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	\| producer = P. Sasibhusan<ref name="indiancine.ma" />		\| producer = P. Sasibhusan<ref name="indiancine.ma" />
	\| screenplay = Jandhyala		\| screenplay = Jandhyala
	\| based_on = {{Based on\|''[[Mundhanai Mudichu]]''\|[[K. Bhagyaraj]]}}		\| based_on = {{Based on\|''[[Mundhanai Mudichu]]'' (Tamil) by [[K. Bhagyaraj]]}}
	\| starring = [[Chandra Mohan (Telugu actor)\|Chandramohan]]<br />[[~~Raadhika~~ Sarathkumar\|~~Raadhika~~]]		\| starring = [[Chandra Mohan (Telugu actor)\|Chandramohan]]<br />[[Radhika Sarathkumar\|Radhika]]
	\| music = [[Rajan–Nagendra]]		\| music = [[Rajan–Nagendra]]
	\| cinematography = S. Gopal Reddy		\| cinematography = [[S. Gopal Reddy]]
	\| editing = ~~Gautham~~ Raju		\| editing = [[Gautam Raju]]
	\| studio = [[AVM Productions]]<br />Sri Saradhi Studios		\| studio = [[AVM Productions]]<br />Sri Saradhi Studios
	\| distributor =		\| distributor =
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	\| language = Telugu		\| language = Telugu
	}}		}}
	'''''Moodu Mullu''''' ({{translation\|Three knots}}) is a 1983 Indian [[Telugu language\|Telugu]]-language [[romantic comedy]] film written and directed by [[Jandhyala]]. It is a remake of the 1983 [[Tamil language\|Tamil]] film ''[[Mundhanai Mudichu]]''. The film stars [[Chandra Mohan (Telugu actor)\|Chandramohan]] and [[~~Raadhika~~ Sarathkumar\|~~Raadhika~~]]. It was released on 9 September 1983 and emerged a commercial success.		'''''Moodu Mullu''''' ({{translation\|Three knots}}) is a 1983 Indian [[Telugu language\|Telugu]]-language [[romantic comedy]] film written and directed by [[Jandhyala]]. It is a remake of the 1983 [[Tamil language\|Tamil]] film ''[[Mundhanai Mudichu]]''. The film stars [[Chandra Mohan (Telugu actor)\|Chandramohan]] and [[Radhika Sarathkumar\|Radhika]]. It was released on 9 September 1983 and emerged a commercial success.

	== Plot ==		== Plot ==
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	== Cast ==		== Cast ==
	* [[Chandra Mohan (Telugu actor)\|~~Chandramohan~~]] as ''Master-u''<ref name="telugucinema" />		<small>''Source''</small><ref name="indiancine.ma" />
	* [[~~Raadhika~~ Sarathkumar\|~~Raadhika~~]] as Gowri<ref name="telugucinema" />		{{Cast listing\|
	* [[Geetha (actress)\|Geetha]] as ''Master-u''{{'}}s colleague<ref name="telugucinema" />		* [[Chandra Mohan (Telugu actor)\|Chandra Mohan]] as ''Master-u''<ref name="telugucinema" />
	*[[~~Nalinikanth~~]] as ~~Ratnam~~<ref name="telugucinema" />		* [[Radhika Sarathkumar\|Radhika]] as Gowri<ref name="telugucinema" />
	*[[~~Kanta~~ Rao]] as President Dharmayya<ref name="telugucinema" />		* [[Geetha (actress)\|Geetha]] as Geetha, ''Master-u''{{'}}s colleague<ref name="telugucinema" />
	*~~Kota Sreenivasa~~ Rao as ~~the~~ ''[[~~Pujari~~]]''<ref name="telugucinema" />		* [[Rajyalakshmi]] as ''Master-u''{{'}}s ex-wife (cameo)<ref name="telugucinema" />
			* [[Kantha Rao]] as President Dharmayya<ref name="telugucinema" />
			* [[Suthi Velu]]
			* [[Suthi Veerabhadra Rao]]
			* [[Nalinikanth]] as Ratnam<ref name="telugucinema" />
			* [[Dubbing Janaki\|Janaki]]
			* Gangaratnam
			* [[Telangana Shakuntala\|Shakuntala]]
			* [[Ali (actor)\|Master Ali]] as a naughty student<ref name="telugucinema" />
			* [[Chakri Toleti\|Master Chakravarthy]] as a naughty student<ref name="telugucinema" />
			* [[Thavakalai Chittibabu\|Vichitra Kumar]] as a naughty student<ref name="telugucinema" />
			* Yoganand as ''Master-u''{{'}}s son<ref name="telugucinema" />
			* [[Kota Srinivasa Rao]] as a priest<ref name="telugucinema" />
			}}

	== Production ==		== Production ==
	''Moodu Mullu'' is a remake of the 1983 [[Tamil language\|Tamil]] film ''[[Mundhanai Mudichu]]''.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Poornima \|date=28 June 2003 \|title=Bhagyaraj's Telugu debut \|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/jun/28south.htm \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://archive.today/20190930131808/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/jun/28south.htm \|archive-date=30 September 2019 \|access-date=30 September 2019 \|website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Sri \|title=K.Bhaagya Raj – Chitchat \|url=http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/interview_bhagyaraj_2010_2.php \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101231103207/http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/interview_bhagyaraj_2010_2.php \|archive-date=31 December 2010 \|access-date=30 September 2019 \|website=Telugucinema.com \|page=2}}</ref> It was directed by [[Jandhyala]] who also wrote the screenplay. [[AVM Productions]], the producers of the original, produced the remake in association with Sri Saradhi Studios.<ref name="indiancine.ma" /> Cinematography was handled by S. Gopal Reddy, and editing by Gautham Raju. The film eschewed many [[double entendre]]/suggestive dialogues from ''Mundhanai Mudichu''. Principal photography took place in and around [[Amalapuram]] and [[West Godavari district]], in a single schedule that lasted between 30 and 40 working days.<ref name="telugucinema" />		''Moodu Mullu'' is a remake of the 1983 [[Tamil language\|Tamil]] film ''[[Mundhanai Mudichu]]''.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Poornima \|date=28 June 2003 \|title=Bhagyaraj's Telugu debut \|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/jun/28south.htm \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://archive.today/20190930131808/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/jun/28south.htm \|archive-date=30 September 2019 \|access-date=30 September 2019 \|website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Sri \|title=K.Bhaagya Raj – Chitchat \|url=http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/interview_bhagyaraj_2010_2.php \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101231103207/http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/interview_bhagyaraj_2010_2.php \|archive-date=31 December 2010 \|access-date=30 September 2019 \|website=[[Telugucinema.com]] \|page=2}}</ref> It was directed by [[Jandhyala]] who also wrote the screenplay. [[AVM Productions]], the producers of the original, produced the remake in association with Sri Saradhi Studios.<ref name="indiancine.ma" /> Cinematography was handled by S. Gopal Reddy, and editing by Gautham Raju. The film eschewed many [[double entendre]]/suggestive dialogues from ''Mundhanai Mudichu''. Principal photography took place in and around [[Amalapuram]] and [[West Godavari district]], in a single schedule that lasted between 30 and 40 working days.<ref name="telugucinema" />

	== Soundtrack ==		== Soundtrack ==
	The soundtrack was composed by [[Rajan–Nagendra]],<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Moodu Mullu (1983) \|url=https://www.raaga.com/telugu/movie/moodu-mullu-songs-A0003919 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190930132821/https://www.raaga.com/telugu/movie/moodu-mullu-songs-A0003919 \|archive-date=30 September 2019 \|access-date=30 September 2019 \|website=[[Raaga.com]]}}</ref><ref~~>{{Cite web \|title~~=~~Moodu Mullu \|url=https:~~//gaana.com/album/moodu-mullu \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190930132821/https://gaana.com/album/moodu-mullu \|archive-date=30 September 2019 \|access-date=30 September 2019 \|website=[[~~Gaana~~ (~~music streaming service~~)~~\|Gaana~~]]}}</~~ref~~> ~~with lyrics by~~ [[~~Veturi~~]] ~~and Jyothirmayi~~.<ref name="telugucinema" />		The soundtrack was composed by [[Rajan–Nagendra]],<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Moodu Mullu (1983) \|url=https://www.raaga.com/telugu/movie/moodu-mullu-songs-A0003919 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190930132821/https://www.raaga.com/telugu/movie/moodu-mullu-songs-A0003919 \|archive-date=30 September 2019 \|access-date=30 September 2019 \|website=[[Raaga.com]]}}</ref> with lyrics by [[Veturi]] and Jyothirmayi.<ref name="telugucinema" /> The tune of the song "Nee Kosam Yavvanamantha" and "Leta Chaligaalulu" was adapted from the composers' own songs "Aakashave Beelali Mele" and "Preethiya Maathige Ethake Naachike" from the Kannada films ''[[Nyayave Devaru]]'' (1971) and ''[[Gayathri Maduve]]'' (1983), respectively.<ref name="telugucinema" />{{efn\|Sri of ''[[Telugucinema.com]]'' does not mention the original song names.<ref name="telugucinema"/>}}
	{{Track listing		{{Track listing
	\| headline =		\| headline = Track listing
	\| extra_column = Singer(s)		\| extra_column = Singer(s)
	~~\| total_length =~~
	\| title1 = Swagatham Swagatham		\| title1 = Swagatham Swagatham
	\| lyrics1 =		\| lyrics1 =
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	\| extra3 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela		\| extra3 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
	\| length3 =		\| length3 =
	\| title4 = Neekosam ~~Yavvan Mantra~~		\| title4 = Neekosam Yavvanamantha
	\| lyrics4 =		\| lyrics4 =
	\| extra4 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Suseela		\| extra4 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Suseela
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	\| title5 = Chalinchu Vuthuthi		\| title5 = Chalinchu Vuthuthi
	\| lyrics5 =		\| lyrics5 =
	\| extra5 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, ~~Kousalya~~		\| extra5 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Suseela
	\| length5 =		\| length5 =
	\| title6 = Jo Jo Laali		\| title6 = Jo Jo Laali
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	== Release and reception ==		== Release and reception ==
	''Moodu Mullu'' was released on 9 September 1983,<ref name="indiancine.ma" /> and was commercially successful.<ref name="telugucinema" />		''Moodu Mullu'' was released on 9 September 1983,<ref name="indiancine.ma" /> and was commercially successful.<ref name="telugucinema" />

			== Notes ==
			{{noteslist}}

	== References ==		== References ==
	~~{{reflist\|refs=~~		<references>
	<ref name="indiancine.ma">{{Cite web \|title=Moodu Mullu \|url=https://indiancine.ma/XUR/info \|access-date=30 September 2019 \|website=Indiancine.ma~~}}{{cbignore~~}}</ref>		<ref name="indiancine.ma">{{Cite web \|title=Moodu Mullu \|url=https://indiancine.ma/XUR/info \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://archive.today/20230505124551/https://indiancine.ma/XUR/info \|archive-date=5 May 2023 \|access-date=30 September 2019 \|website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref>
	<ref name="telugucinema">{{Cite web \|last=Sri \|date=Jan 13, 2007 \|title=Movie Retrospect: Moodu Mullu (1983) \|url=http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/movieretrospect/moodumuLLu_retro.php \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101231130754/http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/movieretrospect/moodumuLLu_retro.php \|archive-date=31 December 2010 \|access-date=29 January 2021 \|website=Telugucinema.com}}</ref>		<ref name="telugucinema">{{Cite web \|last=Sri \|date=Jan 13, 2007 \|title=Movie Retrospect: Moodu Mullu (1983) \|url=http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/movieretrospect/moodumuLLu_retro.php \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101231130754/http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/movieretrospect/moodumuLLu_retro.php \|archive-date=31 December 2010 \|access-date=29 January 2021 \|website=[[Telugucinema.com]]}}</ref>
	}}		</references>

	== External links ==		== External links ==
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	[[Category:~~1980s~~ Telugu-language films]]		[[Category:1983 Telugu-language films]]
	[[Category:1983 films]]		[[Category:1983 films]]
	[[Category:1983 romantic comedy films]]		[[Category:1983 romantic comedy films]]

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	\| screenplay = Jandhyala		\| screenplay = Jandhyala
	\| based_on = {{Based on\|''[[Mundhanai Mudichu]]''\|[[K. Bhagyaraj]]}}		\| based_on = {{Based on\|''[[Mundhanai Mudichu]]''\|[[K. Bhagyaraj]]}}
	\| starring = [[Chandra Mohan (Telugu actor)\|Chandramohan]]<br />[[Raadhika]]		\| starring = [[Chandra Mohan (Telugu actor)\|Chandramohan]]<br />[[Raadhika Sarathkumar\|Raadhika]]
	\| music = [[Rajan–Nagendra]]		\| music = [[Rajan–Nagendra]]
	\| cinematography = S. Gopal Reddy		\| cinematography = S. Gopal Reddy
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	\| language = Telugu		\| language = Telugu
	}}		}}
	'''''Moodu Mullu''''' ({{translation\|Three knots}}) is a 1983 Indian [[Telugu language\|Telugu]]-language [[romantic comedy]] film written and directed by [[Jandhyala]]. It is a remake of the 1983 [[Tamil language\|Tamil]] film ''[[Mundhanai Mudichu]]''. The film stars [[Chandra Mohan (Telugu actor)\|Chandramohan]] and [[Raadhika]]. It was released on 9 September 1983 and emerged a commercial success.		'''''Moodu Mullu''''' ({{translation\|Three knots}}) is a 1983 Indian [[Telugu language\|Telugu]]-language [[romantic comedy]] film written and directed by [[Jandhyala]]. It is a remake of the 1983 [[Tamil language\|Tamil]] film ''[[Mundhanai Mudichu]]''. The film stars [[Chandra Mohan (Telugu actor)\|Chandramohan]] and [[Raadhika Sarathkumar\|Raadhika]]. It was released on 9 September 1983 and emerged a commercial success.

	== Plot ==		== Plot ==
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	== Cast ==		== Cast ==
	* [[Chandra Mohan (Telugu actor)\|Chandramohan]] as ''Master-u''<ref name="telugucinema" />		* [[Chandra Mohan (Telugu actor)\|Chandramohan]] as ''Master-u''<ref name="telugucinema" />
	* [[Raadhika]] as Gowri<ref name="telugucinema" />		* [[Raadhika Sarathkumar\|Raadhika]] as Gowri<ref name="telugucinema" />
	* [[Geetha (actress)\|Geetha]] as ''Master-u''{{'}}s colleague<ref name="telugucinema" />		* [[Geetha (actress)\|Geetha]] as ''Master-u''{{'}}s colleague<ref name="telugucinema" />
	*[[Nalinikanth]] as Ratnam<ref name="telugucinema" />		*[[Nalinikanth]] as Ratnam<ref name="telugucinema" />
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	== Soundtrack ==		== Soundtrack ==
	The soundtrack was composed by [[Rajan–Nagendra]],<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Moodu Mullu (1983) \|url=https://www.raaga.com/telugu/movie/moodu-mullu-songs-A0003919 \|access-date=30 September 2019 \|website=[[Raaga.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Moodu Mullu \|url=https://gaana.com/album/moodu-mullu \|access-date=30 September 2019 \|website=[[Gaana~~.com~~]]}}</ref> with lyrics by [[Veturi]] and Jyothirmayi.<ref name="telugucinema" />		The soundtrack was composed by [[Rajan–Nagendra]],<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Moodu Mullu (1983) \|url=https://www.raaga.com/telugu/movie/moodu-mullu-songs-A0003919 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190930132821/https://www.raaga.com/telugu/movie/moodu-mullu-songs-A0003919 \|archive-date=30 September 2019 \|access-date=30 September 2019 \|website=[[Raaga.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Moodu Mullu \|url=https://gaana.com/album/moodu-mullu \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190930132821/https://gaana.com/album/moodu-mullu \|archive-date=30 September 2019 \|access-date=30 September 2019 \|website=[[Gaana (music streaming service)\|Gaana]]}}</ref> with lyrics by [[Veturi]] and Jyothirmayi.<ref name="telugucinema" />
	{{Track listing		{{Track listing
	\| headline =		\| headline =
	\| extra_column = Singer(s)		\| extra_column = Singer(s)
	\| total_length =		\| total_length =
	~~\| all_writing =~~		\| title1 = Swagatham Swagatham
	~~\| all_lyrics =~~		\| lyrics1 =
	~~\| all_music =~~		\| extra1 = [[P. Susheela]]
	~~\| title_width =~~		\| length1 =
	~~\| writing_width =~~		\| title2 = Jojo Laali
	~~\| music_width =~~		\| lyrics2 =
	~~\| lyrics_width =~~		\| extra2 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[P. Susheela]]
	~~\| extra_width~~ =		\| length2 =
	\| title1 = Swagatham Swagatham		\| title3 = Leta Chaligaalulu
	~~\| note1 =~~		\| lyrics3 =
	~~\| writer1 =~~		\| extra3 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
	\| lyrics1 =		\| length3 =
	~~\| music1~~ =		\| title4 = Neekosam Yavvan Mantra
	\| extra1 = [[P. Susheela]]		\| lyrics4 =
	\| length1 =		\| extra4 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Suseela
	\| title2 = Jojo Laali		\| length4 =
	~~\| note2 =~~		\| title5 = Chalinchu Vuthuthi
	~~\| writer2 =~~		\| lyrics5 =
	\| lyrics2 =		\| extra5 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Kousalya
	~~\| music2~~ =		\| length5 =
	\| extra2 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[P. Susheela]]		\| title6 = Jo Jo Laali
	\| length2 =		\| lyrics6 =
	\| title3 = Leta Chaligaalulu		\| extra6 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Suseela
	~~\| note3 =~~		\| length6 =
	~~\| writer3 =~~
	\| lyrics3 =
	~~\| music3~~ =
	\| extra3 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
	\| length3 =
	\| title4 = Neekosam Yavvan Mantra
	~~\| note4 =~~
	~~\| writer4 =~~
	\| lyrics4 =
	~~\| music4~~ =
	\| extra4 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Suseela
	\| length4 =
	\| title5 = Chalinchu Vuthuthi
	~~\| note5 =~~
	~~\| writer5 =~~
	\| lyrics5 =
	~~\| music5~~ =
	\| extra5 = S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Kousalya
	\| length5 =
	\| title6 = Jo Jo Laali
	~~\| note6 =~~
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	}}		}}

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	== References ==		== References ==
	{{reflist\|refs=		{{reflist\|refs=
	<ref name="indiancine.ma">{{Cite web \|title=Moodu Mullu \|url=https://indiancine.ma/XUR/info \|access-date=30 September 2019 \|website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref>		<ref name="indiancine.ma">{{Cite web \|title=Moodu Mullu \|url=https://indiancine.ma/XUR/info \|access-date=30 September 2019 \|website=Indiancine.ma}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
	<ref name="telugucinema">{{Cite web \|last=Sri \|date=Jan 13, 2007 \|title=Movie Retrospect: Moodu Mullu (1983) \|url=http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/movieretrospect/moodumuLLu_retro.php \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101231130754/http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/movieretrospect/moodumuLLu_retro.php \|archive-date=31 December 2010 \|access-date=29 January 2021 \|website=Telugucinema.com}}</ref>		<ref name="telugucinema">{{Cite web \|last=Sri \|date=Jan 13, 2007 \|title=Movie Retrospect: Moodu Mullu (1983) \|url=http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/movieretrospect/moodumuLLu_retro.php \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101231130754/http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/movieretrospect/moodumuLLu_retro.php \|archive-date=31 December 2010 \|access-date=29 January 2021 \|website=Telugucinema.com}}</ref>
	}}		}}

	== External links ==		== External links ==
	* {{~~CITWF~~ title~~\|id=229606~~}}		* {{IMDb title}}
	{{AVM Productions}}		{{AVM Productions}}
	{{Jandhyala}}		{{Jandhyala}}

	[[Category:1980s Telugu-language films]]		[[Category:1980s Telugu-language films]]
			[[Category:1983 films]]
	[[Category:1983 romantic comedy films]]		[[Category:1983 romantic comedy films]]
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	[[Category:AVM Productions films]]		[[Category:AVM Productions films]]
	[[Category:Films directed by Jandhyala]]		[[Category:Films directed by Jandhyala]]
	[[Category:Films scored by Rajan–Nagendra]]		[[Category:Films scored by Rajan–Nagendra]]
	~~[[Category:Indian films]]~~
	[[Category:Indian romantic comedy films]]		[[Category:Indian romantic comedy films]]
	[[Category:Telugu remakes of Tamil films]]		[[Category:Telugu remakes of Tamil films]]

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{{short description|1983 film by Jandhyala}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Moodu Mullu
| image = Moodu Mullu.jpg
| caption = Poster
| director = [[Jandhyala]]
| producer = P. Sasibhusan<ref name="indiancine.ma" />
| screenplay = Jandhyala
| based_on = {{Based on|''[[Mundhanai Mudichu]]''|[[K. Bhagyaraj]]}}
| starring = [[Chandra Mohan (Telugu actor)|Chandramohan]]<br />[[Raadhika]]
| music = [[Rajan–Nagendra]]
| cinematography = S. Gopal Reddy
| editing = Gautham Raju
| studio = [[AVM Productions]]<br />Sri Saradhi Studios
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|1983|09|09}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Telugu
}}
'''''Moodu Mullu''''' ({{translation|Three knots}}) is a 1983 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[romantic comedy]] film written and directed by [[Jandhyala]]. It is a remake of the 1983 [[Tamil language|Tamil]] film ''[[Mundhanai Mudichu]]''. The film stars [[Chandra Mohan (Telugu actor)|Chandramohan]] and [[Raadhika]]. It was released on 9 September 1983 and emerged a commercial success.

== Plot ==
{{No plot|date=December 2020}}

== Cast ==
* [[Chandra Mohan (Telugu actor)|Chandramohan]] as ''Master-u''<ref name="telugucinema" />
* [[Raadhika]] as Gowri<ref name="telugucinema" />
* [[Geetha (actress)|Geetha]] as ''Master-u''{{'}}s colleague<ref name="telugucinema" />
*[[Nalinikanth]] as Ratnam<ref name="telugucinema" />
*[[Kanta Rao]] as President Dharmayya<ref name="telugucinema" />
*Kota Sreenivasa Rao as the ''[[Pujari]]''<ref name="telugucinema" />

== Production ==
''Moodu Mullu'' is a remake of the 1983 [[Tamil language|Tamil]] film ''[[Mundhanai Mudichu]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Poornima |date=28 June 2003 |title=Bhagyaraj's Telugu debut |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/jun/28south.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190930131808/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/jun/28south.htm |archive-date=30 September 2019 |access-date=30 September 2019 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sri |title=K.Bhaagya Raj – Chitchat |url=http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/interview_bhagyaraj_2010_2.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101231103207/http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/interview_bhagyaraj_2010_2.php |archive-date=31 December 2010 |access-date=30 September 2019 |website=Telugucinema.com |page=2}}</ref> It was directed by [[Jandhyala]] who also wrote the screenplay. [[AVM Productions]], the producers of the original, produced the remake in association with Sri Saradhi Studios.<ref name="indiancine.ma" /> Cinematography was handled by S. Gopal Reddy, and editing by Gautham Raju. The film eschewed many [[double entendre]]/suggestive dialogues from ''Mundhanai Mudichu''. Principal photography took place in and around [[Amalapuram]] and [[West Godavari district]], in a single schedule that lasted between 30 and 40 working days.<ref name="telugucinema" />

== Soundtrack ==
The soundtrack was composed by [[Rajan–Nagendra]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Moodu Mullu (1983) |url=https://www.raaga.com/telugu/movie/moodu-mullu-songs-A0003919 |access-date=30 September 2019 |website=[[Raaga.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Moodu Mullu |url=https://gaana.com/album/moodu-mullu |access-date=30 September 2019 |website=[[Gaana.com]]}}</ref> with lyrics by [[Veturi]] and Jyothirmayi.<ref name="telugucinema" />
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== Release and reception ==
''Moodu Mullu'' was released on 9 September 1983,<ref name="indiancine.ma" /> and was commercially successful.<ref name="telugucinema" />

== References ==
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<ref name="indiancine.ma">{{Cite web |title=Moodu Mullu |url=https://indiancine.ma/XUR/info |access-date=30 September 2019 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref>
<ref name="telugucinema">{{Cite web |last=Sri |date=Jan 13, 2007 |title=Movie Retrospect: Moodu Mullu (1983) |url=http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/movieretrospect/moodumuLLu_retro.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101231130754/http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/movieretrospect/moodumuLLu_retro.php |archive-date=31 December 2010 |access-date=29 January 2021 |website=Telugucinema.com}}</ref>
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== External links ==
* {{CITWF title|id=229606}}
{{AVM Productions}}
{{Jandhyala}}

[[Category:1980s Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:1983 romantic comedy films]]
[[Category:1983 films]]
[[Category:AVM Productions films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Jandhyala]]
[[Category:Films scored by Rajan–Nagendra]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Indian romantic comedy films]]
[[Category:Telugu remakes of Tamil films]]