| Pekamedalu | |
| Director: | Neelagiri Mamilla |
| Story: | Neelagiri Mamilla |
| Producer: | Rakesh Varre |
| Cinematography: | Haricharan K. |
| Music: | Smaran |
| Studio: | Crazy Ants Productions |
| Country: | India |
| Language: | Telugu |
Pekamedalu is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by Neelagiri Mamilla and produced by Rakesh Varre through Crazy Ants Productions.[1] The film features Vinoth Kishan and Anoosha Krishna in lead roles, with music composed by Smaran. Pekamedalu was released on 19 July 2024.[2] [3]
The story centers on Lakshman (Vinod Kishan), an engineering graduate living in a small neighborhood in Hyderabad. Unlike most, Lakshman has no interest in pursuing a conventional job. Instead, he dreams of making quick money through real estate, building castles in the air. His wife, Varalakshmi (Anusha Krishna), supports the family by making and selling snacks, also working in other households. She aspires to start her own curry point, needing Rs. 50,000 for the venture. Lakshman borrows this amount from a friend but spends it on personal needs.
Lakshman becomes entangled with an NRI woman Shweta (Rethika Srinivas), married to another man, under the guise of a real estate business partnership. This affair introduces significant changes in his life. The narrative unfolds to reveal whether Lakshman’s lofty dreams materialize or crumble like a house of cards.
| Pekamedalu | |
| Type: | soundtrack |
| Artist: | Smaran |
| Released: | 2024 |
| Recorded: | 2024 |
| Language: | Telugu |
| Label: | Sony Music India |
| Producer: | Smaran |
| Prev Title: | Martin Luther King |
| Prev Year: | 2024 |
| Year: | 2024 |
| Next Year: | 2023 |
The film's soundtrack album and background score were composed by Smaran.
Pekamedalu was released on 19 July 2024.[4]
Citing it as "one of the best Telugu films", BH Harsh of The New Indian Express gave a rating of 4 out of 5, while praising Neelagiri Mamilla's direction, screenplay and performances of lead actors. He further stated "Pekamedalu one of the most captivating and impactful films of the year so far".[5] Deccan Chronicles Bhavana Sharma too echoed the same, while stating that "Pekamedalu relies on character-driven storytelling and genuine emotions".[6] Giving a nearly positive review, The Times of India stated "Director Nilgri Mamilla did a commendable job portraying and narrating a story on real-life struggles, supported by content-oriented actors and great music".[7] Suhas Sistu of The Hans India opined that the film have similar narratives like Ammo! Okato Tareekhu (2000), Sarada Saradaga (2006) and Sreeramachandralu, yet stands out with its unique storyline. Citing it as "must watch", Suhas in his review wrote that "Peka Medalu is a commendable effort in portraying real-life struggles and the importance of perseverance. With strong performances, especially by Vinod Kishan and Anusha Krishna, and solid technical work, the film delivers a heartfelt narrative".[8]