Penki Pellam

Penki Pellam
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao
Produced by D. B. Narayana
S. Bhavanarayana
Written by Aarudhra (dialogues)
Starring N. T. Rama Rao
Rajasulochana
Sriranjani Jr.
Music by K. Prasada Rao
Cinematography Annayya
Edited by V. S. Narayana
R. V. Rajan
Production
company
Sahini Art Productions[1]
Release date
  • 6 December 1956 (1956-12-06)
[2]
Running time
 160 mins
Country India
Language Telugu

Penki Pellam (English: Stubborn Wife) is a 1956 Telugu drama film, produced by D. B. Narayana and S. Bhavanarayana under the Sahini Art Productions banner[3] and directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao.[4] It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Rajasulochana and Sriranjani Jr. in the lead roles,[5] with music composed by K. Prasada Rao.[6]

Plot

Seeta a wise woman lives with her younger brother Raju, drunkard father Rangaiah (Nagabhushanam) and sick mother Rattamma (Hemalatha). Once a person comments on Lakshmi, Rangaiah quarrels with him and unfortunately, the person dies. Police arrest him and seeing, this Rattamma dies. Now the children become orphans. Seeta takes the responsibility of Raju. Papayya (K. V. S. Sarma) their neighbor gives them shelter. Papayya's wife Tayaru (Chaya Devi) and her sister Sundaramma (Suryakantham) are shrewd women and they behave rudely towards Seeta. Papayya’s son Vasu (Amarnath) is a kind-hearted person and he loves Seeta. Knowing this, Papayya blames Seeta. Self-esteemed Seeta leaves his house and tells Vasu to forget her. Annoyed, Vasu quarrels with his father and he also leaves the house. Sundaramma reaches to her distant relative Rao Saheb Govind Rao's (Relangi) house along with her son Hanumathu. Sarabhaiah (Ramana Reddy) a thief, settles at Rao Saheb's house in a disguised form of a saint. Both Sundaramma and Sarabhaiah steals petty items in the house.

Years roll by, Seeta makes brother Raju (N. T. Rama Rao) educated. Saroja (Raja Sulochana), an arrogant woman is the pampered daughter of Rao Saheb. Raju is in search of a part-time job to reduce his sister's burden and he gets a job as a tuition teacher to Saroja at Rao Saheb's house. Saroja loves Raju, but he stops working to escape from her. Saroja convinces her father and marries Raju. Raju does not want to stay at Rao Saheb’s house, he gets a job in the city and leaves along with Saroja and Seeta. Saroja could not adjust at Raju’s house because there are no facilities. Moreover, she does not like Raju giving more preference to Seeta. Meanwhile, Vasu becomes a Police officer and he is in search of Sarabhaiah. Rangaiah is also released from jail.

Meanwhile, Sundaramma goes to Saroja's house when Raju is in camp. On that night, she steals jewelry of Saroja and gives it to Sarabhaiah. Seeta observes this and obstructs her, but Sundaramma cleverly throws the blame on Seeta, which Saroja also believes. Insulted, Seeta leaves the house in grief. Raju returns from camp. Knowing about this, he scolds Saroja, she makes a break with him and leaves to her father's house. Raju keeps office money at home and goes in search of Seeta, Sundaramma steals that too. When Saroja reaches home, Rao Saheb slaps her, makes her realize the mistake and takes her back. Simultaneously, Seeta tries to commit suicide, fortunately, she is saved by Rangaiah and he recognizes her. At the same time, Raju arrives there and sees his sister in an unconscious state and takes her home. Police arrest Raju when they come back. Seeta comes to consciousness and she sees Sundaramma running with the money. She beats Sundaramma, takes the money and goes to the police station. Sundaramma comes there and claims that the money is her own. Rao saheb also reaches there along with Saroja and Sarabhaiah and brings the reality of Sundaramma. Sundaramma feels guilty and says that the real culprit is Sarabhaiah. Vasu arrives and removes the disguise of Sarabhaiah. When Sarabhaiah is about to skitter, Rangaiah catches him. Seeta recognizes Ranagaiah and the children are reunited with their father. Saroja requests forgiveness from Seeta and Raju and they do so. Papayya also reaches there and says sorry to Seeta and makes her marriage with Vasu.

Cast

Crew

Soundtrack

Penki Pellam
Film score by K. Prasada Rao
Released 1956
Genre Soundtrack
Length 33:45
Producer K. Prasada Rao

Music composed by K. Prasada Rao. Music released by Audio Company.[7]

S. No.Song TitleLyricsSingerslength
1 "Bharamu Needenamma" Aarudhra P. Susheela 3:11
2 "Amma Amma" Aarudhra P. Susheela 3:38
3 "Ledoyee Ledoyee Vere Haayi" Aarudhra P. B. Srinivas, P. Susheela 3:05
4 "Aadadante Alusaa" Aarudhra P. Susheela 3:19
5 "Chal Chal Gurram" V. V. L. Prabhakar P. Susheela 2:03
6 "Aatalu Sagunate" Aarudhra Jikki 2:31
7 "Ledusuma" Aarudhra Ghantasala 3:16
8 "Sogasarivadu Shokainavadu" Aarudhra P. Leela 3:14
9 "Nannu Pendladave" Aarudhra A. M. Rajah, Jikki 3:15
10 "Chencheetanayya" Aarudhra A. M. Rajah, Jikki 3:09
11 "Paduchdanam Railu Bandi" Aarudhra A. P. Komala, Sarojini 3:04

References

  1. ↑ "Penki Pellam (Overview)". IMDb.
  2. ↑ "Penki Pellam (Preview)". Spicy Onion.
  3. ↑ "Penki Pellam (Banner)". Chitr.com.
  4. ↑ "Penki Pellam (Direction)". Filmiclub.
  5. ↑ "Penki Pellam (Cast & Crew)". gomolo.com.
  6. ↑ "Penki Pellam (Review)". Know Your Films.
  7. ↑ "Penki Pellam (Songs)". Cineradham.
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