 Pelli Chesi Choodu deals with the negative effects of the dowry system in India through the marital life of Venkata Ramana ( Rama Rao ) and Ammadu ( Varalakshmi ) . The film 's production began after the release of Vijaya Vauhini Studios ' Pathala Bhairavi ( 1951 ) . Marcus Bartley was recruited as the cinematographer and the film was edited by C. P. Jambulingam and M. S. Money . Ghantasala composed the film 's music . 
