Mogudu Pellam O Dongodu(2005)
Mogudu Pellam O Dongodu is a 2005 Telugu romantic comedy film directed by Venky. The cast includes Raja, Shriya Saran, and Brahmanandam in lead roles. The story follows a newly married couple who discover a thief hiding under their bed on their wedding night. The entire narrative unfolds within a single room, creating a tense yet humorous situation. The film is notable for its three-character setup and minimalistic setting, which was uncommon in Telugu cinema at the time. It received mixed reviews but gained a cult following for its comedy. The movie was released on September 7, 2005, in India.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 7 September 2005
- Director
- Venky
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
Murthy, an NRI, marries Satyabhama, a village girl. On their first night, a thief hides under their bed. Satyabhama hears noises and grows suspicious. Murthy thinks she is rejecting him. Together, they must catch the thief without ruining their night.
“One night. One room. One thief.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Mogudu Pellam O Dongodu
Cast reunions in this film: Shriya Saran & Brahmanandam (13 films together), Raja & Brahmanandam (4 films together), Shriya Saran & Raja (2 films together), and Venki & Venky (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is a playful twist on a famous Telugu proverb about marital discord.
- Director Venki is also a popular cinematographer, having shot many hit films before directing this one.
- The entire movie's plot unfolds in real-time over two hours, a rare narrative structure for Telugu cinema at the time.
- Actress Kamna Jethmalani, who played the female lead, was primarily known for Hindi and Tamil films before this Telugu role.
- The comedy relies heavily on the single setting and the misunderstandings caused by the unseen thief.
- The film was not a major commercial success but developed a cult following for its unique situational humor.
- It is loosely inspired by the Hindi film 'Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha', which itself was adapted from the Hollywood film 'French Kiss'.