Illalu

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 Lakshmirajyam
Music by	Saluri Rajeswara Rao
Release date	1940
Country	India
Language	Telugu

Illalu (English title: Housewife; Telugu: ఇల్లాలు) is a 1940 Telugu drama film directed by Gudavalli Ramabrahmam.

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.

There are some melodious songs written by Tapi Dharma Rao. Music is scored by Saluri Rajeswara Rao.