''Mister Pellam'' () is a 1993

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-language drama film directed by Bapu and written by

Mullapudi Venkata Ramana Mullapudi Venkata Ramana (28 June 1931 – 24 February 2011) was an Indian writer known for his work in Telugu language. Noted for his humorous and metaphorical style of writing, Mullapudi received Raghupathi Venkaiah Award from the Governmen ...

. The film stars

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and

Aamani Aamani (born 16 November 1972) is an Indian actress who works primarily in Telugu films in addition to a few Tamil and Kannada films. She made her debut in a lead role in the Telugu film ''Jamba Lakidi Pamba'' (1992), directed by E. V. V. Saty ...

, with music composed by M. M. Keeravani. It is Inspired by the 1983 film ''

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''. Upon release, the film was critically acclaimed and was a commercial success. It won the National Film Award for Best Telugu Feature Film, and six

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, including Best Feature Film - Gold and Best Actress for Aamani.

Plot

The film begins in

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, where

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creates a rift between

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and

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over the superiority of men and women, leading to a clash between them. The story shifts to

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, where Balaji, a bank employee, lives with his caring wife, Jhansi, and their two children. Jhansi is overwhelmed by household chores, while Balaji, having recently been promoted to head cashier, dismisses her efforts. This causes tension between the couple, and Lakshmi becomes upset with Balaji's attitude. Balaji celebrates his promotion, but soon after, he is falsely accused of stealing ₹1,00,000 by the cunning manager, leading to his suspension. Demoralized, Balaji struggles to find a new job due to his tarnished reputation, while Jhansi decides to work despite Balaji's initial objection. She joins Annapurna Foods, where her former classmate, Gopala Krishna, is the

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. Jhansi impresses the board with her ideas and is hired as vice president, with a monthly salary of ₹10,000, though she only tells Balaji she earns ₹3,000 to avoid upsetting him. Meanwhile, Balaji challenges Jhansi to manage the household, believing it to be an easy task. However, he struggles with the demands of caring for the children, cooking, and handling everyday chores. A telephone connection is installed at their house for Jhansi's job, but it is frequently misused by their neighbors. Distracted by this, Balaji neglects his responsibilities, prompting Jhansi to reprimand him. On the occasion of Krishnashtami, Gopala Krishna invites the family to his farmhouse. During the visit, Balaji loses his temper and accuses Jhansi of deliberately undermining him. Frustrated, Jhansi refuses to pay the television installment, resulting in the service being disconnected. These events lead to growing ego clashes and confrontations between the couple. Despite the tension, Jhansi excels at her job, earning a significant bonus for boosting sales. She also takes a loan from Gopala Krishna to help resolve their financial troubles. She lends ₹1,00,000 to Balaji, asking him to deposit it in the bank. However, Balaji, feeling humiliated, refuses and quits his job. The couple's arguments escalate, and their children run away from home, witnessing their constant quarrels. Eventually, Balaji uncovers the manager's deceitful plan and confronts him. With the help of Gopala Krishna, Jhansi calls the bank chairperson and executes a plan to resolve the issue. The couple realizes their children are missing and rescues them from danger. The manager is apprehended, and Balaji returns to his job, acknowledging Jhansi's strength and support. In the end, Vishnu and Lakshmi reconcile in Vaikuntha, and the couple's relationship is restored. The film concludes on a positive note, highlighting mutual respect and understanding between husband and wife.

Cast

as Balaji /

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as Jhansi / Lakshmi Goddess * A.V.S as Gopala Krishna *

Tanikella Bharani Tanikella Bharani (born 14 July 1954) is an Indian actor, screenwriter, poet and playwright who works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He has worked as an actor in more than 750 films, including few in Tamil, Kannada and Hindi; while he was al ...

as Bank Manager *

Gundu Sudarshan Gundu Sudarshan (born Surampudi Sudarshan Rao) is an Indian comedian and actor who works in Telugu films. He acted in more than 350 films. He also has stage experience from the age of 10. He entered the film industry with '' Mister Pellam'' in ...

as Narasaya / Narada *

Dharmavarapu Subrahmanyam Dharmavarapu Subrahmanyam (20 September 1954 – 7 December 2013) was an Indian actor, comedian and film director who worked in Telugu cinema. He was established as one of the highly paid and top most leading comedians in Telugu film industry. ...

* Jenny * Master Uday * Baby Anuradha

Music

Music was composed by M. M. Keeravani. Audio soundtrack was released on Akash Audio Company label.

Awards

;

National Film Awards The National Film Awards are awards for artistic and technical merit given for "Excellence within the Cinema of India, Indian film industry". Established in 1954, it has been administered, along with the International Film Festival of India ...

* Best Feature Film in Telugu ;

- 1993(in

) * Best Feature Film - Gold - G. Parthasaradhy * Best Actress -

* Best Male Playback Singer - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam * Second Best Story Writer -

* Best Makeup Artist - Nageswara Rao * Special Jury Award - A.V.S

References

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* {{Bapu (film director) 1993 films Films scored by M. M. Keeravani Indian feminist comedy films Films about social issues in India Films about women in India Films about social realism Films shot in Hyderabad, India Films about sexual abuse Films with screenplays by Mullapudi Venkata Ramana Films directed by Bapu 1990s Telugu-language films Best Telugu Feature Film National Film Award winners 1993 comedy films 1990s feminist films