Prema (1989): Cast & Plot
Prema is a 1989 romantic film directed by Suresh Krishna, starring Venkatesh as Pruthvi, Revathi and Brahmanandam. It runs 2 hours 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 36m (156 min)
- Director
- Suresh Krishna
- Genre
- Romance
- Original language
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Telugu - Studio
- Suresh Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Prema About?
The premise of Prema without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Orphan Pruthvi dreams of becoming a celebrated singer. He meets the mischievous, vivacious Maggi, and they quickly fall in love. When he seeks her parents' blessing for marriage, the revelation of his criminal past threatens to derail their future together, testing their bond.
Prema Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- love
- couple
Prema Cast & Characters
Venkatesh leads the cast as Pruthvi, with Revathi as Maggie and Brahmanandam as Gambler. Directed by Suresh Krishna; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Suresh Krishna
- Venkatesh as Pruthvi
- Revathi as Maggie
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Brahmanandam as Gambler - Chalapathi Rao as Minister
Also Starring in Prema
· 11 more- Kalpana Geeta
- Rallapalli Narasimha House Owner
- Gollapudi Maruti Rao Ananda Rao
- Jenny S.I. Paramahamsa
- Gundu Hanumantha Rao Gambler
- S. P. Balasubramaniam Satya Rao
- Vaishnavi Lizzie
- Manjula Vijayakumar Stella
- Pradeep Shakti Peter
- P. L. Narayana Geetha's Father
- P. J. Sarma Father
More from Suresh Krishna
More films directed by Suresh Krishna: Katari Veera Surasundarangi, Ilaingan, Aarumugam and Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram.
Prema Plot Summary
What happens in Prema from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Pruthvi, Venkatesh, is an orphan who dreams of becoming a great singer and making a name in the world of music. One day he meets a beautiful, naughty young girl Maggi, Revathi, and the pair fall in love, sharing a spark that believes in a future built on song and devotion. When Pruthvi seeks Maggi’s parents’ blessing to marry, a shadow from his past surfaces: he once killed his father, a deed connected to his mother’s suicide, a burden that threatens to tear them apart. He works hard to win their trust, and at last they relent and give their consent. Yet joy falters at the altar when Maggi kisses Pruthvi and loses consciousness.
Full summary
The whole story of Prema, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Prema?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is Pruthvi's greatest ambition in life?
Prema Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Anbu Chinnam” and “பிரேமா”.
- Also known as
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- Anbu Chinnam
- பிரேமா
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Prema Nagar, Prema Katha and Pyaar Prema Kaadhal.
Prema FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Prema, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Prema?
Prema runs 2 hours 36 minutes (156 minutes).
When was Prema released?
Prema was released on January 12, 1989.
Who directed Prema?
Prema was directed by Suresh Krishna.
More films by Suresh Krishna Who is in the cast of Prema?
Prema stars Venkatesh as Pruthvi, Revathi as Maggie and Brahmanandam as Gambler, among 15 credited actors.
Does Prema have a post-credit scene?
No. Prema has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Prema in?
The original language of Prema is Telugu.
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