About Parugu

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About

Parugu is a 2008 Telugu drama film directed by Bhaskar. The film stars Allu Arjun, Sheela, and Prakash Raj in lead roles. A coming-of-age story, Parugu explores the themes of love, friendship, and self-discovery.

The plot revolves around a young man, Krishna, who falls in love with a girl named Meena, but her father, Neelakanta, disapproves of their relationship. Neelakanta has strict rules and traditions and wants Meena to marry an NRI. Determined to win Neelakanta's approval, Krishna embarks on a journey to find Meena's ex-lover, who left her pregnant and unmarried.

The film delves into the emotions and sacrifices of Krishna as he navigates through the challenges, simultaneously discovering his own identity and purpose in life.

Making / Production

Parugu was produced by Dil Raju under the banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations. It was director Bhaskar's second film after the successful Bommarillu (2006). The film's screenplay was written by Bhaskar himself.

The movie was shot in various locations in Andhra Pradesh, including Hyderabad, Rajamundry, and Vizag. The cinematography was handled by Vijay C. Kumar, and the music was composed by Mani Sharma.

Actors

• Allu Arjun as Krishna - Playing the lead role, Allu Arjun portrays the character Krishna, a passionate young man who is determined to win Neelakanta's approval for his love.
• Sheela as Meena - Sheela plays the role of Meena, the love interest of Krishna, who faces the challenges brought upon by Neelakanta's disapproval.
• Prakash Raj as Neelakanta - Prakash Raj delivers a powerful performance as Neelakanta, Meena's strict father who opposes her relationship with Krishna.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film's title, "Parugu," translates to "Run" in English, which symbolizes the protagonist's journey and determination.
• This was the second collaboration between director Bhaskar and actor Allu Arjun after their earlier success with the film Bommarillu.
• Parugu was well-received by both audiences and critics, particularly for its engaging storyline and performances.

Awards

No significant awards were won by Parugu.

Quotes

• "Love is not meant to be controlled, it is meant to be felt." - Krishna
• "Sometimes, you have to fight for love and prove its worth." - Neelakanta

Music / Soundtrack

• The music for Parugu was composed by Mani Sharma, with lyrics penned by Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry and Vanamali.
• The soundtrack received positive reviews and became popular among the audience, with songs like "Nammavemo" and "Gunde Jhallumandi" topping the charts.