''Priyaragalu'' is a 1997

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romantic musical film Romance films or movies involve romantic love stories recorded in visual media for broadcast in theatres or on television that focus on passion, emotion, and the affectionate romantic involvement of the main characters. Typically their journey ...

, produced by Sunkara Madhu Murali under the Melody Theaters banner and directed by

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. It stars

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, Master Anand Vardhan and has music composed by M. M. Keeravani. The film is a remake of

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film, '' Pappayude Swantham Appoos'', and won two

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Plot

The film begins with Madhu a topmost model who coped with his wife Priya's death and resorted to his work. However, he unintentionally neglects his naughty son, Kush Lav that craves his father's affection. Kush Lav annoys everyone with his monkey business via telephonic conversations. During it, he is acquainted with a girl named Sneha and develops amity with her. Once, Madhu disputes with a loony Banerjee whom he denies to refuse his land as Priya is sepulchered therein. Accidentally, Sneha is the half-sister of Banerjee, who is perturbed by him for the property. So, she absconds and fortuitously, takes shelter at Madhu's residence. Before long, Sneha & Kush Lav develops inseparable bondage. After a while, Banerjee detects the whereabouts of Sneha and forcefully takes her back. Due to this Kush Lav gets upset and turns rebellious, which culminates in Madhu's slap. Afterward, he repents, apologizes to Kush Lav, and words to bring back Sneha. At her residence, Banerjee mistreats Madhu which leads to a brawl in which Kush Lav gets a hit. Later, Madhu notices an illness in Kush Lav and he finds out it is an internal severe hemorrhage and urgent surgery is required. Now is the less time left for Madhu to spend with his son and he wants to fulfill all the promises given to him before the operation. Accordingly, he moves for Sneha, when she is vigorously going to be knitted. Madhu relieves Sneha from Banerjee's clutches and the 3 proceeds toward a temple, where Kush Lav witnesses his mother Priya's soul under the illusion of leading to his survival. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Madhu & Sneha.

Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by M. M. Keeravani. The music was released on T-Series Music Company.

Reception

A critic from ''Andhra Today'' opined that "On the whole a good movie, which could have avoided being marred by the plagiarism of comic scenes from a recent popular movie".

Awards

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– 1997 * Best Child Actor – Master Ananda Vardhan * Best Male Playback Singer –

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– "Chinna"

References

External links

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