Month of Madhu is a 2023 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film written and directed by Srikanth Nagothi. It was produced by Yaswanth Mulukutla, under Krishiv Production and Handpicked Stories. The film featured Naveen Chandra and Swathi Reddy in the lead roles and was released on 6 October 2023 to positive reviews.[1]
| Month of Madhu | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Srikanth Nagothi |
| Written by | Srikanth Nagothi |
| Produced by | Yaswanth Mulukutla |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Rajeev Dharavath |
| Edited by | Ravikanth Perepu |
| Music by | Achu Rajamani |
Production companies | Krishiv Production Handpicked Stories |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
editAfter two decades of marriage, Lekha (Swathi Reddy) decides to separate from her husband, Madhusudhan Rao (Naveen Chandra). Simultaneously, an NRI teenager named Madhumitha (Shreya Navile) arrives in Vizag to attend her cousin’s wedding. She accidentally crosses paths with Madhusudhan and delves into his personal life. What unfolds next? Does she mend his marital relationship or break it further? Why does Lekha want to separate from Madhu? What choice does Lekha ultimately make? The movie has the answers to these questions.
Cast
edit- Naveen Chandra as Madhusudhan "Madhu" Rao
- Swathi Reddy as Lekha
- Shreya Navile as Madhumathi "Madhu"
- Manjula Ghattamaneni as Sarmishta Devi,[2] Madhumathi's mother
- Harsha Chemudu as Madhusudhan's friend
- Raja Chembolu as Lekha's brother
- Raja Ravindra as Lawyer Chalapathi
- Gnaneswari Kandregula as Vasuki
- Uma YG
- Kancherapalem Kishore as Pharmacy Owner
- Raghav Rudra Mulpuru as Daksh
- Ruchita Sadineni as Bindu
- Mourya Siddavaram
Music
editAll music is composed by Achu Rajamani
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Naa Tholi Chinnari Premo" | Krishna Kanth | Haricharan Sheshadri, Aditi Bhavaraju | 4:40 |
| 2. | "Oh Na Madhu" | Srikanth Nagothi | Karthik, Yamini Ghantasala | 3:52 |
| 3. | "Swetcha Ledu" | Krishna Kanth | Andrea Jeremiah | 3:13 |
| 4. | "You Gotta Live Your Life" | Krishna Kanth | Aditya Iyengar, Sharmila | 2:58 |
| 5. | "Paluke Bangaaramaayena" | Bhadrachala Ramadasu | Aditi Bhavaraju, Achu Rajamani | 2:02 |
Release
editMonth of Madhu was released on 6 October 2023.[3] Post-theatrical streaming rights were acquired by Aha[4] and premiered on 3 November 2023.[5] This film has also been available on Amazon Prime Video since 8 December, 2023.
Reception
editThe New Indian Express's Abhilasha Cherukuri gave a rating of 4 out of 5 and praised the writing, direction, music and performances of lead actors (Swathi and Naveen Chandra).[6] Jahnavi of The News Minute also gave a rating of 4 out of 5 and prasied Swathi Reddy and the work of Srikanth Nagothi. She further added that the film "brings some delightful women to Telugu cinema – their desire for love, fun, self-fulfillment, sex, and everything else coming alive with a sensitive warmth".[7]
Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu praised the work of the lead actors and the direction while stating that "Month of Madhu shines in its attempt to show human relationships with all its warmth and shortcomings".[8] The Times of India opined that the film stands as a testament to the intricacies of modern relationships. Further, the critic stated "Nagothi's storytelling, coupled with the compelling performances of the cast, creates an experience that lingers in the hearts of the audience".[9]
References
edit- ^ "Month Of Madhu gets a release date". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 9 October 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
- ^ "Month of Madhu (2023) - IMDb". IMDB. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ "Naveen Chandra and Swathi Reddy's 'Month of Madhu' release date confirmed for October 6th". The Times of India. 11 September 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 9 October 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
- ^ Ltd, Arha Media & Broadcasting Pvt (30 April 2018), Watch Month of Madhu (Telugu) Full Movie Online - Download Now, archived from the original on 21 November 2023, retrieved 21 November 2023
- ^ "Month of Madhu gets OTT release date". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 1 November 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
- ^ Cherukuri, Abhilasha (7 October 2023). "'Month Of Madhu' movie review: Love, loss and longing meet in this bittersweet yet triumphant tale". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 9 October 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
- ^ Jahnavi (6 October 2023). "Month of Madhu review: Swathi Reddy shines in a warmly moving relationship drama". The News Minute. Archived from the original on 9 October 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
- ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (6 October 2023). "'Month of Madhu' movie review: Swathi Reddy, Naveen Chandra are the soul of Srikanth Nagothi's moving relationship drama". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 8 October 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
- ^ "Month Of Madhu Movie Review : A deep dive into human connections and emotional turmoil". The Times of India. 6 October 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 9 October 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2023.