Prema Pustagam
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Prema Pustakam is a 1993 Telugu
film which was partly directed by Gollapudi Srinivas before his death on the set of the film; it was later finished by his father, Gollapudi Maruthi Rao
. It featured debutant Ajith Kumar
and Kanchan
in the lead roles, with Devendran as music composer.
. The death led to creation of the Gollapudi Srinivas Award
, with the director's father Gollapudi Maruthi Rao
giving the award to promising debutant directors to continue his son's legacy. The film was duly delayed and later completed by Srinivas's father and only released in 1993.
in 1994 for Gollapudi Maruthi Rao
. The film has been described by commentators as an "eminently forgettable" debut for Ajith Kumar, due to the problems faced during production.
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
film which was partly directed by Gollapudi Srinivas before his death on the set of the film; it was later finished by his father, Gollapudi Maruthi Rao
Gollapudi Maruthi Rao
Gollapudi Maruthi Rao is a mathematical physicist turned editor, writer , dramatist, cine actor, TV anchor, and journalist who is well known for his many contributions to Telugu literature and culture...
. It featured debutant Ajith Kumar
Ajith Kumar
Ajith Kumar is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Tamil cinema. He began his career as a supporting actor in a Telugu film before gaining critical recognition in the Tamil thriller Aasai . A succession of high-grossing films followed where Ajith was usually depicted as a romantic hero, with...
and Kanchan
Kanchan (actress)
Kanchan is an Indian film actress. She had done Tamil, Malayalam and Bollywood films, primarily in the 1990s.-Career:Kanchan, acted in several films, including the Salman Khan super hit,Sanam Bewafa . She was also seen in Ajith Kumar' s debut film Prema Pustagam. She has also acted with Mohanlal...
in the lead roles, with Devendran as music composer.
Production
The debutant director of the film, Gollapudi Srinivas, died in August 1992 during the making on the film after succumbing to injuries suffered during a water accident on sets in Vizag, Andhra PradeshAndhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
. The death led to creation of the Gollapudi Srinivas Award
Gollapudi Srinivas Award
Gollapudi Srinivas Award is given to a first-time director in Indian Cinema every year. This Award is given out in the memory of Gollapudi Srinivas . He is the youngest son of Veteran Telugu film personality Gollapudi Maruthi Rao...
, with the director's father Gollapudi Maruthi Rao
Gollapudi Maruthi Rao
Gollapudi Maruthi Rao is a mathematical physicist turned editor, writer , dramatist, cine actor, TV anchor, and journalist who is well known for his many contributions to Telugu literature and culture...
giving the award to promising debutant directors to continue his son's legacy. The film was duly delayed and later completed by Srinivas's father and only released in 1993.
Release
The film went on to win the Nandi Award for Best Screenplay WriterNandi Award for Best Screenplay Writer
The Nandi Award for Best Screenplay Writer winners:...
in 1994 for Gollapudi Maruthi Rao
Gollapudi Maruthi Rao
Gollapudi Maruthi Rao is a mathematical physicist turned editor, writer , dramatist, cine actor, TV anchor, and journalist who is well known for his many contributions to Telugu literature and culture...
. The film has been described by commentators as an "eminently forgettable" debut for Ajith Kumar, due to the problems faced during production.