| Pavitra Prema | |
| Screenplay: | Muthyala Subbaiah |
| Producer: | V. Srinivasa Reddy |
| Director: | Muthyala Subbaiah |
| Starring: | Nandamuri Balakrishna Laila Roshini |
| Music: | Koti |
| Cinematography: | V. Srinivasa Reddy |
| Editing: | V. Nagi Reddy |
| Studio: | Srinivasa Arts |
| Runtime: | 150 minutes |
| Country: | India |
| Language: | Telugu |
Pavitra Prema is a 1998 Indian Telugu film directed by Muthyala Subbaiah. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Laila, Roshini with music composed by Koti.[1] The film was produced by V. Srinivasa Reddy under Srinivasa Productions. The film was a box office success.[2]
The film begins with Manikyam, a stout-hearted humanitarian who devoted his life to the Goddess Gaajulamma and aims to build a temple for her. To endeavor it, he walks with his friends Rani, Simhadri, & Kathari. At every level, he foils with heinous corporator Ghanta Ratthaiah and shields the public from his violations. After a few years, Manikyam turns into a tycoon, and the city deifies him. He also succeeds in constructing a vast temple for his goddess. Meanwhile, Ratthaiah conspires to squat a hospital administrated by a good soul, Dr. Shakuntala Devi, with gratis. Manikyam upholds her in that difficulty, and they befriend him. Aside from that, he dotes on his sister Swapna, who loves a guy, Ravi. Manikyam decides to knit them; while proceeding to her engagement, he is assaulted by the fouls and gravely injured. Fortuitously, Shakuntala resurrects him.
The next, Manikyam swears to bestow her whatever, where Shakuntala seeks him a favor and spins back. After completing her studies, her elders arranged a fine match, and she moved to card distribution. Accordingly, at Nagarjuna Sagar, she is groped by a devil; as a result, the nuptial is nullified and proves fatal to her family. As of now, she is vengeful to see his blood. The single lead to catch hold of him is his name Kaali, tattooed on his hand. At once, Manikyam is baffled and woes out of contrition because Kaali is none other than himself. Previously, Manikyam labored at Nagarjuna Sagar. He tats her the name, Kaali, on her revere. One night, under intoxication and distortion, Manikyam mauled Shakuntala. Forthwith, becoming conscious, he scurries for her but fails to find her. Thus, Manikyam self-reproaches and burns his mother's name. Moreover, in the scrimmage, he receives the bangles of Shakuntala, for which he has launched the temple as a symbol of his divine love.
Now, Manikyam seeks to conceal the truth for two months and get off his responsibilities. At the time of Ravi & Swapna's wedding, Shakuntala is subjected to humiliation by the guests when Manikyam declares her eminence. Overwhelmed, Manikyam moves to divulge the actuality and calls Shakuntala to the temple. In tandem, he hears that Ratthaiah will contest the Mayor Elections with the support of MLA Rayudu. At the request of the public, Manikyam accepts to oppose them when they again onslaught him, and he is hurt hard. However, holding his breath, he lands at Shakuntala, confesses his sin, announces his idolization of her, and collapses. Despite being aware of reality, Shakuntala rescues him one more time. Then, he asks the reason for her generosity while she shows the baby born to them and entrusts her to him. Contrariwise, Ratthaiah knows and exploits it for his political gain when Shakuntala steps to fathom Manikyam's excellence. Nevertheless, Manikyam proclaims his offense when the public asks him to marry Shakuntala. At last, Manikyam ceases the baddies. The movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Manikyam & Shakuntala.
| Pavitra Prema | |
| Type: | film |
| Artist: | Koti |
| Released: | 1998 |
| Genre: | Soundtrack |
| Length: | 32:17 |
| Label: | Supreme Music |
| Producer: | Koti |
| Prev Title: | Maavidaakulu |
| Prev Year: | 1998 |
| Next Title: | Snehithulu |
| Next Year: | 1998 |
The music for the film was composed by Koti and released on Supreme Music Company.