Pasivadi Pranam

Pasivadi Pranam

Year: 1987

Runtime: 139 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: A. Kodandarami Reddy

Thriller

In this action‑thriller, Chiranjeevi plays a talented painter whose world collapses after his wife is murdered, driving him into alcoholism and a reckless existence. His fortunes shift when a deaf‑mute child enters his life; he adopts the boy, calls him Raja, and begins to protect and care for him, finding purpose amid the turmoil.

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Main Characters – Pasivadi Pranam (1987)

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Madhu (Chiranjeevi)

A celebrated painter and alcoholic who becomes Raja's guardian. He evolves from self-indulgence to protective, decisive action, confronting danger to keep Raja safe. His loyalty to Raja and Geeta drives his choices and culminates in a vow to reform.

🎨 Painter 🥃 Ex-drinker 🛡️ Protector

Raja (Sujatha)

A deaf-mute orphan whose true identity is revealed as Lakshmi's son Benny. He communicates through signs and becomes the emotional catalyst for Madhu and Geeta to fight for his safety and future.

👶 Child 🕊️ Orphan

Geeta (Vijayashanti)

A compassionate woman who befriends Raja and falls for Madhu. She learns Raja's true lineage, supports the pursuit of justice, and ultimately joins Madhu in building a family with Raja.

💖 Romance 👩‍👧 Family 🤝 Ally

Chakravarthy (Raghuvaran)

A ruthless business tycoon and the chief antagonist, orchestrating murders and kidnappings to protect his secrets. He denies involvement, but his schemes unravel as Madhu closes in, leading to a final showdown.

🗡️ Villain 💼 Tycoon 🧠 Schemer

Ranjith

Chakravarthy's merciless henchman who participates in kidnapping attempts and violent acts. He is eliminated by Madhu in the climactic confrontation.

🕶️ Henchman 💼 Criminal

Lakshmi (Rajyalakshmi)

Raja's mother who is murdered, a tragedy that triggers the investigation and Madhu's determination to protect Raja. Her memory motivates the quest for truth.

💔 Tragedy 👩‍👦 Mother

Inspector Reddy (Prabhakar)

A police inspector who interrogates Madhu and coordinates the identification efforts, driving the pursuit to connect the crimes to the mastermind.

👮 Police ⚖️ Law

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Major Themes – Pasivadi Pranam (1987)

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🕊️ Redemption

Madhu is a renowned painter who drifts through life as a heavy drinker until Raja enters his world. The danger to Raja and Madhu's own awakening force him to confront his alcoholism and commit to protecting the boy. He fights to rebuild his life around responsibility, vows to stop drinking, and chooses moral courage over self-destruction. In the end, his vow to change anchors his relationship with Geeta and their new family with Raja.

👨‍👦 Family

Raja becomes the center of a fragile, improvised family built around care and protection. Madhu, initially a guardian, evolves into a father figure who must learn patience and sacrifice. Geeta joins this makeshift family, offering love and support as they face danger together. Adoption of Raja seals their bond and redefines kinship beyond blood.

⚖️ Justice

The film centers on the pursuit of justice against the criminal network led by Chakravarthy and his henchman. Madhu and the police work to connect the murders to the mastermind, culminating in a climactic confrontation. The final duel and capture attempt expose lies, while the truth about Raja's parentage brings closure. The story frames justice as a test of courage, loyalty, and moral resolve.

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