''Pichodi Chetilo Raayi'' is a 1999 Indian Telugu-language

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film directed by

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and starring himself.

Cast

as Sri Krishna Devaraya *

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as Chakradhara Rao *

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as Maharadhi * Chandra Mohan *

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* A.V.S. * Sujatha * Brahmaji *

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Reception

A critic from ''

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'' opined that "On the whole, the film is a crude and vain attempt at criticising the present administration". Jeevi of ''

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'' said that "This film ends with a message that the vote should not become 'pichivadi chetilo raayi'".

Awards

;AP Cinegoer Awards *Best Comedy Actress - Sri Lakshmi

References

{{Dasari Narayana Rao 1999 films 1990s Telugu-language films Indian political satire films Films directed by Dasari Narayana Rao Films scored by Vandemataram Srinivas