Slum Dog Husband(2023)
Lacchi, a happy-go-lucky mall-business man's proposed marriage with his lover Mounica gets into trouble when father of his first wife Baby, who happens to be a dog files a case in court against Lacchi demanding alimony.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 28 July 2023
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A cheerful mall businessman named Lacchi plans to marry his girlfriend Mounica. His plans are thrown into chaos when the father of his first wife—who is a dog—sues him in court for alimony.
“His first wife was a dog. Now she wants alimony.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Slum Dog Husband
Cast reunions in this film: Brahmaji & Sunil Varma (10 films together), Brahmaji & Saptagiri (9 films together), Saptagiri & Chammak Chandra (6 films together), Brahmaji & Chammak Chandra (4 films together), Sunil Varma & Saptagiri (4 films together), and Saptagiri & Raghu Karumanchi (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is a playful nod to the Oscar-winning 'Slumdog Millionaire', blending its name with the unusual premise of a dog seeking alimony.
- Director A. R. Sreedhar is known for quirky comedies, and this marks his return to directing after a gap of several years.
- The dog character 'Baby' is central to the plot, with the actor playing its owner reportedly spending time with real pets to prepare for his role.
- It was shot primarily in Hyderabad, with some scenes filmed in local mall settings to reflect the protagonist's business.
- The film's courtroom scenes were designed to humorously mimic real legal procedures, adding to the satirical tone.
- Despite its 2023 release, the movie had a limited theatrical run and gained more attention through streaming platforms later.
- The soundtrack includes a comedy track that parodies typical Telugu film love songs, reflecting the movie's lighthearted take on marriage.