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Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (1959): Cast & Plot

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Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu is a 1959 film directed by L. V. Prasad, starring S. V. Ranga Rao as Mukunda Rao, C S R Anjaneyulu and Savitri. It runs 2 hours 38 minutes.

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Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (1959) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 38m (158 min)
Director
L. V. Prasad
Original language
Telugu
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The story

What Is Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu About?

The premise of Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Ramadasu, a chronic debtor, plots to secure Mukunda Rao’s wealth by arranging his son Raghu’s marriage to Manjari. The scheme fails because Raghu is already wed to Leela, and Manjari loves Raja, Leela’s brother. Determined to expose the deceit, Raja and his sidekick Bhaja Govindam devise a clever plan to teach everyone a lesson.

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Cast & crew

Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu Cast & Characters

S. V. Ranga Rao leads the cast as Mukunda Rao, with C S R Anjaneyulu as Rao Bahadur Ramadasu and Savitri as Manjari Devi. Directed by L. V. Prasad; 13 actors are credited in all.

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More from L. V. Prasad

More films directed by L. V. Prasad: Sharada and Missamma.

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Plot

Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu Plot Summary

What happens in Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.

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Ramadasu, C S R Anjaneyulu, a devious zamindar who recently earned the colonial title Rao Bahadur, lives on credit and pursues a life of lavish indulgence by borrowing from every lender he can find. His scheme-driven mind is always calculating how to turn debt into advantage, and he moves through social circles with a practiced ease that hides a sharper, more self-serving agenda. Across this web of schemes stands Dewan Bahadur Mukunda Rao, S. V. Ranga Rao, a wealthy, generous but undeniably naïve zamindar who yearns for a perfect match for his beloved granddaughter Manjari. The two worlds collide over a single, high-stakes goal: to secure a royal bridegroom for Manjari, a union that would stabilize Rao’s fortune and elevate the family’s standing.

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The whole story of Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who plays the devious zamindar Ramadasu in the film?

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Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu?

Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu runs 2 hours 38 minutes (158 minutes).

When was Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu released?

Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu was released on January 14, 1959.

Who directed Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu?

Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu was directed by L. V. Prasad.

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Who is in the cast of Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu?

Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu stars S. V. Ranga Rao as Mukunda Rao, C S R Anjaneyulu as Rao Bahadur Ramadasu and Savitri as Manjari Devi, among 13 credited actors.

Does Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu have a post-credit scene?

No. Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu in?

The original language of Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu is Telugu.

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