TMBTMB
TMBTMB

Track, discover and find where to watch TV shows and movies.

Discover

  • Movies
  • TV Shows
  • Browse
  • Topics

Account

  • Watchlist
  • Watched
  • Ratings

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Content Policy

© 2026 Movie Browser. All rights reserved.

Data provided by TMDB

Home
Browse
Watchlist
backdrop
backdrop
logo
Two families, one messy past, and Nagarjuna serving looks that launched a thousand aunties' crushes.
TMDB
71
IMDb
77
Google
78
Watch

Ninne Pelladatha (1996)

90s Telugu romancefamily drama explosionvillage-city clash

Overview

When Mahalakshmi comes to the city, she falls in love with Seenu, whose family approves of her. But when her parents arrive, they forcibly take her away. Will the history of their families separate Mahalakshmi and Seenu?

Flag of ININTelugu
Content warning
generational traumaclass and cultural dividelove vs family dutyreconciliation and redemption

Standout Aspects

Acting

Tabu's dual role mastery and Nagarjuna's effortless charm.

Direction

Krishna Vamsi's debut that redefined Telugu family dramas.

Score

M.M. Keeravani's soundtrack still lives rent-free in heads.

Best for:Date Night: When you want to cry together and debate whose family is worse.·Solo: Solo emotional catharsis with excellent 90s fashion.·Rewatch: Catching all the foreshadowing you missed the first time.
Heads up:Emotional: Multiple gut-punch family separation scenes. Keep tissues ready.
Pasupuleti Krishna Vamsi

Director

Pasupuleti Krishna Vamsi

ReleasedOct 4, 1996
Runtime2h 25m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensityhigh
Tonemixed
Feelheavy

Top Cast

Nagarjuna Akkineni

Nagarjuna Akkineni

Seenu

Tabu

Tabu

Mahalakshmi/Pandu

Lakshmi

Lakshmi

Mahalakshmi

Chalapathi Rao

Chalapathi Rao

Seenu's father

Rama Prabha

Rama Prabha

Maid

Chandramohan

Chandramohan

Murthy

Brahmanandam

Brahmanandam

Giri Babu

Giri Babu

Hari

Ahuti Prasad

Ahuti Prasad

Mahalakshmi's father

Ravi Teja

Ravi Teja

guy who misbehaves with Mahalakshmi in disco

Brahmaji

Brahmaji

Sivaji

Sana

Sana

Seenu's Sister-in-law

Manju Bhargavi

Manju Bhargavi

Mahalakshmi's mother

Banerjee

Banerjee

Bachi

C. V. L. Narasimha Rao

C. V. L. Narasimha Rao

Vizag Vasu

Ask about Ninne Pelladatha

Opens AI chat

Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This was Krishna Vamsi's directorial debut—he'd later marry Ram Gopal Varma's sister, connecting two Telugu cinema dynasties.

Cultural

The film cemented the 'Nagarjuna-Tabu' pairing as iconic; their real-life chemistry rumors only fueled its legendary status through the 90s.

Gallery

Reviews

No ratings yet

Start the discussionBe the first to post — spoiler-safe
Rate & reviewBe the first to weigh in

Recommended

Geetha Govindam movie poster (2018)
6.9

Geetha Govindam

All of My Heart: The Wedding movie poster (2018)
7.4

All of My Heart: The Wedding

Sailing Into Love movie poster (2019)
6.9

Sailing Into Love

Taking a Shot at Love movie poster (2021)
7.1

Taking a Shot at Love

Safe Haven movie poster (2013)
7.2

Safe Haven

Spin movie poster (2021)
7.0

Spin

Paris, Wine & Romance movie poster (2019)
6.9

Paris, Wine & Romance

Brigadoon movie poster (1954)
6.5

Brigadoon

White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf movie poster (1994)
6.9

White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf

Forever in My Heart movie poster (2019)
6.7

Forever in My Heart

Max Winslow and The House of Secrets movie poster (2020)
5.9

Max Winslow and The House of Secrets

The Dirt Bike Kid movie poster (1985)
6.1

The Dirt Bike Kid

The Legend of Ochi movie poster (2025)
6.2

The Legend of Ochi

A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby movie poster (2019)
6.3

A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby

Snow Queen movie poster (2002)
6.0

Snow Queen

Discussion

Sign in to join the discussion — comments are spoiler-gated to your watch progress.

Discussion starters

View all comments →