Rowdy Alludu
| Rowdy Alludu | |
|---|---|
Promotional poster | |
| Directed by | K. Raghavendra Rao |
| Written by | Satyanand (story & dialogues) |
| Produced by | Allu Aravind Dr. K. Venkateswara Rao Panja Prasad |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | K. S. Hari |
| Edited by | Vellaiswamy |
| Music by | Bappi Lahari |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Geetha Arts |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Rowdy Alludu (transl. Rowdy son-in-law) is a 1991 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film was produced by Allu Aravind under the banner of Geetha Arts. It stars Chiranjeevi in a dual role, with Sobhana and Divya Bharti. The film received positive reviews and was a box office success.[1]
Plot
[edit]Kalyan is an industrialist, whose conniving enemy Venkat Rayudu and his partners, replace him with his doppelgänger Johnny, an Mumbai-based auto driver. They manage to frame Kalyan for murder, but Johnny realizes Kalyan's innocence and saves him. The duo manages to prove Kalyan's innocence, and also defeat Venkat Rayudu and his partners.
Cast
[edit]- Chiranjeevi as Kalyan and Johnny (dual role)
- Divya Bharti as Rekha (Voice Dubbed by Roja Ramani)
- Shobhana as Sita (Voice Dubbed by Rohini)
- Kota Srinivasa Rao as Venkat Rayudu
- Allu Rama Lingaiah as Papi Kondalu
- Captain Raju as Ranjith Kumar
- Brahmanandam as Mental Doctor/ Photographer
- Kaikala Satyanarayana as Kalyan's father
- J. V. Somayajulu as Madhavaiah
- Ironleg Sastri as Jeetendra
- Disco Shanthi in an item number
- Ananth as Peon in Kalyan's Office
- Radha Kumari as Venkat Rayudu's wife
- Annapurna as Kalyan's mother
Production
[edit]Rowdy Alludu was conceived as a mass entertainer with a focus on commercial appeal.[2] Initially, Allu Ramalingaiah raised concerns about using the word "Rowdy" as a prefix in the title, but director K. Raghavendra Rao, lead actor Chiranjeevi, and writer Satyanand convinced him to retain the name.[2]
For the casting, Divya Bharati, a popular actress at the time, was signed for the role of Rekha, while Shobana was cast as Sita. The film was notable for being one of the first Telugu films to be shot in Switzerland. Due to budget constraints, the production team was limited in size, which required the producer, Allu Aravind, to take on additional roles, including serving as a costume and makeup assistant for Chiranjeevi. Shobana, meanwhile, handled her own makeup.[2]
The filming of the song "Chiluka Kshemama" was particularly challenging due to the limited crew. The actors and director improvised choreography based on the natural light and scenic locations during their three-day shoot. Key locations for the song included the Rhine Falls, the Interlaken Casino (where Yash Chopra's statue now stands), and Zurich.[2]
Soundtrack
[edit]| Rowdy Alludu | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Bappi Lahari And Saluri Vasu Rao | |
| Released | 1991 |
| Length | 36:35 |
| Label | Lahari Music |
All music is composed by Bappi Lahiri.[3]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Amalapuram Bullodu" | Bhuvanachandra | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Radhika | 7:12 |
| 2. | "Chiluka Kshemama" | Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 5:34 |
| 3. | "Kori Kori Kalutundhi" | Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 3:58 |
| 4. | "Love Me My Hero" | Bhuvanachandra | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 5:16 |
| 5. | "Prema Geema Tassadiyya" | Bhuvanachandra | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 5:08 |
| 6. | "Slowly Slowly" | Bhuvanachandra | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:39 |
| 7. | "Thadinaka Tappadika" | Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:48 |
| Total length: | 36:35 | |||
| Pokkiri Mappilai | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album | |
| Length | 30:42 |
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Aasai Vanthu" | Mano, K. S. Chitra | 3:57 |
| 2. | "Azhage Nilamma" | Mano, K. S. Chitra | 6:01 |
| 3. | "Bolo Bolo" | Mano, K. S. Chithra | 5:30 |
| 4. | "Love Me" | Mano, K. S. Chithra | 5:14 |
| 5. | "Onnukkulla Onnu" | Mano, K. S. Chithra | 5:07 |
| 6. | "Sanjanakka" | Mano, K. S. Chithra | 4:39 |
| Total length: | 30:42 | ||
Reception
[edit]Reviewing its Tamil dubbed version Pokkiri Mappilai, K. Vijiyan of New Straits Times wrote that "director Raghavendra Rao has concentrated his efforts on pure entertainment with disco songs, sexy dances, beautiful actresses, lots of action and filming in the snow capped mountains of Switzerland".[5]
Box office
[edit]Rowdy Alludu was a "Blockbuster" at the box office and completed 100 days in almost every theatre it was shown.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Mega Blockbuster of 1991 'Gang Leader'". CineGoer.com. 16 October 2007. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ a b c d M. L. Narasimham (4 November 2012). "I cherish that compliment". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 7 January 2014.
- ^ a b "Rowdy Alludu". JioSaavn. 31 August 2014. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ "Pokkiri Mappilai(Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". January 2006.
- ^ Vijiyan, K. (25 July 1992). "If you want to see girls and lots of action". New Straits Times. p. Arts 24.
- ^ "NonstopCinema.com » Box Office » Chiru 100 days housefull films". 13 February 2004. Archived from the original on 13 February 2004. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
External links
[edit]- Rowdy Alludu at IMDb
- 1991 films
- 1990s Telugu-language films
- Films directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
- Indian romantic comedy films
- Films shot in Mumbai
- Films set in Hyderabad, India
- Films set in Mumbai
- Films shot in Hyderabad, India
- Films shot in Ooty
- Films shot in Switzerland
- Films scored by Bappi Lahiri
- Geetha Arts films
- 1991 romantic comedy films