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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&nbsp;– 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&nbsp;– 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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{{Jandhyala}}
{{Jandhyala}}


[[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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Moodu Mullu
Poster
Directed byJandhyala
Produced byP. Sasibhusan[1]
Screenplay byJandhyala
Based onMundhanai Mudichu (Tamil) by K. Bhagyaraj
StarringChandramohan
Radhika
Music byRajan–Nagendra
CinematographyS. Gopal Reddy
Edited byGautam Raju
Production
company
AVM Productions
Sri Saradhi Studios
Release date
  • 9 September 1983 (1983-09-09)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Moodu Mullu (transl. Three knots) is a 1983 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Jandhyala. It is a remake of the 1983 Tamil film Mundhanai Mudichu. The film stars Chandramohan and Radhika. It was released on 9 September 1983 and emerged a commercial success.

Plot[edit | edit source]

Cast[edit | edit source]

Source[1]

Production[edit | edit source]

Moodu Mullu is a remake of the 1983 Tamil film Mundhanai Mudichu.[3][4] 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.[1] 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.[2]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

The soundtrack was composed by Rajan–Nagendra,[5] with lyrics by Veturi and Jyothirmayi.[2] 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.[2][lower-alpha 1]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Swagatham Swagatham"P. Susheela 
2."Jojo Laali"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela 
3."Leta Chaligaalulu"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela 
4."Neekosam Yavvanamantha"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Suseela 
5."Chalinchu Vuthuthi"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Suseela 
6."Jo Jo Laali"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Suseela 

Release and reception[edit | edit source]

Moodu Mullu was released on 9 September 1983,[1] and was commercially successful.[2]

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Sri of Telugucinema.com does not mention the original song names.[2]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Moodu Mullu". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 30 September 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 Sri (13 January 2007). "Movie Retrospect: Moodu Mullu (1983)". Telugucinema.com. Archived from the original on 31 December 2010. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
  3. ↑ Poornima (28 June 2003). "Bhagyaraj's Telugu debut". Rediff.com. Retrieved 30 September 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  4. ↑ Sri. "K.Bhaagya Raj – Chitchat". Telugucinema.com. p. 2. Archived from the original on 31 December 2010. Retrieved 30 September 2019.
  5. ↑ "Moodu Mullu (1983)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 30 September 2019. Retrieved 30 September 2019.

External links[edit | edit source]

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