Allari Alludu(1993)
Allari Alludu is a 1993 Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. The film stars Nagarjuna, Meena, Nagma, and Vanisri in lead roles. The story follows Kalyan, a canteen owner who seeks revenge on an arrogant rich woman and her daughter after being falsely imprisoned. The film features a double role for Nagarjuna and music composed by M. M. Keeravani. It was a commercial success and ran for 100 days in multiple centers. The film was later remade in Kannada as Gadibidi Aliya (1995) and dubbed in Tamil and Malayalam.
Allari Alludu is streaming on VI Movies and TV and Sun NXT.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Sun NXT, JioTV, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1993
- Director
- A. Kodandarami Reddy
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
Kalyan runs a college canteen and teases a rich, arrogant student named Sravani. She gets him arrested out of revenge. Kalyan decides to teach her a lesson by entering her home as a trusted associate. He must navigate family secrets, love, and his own plan for justice.
“The naughty son-in-law wins all hearts.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Allari Alludu
Cast reunions in this film: Akkineni Nagarjuna & M. M. Keeravani (11 films together), Akkineni Nagarjuna & Ramya Krishnan (10 films together), Ramya Krishnan & M. M. Keeravani (9 films together), Nagma & M. M. Keeravani (6 films together), Meena & A. Kodandarami Reddy (4 films together), and Meena & M. M. Keeravani (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Allari Alludu' translates to 'Mischievous Son-in-Law', hinting at the comedic and dramatic family conflicts central to the plot.
- This was one of the early films where actor Nagarjuna played a dual role, portraying both the canteen owner and a character from the past.
- Director A. Kodandarami Reddy and Nagarjuna collaborated frequently in the 1990s, with this film following their successful action dramas like 'Shiva'.
- The movie features a cameo appearance by veteran actor Satyanarayana, adding a layer of comedy and family drama to the narrative.
- Actress Nagma, who played the female lead, was a popular star in Telugu and Tamil cinema during the early 1990s, often cast in romantic roles.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Koti, known for his melodious tunes in Telugu cinema during that era, though it didn't achieve major chartbuster status.
- Parts of the movie were shot in picturesque locations in Andhra Pradesh, showcasing rural settings to emphasize the family's background and history.