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Babayi-Abbayi

Based On the book by George Barr McCutcheon

Babai Abbai (transl. Uncle - Nephew) is a 1985 Indian Telugu-language comedy film written and directed by Jandhyala. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna and Anitha Reddy, with Suthi Veerabhadra Rao and Suthi Velu in key roles. The film features music composed by Chakravarthy. The film's plot is inspired by the 1954 Telugu film Vaddante Dabbu, which was based on the 1902 novel Brewster's Millions by George Barr McCutcheon.

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Release date:
1985
Cast:
Nandamuri Balakrishna
Country:
India
Language:
Telugu

Book vs Film

Cover of Brewster's Millions
The Book · 1902

Brewster's Millions

George Barr McCutcheon

★ 4.0 / 5 5 ratings · Open Library
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The Film · 1985

Babayi-Abbayi

Jandhyala Subramanya Sastry

★ 7.0 / 10 130 votes · IMDb

Reached the screen 83 years after publication.

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