Aaro Pranam

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 byVeeru K
Written byVeeru K
Produced byV. Srinivasa Reddy
StarringVineeth
Soundarya
CinematographyV. Srinivasa Reddy
Music byVeeru K
Release date
26 September 1997
Running time
140 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Plot

The 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

Production

The 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

All music is composed by Viru.K

Tracklist[5]
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Preminchava"Sirivennela Seetharama SastryAnnupamaa, K. S. Chithra, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 
2."Pedaviki Pedavi"ChandraboseLavanya, Mano 
3."Chelli Chenta Levu"Saddeve DevendraK. S. Chithra, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 
4."Tell Me You Love Me"Saddeve DevendraK. S. Chithra, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 
5."Venavantra Abbai"Sirivennela Seetharama SastryJikki, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Mano, Sujatha Mohan 
6."Makhana Makhana"Bhuvana ChandraMano, Rajgopal Reddy 

Reception

A 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]

Legacy

The concept of a man dating an older woman is prevalent in the film Ye Maaya Chesave.[2]

Awards
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
  1. Karthik Keramalu (27 January 2017). "Barely Dressed, Barely There Heroine: Tollywood's Misogyny Lingers".
  2. Nadadhur, Srivathsan (13 February 2018). "Films and love, undone by barriers". The Hindu. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  3. Shekhar H Hooli (19 February 2019). "Pulagam Chinnarayana's interview on national-level recognition for Maya Bazar Madhura Smruthulu". International Business Times.
  4. "Minnoviyam Star Tracks". www.minnoviyam.com. Archived from the original on 20 April 1999. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  5. "Aaro Pranam (1997)". Music India Online. Archived from the original on 17 June 2021. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  6. "Reviews". Archived from the original on 13 February 1998.
  7. Gopal, L. Venu (7 January 2011). "Nandi Awards 1997–2000". Telugu Cinema Chartira. Retrieved 17 September 2019.
  8. Jeevi (17 July 2002). "Interview with Chanti Addala". idlebrain.


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