Dear Megha is a 2021 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Sushanth Reddy.[2] Produced by Arjun Dasyan under Vedaansh Creative Works, the film stars Megha Akash, Adith Arun and Arjun Somayajula. A remake of 2020 Kannada film Dia,[3] the plot follows the triangular love story.[4] The film was released on 3 September 2021.[5]
| Dear Megha | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Sushanth Reddy |
| Screenplay by | Sushanth Reddy |
| Story by | K. S. Ashoka |
| Based on | Dia by K. S. Ashoka |
| Produced by | Arjun Dasyan |
| Starring | Megha Akash Adith Arun Arjun Somayajula |
| Cinematography | I. Andrew |
| Edited by | Prawin Pudi |
| Music by | Gowra Hari |
Production company | Vedaansh Creative Works |
Release date |
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Running time | 121 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
editMegha takes three years to confess her feelings to Arjun but he dies in a terrible accident. Later, when she begins a new life with Aadi, she finds out that Arjun is still alive.
Cast
edit- Megha Akash as Megha Swaroop "Soup"
- Adith Arun as Aadi
- Arjun Somayajula as Arjun
- Pavitra Lokesh as Aadi's mother
- Ananda Chakrapani as Megha's father
Production
editThe film was launched and muhurat shot was done on 10 December 2020.The film was shot at various locations including Gateway of India in Mumbai, Pernem railway station in Pernem (Goa).[6] Filming was done for four days, at Pernem railway station. The entire filming was done in 28 days and was wrapped up in February 2021.[7][8] Pavitra Lokesh reprised her role from the original version.[9]
Soundtrack
editThe first single "Aamani Unte" was released on 16 July 2021.[10] Prakash Pecheti of Telangana Today wrote that "Sid Sriram’s voice and music director Gowra Hari’s rendition would probably be the best work that a film like ‘Dear Megha’ could get."[11] Another reviewer credited it as "one of the best romantic albums in a long time".[12]
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| Soundtrack album by Gowra Hari | |||||
| Released | August 26, 2021 (Jukebox) | ||||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | ||||
| Length | 18:00 | ||||
| Language | Telugu | ||||
| Label | Silly Monks Music | ||||
| Producer | Gowra Hari | ||||
| Gowra Hari chronology | |||||
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| Singles from Dear Megha | |||||
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All lyrics are written by Krishna Kanth; all music is composed by Gowra Hari
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Aamani Unte" | Anurag Kulkarni | 4:09 |
| 2. | "Bagundhi Ee Kaalame" | Sid Sriram | 4:09 |
| 3. | "Chusa Ninu Chusa" | Sahithi | 00:15 |
| 4. | "Gundello Kanneeti Megham" | Harini | |
| 5. | "Kashtam Vasthe Nake" | Gowra Hari |
Release
editIn August 2021, The Hans India reported that the film will be released directly on the over-the-top media service.[13] Later, it was announced that the film would release in theatres on 3 September 2021.[14]
Reception
editThadhagath Pathi of The Times of India gave a rating of 3 out of 5 and felt that the film is a faithful remake of its original. He added "Dear Megha is a well-shot film that’ll leave you disturbed – just what the makers intended. But how fair is it really to not delve further into Megha’s life is a question the audience can answer."[15] In contrast, Murali Krishna CH felt that film is not so efficient remake of Dia. He praised Megha's acting performance and film score.[16] The Hindu's Y Sunita Chowdhary commented that the film was neither great nor bad.[17]
References
edit- ^ Raavi, Sridhar (31 August 2021). "Crisp Runtime for Dear Megha". Mirchi9. Archived from the original on 1 September 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ "Trailer of Dear Megha starring Megha Akash released". The News Minute. 31 August 2021. Archived from the original on 1 September 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
- ^ "డియర్ మేఘ ట్రైలర్: ప్రేమకథలకు ముగింపు లేదట!". Sakshi (in Telugu). 30 August 2021. Archived from the original on 30 August 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
- ^ "Dear Megha trailer: a triangle love!". Telugu Cinema. 29 August 2021. Archived from the original on 1 September 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
- ^ "From 'Nootokka Jillala Andagadu' to 'Dear Megha,' 5 Telugu movies are set to release this week!". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 1 September 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
- ^ "Dear Megha shot in unique locations". Deccan Chronicle. 27 August 2021. Archived from the original on 1 September 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
- ^ Pavani (24 February 2021). "షూటింగ్ పూర్తిచేసుకున్న 'డియర్ మేఘ'". Thetelugufilmnagar (in Telugu). Archived from the original on 1 September 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
- ^ "Dear Megha wraps up shoot – Into post-production". 123telugu.com. 24 February 2021. Archived from the original on 1 September 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
- ^ "Telugu and Hindi remakes of 'Dia' take off". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 4 September 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
- ^ "Pooja Hegde launches first single from 'Dear Megha'". Telangana Today. 16 July 2021. Archived from the original on 18 July 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
- ^ "'Dear Megha' has a story replete with surprises and unlucky events". Telangana Today. 4 September 2021. Archived from the original on 6 September 2021. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
- ^ "Dear Megha Music review songs lyrics". IndiaGlitz.com. Archived from the original on 27 August 2021. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
- ^ India, The Hans (18 August 2021). "'Dia' Telugu remake 'Dear Megha' to have an OTT release?". The Hans India. Archived from the original on 1 September 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
- ^ Jha, Lata (23 August 2021). "Telugu film 'Dear Megha' to arrive in cinemas on 3 September". Mint. Archived from the original on 1 September 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
- ^ "Dear Megha Movie Review: A faithful remake of Dia", The Times of India, archived from the original on 6 September 2021, retrieved 6 September 2021
- ^ "'Dear Megha' movie review: A not so efficient remake of Dia". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 6 September 2021. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
- ^ Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (3 September 2021). "'Dear Megha' movie review: Love and life, in fits and starts". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 6 September 2021. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
External links
edit- Dear Megha at IMDb