Eluka Majaka(2016)
Eluka Majaka is a 2016 Telugu-language comedy film directed by Narasimha Rao Relangi. The cast includes Vennela Kishore, Brahmanandam, Pavani, Raghu Babu, and G.S. Chalapathy. The story follows Balu, an ordinary man who accidentally insults Lord Ganesha and faces revenge from the god's divine mouse. The mouse destroys Balu's life, career, and relationships until he learns sincere respect. The film blends everyday humor with mythological fantasy elements. It received mixed reviews and holds a 4.8/10 rating on IMDb. The movie was produced by Marella Narasimha Rao and Vaddempudi Srinivasa Rao under Naa Friends Art Movies. It was released in theaters on February 26, 2016.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 26 February 2016
- Director
- Narasimha Rao Relangi
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Balu insults Lord Ganesha in a moment of panic. The god's divine mouse becomes furious and enters Balu's life to destroy everything. Balu loses his job, his girlfriend, and his peace of mind. He must find a way to sincerely apologize before the mouse ruins him completely.
“Never insult a god's pet.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Eluka Majaka
Cast reunions in this film: Brahmanandam & Raghu Babu (54 films together), Brahmanandam & Vennela Kishore (20 films together), Raghu Babu & Vennela Kishore (16 films together), Brahmanandam & Kondavalasa Lakshmana Rao (11 films together), Raghu Babu & Kondavalasa Lakshmana Rao (6 films together), and Relangi Narasimha Rao & Brahmanandam (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director, Narasimha Rao Relangi, is the grandson of the legendary comedian Relangi Venkatramaiah from classic Telugu cinema.
- The movie is a modern retelling of a popular folk tale about disrespecting Lord Ganesha and facing consequences from his divine vehicle, the mouse.
- Actor Saptagiri, known for his comic roles, plays a key supporting character, adding to the film's humor beyond the main lead.
- The climax and resolution involving the mouse were achieved with a mix of practical effects and basic CGI, which was a talking point upon release.
- Despite its fantasy-comedy premise, the film performed modestly at the box office and did not spawn a sequel as initially hinted.
- The soundtrack was composed by Anup Rubens, marking one of his lesser-known works compared to his bigger hits in the same period.
- Parts of the film were shot in and around Hyderabad, including at the famous Chilkur Balaji Temple, which is known for its unique customs.