There in Vaikuntapuram), also known by the initialism AVPL, is a 2020 Indian Telugu-language action drama film[4][5] written and directed by Trivikram Srinivas.

Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo received critical acclaim, with praise for performances of the cast, Thaman's music, entertainment value, and Trivikram's writing and direction.

Ramachandra marries ARK's daughter Yasoda "Yasu", becomes wealthy while Valmiki remains a middle class person.

Ramachandra wants Raj to toughen up so he sends him to reject Paidithalli, the son of Appala Naidu, a wealthy, powerful and influential man who offers to buy 50% of their company's shares.

Appala Naidu attempts to kill Ramachandra for refusing to sell the shares minutes before Ammu and Bantu arrive to call off the marriage.

Bantu unites with his biological father, Ramachandra but asks him not to reveal the truth to Yasu, fearing she might be disheartened to know that Raj is not her real child.

It was reported that, post the release of Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava (2018), Trivikram Srinivas decided to direct a new film with Allu Arjun and that, after listening to the script, the actor had advised the filmmaker to make some changes.

[8] The idea of swapping infants was earlier attempted in Vedantam Raghavayya's Inti Guttu (1958), starring N. T. Rama Rao and Savitri.

[9] On 31 December 2018, coinciding with New Year's Eve, the project was officially announced, thus marking the third collaboration of Trivikram and Arjun after Julayi (2012) and S/O Satyamurthy (2015).

[10] It was further reported that Allu Aravind, Arjun's father will co-produce the film under his own banner Geetha Arts, along with S. Radha Krishna's Haarika & Haasine Creations.

[15] In February 2019, Pooja Hegde was reported to replace Advani, as the female lead,[16] thus marking their collaboration with both Arjun and Trivikram, for the second time, after DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham (2017) and Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava (2018).

[18] Followed by the success of Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava, Trivikram hired S. Thaman, for the second time, as the film's music composer.

[28][29] Tamil director and actor Samuthirakani was hired to play a negative role, which marked his maiden Telugu film.

[34][35] Followed by a brief schedule in mid-April, the team took a break, citing the weather conditions, as well as Allu Arjun and his family, went for a short holiday in Switzerland.

[51] On 15 August 2019, coinciding with Independence Day,[52] the makers unveiled the first glimpse of the film,[53] revealing its title as Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo.

[56][57] It features Allu Arjun seen sitting on a dusted stool in a businessman's suit, a security guard lights his cigar (beedi), and a shiny luxury car and a gigantic building in the background.

[58][59] Coinciding with the occasion of Dusshera, the makers unveiled a special poster on 7 October 2019, featuring Arjun in an action avatar.

[63] On Trivikram's birthday, 7 November, the makers released the first look of the film's Malayalam dubbed version Angu Vaikuntapurathu, through social media platforms.

[64][65][66] On 6 January 2020, the makers planned for a huge promotional event, known as AVPL Musical Concert, at the Yousufguda Police Grounds in Hyderabad.

[71] On 12 October 2019, the makers announced that the film will be released on 12 January 2020 clashing with Sarileru Neekevvaru,[72] which falls on the Sankranthi weekend.

[citation needed] The film's digital premiere took place on Sun NXT on 27 February 2020, after 49 days of its theatrical run.

[83][84] The Hindi dubbed version premiered on Dhinchaak TV channel (now renamed Goldmines) on 13 February 2022[85][86] The film grossed ₹85 crore (US$9.8 million) worldwide on its opening day.

[102] The film received generally positive reviews, with critics praising the cast performances, soundtrack, musical score, cinematography, script and screenplay, while the predictable storyline was criticised.

[103] Hemanth Kumar of Firstpost gave the film 3.25 stars out of 5 and wrote "Ala Vaikunthapurramloo is both entertaining and engaging to a good extent, however, it takes plenty of time before it finds its groove.

"[104] Neeshita Nyayapati of The Times of India gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5 stating "Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo has a bit of everything and despite the cliché and the predictable storyline.

"[105] Karthik Keramalu of The Quint stated "Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo has a lot going for it because Bantu (the weirdest name for a Telugu movie hero) spends time with other characters (played by Tabu, Jayaram, Sunil, Sachin Khedekar, Vennela Kishore, Rajendra Prasad, Rahul Ramakrishna, Nivetha Pethuraj etc...) and doesn't wallow in mediocrity for a long time.

[106] Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu called the film "an absorbing and entertaining drama presented by Trivikram – Allu Arjun duo".

[107] Manoj Kumar R of The Indian Express gave 3 out of 5 and stated "The main pleasures of Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo are not unravelling of the secrets that the characters are determined to carry to their graves.

"[110] Karthik Kumar of Hindustan Times wrote "Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo is undoubtedly one of Trivikram's better films in recent years.

[118] The film received praise from celebrities, with Pawan Kalyan,[119] Sivakarthikeyan and N. T. Rama Rao Jr.[120] lauding Allu Arjun's performance.