Aaro Pranam
Aaro Pranam (transl. Sixth Life) is a 1997 Telugu-language film directed by Veeru K and stars Vineeth and Soundarya in the lead roles.
| Aaro Pranam | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Veeru K |
| Produced by | V. Sreenivasa Reddy |
| Written by | Veeru K |
| Starring | Vineeth Soundarya |
| Music by | Veeru K |
| Cinematography | V Srinivas Reddy |
Running time | 140 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
The film is about a relationship between a man, Chandi (Vineeth), and a woman, Akankshaa (Soundarya), 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
- Vineeth as Chanti
- Soundarya as Maknaa, Aakaanksha
- S. P. Balasubramaniam as Chanti’s father
- Lakshmi
- Bramhanandam
- Vadivelu
- Nassar
- Raadhika
- Nirmalamma
- Tanikella Bharani
- M. S. Narayana
- Babu Mohan
Production
The film was shot at Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad.[3]
Awards
| Year | Award | Nominee | Outcome | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Nandi Award for Best First Film of a Director | Veeru K | Won | [4] |
| Nandi Special Jury Award | Chanti (Art Director) | Won | [5] |
Soundtrack
All music is composed by Viru.K.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Preminchava" | Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry | Annupamaa, K. S. Chithra, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 2. | "Pedaviki Pedavi" | Chandrabose | Lavanya, Mano | |
| 3. | "Chelli Chenta Levu" | Saddeve Devendra | K. S. Chithra, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 4. | "Tell Me You Love Me" | Saddeve Devendra | K. S. Chithra, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 5. | "Venavantra Abbai" | Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry | Jikki, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Mano, K. S. Chitra | |
| 6. | "Makhana Makhana" | Bhuvana Chandra | Mano, Rajgopal Reddy |
Legacy
The concept of a man dating an older woman is prevalent in the film Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (Ye Maaya Chesave in Telugu).[2]
References
- Karthik Keramalu (27 January 2017). "Barely Dressed, Barely There Heroine: Tollywood's Misogyny Lingers".
- Nadadhur, Srivathsan (13 February 2018). "Films and love, undone by barriers". The Hindu. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- Shekhar H Hooli (19 February 2019). "Pulagam Chinnarayana's interview on national-level recognition for Maya Bazar Madhura Smruthulu". International Business Times.
- Gopal, L. Venu (7 January 2011). "Nandi Awards 1997-2000". Telugu Cinema Chartira. Retrieved 17 September 2019.
- Jeevi (17 July 2002). "Interview with Chanti Addala". idlebrain.
- "Aaro Pranam (1997)". Music India Online. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
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