Mayalodu(1993)
Mayalodu is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. The film stars Rajendra Prasad as Veerababu, a street magician, alongside Soundarya, Kota Srinivasa Rao, and Brahmanandam. The story follows Veerababu as he adopts an orphaned baby girl, loses her to blindness, and fights a greedy villain who frames him for murder. The film blends comedy, magic, and emotional drama, and was produced by K. Achi Reddy under Manisha Films. Mayalodu was a commercial superhit and won two Nandi Awards, including Best Home Viewing Feature Film and Best Child Actress for Baby Nikitha. The music, composed by the director, features the popular song "Chinuku Chinuku."
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, Eros Now, Airtel Xstream Play, Aha Video, ShemarooMe
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1993
- Director
- S. V. Krishna Reddy
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Rating
- 3.7/10
Storyline
A street magician named Veerababu finds a baby girl who escaped a murder. He raises her as his own. When she goes blind, he needs money for surgery. A greedy villain frames him for murder and steals the money. Veerababu must use his magic to save the girl and clear his name.
“Magic is not a trick, it is love.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Mayalodu
Cast reunions in this film: Kota Srinivasa Rao & Brahmanandam (90 films together), Rajendra Prasad & Brahmanandam (34 films together), Soundarya & Brahmanandam (19 films together), Brahmanandam & Gundu Hanumantha Rao (16 films together), Brahmanandam & S.V. Krishna Reddy (12 films together), and Brahmanandam & S. V. Krishna Reddy (12 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Mayalodu' translates to 'Magician' in English, directly referencing the protagonist's profession.
- S.V. Krishna Reddy, the director, was known for blending comedy with social messages in many of his early films.
- This movie was released during a period when thrillers with comedic elements were popular in Telugu cinema.
- The actor playing Veerababu performed some of his own simple magic tricks for added authenticity in scenes.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by S. V. Krishna Reddy himself, who often scored his own directorial projects.
- It featured character actors commonly seen in Telugu films of the 1990s, contributing to its familiar family appeal.
- The plot involving a magician framed for murder was considered a novel concept for its time in the industry.