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Telugu CINEMA · 1960
Pelli Kanuka
Wedding Gift
Overview
Bhaskar (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) and Vasanti (B. Saroja Devi) are college mates who clash when she complains to the college principal about a love letter he sent her. Later on realizing her mistake, Vasanti apologizes to him and the two fall in love. Vasanti's elder sister, Geeta (Krishna Kumari), supports the family by stitching clothes.Bhaskar rents the room upstairs in their house. He falls ill and in nursing him, Geeta falls in love with him. She confides her love to Vasanti, who decides to sacrifice her love for her the sake of her sister and convinces Bhaskar to marry Geeta. Bhaskar initially neglects Geeta. On finding out, Vasanti writes to him that their sacrifice, made for Geeta's happiness, would mean nothing unless he is a good husband to Geeta. Bhaskar relents and Geeta and he have a son. Vasanti joins them and Geeta suspects that there is something on between Bhaskar and Vasanti and makes Vasanti leave the house.
A closer look
Pelli Kanuka (1960) is a Telugu-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, Romance. Directed by C. V. Sridhar. The cast includes Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Krishna Kumari, B. Saroja Devi, Kongara Jaggayya. Runtime: 185 minutes.
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Pelli Kanuka FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Pelli Kanuka?
Pelli Kanuka is listed as a Telugu-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Pelli Kanuka?
Our source metadata lists 22 April 1960. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Pelli Kanuka?
The listed director is C. V. Sridhar.
Who is in the cast of Pelli Kanuka?
The available cast credits include Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Krishna Kumari, B. Saroja Devi, Kongara Jaggayya, Gummadi. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Pelli Kanuka?
The recorded runtime is 185 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Pelli Kanuka?
The source lists these genres: Drama, Romance.
What is Pelli Kanuka about?
Bhaskar (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) and Vasanti (B. Saroja Devi) are college mates who clash when she complains to the college principal about a love letter he sent her. Later on realizing her mistake, Vasanti apologizes to him and the two fall in love. Vasanti's elder sister, Geeta (Krishna Kumari), supports the family by stitching clothes.Bhaskar rents the room upstairs in their house. He falls ill and in nursing him, Geeta falls in love with him. She confides her love to Vasanti, who decides to sacrifice her love for her the sake of her sister and convinces Bhaskar to marry Geeta. Bhaskar initially neglects Geeta. On finding out, Vasanti writes to him that their sacrifice, made for Geeta's happiness, would mean nothing unless he is a good husband to Geeta. Bhaskar relents and Geeta and he have a son. Vasanti joins them and Geeta suspects that there is something on between Bhaskar and Vasanti and makes Vasanti leave the house.
