Pichi Pullaiah (1953) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
Last updated: 26 Mar 2026
Pichi Pullaiah (1953) Review
Pichi Pullaiah (1953), a Telugu drama movie starring N.T. Rama Rao, Sowcar Janaki, Krishna Kumari, is reviewed here. Directed by Tatineni Prakash Rao. Pullaiah is sent by his father to work in the city for a landlord. Pullaiah faces a lot of hardships and goes to jail, but finally is proved innocent. Our Rating: 2.75/5. Verdict: AVERAGE. Released: 17 Jul 1953. Runtime: 2h 41m.
Pichi Pullaiah(1953)
Telugu · Drama
2h 41m · 17 Jul 1953
Writer: Tatineni Prakash Rao
Ratings
Our Rating
2.75
📖 Story
Pichi Pullaiah is a 1953 Telugu film directed by B. S. Ranga. The movie is a comedy-drama that revolves around the life of Pullaiah, a poor man who gets married to a rich woman.
N.T. Rama Rao: Good
Sowcar Janaki: Excellent
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Comedy
- ✓Direction
Weaknesses
- ✕Storyline
- ✕Music
🎬 Direction & Writing
Tatineni Prakash Rao's direction is good, but the storyline is weak.
📰 Critic Reviews
📰 Ratings Sources
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| 7.2 | |
| 0 | |
| 0 | |
| 10 | |
| 0 |
Our Rating
💰 Box Office Collection
No collection data available yet.
🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards
No centers data available.
| Award | Category | Notes |
|---|---|---|
🏆 Records & Box Office
- - The movie was a moderate success at the box office.
😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 60% |
| Neutral | 20% |
| Negative | 20% |
Critics
The movie received mixed reviews from critics.
Final Box-Office Result
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Pichi Pullaiah release in theatres?▾
Pichi Pullaiah released on 17 July 1953 (1953).
Is Pichi Pullaiah a hit or flop?▾
Pichi Pullaiah is declared a AVERAGE at the box office.
Where to watch Pichi Pullaiah online? OTT release date?▾
Pichi Pullaiah is available on Information not available. OTT date will be updated soon.
Who directed Pichi Pullaiah?▾
Pichi Pullaiah directed by Tatineni Prakash Rao. Produced by N. Trivikrama Rao.
Who are the main cast members of Pichi Pullaiah?▾
Pichi Pullaiah stars N.T. Rama Rao, Sowcar Janaki, Krishna Kumari.
What is the Tollybo rating for Pichi Pullaiah?▾
Tollybo rates Pichi Pullaiah 2.75/5. Verdict: AVERAGE.
What is the genre and runtime of Pichi Pullaiah?▾
Pichi Pullaiah — Genre: Drama, Runtime: 161 minutes, Language: Telugu.