Allari Mogudu(1992)
Allari Mogudu is a 1992 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Mohan Babu, Meena, and Ramya Krishna in lead roles. The story follows Gopal, a village singer who wins a song contest but loses his love in a flood. He later marries a wealthy woman, only to discover his first love is alive. The film is known for its comedic double-life plot and memorable music by M. M. Keeravani. It was a commercial success and was remade in Kannada, Tamil, and Hindi. The film released on 14 February 1992.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Eros Now, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1992
- Director
- K Raghavendra Rao
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Rating
- 3.7/10
Storyline
A village singer named Gopal wins a song contest to pay off his mother's debt. After his true love is presumed dead in a flood, he marries a rich woman. When his first love returns alive, he marries her too under a false identity. He must juggle two wives without getting caught.
“One man, two wives, endless chaos.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Allari Mogudu
Cast reunions in this film: Ramya Krishnan & Brahmanandam (25 films together), Mohan Babu & Brahmanandam (21 films together), Brahmanandam & Kaikala Satyanarayana (18 films together), Brahmanandam & K. Raghavendra Rao (16 films together), Brahmanandam & M. M. Keeravani (16 films together), and K. Raghavendra Rao & M. M. Keeravani (15 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Allari Mogudu' translates to 'Mischievous Son-in-Law,' a common comedic trope in Telugu cinema of that era.
- This was one of the early films where actor Mohan Babu and comedian Brahmanandam shared significant screen time, building a popular duo.
- Director K. Raghavendra Rao reused the film's core plot of a village singer in a contest for the 1993 Hindi film 'Aankhen,' which he also directed.
- The song 'Chukkallo Chandrudu' from the film became a hit and is remembered for its playful lyrics and composition by M. M. Keeravani.
- Actress Meena, who played Neelambari, was a prominent child actress before transitioning to lead roles, with this film showcasing her early adult work.
- The film's climax involving a village flood was a dramatic shift from its mostly lighthearted and musical first half, surprising some audiences.
- It was produced under the banner of Annapurna Studios, a production house founded by actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao.