Pilla Zamindar
2011 Telugu film directed by G. Ashok
Pilla Zamindar (transl. Little Zamindar) is a 2011 Indian Telugu-language coming-of-age comedy drama film written and directed by G. Ashok. The film stars Nani, Haripriya, and Bindu Madhavi while Srinivas Avasarala, Dhanraj, Thagubothu Ramesh, Rao Ramesh and Nagineedu play supporting roles. The plot follows Praveen "PJ" Jayaramaraju (Nani), an arrogant youngster who is set to inherit his grandfather's wealth but must fulfil certain conditions in order to do so. It is loosely based on the 2006 Korean movie A Millionaire's First Love and is also a partial retelling of The Ultimate Gift (2006). The film has soundtrack composed by Selvaganesh. Pilla Zamindar was released on 14 October 2011.
Pilla Zamindar was a commercial success at the box office.
Plot
Praveen "PJ" Jayaramaraju, the grandson of wealthy zamindar, Rudra Ramaraju, is a spoiled, arrogant youngster. He attends lavish parties and wastes money. He also breaks up with Sindhu when she exposes his cheating in an exam.
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