Alluda Majaka

For the song by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, see Alluda Majaka (song).

Alluda Majaka is a 1995 Telugu-language action comedy film directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana and produced by K. Devi Varaprasad under the Devi Films banner. The film starred Chiranjeevi, Ramya Krishna and Rambha, with Kota Srinivasa Rao, Lakshmi and Ooha playing supporting roles. The story and screenplay were penned by Posani Krishna Murali. The film was remade in Kannada as Kiladi (2000).

Alluda Majaka
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	E. V. V. Satyanarayana
Screenplay by	Posani Krishna Murali
Story by	Posani Krishna Murali
Produced by	Devi Vara Prasad
Starring	Chiranjeevi Ramya Krishna Rambha Kota Srinivasa Rao Lakshmi Ooha Brahmanandam
Cinematography	K. S. Hari
Edited by	Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao
Music by	Koti
Production company	Devi Films
Release date	25 February 1995 (1995-02-25)
Country	India
Language	Telugu

The film generated significant controversy over content deemed objectionable by certain groups, resulting in calls for a ban. However, following protests from Chiranjeevi's fans, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) opted to edit the contentious scenes rather than ban the film. Often considered the most controversial film of Chiranjeevi's career, it nevertheless achieved box-office success, setting multiple records and running for 100 days in 27 theatres.

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) and Peddayya (Kota Srinivasa Rao). Peddayya's 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 (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).

Cast

• Chiranjeevi – Sitaramudu/Mr. Toyota/Sukhjinder's father
• Lakshmi – Vasundhara
• Ramya Krishna – Puppy
• Rambha – Bobby
• Ooha – Malleswari
• Kota Srinivasa Rao – Kota Pentaiah
• Giri Babu – Lawyer Sivaramakrishna
• Brahmanandam – Abbulu/Ms. Dakota
• Mallikarjuna Rao – Srisailam
• Chinna – Siva
• Srihari – Vasundhara's brother
• Manthena Ramalingaraju – Sitaram's father
• Allu Ramalingaiah – Tata Rao
• A. V. S – Konda Babu/Gundelu Mandela
• Mahesh Anand
• Chalapathi Rao – Chalapathi

Controversy

The film sparked controversy due to scenes deemed objectionable, particularly in their portrayal of women. Communists and 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. Despite the issues, the film was a box-office success.

Music

All music is composed by Koti The song Atho Athamma Kutaro became an instant chartbuster. The song was remixed in the 2012 comedy - fantasy 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.

Track list

No.	Title	Lyrics	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Chinna Papa"	Bhuvana Chandra	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra	4:28
2.	"Atto Attamma"	Veturi	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra	4:33
3.	"Unga Unga"	Veturi	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sujatha	4:44
4.	"Maa Voori Devudu"	Veturi	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam	6:54
5.	"Pitta Kootha"	Bhuvana Chandra	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra	4:56
6.	"Reddu Reddu"	Veturi	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra	4:32
Total length:				30:09

All lyrics are written by Maruthamalai

Tamil Track list

No.	Title	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Rendu Rendu Kannal"	Mano, K. S. Chithra	4:34
2.	"Pettai Kozhi"	Mano, K. S. Chithra	4:57
3.	"Unakka Unakka"	Mano, K. S. Chithra	4:34
4.	"Chinna Ponnu"	Mano, K. S. Chithra	4:01
5.	"Athaikku Magalo"	Mano, K. S. Chithra	4:31
Total length:			21:57

Box office

• The film opened with 120 prints and collected a gross of nearly Rs.35.6 million in its opening week. It collected Rs.4 million in Hyderabad during its first week of run itself.
• It completed 50 days in 75 centres.
• It celebrated its 100-day run in 47 centres.

External links

• Alluda Majaka at IMDb