Illalu (1940 film)

Illalu (transl. Housewife) is a 1940 Telugu-language drama film directed by Gudavalli Ramabrahmam.

Illalu
Illalu 1940 film poster
Directed by	Gudavalli Ramabrahmam
Written by	Tapi Dharma Rao (Dialogues ) Tapi Dharma Rao and Basavaraju Apparao (lyrics)
Starring	V. Umamaheswara Rao Kanchanamala Lakshmi Rajyam
Music by	S. Rajeswara Rao
Production company	Indira Devi Films
Release date	27 September 1940 (1940-09-27)
Country	India
Language	Telugu

Umamaheswara Rao and Kanchanamala in Illalu 1940 film.

Plot

Murthy (Umamaheswara Rao) is married to Indira (Kanachanamala) and they live happily. Subsequently, he falls in love with Leela (Lakshmi Rajyam), an educated and sophisticated lady. He brings her home as his second wife, making Indira unhappy. However Indira performs her duties as the devoted housewife on one side and wins over her husband with patience and perseverance. Finally Indira emerges successful and they lived happily.

Cast

Actor / Actress	Character
V. Umamaheswara Rao	Murthy
Kanchanamala	Indira, wife of Murthy
Lakshmi Rajyam	Leela
S. Rajeswara Rao	Madhu
R. Balasaraswathi Devi	Sarala, wife of Madhu
S. Varalakshmi
P. Suribabu	Radio artist

Soundtrack

Illalu
Soundtrack album by S. Rajeswara Rao
Released	1940 (1940)
Language	Telugu

There are some melodious songs written by Tapi Dharma Rao. Music is scored by S. Rajeswara Rao.^[1][2]

1. "Dina Dinamu Papadni Deevinchipondi Devalokamuloni Devathallaara (Singer: Kanchanamala)
2. "Jalavihagaali Gaana Vinoda" (Singers: Umamaheswara Rao and Lakshmi Rajyam)
3. "Kavyapaanamu Chesi Kaipekkinaane" (Singers: Rajeswara Rao and Balasaraswati)
4. "Koyilokasari Vachi Koosi Poyane" (Singer: S. Varalakshmi)
5. "Neepai Mohamuno Krishna Nilupagalemoyi Krishna" (Singers: P. Suribabu and S. Varalakshmi)
6. "Suma Komala Kanulela Kala Kaadanuma Bala" (Singers: Rajeswara Rao and Balasaraswati)

Box office

• It was a hit in those days, resulting in production of many films with similar concept.^[3]