Pilisthe Palukutha

Pilisthe Palukutha is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language divine romantic film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. The film stars Akash, Shamita Shetty with Vijay Chandar in a supporting role. The film was released on 23 January 2003. Music and background score by M. M. Keeravani.

Plot

Pilisthe Palukutha is a religious romantic Telugu film, which talks about the life in college of students Akash, Sunil & Shamita Shetty and the love between Akash and Shamita Shetty. Suddenly Shamita's life takes a turn due to a brain tumor and believes Sai Baba can save her from dying, which he does along with converting all the non-believers into his devoted devotees. Akash, Shamita and Sunil are the students of the college.
Vijay Chander, plays the role of Shirdi Sai Baba whose divine help is sought by the young lovers. Dharmavarapu Subrahmanyam plays a devoted and lovable principal. Chandra Mohan has an important role as a beggar and is connected with the love story between the hero and heroine.

Cast

Akash as Ajay
Shamita Shetty as Shanti
Vijayachander as Sai Baba
Sunil as Ajay's friend
AVS as Shanti's father
Dharmavarapu Subramanyam as College Principal
L. B. Sriram
M. S. Narayana
Mallikarjuna Rao as Advocate
Chandra Mohan as Nana
Sudeepa Pinky as Shanti's sister
Gautam Raju
Hema
Sana as Shanti's mother

Music

The music was composed by M. M. Keeravani and features a seven-minute song on Sai Baba.

Reception

A critic from Full Hyderabad wrote that "Piliste Palukutha may have a salvation message hidden in it somewhere, but it doesn't seem very strongly presented".