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{{short description|Indian Telugu-language film by Arjun Dasyan}}
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| name          = Dear Megha
| name          = Dear Megha
| image          = Dear Megha.jpg
| image          = Dear Megha.jpg
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| director      = A Sushanth Reddy
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| director      = [[Sushanth Reddy]]
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| screenplay    = [[Sushanth Reddy]]
| story          = [[K. S. Ashoka]]
| based_on      = {{Based on |''[[Dia (film)|Dia]]''|[[K. S. Ashoka]]}}
| producer      = Arjun Dasyan
| producer      = Arjun Dasyan
| writer        =
| starring      = [[Megha Akash]]<br />[[Adith Arun]]<br />Arjun Somayajula
| starring      = [[Megha Akash]]<br/>Arjun Somayajula<br/>[[Adith Arun]]
| cinematography = I. Andrew
| editing        = [[Prawin Pudi]]
| music          = Gowra Hari
| music          = Gowra Hari
| cinematography = I. Andrew
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| studio        = Vedaansh Creative Works
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'''''Dear Megha''''' is a 2021 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[romantic drama film]] directed by [[Sushanth Reddy]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 August 2021 |title=Trailer of Dear Megha starring Megha Akash released |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/trailer-dear-megha-starring-megha-akash-released-154607 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210901051807/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/trailer-dear-megha-starring-megha-akash-released-154607 |archive-date=1 September 2021 |access-date=1 September 2021 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref> Produced by Arjun Dasyan under Vedaansh Creative Works, the film stars [[Megha Akash]], [[Adith Arun]] and Arjun Somayajula. A remake of 2020 [[Kannada cinema|Kannada]] film [[Dia (film)|''Dia'']],<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 August 2021 |title=డియర్‌ మేఘ ట్రైలర్‌: ప్రేమకథలకు ముగింపు లేదట! |url=https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/megha-akash-adith-arun-dear-megha-movie-trailer-released-1391612 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210830062128/https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/megha-akash-adith-arun-dear-megha-movie-trailer-released-1391612 |archive-date=30 August 2021 |access-date=1 September 2021 |website=Sakshi |language=te}}</ref> the plot follows the [[Love triangle|triangular love story]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dear Megha trailer: a triangle love! |url=https://telugucinema.com/videos/dear-megha-trailer-a-triangle-love |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210901051117/https://telugucinema.com/videos/dear-megha-trailer-a-triangle-love |archive-date=1 September 2021 |access-date=1 September 2021 |website=Telugu Cinema |date=29 August 2021 |language=en-US}}</ref> The film was released on 3 September 2021.<ref>{{Cite news |title=From 'Nootokka Jillala Andagadu' to 'Dear Megha,' 5 Telugu movies are set to release this week! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/from-nootokka-jillala-andagadu-to-dear-megha-5-telugu-movies-are-set-to-release-this-week/articleshow/85791328.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210901045151/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/from-nootokka-jillala-andagadu-to-dear-megha-5-telugu-movies-are-set-to-release-this-week/articleshow/85791328.cms |archive-date=1 September 2021 |access-date=1 September 2021 |website=The Times of India}}</ref>


'''''Dear Megha''''' is an upcoming [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[romantic drama]] film directed by A Sushanth Reddy. This film stars [[Megha Akash]], Arjun Somayajula and [[Adith Arun]]. The music was composed by Gowra Hari while cinematography done by I Andrew and the film is edited by [[Prawin Pudi]]. The film is produced by Arjun Dasyan under the banner Vedaansh Creative Works.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-details/dear-megha/movieshow/80684513.cms|title=Dear Megha Movie|via=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|access-date=7 March 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/rana-daggubati-unveils-telugu-film-dear-megha-first-look-see-poster-101612430014115.html|title=Rana Daggubati unveils Telugu film Dear Megha first look, see poster|date=4 February 2021|website=Hindustan Times|access-date=7 March 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://telanganatoday.com/megha-akashs-next-to-be-an-emotional-drama|title=Megha Akash’s next to be an emotional drama|website=Telangana Today|access-date=7 March 2021}}</ref>
==Plot==
Megha 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.


== Synopsis ==
== Cast ==
This film is about coming of age of Megha from teen to woman. Her love stories and how they affect her life. Her heartbreaks and her trauma forms the crux of the story.


== Cast ==
* [[Megha Akash]] as Megha Swaroop "Soup"
* [[Megha Akash]]  
* [[Adith Arun]] as Aadi
* [[Adith Arun ]]
* Arjun Somayajula as Arjun
* Arjun Somayajula  
* [[Pavitra Lokesh]] as Aadi's mother
*[[Ananda Chakrapani]] as Megha's father


== Production ==
== Production ==
The film was launched and muhurat shot was done on 10 December 2020. Filming was wrapped up in February 2021.
The 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]]).<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 August 2021 |title=Dear Megha shot in unique locations |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/270821/dear-megha-shot-in-unique-locations.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210901044152/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/270821/dear-megha-shot-in-unique-locations.html |archive-date=1 September 2021 |access-date=1 September 2021 |website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> Filming was done for four days, at Pernem railway station. The entire filming was done in 28 days and was [[Wrap (filmmaking)|wrapped up]] in February 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pavani |date=24 February 2021 |title=షూటింగ్ పూర్తిచేసుకున్న 'డియర్ మేఘ' |url=https://telugu.thetelugufilmnagar.com/2021/02/24/dear-megha-movie-team-wraps-up-shooting-work/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210901052939/https://telugu.thetelugufilmnagar.com/2021/02/24/dear-megha-movie-team-wraps-up-shooting-work/ |archive-date=1 September 2021 |access-date=1 September 2021 |website=Thetelugufilmnagar |language=te}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=24 February 2021 |title=Dear Megha wraps up shoot – Into post-production |url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/dear-megha-wraps-up-shoot-into-post-production.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210901052940/https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/dear-megha-wraps-up-shoot-into-post-production.html |archive-date=1 September 2021 |access-date=1 September 2021 |website=123telugu.com}}</ref> [[Pavitra Lokesh]] reprised her role from the original version.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Telugu and Hindi remakes of 'Dia' take off |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2020/dec/24/telugu-and-hindiremakes-of-dia-take-off-2240267.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210904035631/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2020/dec/24/telugu-and-hindiremakes-of-dia-take-off-2240267.html |archive-date=4 September 2021 |access-date=1 September 2021 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
 
== Soundtrack ==
The first single "Aamani Unte" was released on 16 July 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 July 2021 |title=Pooja Hegde launches first single from 'Dear Megha' |url=https://telanganatoday.com/pooja-hegde-launches-first-single-from-dear-megha |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210718130151/https://telanganatoday.com/pooja-hegde-launches-first-single-from-dear-megha |archive-date=18 July 2021 |access-date=1 September 2021 |website=Telangana Today |language=en-US}}</ref> 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."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-04|title='Dear Megha' has a story replete with surprises and unlucky events|url=https://telanganatoday.com/dear-megha-has-a-story-replete-with-surprises-and-unlucky-events|access-date=2021-09-06|website=Telangana Today|language=en-US}}</ref> Another reviewer credited it as "one of the best romantic albums in a long time".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dear Megha Music review songs lyrics|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/dear-megha-songs-review-telugu-movie-23065|access-date=2021-09-06|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref>
 
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==References==
{{tracklist
| headline = Track list
| length2 = 4:09
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| title1 = Aamani Unte
| extra1 = [[Anurag Kulkarni]]
| length1 = 4:09
| all_music = Gowra Hari
| title2 = Bagundhi Ee Kaalame
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| all_lyrics = Krishna Kanth
| extra2 = [[Sid Sriram]]
| title3 = Chusa Ninu Chusa
| length3 = 00:15
| extra3 = Sahithi
| title4 = Gundello Kanneeti Megham
| extra4 = Harini
| title5 = Kashtam Vasthe Nake
| extra5 = Gowra Hari
}}
 
== Release ==
In August 2021, ''[[The Hans India]]'' reported that the film will be released directly on the [[over-the-top media service]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=India |first=The Hans |date=18 August 2021 |title='Dia' Telugu remake 'Dear Megha' to have an OTT release? |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/dia-telugu-remake-dear-megha-to-have-an-ott-release-702161 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210901052938/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/dia-telugu-remake-dear-megha-to-have-an-ott-release-702161 |archive-date=1 September 2021 |access-date=1 September 2021 |website=[[The Hans India]]}}</ref> Later, it was announced that the film would release in theatres on 3 September 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jha |first=Lata |date=23 August 2021 |title=Telugu film 'Dear Megha' to arrive in cinemas on 3 September |url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/telugu-film-dear-megha-to-arrive-in-cinemas-on-3-september-11629694956213.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210901052938/https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/telugu-film-dear-megha-to-arrive-in-cinemas-on-3-september-11629694956213.html |archive-date=1 September 2021 |access-date=1 September 2021 |website=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]]}}</ref>
 
== Reception ==
Thadhagath 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."<ref>{{Citation|title=Dear Megha Movie Review: A faithful remake of Dia|newspaper=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/dear-megha/movie-review/85894986.cms|access-date=2021-09-06}}</ref> In contrast, Murali Krishna CH felt that film is not so efficient remake of [[Dia (film)|''Dia'']]. He praised Megha's acting performance and film score.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Dear Megha' movie review: A not so efficient remake of Dia|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2021/sep/04/dear-megha-movie-review-a-not-so-efficient-remake-of-dia-2354001.html|access-date=2021-09-06|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> ''[[The Hindu]]''<nowiki/>'s Y Sunita Chowdhary commented that the film was neither great nor bad.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Chowdhary|first=Y. Sunita|date=2021-09-03|title='Dear Megha' movie review: Love and life, in fits and starts|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/dear-megha-movie-review-love-and-life-in-fits-and-starts/article36273211.ece|access-date=2021-09-06|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
 
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
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Latest revision as of 22:18, 18 August 2023


Dear Megha
File:Dear Megha.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySushanth Reddy
Produced byArjun Dasyan
Screenplay bySushanth Reddy
Story byK. S. Ashoka
Based onDia
by K. S. Ashoka
StarringMegha Akash
Adith Arun
Arjun Somayajula
Music byGowra Hari
CinematographyI. Andrew
Edited byPrawin Pudi
Production
company
Vedaansh Creative Works
Release date
  • 3 September 2021 (2021-09-03)
Running time
121 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

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]

Plot[edit]

Megha 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]

Production[edit]

The 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[edit]

The 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]

Dear Megha
Soundtrack album by
Gowra Hari
ReleasedAugust 26, 2021 (2021-08-26) (Jukebox)
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length18:00
LanguageTelugu
LabelSilly Monks Music
ProducerGowra Hari
Gowra Hari chronology
Evadu Thakkuva Kadu
(2019) 		Dear Megha
(2021)
External audio
Audio Jukebox at YouTube
Singles from Dear Megha
  1. "Aamani Unte"
    Released: 16 July 2021
  2. "Bagundhi Ee Kaalame"
    Released: 29 July 2021
  3. "Gundello Kanneeti Megham"
    Released: 7 August 2021

All lyrics written by Krishna Kanth, all music composed by Gowra Hari.

Track list
No. TitleSinger(s) Length
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[edit]

In 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[edit]

Thadhagath 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]

  1. ↑ Raavi, Sridhar (31 August 2021). "Crisp Runtime for Dear Megha". Mirchi9. Archived from the original on 1 September 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
  2. ↑ "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.
  3. ↑ "డియర్‌ మేఘ ట్రైలర్‌: ప్రేమకథలకు ముగింపు లేదట!". Sakshi (in తెలుగు). 30 August 2021. Archived from the original on 30 August 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
  4. ↑ "Dear Megha trailer: a triangle love!". Telugu Cinema. 29 August 2021. Archived from the original on 1 September 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
  5. ↑ "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.
  6. ↑ "Dear Megha shot in unique locations". Deccan Chronicle. 27 August 2021. Archived from the original on 1 September 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
  7. ↑ Pavani (24 February 2021). "షూటింగ్ పూర్తిచేసుకున్న 'డియర్ మేఘ'". Thetelugufilmnagar (in తెలుగు). Archived from the original on 1 September 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
  8. ↑ "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.
  9. ↑ "Telugu and Hindi remakes of 'Dia' take off". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 4 September 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
  10. ↑ "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.
  11. ↑ "'Dear Megha' has a story replete with surprises and unlucky events". Telangana Today. 4 September 2021. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
  12. ↑ "Dear Megha Music review songs lyrics". IndiaGlitz.com. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
  13. ↑ 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.
  14. ↑ 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.
  15. ↑ "Dear Megha Movie Review: A faithful remake of Dia", The Times of India, retrieved 6 September 2021
  16. ↑ "'Dear Megha' movie review: A not so efficient remake of Dia". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
  17. ↑ Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (3 September 2021). "'Dear Megha' movie review: Love and life, in fits and starts". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 September 2021.

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