Aaro Pranam (transl. Sixth Life) is a 1997 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Veeru K and stars Vineeth and Soundarya.
| Aaro Pranam | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Veeru K |
| Written by | Veeru K |
| Produced by | V. Srinivasa Reddy |
| Starring | Vineeth Soundarya |
| Cinematography | V. Srinivasa Reddy |
| Music by | Veeru K |
Release date |
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Running time | 140 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
editThe film is about a relationship between a man, Chanti, and a woman, Akankshaa, who is one year older than the man. How they convince their relatives to accept their relationship forms the rest of the story.[1][2]
Cast
edit- Vineeth as Chanti
- Soundarya as Aakaanksha
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam as Kodandapani, Chanti's father
- Lakshmi as Chanti's mother
- Bramhanandam as College Professor
- Vadivelu as Chanti's friend
- Nassar as Yaswanth, Aakaanksha's father
- Radhika as Aakaanksha's mother
- Nirmalamma as Chanti's grandmother
- Tanikella Bharani
- M. S. Narayana
- Babu Mohan
Production
editThe film was shot at Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad.[3] The film was initially planned as a bilingual, with a Tamil title of Kadallikkalam Vaa, but eventually was not made.[4]
Soundtrack
editAll music is composed by Veeru K.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Preminchava" | Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry | Annupamaa, K. S. Chithra, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 2. | "Pedaviki Pedavi" | Chandrabose | Lavanya, Mano | |
| 3. | "Chelli Chenta Levu" | Saddeve Devendra | K. S. Chithra, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 4. | "Tell Me You Love Me" | Saddeve Devendra | K. S. Chithra, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 5. | "Venavantra Abbai" | Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry | Jikki, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Mano, Sujatha Mohan | |
| 6. | "Makhana Makhana" | Bhuvana Chandra | Mano, Rajgopal Reddy |
Reception and legacy
editA critic opined that "With a talented director like Veeru as the story writer and music director the movie is splendid, but the story is a slight let down".[6]
The concept of a man dating an older woman is prevalent in the film Ye Maaya Chesave.[2]
Awards
edit| Year | Award | Nominee | Outcome | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Nandi Award for Best First Film of a Director | Veeru K | Won | [7] |
| Nandi Special Jury Award | Chanti (Art Director) | Won | [8] |
References
edit- ^ Karthik Keramalu (27 January 2017). "Barely Dressed, Barely There Heroine: Tollywood's Misogyny Lingers".
- ^ a b Nadadhur, Srivathsan (13 February 2018). "Films and love, undone by barriers". The Hindu. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ^ Shekhar H Hooli (19 February 2019). "Pulagam Chinnarayana's interview on national-level recognition for Maya Bazar Madhura Smruthulu". International Business Times.
- ^ "Minnoviyam Star Tracks". www.minnoviyam.com. Archived from the original on 20 April 1999. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ "Aaro Pranam (1997)". Music India Online. Archived from the original on 17 June 2021. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
- ^ "Reviews". Archived from the original on 13 February 1998.
- ^ Gopal, L. Venu (7 January 2011). "Nandi Awards 1997–2000". Telugu Cinema Chartira. Retrieved 17 September 2019.
- ^ Jeevi (17 July 2002). "Interview with Chanti Addala". idlebrain.
External links
edit- Aaro Pranam at IMDb
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