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{{Infobox film<br />
| name = Shailaja Reddy Alludu<br />
| image = File:Sailaja Reddy Alludu.jpg<br />
| caption = Shailaja Reddy Alludu Poster<br />
| director = [[Maruthi Dasari]]<br />
| producer = {{plainlist|<br />
*[[S. Radha Krishna]]<br />
*Naga Vamsi S<br />
*PDV Prasad<br />
}}<br />
| writer = [[Maruthi Dasari]]<br />
| starring = {{plainlist|<br />
*[[Naga Chaitanya]]<br />
*[[Anu Emmanuel]]<br />
*[[Ramya Krishna]]<br />
}}<br />
| music = [[Gopi Sundar]]<br />
| cinematography = [[Nizar Shafi]]<br />
| editing = [[Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao]]<br />
| studio = [[S. Radha Krishna|Sithara Entertainments]]<br />
| released = {{Film date|2018|09|13|df=y|ref1=<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2018-09-10/Shailaja-Reddy-Alludu-pre-release-event-review/411084|title=Shailaja Reddy Alludu' pre-release event review.|website=thehansindia}}</ref>}}<br />
| runtime = 140 minutes<br />
| country = India<br />
| language = [[Telugu language|Telugu]]<br />
| budget = <!--Must be attributed to a reliable published source with an established reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb.--><br />
| gross = {{Estimation}} {{INR|25 [[crore]]}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/2018s-tollywood-movies-box-office-collection-list-highest-grossing-telugu-films-year-780150|title= Tollywood box office report of 2018: highest grossing Telugu movies of year; List of hits and flops|date=23 November 2018}}</ref><!--Must be attributed to a reliable published source with an established reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb.--><br />
}}<br />
'''''Shailaja Reddy Alludu''''' ({{Translation}} Shailaja Reddy's son-in-law) is a 2018 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[romantic comedy]] film written and directed by [[Maruthi Dasari]], produced by [[S. Radha Krishna]], Naga Vamsi S, PDV Prasad under the banner of Sithara Entertainments. It stars [[Naga Chaitanya]], [[Anu Emmanuel]] and [[Ramya Krishna]] while [[Naresh (actor)|Naresh]], [[Murali Sharma]], and [[Vennela Kishore]] appear in supporting roles. The music was composed by [[Gopi Sundar]] with cinematography done by [[Nizar Shafi]] and editing by [[Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao]]. The film released worldwide on 13 September 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2018-09-10/Shailaja-Reddy-Alludu-pre-release-event-review/411084|title=Shailaja Reddy Alludu' pre-release event review.|website=thehansindia}}</ref><br />
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==Plot==<br />
Chaitu Gaadu ([[Naga Chaitanya]]) and Anu Reddy ([[Anu Emmanuel]]) fall in love but are faced with the problem of convincing Anu's mother Shailaja Reddy ([[Ramya Krishna]]), a domineering woman who is determined to find a doctor as her son-in-law. Anu and her mother Shailaja haven't talked for 5 years over a problem, Anu's mom wanted her to become a doctor ,to which Anu declined as she wanted to pursue arts. Anu's mom then decided to marry her to a doctor but she declined that too. For 5 years they have been talking via Manikyam. Chaitanya's father has a very high ego. When he learned that his son likes Anu, surprisingly he agreed to make her his daughter-in-law and engaged them without Shailaja's permission.When Anu's mama foung out he took her from there and Anu asked him to promise not to tell her mom.Then rest of the story follows how Chaitu convinced Shailaja to make him her Son-in-law<br />
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==Cast==<br />
{{colbegin}}<br />
*[[Naga Chaitanya]] as Chaitanya/Chaitu<br />
*[[Anu Emmanuel]] as Anu Reddy<br />
*[[Ramya Krishna]] as Shailaja Reddy, Anu's mother<br />
*[[Naresh (actor)|Naresh]] as Venu Reddy, Anu's father<br />
*[[Murali Sharma]] as Chaitu's father<br />
*Kalyani Natarajan as Chaitu's mother<br />
*[[Vennela Kishore]] as Chari<br />
*[[Prudhvi Raj (Telugu actor)|Prudhvi Raj]] as Manikyam<br />
*Alka Rathore as Shanthi, Chaitu's sister <br />
*[[Madhunandan]] as Shanthi's fiancee<br />
*Arun Kumar Dasari as Anu's uncle<br />
*[[Raghu Babu]]<br />
*[[Rajitha]]<br />
*[[Shatru (actor)|Shatru]]<br />
*Saranya Pradeep as Kumari<br />
*Getup Srinu<br />
{{colend}}<br />
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==Release==<br />
At first the film was scheduled to release on 30 August 2018 and later postponed due to [[2018 Kerala floods]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/naga-chaitanya-shailaja-reddy-alludu-release-postponed-due-to-kerala-floods-1319922-2018-08-21 | title=Naga Chaitanyafrom postponed Sailaja Reddy Alludu release due to Kerala floods | publisher=India Today | date=21 August 2018 | accessdate=4 September 2018}}</ref> It was re-scheduled to release on 13 September 2018.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/shailaja-reddy-alludu-trailer-naga-chaitanya-ramya-krishna-annu-emanuel-5333952/ | title=Sailaja Reddy Alludu trailer: This Naga Chaitanya, Ramya Krishna film promises to be a fun affair | publisher=The Indian Express | date=31 August 2018 | accessdate=4 September 2018}}</ref><br />
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== Soundtrack ==<br />
{{Infobox album<br />
| name = Sailaja Reddy Alludu<br />
| type = [[Soundtrack]]<br />
| artist = [[Gopi Sundar]]<br />
| cover =<br />
| alt =<br />
| released = {{start date|2018|08|19|df=y}}<br />
| recorded =<br />
| venue =<br />
| studio =<br />
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]<br />
| length = {{Duration|m=23|s=15}}<br />
| language = [[Telugu language|Telugu]]<br />
| label = [[Aditya Music]]<br />
| producer =<br />
| prev_title = [[Geetha Govindam]]<br />
| prev_year = 2018<br />
| next_title = Amala<br />
| next_year = 2018<br />
| misc = {{External media<br />
| audio1 = {{YouTube|1N_hR1ioTQY|Official Audio Jukebox}}<br />
}}}}<br />
Music of the film was composed by [[Gopi Sundar]] and the audio was released through [[Aditya Music]] label.<br />
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{{track listing<br />
| all_writing = <br />
| extra_column = Singer(s)<br />
| title1 = Anu Baby<br />
| length1 = 4:20<br />
| lyrics1 = Krishna Kanth (K.K)<br />
| extra1 = [[Anudeep Dev]]<br />
| title2 = Sailaja Reddy Alludu Choode<br />
| length2 = 3:15<br />
| lyrics2 = Kasarla Shyam<br />
| extra2 = [[Mangli|Satyavathi (Mangli)]]<br />
| title3 = Egiregire<br />
| length3 = 3:10<br />
| lyrics3 = Krishna Kanth (K.K)<br />
| extra3 = [[Sid Sriram]], Lipsika<br />
| title4 = Gold Rangu Pilla<br />
| length4 = 3:43<br />
| lyrics4 = [[Sri Mani]]<br />
| extra4 = [[Anurag Kulkarni]], Ramya Behera, [[Mohana Bhogaraju]], M Haripriya<br />
| title5 = Pelli Pandhiri<br />
| length5 = 4:41<br />
| lyrics5 = [[Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry]]<br />
| extra5 = [[Vijay Yesudas]]<br />
| title6 = Thanu Vethikina<br />
| length6 = 4:04<br />
| lyrics6 = Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry<br />
| extra6 = Satya Yamini<br />
| total_length = 23:15<br />
}}<br />
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== Reception ==<br />
=== Box office ===<br />
''Shailaja Reddy Alludu'', on the opening day it collected a total gross of {{INR}}13.16 Crores and a share of {{INR}}8.18 Crores worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/shailaja-reddy-alludu-box-office-collection-day-1-sra-turns-biggest-opener-naga-chaitanya-780534|title=Shailaja Reddy Alludu box office collection day 1: SRA turns biggest opener for Naga Chaitanya|website=International Business Times|date=2018-09-14|access-date=2019-12-26}}</ref><br />
In the four day extended first weekend, movie collected a total gross of {{INR}}28.29 Crores and a share of {{INR}}17.25 Crores worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/shailaja-reddy-alludu-4-day-box-office-collection-chay-anu-starrer-beats-premam-rvc-records-780724|title=Shailaja Reddy Alludu 4-day box office collection: Chay-Anu starrer beats Premam, RVC records|website=International Business Times|date=2018-09-17|access-date=2019-12-26}}</ref><br />
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In the first weekend ''Shailaja Reddy Alludu'' beats movies like [[Manmarziyaan]] and [[Seema Raja]] in the overseas market by collecting a total gross of {{INR}}2.95 Crores, and collected {{INR}}2.60 Crores in [[United States]], {{INR}}6.54 Lakhs in [[United Kingdom]], {{INR}}27.11 Lakhs in [[Australia]] and {{INR}}1.71 Lakhs in [[New Zealand]] respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/box-office-collection-shailaja-reddy-alludu-beats-manmarziyan-seema-raja-overseas-780871|title=Box office collection: Shailaja Reddy Alludu beats Manmarziyan and Seema Raja overseas|website=International Business Times|date=2018-09-18|access-date=2019-12-26}}</ref><br />
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=== Critical reception ===<br />
''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 3 out of 5 stars stating "Some preaching, some family drama, some humour and Shailaja Reddy Alludu plays safe for a festive release".<ref>{{Citation|title=Shailaja Reddy Alludu Review {3/5}: Some preaching, some family drama, some humour and Sailaja Reddy Alludu plays safe for a festive release|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/shailaja-reddy-alludu/movie-review/65795926.cms|access-date=2018-10-08}}</ref><br />
''IndiaGlitz'' gave 3 out of 5 stars stating "'Shailaja Reddy Alludu' is a formula-driven story. Maruthi gets able actors and technicians on board. With some better drive and gravitas, this one would have been far better".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/shailaja-reddy-alludu-review-telugu-movie-22449|title=Shailaja Reddy Alludu Review.|website=IndiaGlitz}}</ref><br />
''Behindwoods'' gave 2.75 out of 5 stars stating "Overlooking certain minor glitches and a predictable screenplay, Shailaja Reddy Alludu is worth a watch for its feel-good and fun elements!".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/telugu-movies/shailaja-reddy-alludu/shailaja-reddy-alludu-review.html|title=SHAILAJA REDDY ALLUDU MOVIE REVIEW.|website=Behindwoods}}</ref><br />
''[[Hindustan Times]]'' gave 2 out of 5 stars stating "Shailaja Reddy Alludu is a commercial entertainer and the same old formula of a sincere son-in-law who helps his lady love’s family is presented well. However, don’t go expecting anything beyond the film says it is – a formulaic entertainer that never even attempts to be anything more".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/shailaja-reddy-alludu-movie-review-naga-chaitanya-film-is-all-about-power-play/story-pgJMobtY2w48uuWv3u2IeI.html|title=Shailaja Reddy Alludu movie review: Naga Chaitanya film is all about power play.|website=HindustanTimes}}</ref><br />
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==Accolades==<br />
;[[8th South Indian International Movie Awards|South Indian International Movie Awards]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/siima-awards-2019-heres-a-complete-list-of-nominees/articleshow/70287216.cms|title=SIIMA Awards 2019: Here’s a complete list of nominees.|website=TimesofIndia}}</ref><br />
* Nominated - [[SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress (Telugu)]] - Ramya Krishna<br />
* Nominated - [[SIIMA Award for Best Comedian (Telugu)]] - Prudhvi Raj<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
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[[Category:Telugu-language films]]<br />
[[Category:Indian films]]<br />
[[Category:Indian romantic comedy films]]<br />
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