Tholi Prema

Tholi Prema
Directed by A. Karunakaran
Produced by G.V.G Raju
Written by Chintapalli Ramana (dialogues)
Screenplay by A. Karunakaran
Story by A. Karunakaran
Starring Pawan Kalyan
Keerthi Reddy
Music by Deva
Cinematography Mahindra
Edited by Marthand K. Venkatesh
Production
company
NSC Arts
Release dates
  • 24 June 1998
Running time
146 minutes
Country India
Language Telugu

Tholi Prema (English: First Love) is a 1998 Telugu, Romantic film produced by G.V.G Raju on NSC Arts banner, directed by A. Karunakaran. Starring Pawan Kalyan, Keerthi Reddy in the lead roles and music composed by Deva. The film recorded as Industry Biggest Hit at box office. The film was later remade in Hindi as Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai starring Tusshar Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor and in Kannada as Preethsu Thappenilla with V. Ravichandran. It was dubbed in Tamil as Aanandha Mazhai.

Plot

Balu (Pawan Kalyan) is the youngest son in his family and a careless guy. His father always scolds him, but his uncles and mother dote on him and so do his brother. He has a bunch of friends (played by Ali, Venu Madhav and others) and hangs around with them. On one occasion, Balu's father is angry with him; Balu leaves the house to be left alone for a while (on the eve of Diwali). He chances to see Anu (Keerthi Reddy) on the road with some kids and he falls for her. She has returned from the USA to spend time with her grandfather (P.J. Sharma).

Anu is impressed with Balu when he saves a kid's life on the motorway; she tries to get his autograph but fails. Balu leaves for Ooty for his studies and accidentally meets Anu on the way when his taxi breaks down. Anu gives Balu a lift and leaves her driver to help the taxi driver. While on the way, Anu's car slips into a valley due to a rash lorry driver. Balu makes an effort to save Anu and rescues her to safer ground. Trying to save Anu, Balu slips off into a valley. Anu is depressed that Balu sacrificed himself to save her, searches for him and loses hope. Balu is saved by a truck driver and admitted to a hospital. On his return, Anu meets Balu at his house to express her gratitude. Balu thinks of proposing his love but is warned by his sister Priya(Bujji). Balu develops a friendship with Anu but never dares to express his love. Priya gets married and leaves. At the same time, Anu gets admission into Harvard University (USA) and is about to leave. They remain silent until they reach the airport. Just before Anu leaves, she realizes that she is indeed in love with Balu. She proposes to him and they agree to meet after realizing their goals.

Cast

Soundtrack

Tholi Prema
Film score by Deva
Released 1998
Genre Soundtrack
Length 24:20
Label Lahari Music
Producer Deva

Music composed by Deva. All songs are blockbusters. Music released on Lahari Music Company.

No. TitleLyricsSinger(s) Length
1. "Ee Manasese"  BhuvanachandraSP Balu 4:26
2. "Emaindo Emo"  Sirivennela Sitarama SastrySP Balu 4:42
3. "Yemi Sodara"  Sirivennela Sitarama SastryKrishna Raj 4:18
4. "Gagananiki Udayam"  Sirivennela Sitarama SastrySP Balu 5:55
5. "Romancelo Rhythms"  BhuvanachandraSuresh Peters, Unni Krishnan 3:09

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