Pranam Khareedu (transl. Cost of Life) is a 1978 Indian Telugu-language film. It starred Jayasudha, Rao Gopal Rao, Chandra Mohan, Chiranjeevi, Mahesweta Ray, and Madhavi in a guest appearance. The film released on 22 September 1978. The film is based on a play written by C. S. Rao. It is the debut film for character actor Kota Srinivasa Rao. Chiranjeevi started his film career with Punadhirallu. However, his first released film was Pranam Khareedu.^[1]

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Pranam Khareedu
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	K. Vasu
Written by	C. S. Rao (story and dialogues)
Produced by	Kranthi Kumar
Starring	Rao Gopal Rao Jayasudha Chandra Mohan Chiranjeevi Kaikala Satyanarayana Nutan Prasad Ramaprabha
Cinematography	B. S. Lokanath R. Raghunatha Reddy
Music by	K. Chakravarthy
Release date	22 September 1978 (1978-09-22)
Country	India
Language	Telugu

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This is a story set to the pre-independence period in India. A village landlord Kanakayya (Rao Gopal Rao) marries Sita (Jayasudha), who is young enough to be his daughter, with the help of village Munsif (Nutan Prasad). However, he restricts her a lot after the marriage. Sita's brother Bangaram (Chalam) comes from the town and eyes Bangari (Reshmi Roy), Kanakayya's deaf and dumb servant Devudu's (Chandramohan) sister. Bangari is in love with Narasimha (Chiranjeevi), another servant of Kanakayya. Bangaram rapes Bangari. Kanakayya suspects that Sita is in love with Devudu, and in a fit of rage, he kills them both one day. People revolt against Kanakayya and kill him at the end.