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{{Short description|2023 Indian romantic comedy film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Slum Dog Husband
| image = Slum Dog Husband.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = A. R. Sreedhar
| producer = {{Ubl| Appi Reddy
| Venkat Annapareddy}}
| writer = A. R. Sreedhar
| starring = {{plainlist|* Sanjay Rrao
* Pranavi Manukonda}}
| music = [[Bheems Ceciroleo]]
| cinematography = Srinivas J. Reddy
| editing = A. Vaishnav Vasu
| studio = Mic Movies
| distributor =
| released = {{film date|2023|7|29|df=yes}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| budget = 
| gross =
}}
'''''Slum Dog Husband''''' is a 2023 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[romantic comedy film]] written and directed by A. R. Sreedhar. The film stars Sanjay Rrao and Pranavi Manukonda alongside [[Brahmaji]], [[Saptagiri (actor)|Saptagiri]], [[Raghu Karumanchi]], and Yadamma Raju in supporting roles.

== Cast ==
<small>''Source''</small><ref name="TSFR" />
{{cast listing|
* Sanjay Rrao as Parsigutta Laxman aka Lacchi
* Pranavi Manukonda as Mounika
*[[Muralidhar Goud]] as Mounika's father
* [[Brahmaji]] as Lawyer Salman Khan
* [[Saptagiri (actor)|Saptagiri]] as David Mathew
* [[Duvvasi Mohan]]
* [[Raghu Karumanchi]]
* Yadamma Raju as Parsigutta Santosh
* [[Fish Venkat]]
*[[RK Mama]] as Inspector Balaram
* [[Ali (actor)|Ali]]
* [[Chammak Chandra]]
* [[Sunil (actor)|Sunil]] (Cameo appearance)
}}

== Production ==
=== Development ===
The concept for the film, which features a dog as a key element, was inspired by [[Puri Jagannadh]]'s affection for dogs, as observed by A. R. Sreedhar,<ref name=":TSF_Filming" /> who had previously assisted Jagannadh for seven years.<ref>{{cite news |title=Brahmaji: కుక్కతో బ్రహ్మాజీ కొడుకు పెళ్లి.. విడాకుల కోసం కోర్టుకి.. ఇదేం లొల్లిరా నాయనా!! |url=https://telugu.samayam.com/telugu-movies/cinema-news/slum-dog-husband-trailer-brahmaji-son-sanjay-rrao-coming-with-one-more-interesting-movie/articleshow/101359417.cms |work=[[Samayam Telugu]] |date=29 June 2023}}</ref> Additionally, Sreedhar drew inspiration from the story of [[Aishwarya Rai Bachchan|Aishwarya Rai]]'s marriage, where she had reportedly [[Tree marriage|married a tree]] as part of a pre-wedding ritual to appease astrological beliefs.<ref name=":TSF_Filming" /> This anecdote, combined with Jagannadh's love for dogs, sparked Sreedhar's interest and led him to write a story that incorporated both ideas.<ref>{{cite news |title=#Slum Dog Husband Pre-Release Event: "The Trailer is very entertaining and I want this film to be a blockbuster: Actor Satyadev at the event" |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/slum-dog-husband-pre-release-event-the-trailer-is-very-entertaining-and-i-want-this-film-to-be-a-blockbuster-actor-satyadev-at-the-event/articleshow/101641456.cms |work=The Times of India |date=10 July 2023}}</ref> The film was launched on 10 April 2022, coinciding with [[Sri Rama Navami]], and was announced under the tentative title ''Production No. 4'', marking the fourth venture for the banner Mic Movies.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sanjay Rao and Pranavi Manukonda pair up for debutant AR Sreedhar's film, shoot to commence soon |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/sanjay-rao-and-pranavi-manukonda-pair-up-for-debutant-ar-sridhars-film-shoot-to-commence-soon/191bb74268916 |work=[[OTTplay]] |date=11 April 2022}}</ref>

=== Casting ===
During the filming of ''[[Mr. Pregnant]]'', producer Appi Reddy shared the story of the film with [[Brahmaji]] and offered him a role as a divorce lawyer. Following this, Reddy asked Brahmaji to have his son Sanjay Rrao play the lead role. Later, Brahmaji shared the story with Sanjay, and he was subsequently cast in the film.<ref>{{cite news |title=Senior Actor Brahmaji Interesting Comments About Slum Dog Husband Movie, Deets Inside - Sakshi |url=https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/senior-actor-brahmaji-talk-about-slum-dog-husband-movie-1712269 |work=[[Sakshi (newspaper)|Sakshi]] |date=27 July 2023 |language=te}}</ref> Pranavi Manukonda, known for her roles as a child actress in films like ''[[Routine Love Story]]'' and ''[[Uyyala Jampala]]'', makes her debut as a lead actress with this film.<ref>{{cite news |title=Actress Pranavi Manukonda Interesting Information About Slum Dog Husband Movie - Sakshi |url=https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/know-about-slum-dog-husband-actress-pranavi-manukonda-1715624 |work=Sakshi |date=30 July 2023 |language=te}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Pranavi Manukonda Interesting Comments About Her Character In Slum Dog Husband Movie - Sakshi |url=https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/pranavi-manukonda-her-character-slum-dog-husband-movie-1711053 |work=Sakshi |date=27 July 2023 |language=te |archive-date=27 July 2023 |access-date=15 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727020758/https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/pranavi-manukonda-her-character-slum-dog-husband-movie-1711053 |url-status=live }}</ref> A trained dog from Commando Kennels in Medchal was utilized for the film. However, despite its training, the dog would often wander around the set, making it challenging for the trainer to direct its attention towards the camera. To manage this, the crew allowed the dog regular breaks to relax and avoid overexertion.<ref name=":TSF_Filming">{{cite news |last1=Sunita |first1=Y. |title=Shooting for 'Slum Dog Husband' was total fun: AR Sreedhar |url=https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/shooting-for-slum-dog-husband-was-total-fun-director-ar-sreedhar/ |work=The South First |date=3 August 2023 |language=en |archive-date=2 September 2023 |access-date=15 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230902051116/https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/shooting-for-slum-dog-husband-was-total-fun-director-ar-sreedhar/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Slum Dog Husband
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Bheems Ceciroleo]]
| cover =
| released = 2 August 2023
| recorded =
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 17:26
| language = Telugu
| label = [[Saregama]]
| producer =
| chronology = [[Bheems Ceciroleo]]
| prev_title = [[Unstoppable (2023 film)|Unstoppable]]
| prev_year = 2023
| next_title = [[Mad (film)|Mad]]
| next_year = 2023
| misc = {{external media
| audio1 = {{YouTube|FOWqFZoeb3o|Slum Dog Husband – Jukebox}}}}
}}
The film has songs composed by [[Bheems Ceciroleo]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Slum Dog Husband Songs by Bheems Ceciroleo |url=https://gaana.com/album/slum-dog-husband |website=[[Gaana (music streaming service)|Gaana]] |access-date=15 February 2025 |language=en |date=2 August 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Slum Dog Husband |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/slum-dog-husband/MxbFmmMW,fU_ |website=[[JioSaavn]] |date=2 August 2023}}</ref>
{{track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Lacchi Gaani Pelli
| length1 = 4:43
| lyrics1 = [[Kasarla Shyam]]
| extra1 = [[Bheems Ceciroleo]]
| title2 = You're My Dp
| length2 = 3:06
| lyrics2 = Suresh Gangula
| extra2 = Sai Madhav, Swathi Reddy UK
| title3 = Untenem Pothenem
| length3 = 2:51
| lyrics3 = Srinivas Teja
| extra3 = Ramu Rathod
| title4 = Mera Chota Dil
| length4 = 3:21
| lyrics4 = [[Kasarla Shyam]]
| extra4 = [[Sri Krishna (singer)|Sri Krishna]], Kumara Vagdevi
| title5 = Frustration Song
| length5 = 3:25
| lyrics5 = Purna Chary
| extra5 = [[Rahul Sipligunj]], Bheems Ceciroleo
| total_length = 17:26
}}

== Release ==
''Slum Dog Husband'' was originally scheduled to be released on 21 July 2023,<ref>{{cite news |title='Slum Dog Husband' promises an out and out entertainer |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/slum-dog-husband-promises-an-out-and-out-entertainer-806417 |work=[[The Hans India]] |date=30 June 2023 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Partner, Slum Dog Husband, Monk The Young, OLAM: New trailers, teasers and posters from South |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/amp/entertainment/partner-slum-dog-husband-monk-the-young-olam-new-trailers-teasers-and-posters-from-south/cid/1949445 |work=[[The Telegraph India]] |date=3 July 2023}}</ref> but it was postponed and was released theatrically on 29 July 2023.<ref>{{cite news |title=ఫ్యామిలీ ఎంటర్‌టైనర్‌ {{!}} Slum Dog Husband starring Sanjay Rao and Pranavi relessing on 29 June 2023 {{!}} Sakshi |url=https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/slum-dog-husband-starring-sanjay-rao-and-pranavi-relessing-29-june-2023-1698235 |work=Sakshi |date=17 July 2023 |language=te |archive-date=26 May 2024 |access-date=15 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240526142441/https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/slum-dog-husband-starring-sanjay-rao-and-pranavi-relessing-29-june-2023-1698235 |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== Home media ===
The digital streaming rights were acquired by [[Amazon Prime Video]] and the film began streaming on the platform from 24 August 2023.<ref>{{cite news |title=Slumdog Husband: ఓటీటీలోకి 'స్లమ్‌డాగ్‌ హస్బెండ్‌'.. రిలీజ్‌ ఎక్కడంటే..? |url=https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/movies/slumdog-husband-ott-release-date-announced/0209/123154374 |work=Eenadu |date=23 August 2023 |language=te |archive-date=7 September 2023 |access-date=15 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907221452/https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/movies/slumdog-husband-ott-release-date-announced/0209/123154374 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Sanjay Rao and Pranavi Manukonda's 'Slum Dog Husband' set to shine on OTT |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/sanjay-rao-and-pranavi-manukondas-slum-dog-husband-set-to-shine-on-ott/articleshow/103007581.cms |work=The Times of India |date=24 August 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=S |first1=Hari Prasad |title=Slum Dog Husband OTT Release Date: స్లమ్‌ డాగ్ హజ్బెండ్ ఓటీటీ రిలీజ్ డేట్ ఇదే |url=https://telugu.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/slum-dog-husband-ott-release-date-revealed-121692785471273.html |work=[[Hindustan Times Telugu]] |date=23 August 2023 |language=te |archive-date=30 August 2023 |access-date=15 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230830163112/https://telugu.hindustantimes.com/amp/entertainment/slum-dog-husband-ott-release-date-revealed-121692785471273.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>

== Reception ==
Anji Shetty of ''[[Sakshi (newspaper)|Sakshi]]'' rated the film two-and-a-half out of five stars, stating that it would have been more effective if the director had focused more on comedy scenes rather than romantic scenes.<ref>{{cite news |title=Slum Dog Husband Telugu Movie Review And Rating - Sakshi |url=https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/slum-dog-husband-movie-review-and-rating-telugu-1714718 |work=[[Sakshi (newspaper)|Sakshi]] |date=29 July 2023 |language=te |archive-date=27 May 2024 |access-date=15 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240527153443/https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/slum-dog-husband-movie-review-and-rating-telugu-1714718 |url-status=live }}</ref> Aithagoni Raju of ''[[Asianet News Network|Asianet News Telugu]]'' gave the film two-and-a-half out of five stars, opining that it would have benefited from a more nuanced approach to storytelling, and noting that while it may not resonate with family audiences, it would likely appeal to teenagers due to its frivolous and illogical scenes.<ref>{{cite news |title=Slum Dog Husband Movie Review: 'స్లమ్‌ డాగ్‌ హజ్బెండ్‌' మూవీ రివ్యూ, రేటింగ్‌ - slum dog husband movie review rating - Asianet News Telugu |url=https://telugu.asianetnews.com/gallery/movie-reviews/slum-dog-husband-movie-review-rating-arj-ryjr5r |work=[[Asianet News Network|Asianet News Telugu]] |date=29 July 2023}}</ref>

Srivathsan Nadadhur of ''[[OTTplay]]'' gave it one out of five stars and wrote, "Slum Dog Husband is a juvenile sex-comedy masquerading as a farce. The director AR Sreedhar fails to build upon an unconventional premise and tries to cover much ground in the third act with a twist. The writing is largely substandard and the performances don’t make an impression at all."<ref>{{cite news |title=Slum Dog Husband review: A quirky premise dies a dog's death |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/slum-dog-husband-review-a-quirky-premise-dies-a-dogs-death/bdddcd0c6b368 |work=OTTplay |date=29 July 2023}}</ref> A critic from ''[[Eenadu]]'' found the film's background story and songs to be good, while the way the story unfolded and the courtroom scenes were weaknesses. The critic also noted that the comedy scenes were silly and concluded that the film is disappointing.<ref>{{cite news |title=Slumdog Husband Review: రివ్యూ: స్లమ్‌ డాగ్‌ హస్బెండ్‌ |url=https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/movies/sanjay-rao-pranavi-starer-slumdog-husband-review/0203/123134708 |work=Eenadu |date=29 July 2023 |language=te |archive-date=26 August 2023 |access-date=15 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230826045452/https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/movies/sanjay-rao-pranavi-starer-slumdog-husband-review/0203/123134708 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Prakash Pecheti of ''The South First'' gave it zero-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote, "''Slum Dog Husband'' could have been possibly inspired by WhatsApp ideas or silly social media jokes— grossly illogical and absurd. Neither the comedy nor the sad plight of the protagonist would make you invest in the story."<ref name="TSFR">{{cite news |last1=Pecheti |first1=Prakash |title=Slum Dog Husband review: This absurd, disjointed satirical comedy might have been inspired by an illogical WhatsApp idea |url=https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/slumdog-husband-movie-review/ |work=The South First |date=29 July 2023 |language=en |archive-date=30 July 2023 |access-date=15 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230730170330/https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/slumdog-husband-movie-review/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
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[[Category:2023 Indian films]]
[[Category:2023 romantic comedy films]]
[[Category:2023 films]]
[[Category:2023 Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:Films set in Hyderabad, India]]
[[Category:Films shot in Hyderabad, India]]
[[Category:Indian romantic comedy films]]

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