Pelli Sandadi

Pelli Sandadi is a delightful Telugu musical romance film that hit the screens in 1996, directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The story revolves around Vijay Krishna, played by Srikanth, who comes from a family deeply rooted in music. As the film unfolds, we see Vijay on a quest for love, driven by a dream where he glimpses a mysterious girl with a distinctive mole near her belly button. While his father is eager to find him a suitable bride, he arranges for Vijay to marry Kalyani, portrayed by Ravali, who also belongs to a musical background.

The charm of the film lies in its vibrant music, composed by M. M. Keeravani, which adds a rich layer to the storytelling. Pelli Sandadi became a significant hit, grossing between ₹12 to ₹15 crore against a budget of ₹1.25 crore, making it one of the top-grossing Telugu films of its year. Its success led to multiple adaptations in other languages and even inspired a sequel, Pelli SandaD, released in 2021. The film is not just a love story but a celebration of music and the joys of marriage, earning critical acclaim and several awards, including five Nandi Awards.

Director

K. Raghavendra Rao

Written By

Screenplay:, K. Raghavendra Rao, Story & Dialogues:, Satyanand

Produced By

C. Aswani Dutt, Allu Aravind

Cast

Srikanth, Ravali, Deepti Bhatnagar

Cinematography

V. Jayaram

Edited By

Marthand K. Venkatesh

Music Director

M. M. Keeravani

Release Date

12 January 1996 (1996-01-12)

Running Time

129 minutes

Country

India

Language

Telugu