Tholi Prema - 1998 DD 5.1 DVD $14.99

Balu falls in love with Anu, who has returned to her grandfather's house from the United States. Despite saving her life during an accident, Balu faces the challenge of expressing his love for her.

Movie : Tholi Prema (First Love)
Year : 1998
Banner : SSC Arts
Cast : Pawan Kalyan, Keerthi Reddy, Vasuki, Venu Madhav, Ali, Narra Venkateswara Rao, Sangeetha
Music : Deva
Lyrics : Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry, Bhuvanachandra
Story-Screenplay : A. Karunakaran
Dialogues : Chintapalli Ramana
Direction : A. Karunakaran
Producer : G. V. G. Raju
Genre : Romance Drama
Runtime : 145 min
Release Date : 24 July 1998

Awards for ToliPrema

• Nandi Award for Best Feature Film (Toli Prema)
• National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu

DVD Features:

• Anamorphic Widescreen Enhanced (16:9) DVD
• English Subtitles
• Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
• DVD Text
• Jacket Picture
• NTSC - All Regions
• Interactive Menus of Songs & Scenes for Easy Access

Plot

Balu (Pawan Kalyan) is the youngest son in his family and a careless guy. His father always scolds him, but his uncles and mother dote on him and so does his brother. He has a bunch of friends (played by Ali, Venu Madhav and others) and hangs around with them. On one occasion, Balu's father is angry with him; Balu leaves the house to be left alone for a while (on the eve of Diwali). He chances to see Anu (Keerthi Reddy) on the road with some kids and he falls for her. She has returned from the USA to spend time with her grandfather (P. J. Sharma).

Anu is impressed with Balu when he saves a kid's life on the motorway; she tries to get his autograph but fails. Balu leaves for Ooty for his studies and accidentally meets Anu on the way when his taxi breaks down. Anu gives Balu a lift and leaves her driver to help the taxi driver. While on the way, Anu's car slips into a valley due to a rash lorry driver. Balu makes an effort to save Anu and rescues her to safer ground. Trying to save Anu, Balu slips off into a valley. Anu is depressed that Balu sacrificed himself to save her, searches for him and loses hope. Balu is saved by a truck driver and admitted to a hospital. On his return, Anu meets Balu at his house to express her gratitude. Balu thinks of proposing his love, but is warned by his sister Priya (Vasuki). Balu develops a friendship with Anu, but never dares to express his love. Priya gets married and leaves. At the same time, Anu gets admission into Harvard University and is about to leave. They remain silent until they reach the airport. His goal is to make her realise how much he loves her. The contradiction in their personalities couldn’t be more stark. Just before Anu leaves, she realizes that she is indeed in love with Balu. She proposes to him and they agree to meet after realizing their goals.