Pelli Choopulu
A wannabe businesswoman and a happy-go-lucky guy meet each other during an arranged marriage blind date but eventually team up to start a food truck on their own.
Directed by Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 125 min · 2016
Director
Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam
Studio
N/A
Release
29 Jul 2016
Runtime
125 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Cast & Characters
Abhay Bethiganti
Keshav Deepak
Vijay Deverakonda
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $200,000, Pelli Choopulu has grossed $5.5M worldwide — about 27.5x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
After making numerous short films, Tharun Bhascker made his directorial debut with this film.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Tharun shot the entire film in sync sound as he feels it offers freedom for artists to improvise their dialogues.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Pelli Choopulu holds 8.2/10 on IMDb (8,635 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.2/10 on IMDb (8,635 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pelli Choopulu's IMDb rating?+
Pelli Choopulu has a 8.2/10 rating on IMDb from 8,635 votes.
Is Pelli Choopulu good? What are critics saying?+
Pelli Choopulu holds 8.2/10 on IMDb (8,635 votes).
How long is Pelli Choopulu?+
Pelli Choopulu has a runtime of 125 min.
Who directed Pelli Choopulu?+
Pelli Choopulu was directed by Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam.
Where can I watch Pelli Choopulu?+
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