''Priya O Priya'' is a 1997 Indian

Telugu Telugu may refer to: * Telugu language, a major Dravidian language of South India ** Telugu literature, is the body of works written in the Telugu language. * Telugu people, an ethno-linguistic group of India * Telugu script, used to write the Tel ...

-language romantic drama film directed by

Muppalaneni Shiva Muppalaneni Shiva is an Indian film director and writer who works in Telugu cinema. He has directed movies for production houses like Suresh Productions, Super Good Films, Sravanthi Movies, Ramakrishna Cine Studios & Etharam films etc. His succ ...

. The film stars

Vadde Naveen Vadde Naveen is an Indian actor and producer known for his works in Telugu films. His father Vadde Ramesh was a film producer. Career Although his first film released was ''Korukunna Priyudu'' (1997), his first movie as an actor was ''Kranth ...

Abbas Abbas may refer to: People * Abbas (name), list of people with the name, including: **Abbas ibn Ali (645–680), popularly known as ''Hazrat-e-Abbas'', the son of Ali ibn Abi Talib (the first imam in Shia Islam) **Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib (567 ...

, and

Simran Simran (Gurmukhi: ਸਿਮਰਨ, pronunciation: ; ; from Sanskrit: , ''smaraṇa'', 'to remember, reminisce, recollect'), in spirituality, is a Hindi and Punjabi word referring to the continuous remembrance of the finest aspect of the self, ...

in lead roles. Produced by N. R. Anuradha Devi and K. Bhanu Prasad under the Jubilee International banner, the music was composed by

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. The film is a remake of the 1994

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film ''

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'', which was inspired by the 1954 American film ''Sabrina'', itself based on

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's 1953 play ''

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''. ''Priya O Priya'' marked Abbas's debut in a straight Telugu film and was also Simran's second venture in the Telugu film industry. The film was released on 26 September 1997. The song "Kammani Kalalaku" from the film became particularly popular.

Plot

Two brothers (Vadde Naveen and Abbas), heirs to a successful business empire, fall in love with the same woman (Simran), the daughter of their family's driver. While one is infatuated, the other forms a deep connection with her. Family opposition escalates, leading to emotional turmoil. In the end, one brother sacrifices his love, allowing the other brother to unite with her.

Cast

Production

''Priya O Priya'' was produced by N. R. Anuradha Devi and K. Bhanu Prasad under the banner Jubilee International.

directed the film and also wrote its screenplay, while the dialogues were penned by Vandavasu Vidya. Credits appear from 0:00 to 2:08 The film is a remake of the 1994 Hindi movie ''

'', which was inspired by the 1954 American film ''Sabrina'', itself based on

's 1953 play ''

''. The story of ''Sabrina'' had previously been adapted in Telugu as '' Intiki Deepam Illale'' in 1961.

, and

were cast in the lead roles. This film marked Abbas's first straight Telugu film, following his popularity in the dubbed film ''Prema Desam'' (1996). It was also Simran's second venture in Telugu cinema following ''Abbayigari Pelli'' (1997). Principal photography for the film took place in

Hyderabad Hyderabad is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana. It occupies on the Deccan Plateau along the banks of the Musi River (India), Musi River, in the northern part of Southern India. With an average altitude of , much ...

, with major portions shot at

Ramanaidu Studios Suresh Productions (also known as Suresh Movies, Vijaya Suresh Combines) is an Cinema of India, Indian film production company, production and Film distributor, distribution company known for its works in Telugu cinema. It is established in 19 ...

Annapurna Studios Annapurna Studios is an Indian film studio facility founded in 1976 by the Telugu actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao. It is located on a site in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. The studio provides comprehensive production and post-production services. ...

, and

Padmalaya Studios Padmalaya Studios is an Indian film production company and studio facility established by actor Krishna and his brothers. Based in Hyderabad, it primarily focuses on the production and distribution of Telugu and Hindi films. The studio's opera ...

. Post-production activities were conducted at Ramanaidu Studios.

Music

The music for ''Priya O Priya'' was composed by

. Audio soundtrack was released on

Aditya Music Aditya Music India Private Limited is an Indian music record label company, which owns the label Aditya Music. It produces music for the Telugu cinema industry and is headquartered at Hyderabad, Telangana. Overview The company was founded b ...

label. The song "Kammani Kalalaku (Priya O Priya)" became a standout track, gaining popularity. Source:

Release

''Priya O Priya'' was released on 26 September 1997.

References

External links

* {{Muppalaneni Shiva 1990s Indian films 1990s Telugu-language films 1997 films Films set in India Films scored by Koti (composer) Films shot in Hyderabad, India Films directed by Muppalaneni Shiva Indian romantic drama films Telugu remakes of Hindi films