Priya O Priya

{{Infobox film

| name = Priya O Priya

| image = Priya O Priya.jpg

| caption = Theatrical release poster

| director = Muppalaneni Shiva

| based_on = Yeh Dillagi (Hindi)

| producer = N. R. Anuradha Devi
K. Bhanu Prasad
P. L. N. Reddy {{small|(Presenter)}}

| starring = Vadde Naveen
Abbas
Simran

| screenplay = Muppalaneni Shiva

| cinematography = V. Jayaram

| editing = Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao

| music = Koti

| studio = Jubilee International

| released = {{Film date|df=yes|1997|9|26}}

| country = India

| language = Telugu

}}

Priya O Priya is a 1997 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Muppalaneni Shiva.{{Cite web |title=Priya O Priya (1997) |url=https://indiancine.ma/BEIA/info |access-date=2024-12-16 |website=Indiancine.ma |archive-date=24 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524153541/https://indiancine.ma/BEIA/info |url-status=live }} The film stars Vadde Naveen, Abbas, and Simran in lead roles. Produced by N. R. Anuradha Devi and K. Bhanu Prasad under the Jubilee International banner, the music was composed by Koti.

The film is a remake of the 1994 Hindi film Yeh Dillagi, which was inspired by the 1954 American film Sabrina, itself based on Samuel A. Taylor's 1953 play Sabrina Fair.{{Cite book |last=Arunachalam |first=Param |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3vbyDwAAQBAJ&dq=%22Priya+O+Priya%22+telugu+film&pg=RA5-PA544 |title=BollySwar: 1991 - 2000 |publisher=Mavrix Infotech Private Limited |isbn=978-81-938482-1-0 |page=544 |language=en}} Priya O Priya marked Abbas's debut in a straight Telugu film and was also Simran's second venture in the Telugu film industry.

The film was released on 26 September 1997. The song "Kammani Kalalaku" from the film became particularly popular.

Plot

Two brothers (Vadde Naveen and Abbas), heirs to a successful business empire, fall in love with the same woman (Simran), the daughter of their family's driver. While one is infatuated, the other forms a deep connection with her. Family opposition escalates, leading to emotional turmoil. In the end, one brother sacrifices his love, allowing the other brother to unite with her.

Cast

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Production

Priya O Priya was produced by N. R. Anuradha Devi and K. Bhanu Prasad under the banner Jubilee International.{{Cite web |title=Priya O Priya (1997) |url=http://www.ghantasala.info/tfs/cdata2262.html |access-date=2024-12-16 |website=Ghantasala.info |archive-date=15 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220815094206/http://www.ghantasala.info/tfs/cdata2262.html |url-status=live }} Muppalaneni Shiva directed the film and also wrote its screenplay, while the dialogues were penned by Vandavasu Vidya.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVg7Z1ulcBY |title=Priya O Priya Full Movie |access-date=2024-12-16 |via=YouTube}} Credits appear from 0:00 to 2:08 The film is a remake of the 1994 Hindi movie Yeh Dillagi, which was inspired by the 1954 American film Sabrina, itself based on Samuel A. Taylor's 1953 play Sabrina Fair. The story of Sabrina had previously been adapted in Telugu as Intiki Deepam Illale in 1961.{{Cite news |last=Guy |first=Randor |author-link=Randor Guy |date=26 April 2014 |title=Manapandhal (1961) |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-columns/manapandhal-1961/article5951258.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140427160346/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-columns/Manapandhal-1961/article5951258.ece |archive-date=27 April 2014 |access-date=3 March 2018 |work=The Hindu}}

Vadde Naveen, Abbas, and Simran were cast in the lead roles.{{Cite web |date=8 February 2022 |title=Abbas, The Tamil-Telugu Star, Who Moved To New Zealand and Worked at Petrol Pump |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/abbas-the-tamil-telugu-star-who-moved-to-new-zealand-and-worked-at-petrol-pump-4745369.html |access-date=2024-12-16 |website=News18 |language=en |archive-date=4 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804110512/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/abbas-the-tamil-telugu-star-who-moved-to-new-zealand-and-worked-at-petrol-pump-4745369.html |url-status=live }} This film marked Abbas's first straight Telugu film, following his popularity in the dubbed film Prema Desam (1996). It was also Simran's second venture in Telugu cinema following Abbayigari Pelli (1997).

Principal photography for the film took place in Hyderabad, with major portions shot at Ramanaidu Studios, Annapurna Studios, and Padmalaya Studios. Post-production activities were conducted at Ramanaidu Studios.

Music

The music for Priya O Priya was composed by Koti. Audio soundtrack was released on Aditya Music label.{{Cite web |title=Priya O Priya Audio Back Cover |url=https://vintagestore.in/cdn/shop/products/IMG_E2499_ef1c658b-c298-438e-a633-1a9cf689c241_2048x.jpg?v=1678048849 |access-date=16 December 2024}} The song "Kammani Kalalaku (Priya O Priya)" became a standout track, gaining popularity.

Source:{{Citation |title=Priya O Priya (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/priya-o-priya-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1031521208 |access-date=2024-12-16 |publisher=Apple Music |language=en-GB |archive-date=5 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221205173230/https://music.apple.com/in/album/priya-o-priya-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1031521208 |url-status=live }}{{Citation |title=Priya O Priya - All Songs |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/priya-o-priya/k2WZUAZbWm8_ |access-date=2024-12-16 |publisher=JioSaavn |language=en-US |archive-date=5 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221205154618/https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/priya-o-priya/k2WZUAZbWm8_ |url-status=live }}

{{Track listing

| headline = Track list

| extra_column = Singer(s)

| total_length = 30:36

| title1 = Kammani Kalalaku (Priya O Priya)

| length1 = 5:26

| lyrics1 = Bhuvana Chandra

| extra1 = K. S. Chithra, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam

| title2 = Sweet Dreams

| length2 = 5:11

| lyrics2 = Samavedam Shanmukha Sarma

| extra2 = Koti, K. S. Chithra