishna Vamsi Part - 1". Idlebrain.com.
  7. ^ "Alitho Saradaga | 3rd April 2017 | Full Episode | Meena | ETV Telugu". YouTube.
  8. ^ a b c d e "Yuva Samrat's First Silver Jubilee Hit Ninne Pelladatha". CineGoer.com. 31 March 2007. Archived from the original on 17 September 2007.
  9. ^ "Nagarjuna's 175-Day Centres List". CineGoer.com. Archived from the original on 23 February 2007.
  10. ^ "Filmfare - South Special". 3 November 1999. Archived from the original on 3 November 1999. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  11. ^ "Filmfare - South Special". 3 November 1999. Archived from the original on 13 October 1999. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  12. ^ "Filmfare - South Special". 3 November 1999. Archived from the original on 3 November 1999. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  13. ^ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964 - 2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964 - 2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 23 August 2020.(in Telugu)
  14. ^ "44th National Film Awards 1997" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
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