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Peddarikam (1992)

Peddarikam poster
Directed by
A. M. Rathnam
Country
India
Elsewhere
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How it feels

A family drama about power and loyalty. When a senior family member dies, a younger relative steps in to take charge and faces opposition.

dramaticfamily-centricemotionalserioustragicintensesentimentalconflict-driven

What happens

Peddarikam (transl. Eldership or seniority) is a 1992 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by A. M. Rathnam under the Sri Surya Movies banner. It is a remake of the Malayalam film Godfather. The film is starred by Jagapathi Babu, Sukanya, N. N. Pillai (reprising his role from Godfather), and Bhanumathi with a soundtrack by Raj–Koti. This is Sukanya'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. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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