Tholi Prema (1998) movie poster

Tholi Prema

1998 · 136 min · Director: A. Karunakaran

Tholi Prema (1998) is a romance, directed by A. Karunakaran. It stars Pawan Kalyan and Keerthi Reddy. The 136-minute film holds an audience score of 6.6/10.

What Tholi Prema Is About

Balu falls in love with Anu, who has come to her grandfather’s house from America. He even saves her life in an accident, and yet whatever he does he cannot bring himself to say what he feels; the film is about what that unsaid thing becomes over the years. A. Karunakaran wrote and directed it, building first love not as a story of union but as a story of absence. Deva wrote the music and Chota K. Naidu shot it. Released in July 1998, it was a large box office success and a turning point in Pawan Kalyan’s career, with Keerthi Reddy opposite him. It won the National Film Award for best feature film in Telugu and six Nandi awards.

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What is Tholi Prema about?

Balu falls in love with Anu, who has come to her grandfather’s house from America. He even saves her life in an accident, and yet whatever he does he cannot bring himself to say what he feels; the film is about what that unsaid thing becomes over the years.

Where can I watch Tholi Prema?

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How long is Tholi Prema?

Tholi Prema runs for 136 minutes (2h 16m).

When did Tholi Prema come out?

Tholi Prema was released in 1998.

Who directed Tholi Prema?

Tholi Prema was directed by A. Karunakaran.

Who stars in Tholi Prema?

Tholi Prema stars Pawan Kalyan, Keerthi Reddy, Vasuki Anand, Ali Basha.

What is Tholi Prema's rating?

Tholi Prema holds 8.3/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 77 out of 100.

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