‘Prapancha Cinema Parimalam’ presented by Pulagam Chinnarayana
In the Telugu literary world, the books written by Pulagam Chinnarayana—an author, journalist, and Nandi Award recipient—hold a special place. Many of his works as a film historian have consistently earned readers’ appreciation. The cinema-related books written by him and those published under his editorship enjoy a distinct craze among readers. From Jandhyamarutam, Aanati Aanavaallu, Cine Poornodayam, Swarnayuga Sangeeta Darsakulu, Pasidi Tera, Cinema Venuka Storeelu, Mayabazar Madhura Smrutulu, Vendi Chandamamalu, to the more recent Jai Vithalacharya and Master of Suspense Hitchcock—every book he has presented has won readers’ admiration and praise. Now, he has come out with another fine book titled ‘Prapancha Cinema Parimalam’ (The Fragrance of World Cinema).
Cinema is like a mirror. What appears on the silver screen may be the same for everyone, but its meaning differs. Each viewer interprets it in their own way. The director’s perspective lies in the emotions we derive from the dialogues and visuals. How did some classic films of world cinema resonate with eminent personalities? What are the underlying themes within those films? Bringing all this together in one place—this is the remarkable attempt made by noted journalist and film writer Pulagam Chinnarayana through his latest compilation, ‘Prapancha Cinema Parimalam’, which has recently been released in the market. Through this book, discerning readers are enjoying the essence of world cinema.
Pulagam Chinnarayana has selected 26 films from world cinema that set benchmarks for future generations, served as guides to directors and writers, and inspired countless creators. Excellent essays have been commissioned on each of these films.
Reading what P. S. Gopalakrishna writes about the timeless classic Ben-Hur fills us with wonder. As we read Bhagyaraja’s piece on The Mission, the film appears vividly before our eyes. The insights shared by Malladi Venkata Krishnamurthy on Taste of Cherry are remarkable. Not just as a producer with refined taste but also as a discerning viewer, Sravanti Ravikishore writes about The Sand Pebbles. Analyses by director Siva Nageswara Rao; writers Gopi Mohan and BVS Ravi; Mohammed Khadeer Babu; and several other eminent personalities encourage us to rewatch those films and understand their stories more deeply. ‘Prapancha Cinema Parimalam’ is undoubtedly one of those books that cinema lovers must read.
The book is published by Akshauhini Media House and is currently available in the market. It is also available at the ongoing Hyderabad Book Fair. The foreword has been written by Tanikella Bharani.
Congratulating the book and blessing its compiler Pulagam Chinnarayana, eminent writer Malladi Venkata Krishnamurthy said:
“With thousands of films available on OTT platforms and YouTube, I believe everyone—myself included—faces the dilemma of what to watch. This book, ‘Prapancha Cinema Parimalam’, is a compilation of essays written by distinguished personalities from various fields about their favorite films. There are 26 essays in total. If you are a cinema lover, this is definitely a book worth reading. The price is very modest—you can read about each film at a cost of just six rupees. I hope you enjoy reading this book.”
Details:
Pages: 140
Price: ₹150
Publisher: Akshauhini Media
Contact: 9494 00 2359
