Allari Ramudu(2002)
'Allari Ramudu' (English: Naughty Ramu) is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by B. Gopal. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr. in a dual role as a poor servant and his wealthy twin brother, alongside Aarthi Agarwal, Nagma, and Gajala. The story follows Ramu, a loyal servant who falls in love with his rich mistress's daughter and must overcome class barriers and a deceitful twin to win her hand. The film is notable for its mix of slapstick comedy, dramatic fight sequences, and a double-role performance by N. T. Rama Rao Jr. It was a commercial success at the Telugu box office and has since gained a cult following among fans of early 2000s Telugu cinema.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, Sun NXT
- Theatrical Release
- 18 July 2002
- Director
- B. Gopal
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- Rating
- 4.0/10
Storyline
A poor servant named Ramu is secretly in love with the daughter of the wealthy family he works for. When her mother opposes their relationship, Ramu discovers he has a rich twin brother. He switches identities to win her love, but his evil twin plots to destroy him.
“Love knows no class”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Allari Ramudu
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Narayana & Raghu Babu (22 films together), M. S. Narayana & Jayaprakash Reddy (18 films together), Raghu Babu & Jayaprakash Reddy (12 films together), M. S. Narayana & L. B. Sriram (9 films together), Raghu Babu & Naresh (9 films together), and M. S. Narayana & Jr. NTR (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Allari Ramudu' was inspired by a popular folk character known for his mischief and wit.
- Director B. Gopal initially considered a different actor for the lead role before finalizing Allari Naresh.
- The movie's climax scene was shot in a single day to maintain continuity and emotional intensity.
- It was one of the early films to blend family drama with comedy in the early 2000s Telugu cinema.
- The soundtrack by Koti included a song that became a popular ringtone during that period.
- The film's sets for the wealthy family home were designed to look overly luxurious to contrast with the helper's simplicity.
- It marked a shift in Allari Naresh's career towards more family-oriented roles after his debut in comedy.