Foreword: All of us, at some point of time, let our imaginations run loose and wild. From one such imagination of mine is this piece of fiction born. Many a time in theaters, we see people taking a cigarette break as soon as hero and heroine break into a song. What if two such persons start a conversation? What would they talk? And if they are movie-buffs like you and me, how interesting would their conversation be? I attempt to present my imagination here. Interesting or not, is left for you to decide. This article is written solely for entertainment purpose and I hope it will be received in the same sense.

Hero and heroine, on the screen, have zoomed from a remote place in Andhra to a picturesque foreign locale in New Zealand for a soft melodious number. Two persons spring from their seats immediately and walk out of the theater. Though they have not seen this movie earlier, they are pretty well aware of all the locations of New Zealand for they have seen them in a galore of Telugu and Hindi movies. So they decided to take a break for a smoke. Outside the theater, first person accosts the second for a cigarette. Not knowing how to start the conversation he makes use of cinema titles. The second person though not as a big a movie-buff as the first, replies back with equal finesse.

First Person (FP): "Hello Brother! Bagunnara?"

Second Person (SP): "Hai! I am doing good. What about you Tammudu?"

FP: "Aa okkati adakku Annayya."

SP: "What happened? Bad Time?"

FP: "Manasu Paddanu Kaani"

SP: "Kaani? Tell it to with me. Vinalani Vundi."

FP: "Naakuu Cheppalani Vundi but do you have a Gold Flake?"

SP: "I have Charminar. Will that do?"

FP: "Sure it'll do. I believe in Ye Endakagodugu policy. "

SP: (gives a cigarette to first person) "Here you go. Now tell me your Prema Katha."

FP: "What can I tell you? Its an Anthuleni Katha."

SP: "Don't show me the entire Chitram, just the trailer will do. Cut your story short. Lights, camera, action"

FP: "Hmm! Which ever Sitara I spyed for, made me a Majnu by deserting me, Mechanic Mavayya!."

SP: "Who are those Sivaranjanis, Mechanic Alludu?"

FP: "First it was Vijaya Santhi. I did not mind when she romanced Gang Leader, Lorry Driver, Shatruvu and Janaki Ramudu at the same time. But what scared me was when she turned out to be a Street fighter with the airs of a Lady Boss. I thought she was a Chakkanichukka but she turned out to be Adavichukka."

SP: "You should be glad that her Aashayam was not to get you beaten up by Rowdy Inspector in Police Lockup. Anyway, who was your next Abhisarika?"

FP: "Then it was Soundarya who enticed me by first saying Ninne Premista, Na Manasista raa and then with promising words like Pelli Chesukundam, Kalasi Naduddam. But before I could understand what she meant, she walked away from me."

SP: "Pray to Sri Manjunatha that you did not end up being bashed by irksome Baachi. He could have caused you a big Gaayam."

FP: "Yes I am glad I am out of it. I was next smitten by Arti when she said Nuvvu Naaku Nachhav. But I heard that Student No. 1 Aadi and Anjali's brother Teja, who has promised her his Manasu-Mamata, are now wooing her. When there is so much competition I better back off. She might be a Gokulamlo Seeta but I am neither a Chinna Ramaiah nor can I say words like Nuvve Kavali, Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu."

SP: "Good Nirnayam. Who is your current Sakhi?"

FP: "After so many failures, I learnt that Premante Ideraa. I consoled myself saying Antham Kaadu Idi Aarambham and that finally Jayam Manaderaa. I pulled up my socks to search for another Jagadeka Sundari."

SP: "Aame evaru?"

FP: "Its not Ooha but Sneha. I was in a state of Paravasam when she wrote to me addressing me as Priyamaina Neeku. God knows, where she disappeared now. I last heard that she was lost in Hanuman Junction."

SP: "Why do you have to go after so many stars staying far away in Aakasaveedhilo? Why don't you look for a nice girl in Madhuranagarilo and get into Pavithrabandham?"

FP: "I had those Illu, Illalu, Pillalu Dreams. So when I met my Cheli in Prem Nagar on Premikula Roju, I told her my Manasulo Maata and promised her saying Ninne Pelladatha. When she gave a nod, I decided to cater for our Vivaha Bhojanambu. Pilla Nachhindi, Pelli Sambhandam got fixed, Lagnapatrika was written, Pelli Sandadi began, Pelli Pandiri was set, Pelli Peetalu were arranged, Pelli and Talambralu happened and Pellipustakam started. From Aawaragadu I became Goppinti Alludu. But only later did I realize that from Muralikrishnudu I became Konguchaatu Krishnudu. For each and every thing, she said Pellam Chebithe Vinali. Damn it! Katha Addam Tirigindi. I could not help crying out Idem Pellam Baboi and the very next day Maavidakulu"

SP: "That's sad. So, you have become a Tokaleni Pitta now! "

FP: "Bhalevadivi Basu. Now that I am out of my Pelli Naati Pramanaalu, I am leading my life Chirunavvutho. I am a free bird in search of my Bangaaru Chilaka."

SP: "Hope you find your Panchadara Chilaka soon"

FP: "Thank you Subba Rao"

SP: (grins) "Bye. Have a Manchi Roju."

FP: "Bhadram Koduko"

SP: "Was that supposed to mean take care?"

FP: (gleefully) "Yes".

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