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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Mithunam | | name = Mithunam | ||
| image = Midhunam Poster.jpg | | image = Midhunam Poster.jpg | ||
| caption = | | caption = | ||
| director = [[Tanikella Bharani]] | | director = [[Tanikella Bharani]] | ||
| producer = Anand Muyida Rao | | producer = Anand Muyida Rao | ||
| writer = | | writer = | ||
| screenplay = | | screenplay = Tanikella Bharani | ||
| story = Sri Ramana | |||
| starring = {{plainlist| | |||
| starring = {{plainlist| | |||
*[[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]] | *[[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]] | ||
*[[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]] | *[[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
| music = [[Swaraveenapani]] | | music = [[Swaraveenapani]] | ||
| cinematography =Rajendra Prasad Tanikella | | cinematography = Rajendra Prasad Tanikella | ||
| editing =S. B. Uddhav | | editing = S. B. Uddhav | ||
| distributor = {{plainlist| | | distributor = {{plainlist| | ||
*AMR Productions | *AMR Productions | ||
*J & J films | *J & J films | ||
}} | }} | ||
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2012|12|21}} | | released = {{Film date|df=yes|2012|12|21}} | ||
| runtime = | | runtime = | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = Telugu | | language = Telugu | ||
| budget = | | budget = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Mithunam''''' is a 2012 [[Telugu film|Telugu]] [[drama film]] directed by [[Tanikella Bharani]]. | '''''Mithunam''''' ({{Translation|Couple}}) is a 2012 Indian [[Telugu film|Telugu]]-language [[drama film]] directed by [[Tanikella Bharani]], who co-wrote the screenplay with Sri Ramana. The film features only two on-screen characters{{Emdash}}[[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]] and [[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]]. The film is based on a best selling Telugu novel of the same name, written by Sri Ramana. The film won four state [[Nandi Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=25 Greatest Telugu Films of the Decade |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/fc-decades/pages/telugu.html|access-date=2021-06-26|website=filmcompanion.in|language=en|archive-date=17 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191017163531/https://www.filmcompanion.in/fc-decades/pages/telugu.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
''Mithunam'' is also a zodiac sign. AMR Productions released ''Mithunam'' on 21 December 2012 to positive reviews. The film ran for fifty days.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions1/50days-mithunam.html|title=Mithunam 50 days function|work=[[Idlebrain.com]]|date=10 February 2013|access-date=28 May 2013|archive-date=6 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130606162008/http://idlebrain.com/news/functions1/50days-mithunam.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
== | ==Plot== | ||
Appadasu | Appadasu is a retired teacher who lives in his native village with his wife Buchchi Lakshmi. Both are senior citizens, and all of their children are living abroad, though instead of feeling lonely and insecure about their life, both Appadasu and Buchchi have their own share of romance happening. 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. | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
*[[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]] as Appadaasu | *[[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]] as Appadaasu | ||
*[[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]] as Buchchi Lakshmi | *[[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]] as Buchchi Lakshmi | ||
*[[Mohan Krishna Indraganti]] ( | *[[Mohan Krishna Indraganti]] as Keshava (voice) | ||
* | *Mirchi Ramakrishna as the rooster (voice) | ||
* | *Sushma Nittala as the chicken (voice) | ||
==Soundtrack== | ==Soundtrack== | ||
{{ | {{Track listing | ||
| headline = Track listing<ref | | headline = Track listing<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.raaga.com/channels/telugu/moviedetail.asp?mid=a0002903 |title=Mithunam Songs – Mithunam Telugu Movie Songs – Telugu Songs Lyrics Trailer Videos, Preview Stills Reviews<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=28 May 2013 |archive-date=22 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230822092855/https://www.raaga.com/album/?mid=a0002903 |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
| extra_column = Singer(s) | | extra_column = Singer(s) | ||
| total_length = | | total_length = | ||
| title1 = Aadi Dampatulu | | title1 = Aadi Dampatulu | ||
| lyrics1 = [[Jonnavithhula Ramalingeswara Rao|Jonnavithula]] | | lyrics1 = [[Jonnavithhula Ramalingeswara Rao|Jonnavithula]] | ||
| extra1 = [[Yesudas]] | | extra1 = [[K. J. Yesudas]] | ||
| length1 = 03:27 | | length1 = 03:27 | ||
| title2 = Evaru Gelicharippudu | | title2 = Evaru Gelicharippudu | ||
| lyrics2 = Anand Muyida Rao | | lyrics2 = Anand Muyida Rao | ||
| extra2 = [[Jamuna Rani]] | | extra2 = [[K. Jamuna Rani]] | ||
| length2 = 03:04 | | length2 = 03:04 | ||
| title3 = Aavakaya Mana Andaridi | | title3 = Aavakaya Mana Andaridi | ||
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| title5 = Aata Kada Jananalu | | title5 = Aata Kada Jananalu | ||
| lyrics5 = Tanikella Bharani | | lyrics5 = Tanikella Bharani | ||
| extra5 = [[Yesudas]] | | extra5 = [[K. J. Yesudas]] | ||
| length5 = 02:25 | | length5 = 02:25 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Critical response=== | ===Critical response=== | ||
A critic from ''[[The Times of India]]'' wrote that "Imagine a movie with only two characters! The only other voice that comes is heard only in the 43rd minute of the movie. But through the film, you know it is Tanikella Bharani who is speaking through every frame".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/midhunam/movie-review/17708070.cms|title=MIDHUNAM MOVIE REVIEW|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=21 December 2012|access-date=17 July 2023|archive-date=17 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230717204120/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/midhunam/movie-review/17708070.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Jeevi of ''[[Idlebrain.com]]'' said that "This film is of 'world cinema' quality on international circuit. On a whole, ''Mithunam'' is a film that every Indian should watch".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-midhunam.html|title=Telugu Movie review – Midhunam|date=22 December 2012|work=[[Idlebrain.com]]|last=Jeevi|access-date=17 July 2023|archive-date=22 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230822092844/https://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-midhunam.html|url-status=live}}</ref> A critic from ''[[Telugucinema.com]]'' wrote that "Director Bharani justifies Sriramana's story and Balu and Lakshmi justify the characters therein. Appreciable cinematography, music, lyrics, editing, and dialogues make the film authentic and enjoyable".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://telugucinema.com/c/publish/featurearticles/mithunam_moviereview.php|title=Mithunam: Movie Review|last=NaChaKi|work=[[Telugucinema.com]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121230182256/https://telugucinema.com/c/publish/featurearticles/mithunam_moviereview.php|archive-date=30 December 2012}}</ref> | |||
==Awards== | |||
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;[[CineMAA Awards]] | |||
:*[[CineMAA Awards|CineMAA Award Special Jury Award for Best Direction]] (2013) – [[Tanikella Bharani]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/nitya-nag-bag-awards-on-starstudded-night/article4818019.ece|title=Nitya, Nag bag awards on star-studded night|work=The Hindu|date=16 June 2013|access-date=16 June 2013|archive-date=11 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160111122516/http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/nitya-nag-bag-awards-on-starstudded-night/article4818019.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
;[[Nandi Awards]] | |||
:*[[Nandi Award for Best Feature Film|Nandi Award for Third Best Feature Film]] (2013) – Bronze | |||
:*[[Nandi Special Jury Award|Special Jury Award]]: – [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]] | |||
:*[[Nandi Special Jury Award|Special Jury Award]]: – [[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]] | |||
:*[[Nandi Award for Best Dialogue Writer|Best Dialogue Writer]]- [[Tanikella Bharani]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*{{IMDb title|2742164}} | |||
*[https://www.kahaniya.com/s/mithunam-2835 Mithunam Story written by Sri Ramana – Read online at Kahaniya] | *[https://www.kahaniya.com/s/mithunam-2835 Mithunam Story written by Sri Ramana – Read online at Kahaniya] | ||
[[Category:2012 films]] | [[Category:2012 films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:2012 Telugu-language films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:2012 Indian films]] | ||
[[Category:2012 directorial debut films]] | [[Category:2012 directorial debut films]] | ||
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[[Category:Films set in Andhra Pradesh]] | |||
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[[Category:Films set in Konaseema]] | |||
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| Directed by | Tanikella Bharani |
| Produced by | Anand Muyida Rao |
| Screenplay by | Tanikella Bharani |
| Story by | Sri Ramana |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Swaraveenapani |
| Cinematography | Rajendra Prasad Tanikella |
| Edited by | S. B. Uddhav |
| Distributed by |
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Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Mithunam (transl. Couple) is a 2012 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Tanikella Bharani, who co-wrote the screenplay with Sri Ramana. The film features only two on-screen characters—S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Lakshmi. The film is based on a best selling Telugu novel of the same name, written by Sri Ramana. The film won four state Nandi Awards.[1]
Mithunam is also a zodiac sign. AMR Productions released Mithunam on 21 December 2012 to positive reviews. The film ran for fifty days.[2]
Plot[edit | edit source]
Appadasu is a retired teacher who lives in his native village with his wife Buchchi Lakshmi. Both are senior citizens, and all of their children are living abroad, though instead of feeling lonely and insecure about their life, both Appadasu and Buchchi have their own share of romance happening. 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.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam as Appadaasu
- Lakshmi as Buchchi Lakshmi
- Mohan Krishna Indraganti as Keshava (voice)
- Mirchi Ramakrishna as the rooster (voice)
- Sushma Nittala as the chicken (voice)
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Aadi Dampatulu" | Jonnavithula | K. J. Yesudas | 03:27 |
| 2. | "Evaru Gelicharippudu" | Anand Muyida Rao | K. Jamuna Rani | 03:04 |
| 3. | "Aavakaya Mana Andaridi" | Tanikella Bharani | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Swapna | 3:19 |
| 4. | "Coffee Dandakam" | Jonnavithhula | Jonnavithhula | 3:00 |
| 5. | "Aata Kada Jananalu" | Tanikella Bharani | K. J. Yesudas | 02:25 |
Reception[edit | edit source]
Critical response[edit | edit source]
A critic from The Times of India wrote that "Imagine a movie with only two characters! The only other voice that comes is heard only in the 43rd minute of the movie. But through the film, you know it is Tanikella Bharani who is speaking through every frame".[4] Jeevi of Idlebrain.com said that "This film is of 'world cinema' quality on international circuit. On a whole, Mithunam is a film that every Indian should watch".[5] A critic from Telugucinema.com wrote that "Director Bharani justifies Sriramana's story and Balu and Lakshmi justify the characters therein. Appreciable cinematography, music, lyrics, editing, and dialogues make the film authentic and enjoyable".[6]
Awards[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "25 Greatest Telugu Films of the Decade". filmcompanion.in. Archived from the original on 17 October 2019. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ↑ "Mithunam 50 days function". Idlebrain.com. 10 February 2013. Archived from the original on 6 June 2013. Retrieved 28 May 2013.
- ↑ "Mithunam Songs – Mithunam Telugu Movie Songs – Telugu Songs Lyrics Trailer Videos, Preview Stills Reviews". Archived from the original on 22 August 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2013.
- ↑ "MIDHUNAM MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India. 21 December 2012. Archived from the original on 17 July 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ↑ Jeevi (22 December 2012). "Telugu Movie review – Midhunam". Idlebrain.com. Archived from the original on 22 August 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ↑ NaChaKi. "Mithunam: Movie Review". Telugucinema.com. Archived from the original on 30 December 2012.
- ↑ "Nitya, Nag bag awards on star-studded night". The Hindu. 16 June 2013. Archived from the original on 11 January 2016. Retrieved 16 June 2013.