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{{For|the song by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard|Alluda Majaka (song)}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Alluda Majaka!
| image = Alluda_Majaka.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[E. V. V. Satyanarayana]]
| producer = [[K. Devi Varaprasad]]
| writer = [[Posani Krishna Murali]]
| screenplay =
| story =
| starring = [[Chiranjeevi]] [[Ramya Krishna]] [[Rambha (actress)|Rambha]] [[Kota Srinivasa Rao]] [[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]] [[Sivaranjani (actress)|Ooha]] [[Brahmanandam]]
| music = [[Koti (composer)|Koti]]
| cinematography = K. S. Hari
| editing = [[Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao]]
| studio = Devi Films
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|1995|02|25|df=yes}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Alluda Majaka!''''' is a 1995 [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[action comedy film]] directed by [[E. V. V. Satyanarayana]] and produced by [[K. Devi Varaprasad]] under the Devi Films banner. The film stars [[Chiranjeevi]], [[Ramya Krishna]], and [[Rambha (actress)|Rambha]], with supporting roles played by [[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]], [[Kota Srinivasa Rao]], and [[Sivaranjani (actress)|Ooha]]. Written by [[Posani Krishna Murali]], the film features music composed by [[Koti (composer)|Koti]], including the popular chartbuster "Attho Athamma Kuthuro."<ref name="cinegoer.com">{{Cite web |date=28 April 2007 |title=Chiranjeevi's Controversial Hit Alluda Mazaaka |url=http://www.cinegoer.com/alludamazaaka.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070430012151/http://www.cinegoer.com/alludamazaaka.htm |archive-date=30 April 2007 |website=CineGoer.com |df=dmy-all}}</ref>

The film marked the only collaboration between Chiranjeevi and Satyanarayana. Upon release, it faced controversy over some scenes, leading to protests, and intervention by the [[Central Board of Film Certification]] (CBFC).<ref name=":1" /><ref name="alluda majaka controversy">{{Cite web |title=Fans, Families And Censorship: The Alluda Majaka Controversy |url=https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/1808/9/09_chaptr%204.pdf |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=[[Shodhganga]]}}</ref> Despite the controversies, ''Alluda Majaka'' emerged as a commercial success, becoming the second-highest-grossing Telugu film of 1995 and running for 100 days in 27 centres.<ref name="cinegoer.com" /><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=3 August 2023 |title=Chiranjeevi - Vanisri: భారీ పారితోషకం ఇస్తామన్నా న‌టించ‌డానికి ఒప్పుకోని వాణిశ్రీ.. ఎందుకంటే..? |url=https://telugu.news18.com/photogallery/movies/chirnajeevi-vanisri-senior-heroine-did-not-agree-to-act-even-if-he-gave-a-huge-remunation-rejects-chiranjeevi-movie-here-are-the-reason-ta-2017662-page-2.html |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=News18 |language=te}}</ref> The film was later remade in [[Kannada]] as ''Kiladi'' (2000).

==Plot==
Sitaram ([[Chiranjeevi]]) is the son of the benevolent patriarch of his village who has been the Panchayat President for the past thirty years. Sitaram, his family and the village community are victimized by Vasundhara ([[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]]) and Peddayya ([[Kota Srinivasa Rao]]). Peddayya's [[Non-resident Indian and person of Indian origin|NRI]] son, Siva (Chinna) comes to the village from the [[United States]] to see Pappi ([[Ramya Krishna]]), the eldest daughter of Vasundhara, and a girl of Peddayya's choice for him to marry, but he decides instead to marry Sitaram's sister, Malleswari ([[Sivaranjani (actress)|Ooha]]), a traditional Telugu girl. Peddayya agrees to the marriage after he realises that the ancestral land which Sitaram's father had distributed to the coolies contains priceless granite deposits. He demands the land as dowry days before the proposed marriage. Sitaram's father refuses to take it back from the coolies. Peddayya cancels the marriage. Vasundhara is angered by Siva's choice but dupes the coolies, steals their land and makes a deal with Peddayya. Siva's marriage is fixed with Pappi without his knowledge. Meanwhile, it becomes public knowledge that Malleswari is pregnant (with Siva's child). Sitaram's father kills himself when he realises that the coolies have lost their land. Sitaram and Malleswari move to the city, awaiting Siva's return.

Upon Siva's return, Malleswari is falsely arrested for prostitution before his eyes. Disgusted, Siva rejects her. Sitaram is framed (by Peddayya) in the murder of a police officer and is subsequently sentenced to death. He escapes from custody and forcibly marries Pappi who is all set to marry Siva. With the help of a lawyer, Sivarama Krishna ([[Giri Babu]]), the estranged husband of Vasundhara, Sitaram comes out of prison on parole. He is then transformed by his father-in-law into Mr. Toyota, a rich NRI on the lookout for an Indian bride, to teach Vasundhara a lesson and to resolve the multiple crises of the film. After another arrest and dramatic escape from prison, Sitaram defeats the villains and restores order. Finally, Sivarama Krishna and Vasundhara are reunited, Malleswari marries Siva and Sitaram finds himself in a bedroom with Puppy and her younger sister Bobby ([[Rambha (actress)|Rambha]]).

==Cast==
{{cast listing|
*[[Chiranjeevi]] as Sitaramudu/Mr. Toyota/Sukhjinder's father
*[[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]] as Vasundhara
*[[Ramya Krishna]] as Puppy
*[[Rambha (actress)|Rambha]] as Bobby
*[[Sivaranjani (actress)|Ooha]] as Malleswari
*[[Kota Srinivasa Rao]] as Kota Pentayya
*[[Giri Babu]] as Lawyer Sivaramakrishna
*[[Brahmanandam]] as Abbulu/Ms. Dakota
*[[Mallikarjuna Rao (actor)|Mallikarjuna Rao]] as Srisailam
*[[Chinna (actor)|Chinna]] as Siva
*[[Srihari]] as Vasundhara's brother
*Manthena Ramalingaraju as Sitaram's father
*[[Allu Ramalingaiah]] as Tata Rao
*[[Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam|A. V. S]] as Konda Babu/Gundelu Mandela
*[[Mahesh Anand]]
*[[Chalapathi Rao]] as Chalapathi
}}

== Production ==

=== Development ===
Following the stupendous success of ''[[Gharana Mogudu]]'' (1992), producer [[K. Devi Varaprasad]] announced that he would not produce any film with other actors until he worked with [[Chiranjeevi]] again. Despite Chiranjeevi's suggestion to take up other projects during his period of unavailability, Varaprasad remained steadfast and waited two and a half years. This dedication culminated in their collaboration for ''Alluda Majaka''.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Vinayaka Rao |date=2022-08-27 |title=Chiranjeevi: ఎన్టీఆర్‌ క్లాప్‌తో మొదలైన.. చిరు సినిమా! |url=https://www.chitrajyothy.com/2022/oldies/allada-majaka-movie-clap-by-ntr-avmmrgschitrajyothy-34030.html |access-date=2024-11-28 |website=Chitra Jyothy |publisher=[[Andhra Jyothy]] |language=te}}</ref>

The film marked the only collaboration between Chiranjeevi and director [[E. V. V. Satyanarayana]].<ref name=":3" /> Satyanarayana was offered the opportunity after a screening of his earlier film ''[[Appula Appa Rao]]'' (1992), which was attended by Chiranjeevi and Devi Varaprasad. Impressed by Satyanarayana's work, Varaprasad proposed that he direct a high-budget film with Chiranjeevi in the lead. Crafting a script that matched Chiranjeevi's star image proved challenging, and Satyanarayana took two years to finalize the story. Upon its completion, the script, written by [[Posani Krishna Murali]], was narrated to both Chiranjeevi and Devi Varaprasad, who approved it in a single session.<ref name=":3" /> During pre-production, the filmmakers considered titles such as ''Adirindi Alludu'' and ''Gharana Atta Gadasari Alludu'' before finalizing ''Alluda Majaka'' to avoid associations with dubbed films.<ref name=":0" />

=== Casting ===
The story of ''Alluda Majaka'' revolves around a mischievous son-in-law and his strong-willed mother-in-law. Initially, veteran actress [[Vanisri]], who had previously played a similar role in ''[[Attaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu]]'' (1989), was considered for the mother-in-law's role. However, due to concerns over a controversial sequence and a dance scene with the hero, Vanisri declined the offer. The role was subsequently offered to [[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]], who accepted.<ref name=":0" /> [[Ramya Krishnan|Ramya Krishna]] and [[Rambha (actress)|Rambha]] were cast as the female leads, with the film marking Rambha's first collaboration with Chiranjeevi.<ref name=":3" />

=== Filming ===
The production commenced on August 26, 1994, with a launch event held at [[Sanjeevaiah Park]] in [[Hyderabad]]. [[N. T. Rama Rao]], then [[List of leaders of the opposition in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly|leader of the opposition]], and a close associate of Devi Varaprasad, attended the event and gave the ceremonial first clap. Several prominent film personalities were present at the launch.<ref name=":3" /> The filming was conducted entirely in [[Chennai|Madras]] (now Chennai), a decision influenced by logistical challenges despite tax exemptions being available only for films shot in [[Andhra Pradesh]]. The production faced delays when Chiranjeevi sustained an injury during a horse-riding sequence.<ref name=":0" />

== Controversy ==
The film sparked controversy due to scenes deemed objectionable, particularly in their portrayal of women.<ref name="alluda majaka controversy" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite book |last=Srinivas |first=S. V. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2dgqAQAAIAAJ&q=devi+varaprasad+producer |title=Megastar: Chiranjeevi and Telugu Cinema After N.T. Rama Rao |date=2009 |publisher=Oxford University Press |isbn=978-0-19-569308-9 |pages=157 |language=en}}</ref> [[Communism in India|Communists]] and [[Hindu nationalism|Hindu nationalists]] demanded a ban, prompting the [[Central Board of Film Certification]] (CBFC) to consider recalling the film two months after its release. However, protests by Chiranjeevi's fans led the CBFC to edit out the controversial parts instead of banning the film.<ref name="alluda majaka controversy" /> Despite the issues, the film was a box-office success.<ref name="cinegoer.com" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Sri |date=4 March 2006 |title=Star Interviews: Interview with Devi Vara Prasad |url=http://www.telugucinema.com/tc/stars/devivaraparasad_interview.php |access-date=2024-09-11 |website=[[Telugucinema.com]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061119100423/http://www.telugucinema.com/tc/stars/devivaraparasad_interview.php |archive-date=19 November 2006 }}</ref>

== Music ==
Music for the film was composed by [[Koti (composer)|Koti]].<ref name="Alluda Mazaka Songs" /> The song ''Atho Athamma Kuthuro'' became an instant chartbuster. The song was remixed in the 2012 comedy - fantasy film ''[[Yamudiki Mogudu (2012 film)|Yamudiki Mogudu]]''. The overture of [[King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard]] song "Alluda Majaka", opening their ''[[Oddments]]'' album, samples a portion of the film, at around the 8:30 mark.
{{Tracklist
| headline = Telugu Track list<ref name = "Alluda Mazaka Songs">{{cite web | url = https://open.spotify.com/album/3bPEQcR7NkdCNJMHm72Liz | website = [[Spotify]] | title = Alluda Mazaka | access-date = 13 May 2021}}</ref>
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 30:09
| title1 = Chinna Papa
| lyrics1 = [[Bhuvana Chandra]]
| extra1 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[K. S. Chithra]]
| length1 = 4:28
| title2 = Atto Attamma
| lyrics2 = [[Veturi]]
| extra2 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
| length2 = 4:33
| title3 = Unga Unga
| lyrics3 = Veturi
| extra3 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, [[Sujatha Mohan|Sujatha]]
| length3 = 4:44
| title4 = Maa Voori Devudu
| lyrics4 = Veturi
| extra4 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
| length4 = 6:54
| title5 = Pitta Kootha
| lyrics5 = Bhuvana Chandra
| extra5 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
| length5 = 4:56
| title6 = Reddu Reddu
| lyrics6 = Veturi
| extra6 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
| length6 = 4:32
}}

{{Tracklist
| headline = Tamil Track list<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.raaga.com/tamil/movie/roudy-boss-songs-T0003859|title=Roudy Boss (1995) - Tamil songs - Raaga}}</ref>
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 21:57
| all_lyrics = Maruthamalai
| title1 = Rendu Rendu Kannal
| extra1 = [[Mano (singer)|Mano]], [[K. S. Chithra]]
| length1 = 4:34
| title2 = Pettai Kozhi
| extra2 = Mano, K. S. Chithra
| length2 = 4:57
| title3 = Unakka Unakka
| extra3 = Mano, K. S. Chithra
| length3 = 4:34
| title4 = Chinna Ponnu
| extra4 = Mano, K. S. Chithra
| length4 = 4:01
| title5 = Athaikku Magalo
| extra5 = Mano, K. S. Chithra
| length5 = 4:31
}}

==Box office==
Initially slated for release during [[Makar Sankranti|Sankranti]], the film was postponed to [[Maha Shivaratri|Maha Sivaratri]] and released on February 25, 1995.<ref name=":0" /> Despite the controversies, ''Alluda Majaka'' was a commercial success. The film opened with 120 prints and collected a gross of nearly {{Indian rupee}}3.56 [[crore]] in its opening week.<ref name="cinegoer.com" /> It ran for 50 days in 75 centres and completed 100 days in 27 centres, ultimately grossing around {{Indian rupee}}9 crore. It became the second-highest-grossing Telugu film of 1995.<ref name=":0" />

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|id=0245704|title=Alluda Majaka}}

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[[Category:1995 Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:1995 films]]
[[Category:Indian action comedy films]]
[[Category:Films directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana]]
[[Category:Films scored by Koti (composer)]]
[[Category:Films with screenplays by Posani Krishna Murali]]
[[Category:Telugu films remade in other languages]]
[[Category:1995 action comedy films]]

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