The upcoming rural family entertainer Pallaburusu, produced by Annapurna Studios in association with Epic Studios and directed by Uday Chauhan, promises to blend humour with a meaningful message about family bonds and caring for parents.
Supriya Yarlagadda revealed that she did not initially know what Pallaburusu meant.
“When I first heard the story, I didn’t know exactly what Pallaburusu meant. I gave my nod after the very first narration, but it took some time for the project to take shape. We are extremely proud to bring this film. There is a lot of satisfaction in making films like this because they give space and visibility to many artists and technicians. Annapurna Studios has always been looking for new stories, and we are very happy to collaborate with Epic Studios this time,” she said.
Talking about the film’s core idea, Supriya said that everyday conflicts can sometimes become unnecessarily complicated.
“When we make films, we often think about serious and major issues. But the conflicts we see in our daily lives are usually small. A tiny disagreement can grow into a huge fight, even though it can actually be resolved very easily and may even seem silly later. Pallaburusu has a small but beautiful message — we should take good care of the people at home, especially our elders,” she said.
Nagarjuna connected the film with his own parents and the 50-year journey of Annapurna Studios.
“My father made many wonderful films under this banner, including several that won National Awards. Annapurna Studios has completed 50 years. On the occasion, we decided to back some good films. We wanted to strengthen Annapurna’s distribution network and recreate the kind of environment that existed during my father’s time,” he said.
Nagarjuna added that Annapurna Studios had recently expanded into Nizam distribution as well.
“We recently released Lenin, and now we are bringing Pallaburusu. Ramba Oorvasi Menaka will follow, along with several other films, including King 100,” he said.
Speaking about Pallaburusu, Nagarjuna said the story immediately reminded him of his relationship with his parents and Amala’s bond with hers.
“There is no greater fortune than being able to take care of our parents. They looked after us when we were young, and caring for them is something we should consider a privilege. Amala takes very good care of her parents, and that is what came to my mind when Uday narrated this story to me,” he said.
Nagarjuna also recalled being particularly entertained by the film’s unusual premise.
“When Uday first narrated the story, I thought it was about property division. But he presented the idea of a father filing a case against his son over a Rs 20 toothbrush in such an entertaining way. I watched the film and was completely entertained. At the same time, it left me with a lump in my throat without me even realising it. I also came away with a very uplifting and positive feeling. A film made with this much love cannot go wrong,” he said.
Nagarjuna further revealed that Pallaburusu came at a time when Annapurna Studios was looking to explore Telangana culture.
“Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka visited Annapurna College about a year ago and asked us why we weren’t making films based on Telangana culture. We had made films such as Uyyala Jampala and Soggade Chinni Nayana around Andhra culture, while Lenin explored Rayalaseema culture. When we started thinking about making a film rooted in Telangana culture, this story came to us. That is how Pallaburusu began,” he said.
Nagarjuna said August 14 also holds special significance for him, as it is his mother’s birthday.
“My father used to care for my mother even more than he cared for himself. August 14 is my mother’s birthday, and I strongly believe that the blessings of both my parents will be with this film,” he said.
