Mithunam (2012 film)
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| Directed by | Tanikella Bharani |
| Produced by | Anand Muyida Rao |
| Written by | Sri Ramana |
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| Music by | Swaraveenapani |
| Cinematography | Rajendra Prasad Tanikella |
| Edited by | S. B. Uddhav |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
| Budget | 1.25 cr |
Mithunam is a 2012 Telugu Drama film directed by Tanikella Bharani. It features S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Lakshmi.[2][3] The film is based on a best selling Telugu novel of the same name, written by Sri Ramana. Tanikella Bhranai received CineMAA Award Special Jury Award for Best Direction.[4]
Mithunam means couple in Telugu.[5] It also a zodiac sign. AMR Productions released Mithunam all over India on 21 December 2012, to positive reviews.[6]
Cast
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam as Appadaasu
- Lakshmi as Buchchi Lakshmi
- Mohan Krishna Indraganti (Voice-over)
Story
Appadasu (SPB) is a retired teacher and he lives in his native village with his wife Buchchi (Lakshmi). Both are senior citizens and all their children are living abroad. But instead of feeling lonely and insecure about their life, both Appadasu and Buchchi have their own share of romance happening and they treat each and every day as a special day and enjoy the moments. This relationship also has its share of ups and downs and what life has in store for them forms the rest of the story.
Awards
- Nandi Awards
- Nandi Award for Best Feature Film (2013) – Bronze
Soundtrack
| Track listing[5][7] | ||||
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| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
| 1. | "Aadi Dampatulu" | Jonnavithula | Yesudas | 03:27 |
| 2. | "Evaru Gelicharippudu" | Anand Muyida Rao | Jamuna Rani | 03:04 |
| 3. | "Aavakaya Mana Andaridi" | Tanikella Bharani | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam,Swapna | 3:19 |
| 4. | "Coffee Dandakam" | Jonnavithula | Jonnavithula | 3:00 |
| 5. | "Aata Kada Jananalu" | Tanikella Bharani | Yesudas | 02:25 |
Reception
Critical response
Mithunam received excellent response from critics. Idlebrain has said that this film is of ‘world cinema’ quality on international circuit. On a whole, Mithunam is a film that every Indian should watch.[8]
References
- ↑ "Midhunam in Cinemas on 21st December". Ragalahari. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ↑ IMDB title "Mithunam"
- ↑ Mithunam Telugu Movie
- ↑ Nitya, Nag bag awards on star-studded night | The Hindu
- 1 2 Feature Articles : Mithunam: Movie Review
- ↑ Bharani moved by acclaim for Mithunam
- ↑ Midhunam Songs – Midhunam Telugu Movie Songs – Telugu Songs Lyrics Trailer Videos, Preview Stills Reviews
- ↑ Mithunam 50days