| Palletooru | |
| Producer: | P. Sivaramayya |
| Director: | T. Prakash Rao |
| Screenplay: | T. Prakash Rao M. S. Chowdary |
| Starring: | N. T. Rama Rao Savitri |
| Music: | Ghantasala |
| Cinematography: | Ajaykar Vital |
| Editing: | Nataraja Modaliyar |
| Studio: | People's Art Productions |
| Country: | India |
| Language: | Telugu |
Palletooru is a 1952 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by T. Prakash Rao in his directorial debut.[1] It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Savitri with music composed by Ghantasala. It was produced by P. Sivaramayya under People's Art Productions banner. The film was a big hit and initiated a trend of films with rural settings and social themes.[2] [3] [4]
Chandram is a dynamic youth from the village who educates fellow villagers about new scientific techniques to develop their agriculture skills. He falls for a beautiful girl, Suguna, the daughter of a farmer, Sambayya. The village head, Ganapati, poses himself as a devotee but is a vicious person who tries to cease Chandram's activities along with his associate Sankaram.
Once, Ganapathi tries to molest his henchmen, Kondayya's wife, Santha, the cousin of Chandram but she escapes. Keeping that grudge in mind, he slanders against Santha that she has illicit relations with Chandram when Kondayya necks her out. Meanwhile, Ganapathi exploits Sambayya, and he decides to couple up with Suguna, to which she refuses. So, Ganapathi and Sankaram incriminate and sentences Chandram.
Parallelly, Ganapathi also implicates Kondayya in a black-marketing case and sends him to jail. In prison, Chandram makes Kondayya realize his mistake. After his release, the bravo Chandram stands courageously for justice, gives a check to the baddies, and makes them punished for their deeds. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Chandram and Suguna.
Music was composed by Ghantasala. Lyrics were written by Sunkara and Vasireddy.[5]
| S. No. | Song Title | Singers | length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Vacchinadoyi Sankranti" | Ghantasala, P. Leela, B. Gopalam, Vakkalanka Sarala | 3:45 | |
| 2 | "Raju Peda" | P. Leela, Jikki | ||
| 3 | "Cheyetti Jai Kottu Telugoda" | Ghantasala | 3:10 | |
| 4 | "Polaalananni Halaaladunni" | Ghantasala | 3:37 | |
| 5 | "Aa Manasulona" | M. S. Rama Rao | 3:13 | |
| 6 | "Amma Seetamma" | Ghantasala | 3:06 | |
| 7 | "Desasevakula" | |||
| 8 | "Aasa Nirasai Poyindi" | |||
| 9 | "Korinadistadu" | |||
| 10 | "Aa Sankrantiki Ee Sankrantiki" | Ghantasala | 3:17 | |
| 11 | "Aandhruda Levara" | Chorus | 1:49 |