Maa Alludu Very Good(2003)
Maa Alludu Very Good is a 2003 Telugu-language comedy romance film directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. The film stars Allari Naresh, Rajendra Prasad, Ramya Krishna, and Radhika Chaudhari in lead roles. The story follows Purse Ram, a petty thief who pretends to be a police officer to win the love of a wealthy woman. His lies spiral out of control when her suspicious father investigates his background. The film is known for its slapstick humor, fast-paced comedy, and the performances of its ensemble cast. It was produced on an estimated budget of ₹20 million. The movie released on December 6, 2003, in India.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 6 December 2003
- Director
- E. V. V. Satyanarayana
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A small-time thief named Purse Ram falls in love with a rich girl named Madhu. To win her heart, he lies and says he is a police officer. Her father does not trust him and digs into his past. Ram must keep up his fake identity while avoiding exposure. His lies threaten to destroy his only chance at love.
“Love, lies, and laughter collide”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Maa Alludu Very Good
Cast reunions in this film: Brahmanandam & Raghu Babu (54 films together), Rajendra Prasad & Brahmanandam (34 films together), Ramya Krishnan & Brahmanandam (25 films together), Kovai Sarala & Brahmanandam (18 films together), Brahmanandam & E. V. V. Satyanarayana (16 films together), and Brahmanandam & Mallikarjuna Rao (15 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Maa Alludu Very Good' is a playful twist on the common Telugu phrase 'Maa Alludu' meaning 'our son-in-law', often used in family comedies.
- Director E.V.V. Satyanarayana reused the core plot of a thief pretending to be a cop from his own earlier 1994 Kannada film 'Gandharva', which also starred Naresh.
- Actress Mounika, who played the female lead Meghana, was primarily known as a dancer and model, and this film was one of her few prominent acting roles in Telugu.
- The comedy track involving Ali as a fake 'Swamy' was a highlight, with his character's exaggerated mannerisms becoming a talking point among audiences.
- The film's soundtrack, composed by Koti, included a popular romantic song 'Chilakkamma' filmed on Naresh and Mounika in picturesque outdoor locations.
- Despite being a comedy, the movie subtly referenced the societal pressure on men to appear educated and employed to be considered suitable for marriage.
- The climax sequence, involving a chaotic wedding and multiple identity reveals, was shot in a single large set to maintain continuity in the fast-paced confusion.