# Peddarikam
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{{Infobox film
| name = Peddarikam
| image = Peddarikam.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [A. M. Rathnam](/source/A._M._Rathnam)
| producer = A. M. Rathnam
| screenplay = A. M. Rathnam
| story = [Siddique-Lal](/source/Siddique-Lal)
| writer = [Paruchuri Brothers](/source/Paruchuri_Brothers)
| starring = [Jagapathi Babu](/source/Jagapathi_Babu)
[Sukanya](/source/Sukanya_(actress))
[N. N. Pillai](/source/N._N._Pillai)
[Bhanumathi](/source/P._Bhanumathi)
| music = [Raj–Koti](/source/Raj%E2%80%93Koti)
| cinematography = [S. Gopal Reddy](/source/S._Gopal_Reddy)
| editing = Gautham Raju
| released = {{Film date|1992}}
| runtime = 134 minutes
| studio = Sri Surya Movies
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Peddarikam''''' ({{Translation|Eldership or seniority}}) is a 1992 Indian [Telugu](/source/Telugu_language)-language [drama film](/source/Drama_(film_and_television)), produced and directed by [A. M. Rathnam](/source/A._M._Rathnam) under the Sri Surya Movies banner. It is a remake of the Malayalam film ''[Godfather](/source/Godfather_(1991_film))''.[{{cite news |last1=Narasimham |first1=M. L. |title=Emotions of the downcast |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/emotions-of-the-downcast/article26849784.ece |accessdate=17 April 2019 |work=The Hindu |date=16 April 2019 |language=en-IN|archive-url=https://archive.today/20230907121705/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/emotions-of-the-downcast/article26849784.ece|archive-date=7 September 2023}}] The film is starred by [Jagapathi Babu](/source/Jagapathi_Babu), [Sukanya](/source/Sukanya_(actress)), [N. N. Pillai](/source/N._N._Pillai) (reprising his role from ''Godfather''), and [Bhanumathi](/source/Bhanumathi_Ramakrishna) with a soundtrack by [Raj–Koti](/source/Raj%E2%80%93Koti). This is [Sukanya](/source/Sukanya_(actress))'s first Telugu film as a heroine. The film was a super hit at the box-office and was Jagapathi Babu's first successful film.[{{Cite web|date=4 September 2018|title=Telugu actor Jagapati Babu to make Bollywood debut in Ajay Devgn's Taanaji – The Unsung Warrior|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/telugu-actor-jagapati-babu-to-make-bollywood-debut-in-ajay-devgns-taanaji-the-unsung-warrior-5112111.html|website=[Firstpost](/source/Firstpost)|access-date=22 April 2023|archive-date=22 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230422002454/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/telugu-actor-jagapati-babu-to-make-bollywood-debut-in-ajay-devgns-taanaji-the-unsung-warrior-5112111.html|url-status=live}}][{{Cite web |date=2022-06-18 |title=Peddarikam Movie : ప్రేక్షకులు పెద్ద పీట వేసిన 'పెద్దరికం' కు 30 ఏళ్లు |url=https://www.filmylooks.com/jagapathi-babu-peddarikam-movie-completes-30-years/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230425080323/https://www.filmylooks.com/jagapathi-babu-peddarikam-movie-completes-30-years/ |archive-date=25 April 2023 |access-date=2023-04-25 |website=Filmylooks |language=Te}}][{{Cite web|url=https://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/jagapatibabu.html|title=Interview with Jagapati Babu|date=17 January 2008|work=[Idlebrain.com](/source/Idlebrain.com)|access-date=7 February 2024|archive-date=7 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240207034855/https://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/jagapatibabu.html|url-status=live}}]
==Plot==
The film is set in a village where fierce rivalry is upheld between the families of Parvataneni Parasuramayya and Adusumilli Basavapurnamma, the arbitrators. Parasuramayya detests women and prohibits their entry into his house. Hence, his four sons, Balaramudu, Rama Krishna, Narasimham, and Krishna Mohan, are left unmarried. Destiny makes Krishna Mohan and Janaki, granddaughter of Basavapurnamma, collegians at law college. Meanwhile, Basavapurnamma sets Janaki's match with the Home Minister, which has been withdrawn owing to the influence of Parasuramayya. Moreover, Krishna Mohan and his bestie Prasad heckle & humiliate Janaki in college. Thereby, enraged Basavapurnamma exploits Janaki as a weapon to beguile Krishna Mohan, creating a rift in the Parasuramayya's family.
Thus, Janaki starts her play when Prasad ideates Krishna Mohan to counterfeit her as an avenge. Soon, unintentionally, the feign turns into true love. Knowing it, Veerabhadram, the younger son of Basavapurnamma, an amicable spins back. Indeed, Janaki's mother should have wedlocked Balaramaiah when Basavapurnamma abducted the bride and united with her elder son Sambasivudu. Following this, Parasuramayya's wife is killed in that havoc when the incense leads to Basavapurnamma's husband's slaughter. Listening to it, the love birds backsteps. Afterward, through Prasad Krishna, Mohan learns that Rama Krishna is maintaining a secret family life. He assures him that everything will help nuptial Janaki. Being conscious of it, Parasuramayya assaults Rama Krishna when Krishna Mohan obstructs his way. As a result, he ostracizes them from the family.
Besides, Basavapurnamma is shocked to know that Janaki's love is not a mere act. So, she immediately sets out an alliance with their family lawyer's son. Besides, she is still ruses for the complete elimination ofParasuramayya's clan. In that gameplay, she sends her sons for Parasuramayya's support in preventing Krishna Mohan's wedding with Janaki, which he approves. Then, she attests her aid to Krishna Mohan. Here, Veerabhadram reveals her plan to Krishna Mohan. With his help, he sneaks into the marriage hall and is almost on the verge of knit Janaki when Basavapurnamma curses Parasuramayya. Therein, her foil play is exposed. At that juncture, Krishna Mohan declares that his arrival is not to couple up with Janaki but to protect his father's prestige. A regretful Parasuramayya allows Krishna Mohan to tie the knot with Janaki and welcomes them by paving the way for the women into his house.
==Cast==
{{Cast listing|
* [Jagapati Babu](/source/Jagapati_Babu) as Krishna Mohan
* [Sukanya](/source/Sukanya_(actress)) as Janaki
* [N. N. Pillai](/source/N._N._Pillai) as Parvathaneni Parasuramayya
* [Bhanumathi Ramakrishna](/source/Bhanumathi_Ramakrishna) as Adusumilli Basavapurnamma
* [Chandra Mohan](/source/Chandra_Mohan_(Telugu_actor)) as Ramakrishna
* [Vijayakumar](/source/Vijayakumar_(Tamil_actor)) as Balaramudu
* [M. Balayya](/source/M._Balayya) as Samba Sivudu
* [Allu Ramalingaiah](/source/Allu_Ramalingaiah) as Lawyer
* [Sudhakar](/source/Sudhakar_(actor)) as Prasad
* [Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao](/source/Paruchuri_Brothers) as Lawyer
* [Narra Venkateswara Rao](/source/Narra_Venkateswara_Rao) as Mallikarjunudu
* [Chalapathi Rao](/source/Chalapathi_Rao) as Chandra Shekarudu
* [Rami Reddy](/source/Rami_Reddy_(actor)) as Narasimham
* [Uday Prakash](/source/Uday_Prakash_(actor)) as Veerabhadram
* [Kavitha](/source/Kavitha_(actress)) as Lalitha
* Tatineni Rajeswari as Mallikarjunudu's wife
* Anitha as Warden
* [Sadhana](/source/Shari_(actress)) as Chandra Shekarudu's wife
}}
Shivanandakumar as Vishnu mohan
==Soundtrack==
Music composed by [Raj–Koti](/source/Raj%E2%80%93Koti). Music released on [Lahari Music](/source/Lahari_Music) Company.[{{Citation |title=Peddarikam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP |date=2014-08-31 |work=[Apple Music](/source/Apple_Music) |url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/peddarikam-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-ep/1161167752 |access-date=10 March 2025 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20250310060351/https://music.apple.com/in/album/peddarikam-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-ep/1161167752 |archive-date=10 March 2025 |language=en |url-status=live }}][{{Cite web |title=Peddarikam (Lahari) [1992-ACDRip-WAV] |url=https://www.tamilflac.com/product/peddarikam-lahari-1992-acdrip-wav/ |access-date=2025-03-10 |website=TamilFLAC.Com |language=en-US}}]
{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 19:40
| all_writing =
| title1 = Nee Navve Chaalu
| lyrics1 = [Bhuvanachandra](/source/Bhuvanachandra)
| extra1 = [S.P. Balu](/source/S._P._Balasubrahmanyam), [Chitra](/source/K._S._Chithra)
| length1 = 5:17
| title2 = Priyathama Priyathama
| lyrics2 = Bhuvanachandra
| extra2 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chitra
| length2 = 4:47
| title3 = Muddula Janaki Pelliki
| lyrics3 = Vaddepalli Krishna
| extra3 = Chitra
| length3 = 4:42
| title4 = Idele Tharatharala Charitam
| lyrics4 = Bhuvanachandra
| extra4 = [K. J. Yesudas](/source/K._J._Yesudas), [Swarnalatha](/source/Swarnalatha)
| length4 = 4:54
}}
==Awards==
[Sudhakar](/source/Sudhakar_(actor)) won the [Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian](/source/Nandi_Award_for_Best_Male_Comedian) for his performance in this film.[{{Cite web |title=నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964 - 2008) |trans-title=A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964 – 2008) |url=http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150223135739/http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf |archive-date=23 February 2015 |access-date=31 December 2020 |publisher=[Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh](/source/Andhra_Pradesh_(magazine)) |language=Telugu}}]
==References==
{{Reflist}}
== External links ==
* {{IMDb title}}
Category:1992 Indian films
Category:1992 Telugu-language films
Category:1992 drama films
Category:1992 films
Category:Films produced by A. M. Rathnam
Category:Films scored by Raj–Koti
Category:Indian drama films
Category:Telugu remakes of Malayalam films
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