robot: Update article (please report if you notice any mistake or error in this edit) |
LayneMatos1 (talk | contribs) m small edit |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{short description|2019 film by Rahul Ravindran}} | |||
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2019}} | {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2019}} | ||
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2019}} | {{Use Indian English|date=June 2019}} | ||
{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| image = Manmadhudu 2 poster.jpg | | image = Manmadhudu 2 poster.jpg | ||
| caption = Theatrical release poster | | caption = Theatrical release poster | ||
| director = [[Rahul Ravindran]] | | director = [[Rahul Ravindran]] | ||
| producer = [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]]<br />P. Kiran | | producer = [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]]<br />P. Kiran | ||
| screenplay = Rahul Ravindran<br />Satyanand | | screenplay = Rahul Ravindran<br />Satyanand | ||
| based_on = {{Based on|''[[I Do (2006 film)|I Do]]'' (2006)|[[Alain Chabat]]}} | | based_on = {{Based on|''[[I Do (2006 film)|I Do]]'' (2006)|[[Alain Chabat]]}} | ||
| starring = {{ubl|Nagarjuna|[[Rakul Preet Singh]]}} | | starring = {{ubl|Nagarjuna|[[Rakul Preet Singh]]}} | ||
| Line 14: | Line 13: | ||
| music = [[Chaitan Bharadwaj]] | | music = [[Chaitan Bharadwaj]] | ||
| cinematography = [[M. Sukumar]] | | cinematography = [[M. Sukumar]] | ||
| editing = Chota K. Prasad<br />Bonthala | | editing = Chota K. Prasad<br />Bonthala Nageswara Reddy | ||
| studio = [[Viacom18 Studios]]<br />[[Annapurna Studios]]<br />[[Anandi Art Creations]] | | studio = [[Viacom18 Studios]]<br />[[Annapurna Studios]]<br />[[Anandi Art Creations]] | ||
| distributor = Viacom18 Studios | | distributor = Viacom18 Studios | ||
| released = {{film date|df=y|2019|8|9 | | released = {{film date|df=y|2019|8|9}} | ||
| runtime = 152 minutes | | runtime = 152 minutes | ||
| language = Telugu | | language = Telugu | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| budget = {{INR}}30 [[crore]] | | budget = {{INR}}30 [[crore]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Manmadhudu 2''''' ({{ | '''''Manmadhudu 2''''' ({{translation|Cupid 2}}) is a 2019 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[romantic comedy]] film directed by [[Rahul Ravindran]]. It is produced by [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]] and P. Kiran under [[Annapurna Studios]], [[Anandi Art Creations]] and [[Viacom18 Studios]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-11-26 |title=Akkineni Nagarjuna to team up with Rahul Ravindran for 'Manmadhudu 2' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/akkineni-nagarjuna-to-team-up-with-rahul-ravindran-for-manmadhudu-2/articleshow/66807401.cms |access-date=2019-12-06 |website=Times of India |archive-date=8 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200408044246/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/akkineni-nagarjuna-to-team-up-with-rahul-ravindran-for-manmadhudu-2/articleshow/66807401.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> It stars Nagarjuna and [[Rakul Preet Singh]], with music composed by [[Chaitan Bharadwaj]]. The film is an official remake of the French film ''[[I Do (2006 film)|I Do]]'' (2006)<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-07-25 |title=Manmadhudu 2 is remake of a French film, confirms Nagarjuna |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/manmadhudu-2-is-a-remake-of-a-french-film-confirms-nagarjuna-1573467-2019-07-25 |access-date=2019-12-06 |website=India Today |archive-date=6 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191206112743/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/manmadhudu-2-is-a-remake-of-a-french-film-confirms-nagarjuna-1573467-2019-07-25 |url-status=live }}</ref> and is a [[spiritual successor]] to Nagarjuna's ''[[Manmadhudu]]'' (2002). The film opened up to mixed to negative reviews and became a [[box-office bomb]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-12-18 |title=Actor Nagarjuna to star in the Telugu remake of this Ajay Devgn movie? |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/actor-nagarjuna-to-star-in-the-telugu-remake-of-this-ajay-devgn-movie-928767.html |access-date=2021-04-29 |website=Deccan Herald |quote=The film was a ‘spiritual successor’ to the cult movie Manmadhudu}}</ref> | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
Samba Siva Rao / Sam is an aged bachelor and a perfumer by profession who lives in [[Portugal]], creator of Gucci Bloom. In his youth, a breakup with Suma | Samba Siva Rao / Sam is an aged bachelor and a perfumer by profession who lives in [[Portugal]], creator of Gucci Bloom. In his youth, a breakup with Suma due to the traditional harassment of his family makes him averse to the concept of marriage and pushes him to believe in flings. However, his family consisting of his mother and three sisters – Swarnalatha, Sangeetha, and Swetha – give an ultimatum to enter wedlock within three months. To solve the problem, Sam enters into a contract and hires a young girl named Avantika to act as his fiancé for a few weeks and ditch him on the wedding day so that his family will leave him alone. As Avantika, wants to adopt her deceased sister's son for which a bank balance is obligatory as per Portuguese rules, she also agrees. However, the situation changes when Sam's family gets emotionally closer to Avantika and even she too. According to the plan, Avantika absconds. As a result, Sam's mother collapses with a heart attack. To rescue her from danger, Sam again hires Avantika with Plan B: to act horribly toward the family so that they do not like her anymore. In that process, Avantika shifts to Sam's residence when the two starts liking each other, but Sam maintains silence because of the age gap. A grief-stricken Avantika completes their contract and takes off. At last, Sam stands up to his family, confesses his schemes, and expresses his love for Avantika, which she overhears and comes back. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Sam and Avantika and the couple adopting Avanthika's nephew. | ||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
* [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna | {{Cast listing| | ||
* [[Rakul Preet Singh]] as Avantika | * [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]] as Samba Siva Rao [[pseudonym|a.k. a.]] Sam | ||
* [[Rakul Preet Singh]] as Avantika (Voice dubbed by [[Chinmayi Sripada|Chinmayi]]) | |||
* [[Rao Ramesh]] as Attharu Pushparaju, Sam's maternal uncle | * [[Rao Ramesh]] as Attharu Pushparaju, Sam's maternal uncle | ||
* [[Vennela Kishore]] as Kishore, Sam's PA | * [[Vennela Kishore]] as Kishore, Sam's PA | ||
* [[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]] as Sam's mother | * [[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]] as Sam's mother | ||
* [[Rohini (actress)|Rohini]] as Janani, NGO director | * [[Rohini (actress)|Rohini]] as Janani, NGO director | ||
* [[Jhansi (TV anchor)|Jhansi]] as Swarnalatha, Sam's elder sister | * [[Jhansi (TV anchor)|Jhansi]] as Swarnalatha, Sam's elder sister | ||
* [[Devadarshini]] as Sangeetha, Sam's elder sister | * [[Devadarshini]] as Sangeetha, Sam's elder sister | ||
* Nishanthi Evani as Swetha, Sam's younger sister | * Nishanthi Evani as Swetha, Sam's younger sister | ||
* Sri Satya as Avantika's sister | |||
===Cameo | }} | ||
* [[Samantha Ruth Prabhu]] as the girl who Sam meets at a bridge<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/manmadhudu-2-samantha-to-play-a-cameo-in-father-in-law-nagarjuna-s-film-1503805- | ===Cameo appearances=== | ||
* [[Keerthy Suresh]] as Suma, Sam's ex-girlfriend<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/after-samantha-akkieneni-keerthy-suresh-joins-nagarjuna-s-manmadhudu-2-for-a-cameo-1543137-2019-06-05| | * [[Samantha Ruth Prabhu]] as the girl who Sam meets at a bridge<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-04-17 |title=Manmadhudu 2: Samantha to play a cameo in father-in-law Nagarjuna's film |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/manmadhudu-2-samantha-to-play-a-cameo-in-father-in-law-nagarjuna-s-film-1503805-2019-04-17 |access-date=2019-12-07 |website=India Today}}</ref> (Voice dubbed by [[Chinmayi Sripada|Chinmayi]]) | ||
* [[Akshara Gowda]] as Akshara, the girl whom Sam meets at the bar<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/akshara-gowda-marks-her-telugu-debut-with-manmadhudu-2-imagegallery-tollywood-te3ng2hdadchi.html| | * [[Keerthy Suresh]] as Suma, Sam's ex-girlfriend<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-06-05 |title=After Samantha Akkieneni, Keerthy Suresh joins Nagarjuna's Manmadhudu 2 for a cameo |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/after-samantha-akkieneni-keerthy-suresh-joins-nagarjuna-s-manmadhudu-2-for-a-cameo-1543137-2019-06-05 |access-date=2019-12-07 |website=India Today |archive-date=2 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702053122/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/after-samantha-akkieneni-keerthy-suresh-joins-nagarjuna-s-manmadhudu-2-for-a-cameo-1543137-2019-06-05 |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
* [[Brahmanandam]] as Suribabu Lavangam | * [[Akshara Gowda]] as Akshara, the girl whom Sam meets at the bar<ref>{{Cite web |title=Akshara Gowda marks her Telugu debut with 'Manmadhudu 2' |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/akshara-gowda-marks-her-telugu-debut-with-manmadhudu-2-imagegallery-tollywood-te3ng2hdadchi.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190429233919/http://www.sify.com/movies/akshara-gowda-marks-her-telugu-debut-with-manmadhudu-2-imagegallery-tollywood-te3ng2hdadchi.html |archive-date=29 April 2019 |access-date=2019-12-07 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> | ||
* [[Sudhanshu Pandey]] as Amit, | * [[Brahmanandam]] as [[Manmadhudu|Suribabu Lavangam]] | ||
* [[Sudhanshu Pandey]] as Amit, Avantika's sadistic ex-boyfriend | |||
== Production == | == Production == | ||
The film is being produced by [[Annapurna Studios]], [[Anandi Art Creations]] and [[Viacom18 Motion Pictures]]. | The film is being produced by [[Annapurna Studios]], [[Anandi Art Creations]] and [[Viacom18 Motion Pictures]]. | ||
Movie launched on March 25, 2019 with a formal puja ceremony in Annapurna Studios, Hyderabad. [[Naga Chaitanya]], [[Amala Akkineni]], [[Sumanth]] and [[Sushanth]] has graced the event.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/rakul-preet-singh-and-nagarjuna-akkineni-in-manmadhudu-2-5641617/| | Movie launched on March 25, 2019, with a formal puja ceremony in Annapurna Studios, Hyderabad. [[Naga Chaitanya]], [[Amala Akkineni]], [[Sumanth]] and [[Sushanth]] has graced the event.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-03-25 |title=Nagarjuna starrer Manmadhudu 2 launched |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/rakul-preet-singh-and-nagarjuna-akkineni-in-manmadhudu-2-5641617/ |access-date=2019-12-06 |website=The Indian Express |archive-date=25 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190325093901/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/rakul-preet-singh-and-nagarjuna-akkineni-in-manmadhudu-2-5641617/ |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
|website=The Indian Express|date=2019- | After filming some important scenes in some locations at Portugal (including [[Lisbon]]) and [[Switzerland]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-05-16 |title=Nagarjuna bids adieu to Portugal team on the wrap up of schedule for Manmadhudu 2 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/nagarjuna-bids-adieu-to-portugal-team-on-the-wrap-up-of-schedule-for-manmadhudu-2/articleshow/69357887.cms |access-date=2019-12-06 |website=Times of India |archive-date=15 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015120605/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/nagarjuna-bids-adieu-to-portugal-team-on-the-wrap-up-of-schedule-for-manmadhudu-2/articleshow/69357887.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>[https://wherewasitshot.com/manmadhudu-2/ Manmadhudu 2] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231125041414/https://wherewasitshot.com/manmadhudu-2/ |date=25 November 2023 }}. ''wherewasitshot.com''.</ref> the team wrapped up the schedule and returned to [[Hyderabad]]. | ||
After filming some important scenes in some locations at Portugal,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/nagarjuna-bids-adieu-to-portugal-team-on-the-wrap-up-of-schedule-for-manmadhudu-2/articleshow/69357887.cms| | |||
== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||
| Line 70: | Line 69: | ||
| prev_year = 2019 | | prev_year = 2019 | ||
| next_title = [[SR Kalyanamandapam]] | | next_title = [[SR Kalyanamandapam]] | ||
| next_year = | | next_year = 2021 | ||
| misc = {{External media | | misc = {{External media | ||
| audio1 = {{YouTube|F5UPlZT4yrE|Official Audio Jukebox}} | | audio1 = {{YouTube|F5UPlZT4yrE|Official Audio Jukebox}} | ||
| Line 88: | Line 87: | ||
| title1 = Hey Menina | | title1 = Hey Menina | ||
| lyrics1 = Subham Viswanadh | | lyrics1 = Subham Viswanadh | ||
| extra1 = | | extra1 = [[Chaitan Bharadwaj]] | ||
| length1 = 3:01 | | length1 = 3:01 | ||
| title2 = Naa Lona | | title2 = Naa Lona | ||
| lyrics2 = Subham Viswanadh | | lyrics2 = Subham Viswanadh | ||
| extra2 = [[Chinmayi]] | | extra2 = [[Chinmayi Sripada|Chinmayi]] | ||
| length2 = 4:02 | | length2 = 4:02 | ||
| title3 = Maa Chakkani Pellanta | | title3 = Maa Chakkani Pellanta | ||
| lyrics3 = Kittu Vissapragada | | lyrics3 = Kittu Vissapragada | ||
| extra3 = [[Anurag Kulkarni]], Chinmayi, Deepthi | | extra3 = [[Anurag Kulkarni]], [[Chinmayi Sripada|Chinmayi]], Deepthi Parthasarathy | ||
| length3 = 3:32 | | length3 = 3:32 | ||
}} | }} | ||
== Release == | == Release == | ||
The movie was released on 9 August 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/manmadhudu-2-nagarjuna-rakul-preet-singhs-romantic-drama-to-release-on-august-9-2231837.html| | The movie was released on 9 August 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-07-15 |title=Manmadhudu 2: Nagarjuna, Rakul Preet Singh's Romantic Drama to Release on August 9 |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/manmadhudu-2-nagarjuna-rakul-preet-singhs-romantic-drama-to-release-on-august-9-2231837.html |access-date=2019-12-06 |website=News18 |archive-date=6 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191206111242/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/manmadhudu-2-nagarjuna-rakul-preet-singhs-romantic-drama-to-release-on-august-9-2231837.html |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
== Reception == | == Reception == | ||
=== Critical reception === | === Critical reception === | ||
''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 3.5 out of 5 stars stating "The director missed a trick or two with the climax but gets almost everything else bang on, ensuring a hilarious entertainer that you wouldn't mind watching on repeat. Too much of something can be an overkill, they often say. But when it comes to Vennela Kishore's comedy in Manmadhudu 2, that doesn't ring true. In fact, it only leaves you wanting for more".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/manmadhudu-2/movie-review/70601288.cms| | ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 3.5 out of 5 stars stating "The director missed a trick or two with the climax but gets almost everything else bang on, ensuring a hilarious entertainer that you wouldn't mind watching on repeat. Too much of something can be an overkill, they often say. But when it comes to Vennela Kishore's comedy in Manmadhudu 2, that doesn't ring true. In fact, it only leaves you wanting for more".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-08-09 |title=MANMADHUDU 2 MOVIE REVIEW |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/manmadhudu-2/movie-review/70601288.cms |access-date=2019-12-06 |website=Times of India |archive-date=6 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191206114851/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/manmadhudu-2/movie-review/70601288.cms |url-status=live }}{{Rating|3.5|5}}</ref> ''[[India Today]]'' gave 2.5 out of 5 stars stating "Manmadhudu 2, directed by Rahul Ravindran, aims to be a breezy entertainer but it barely scratches the surface. Witty one-liners and a handful of neatly crafted moments are the only takeaways from Manmadhudu 2".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-08-09 |title=Manmadhudu 2 Review: Excellent Nagarjuna and Rakul Preet drive a passable entertainer |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/manmadhudu-2-review-excellent-nagarjuna-and-rakul-preet-drive-a-passable-entertainer-1579206-2019-08-09 |access-date=2019-12-06 |website=India Today |archive-date=16 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190816163856/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/manmadhudu-2-review-excellent-nagarjuna-and-rakul-preet-drive-a-passable-entertainer-1579206-2019-08-09 |url-status=live }}{{Rating|2.5|5}}</ref> ''[[Firstpost]]'' gave 2.5 out of 5 stars stating "This could have been a meaningful drama about toxic relationships, but Rahul Ravindran does not quite dig deep into that aspect of the film. This could also have been a film about a man who is afraid of breakups because that seems more unbearable than being lonely, but we do not see enough of that. This could have been about a family trying to make Sam understand the meaning of happiness and companionship, but all we get to see is a bunch of them trying all sorts of things to convince Sam, except for pouring their hearts out to him directly. Manmadhudu 2 could have been so much more than what it is but it ends up nowhere".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-08-09 |title=Manmadhudu 2 movie review: Nagarjuna, Rakul Preet's film doesn't tap into its potentially rich emotional aspect |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/manmadhudu-2-movie-review-nagarjuna-rakul-preets-film-doesnt-tap-into-its-potentially-rich-emotional-aspect-7137361.html |access-date=2019-12-06 |website=Firstpost |archive-date=5 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405183146/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/manmadhudu-2-movie-review-nagarjuna-rakul-preets-film-doesnt-tap-into-its-potentially-rich-emotional-aspect-7137361.html |url-status=live }}{{Rating|2.5|5}}</ref> | ||
''[[The Indian Express]]'' gave 3 out of 5 stars stating "Rahul Ravindran has not set this story in a perfect world. The hero’s family is regressive in its thinking even as all of them seem lovely. The hero is a womanizer. Sam also seems to enjoy trips to strip clubs and so on. And yet, the film is not crass. It is an imperfect world and we should accept something good even if we find it in the most unlikely places".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/manmadhudu-2-movie-review-rating-nagarjuna-rakul-preet-5893040/| | ''[[The Indian Express]]'' gave 3 out of 5 stars stating "Rahul Ravindran has not set this story in a perfect world. The hero’s family is regressive in its thinking even as all of them seem lovely. The hero is a womanizer. Sam also seems to enjoy trips to strip clubs and so on. And yet, the film is not crass. It is an imperfect world and we should accept something good even if we find it in the most unlikely places".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-08-09 |title=Manmadhudu 2 movie review: Nagarjuna, Rakul Preet deliver the goods |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/manmadhudu-2-movie-review-rating-nagarjuna-rakul-preet-5893040/ |access-date=2019-12-06 |website=The Indian Express |archive-date=10 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810060004/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/manmadhudu-2-movie-review-rating-nagarjuna-rakul-preet-5893040/ |url-status=live }}{{Rating|3|5}}</ref> ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' gave 2.5 out of 5 stars stating "Save for a few comic sequences provided by Vennela Kishore, Manmadhudu 2 is a bumpy ride that struggles to take off at the right time. The convoluted plot devoid of the emotional arc makes it a dreary affair".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-08-09 |title='Manmadhudu 2' review: A bumpy ride that fails to take off |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2019/aug/10/manmadhudu-2-review-a-bumpy-ride-that-fails-to-take-off-2016778.html |access-date=2019-12-06 |website=The New Indian Express |archive-date=6 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191206105859/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2019/aug/10/manmadhudu-2-review-a-bumpy-ride-that-fails-to-take-off-2016778.html |url-status=live }}{{Rating|3.5|5}}</ref> ''[[The News Minute]]'' stated "The film has its moments but holds itself back too much and Nagarjuna's character, especially, needs more work".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-08-09 |title='Manmadhudu 2' review: Nagarjuna's romcom blows hot and cold |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/manmadhudu-2-review-nagarjunas-romcom-blows-hot-and-cold-106934 |access-date=2019-12-06 |website=The News Minute}}{{Rating|2|5}}</ref> | ||
Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote "Manmadhudu 2 doesn’t live up to that promise and here’s hoping that with the next one, Rahul will be back in form".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/manmadhudu-2-review-this-nagarjuna-rakul-preet-singh-film-has-a-lot-more-comedy-than-romance/article28942421.ece | Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote "Manmadhudu 2 doesn’t live up to that promise and here’s hoping that with the next one, Rahul will be back in form".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-08-09 |title='Manmadhudu 2' review: Something amiss in this rom-com |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/manmadhudu-2-review-this-nagarjuna-rakul-preet-singh-film-has-a-lot-more-comedy-than-romance/article28942421.ece |access-date=2019-12-06 |website=The Hindu}}</ref> ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' gave 1.5 out of 5 stars stating "Despite decent performances by the film’s lead cast, Nagarjuna and Rakul Preet Singh, the film’s writing is a huge let down. Except for a couple of funny one-liners, the film is a disgrace and shouldn’t belong to the world of Manmadhudu".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-08-09 |title=Manmadhudu 2 movie review: Nagarjuna, Rakul Preet starrer is a hopelessly bad rom-com |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/manmadhudu-2-movie-review-nagarjuna-rakul-preet-starrer-is-a-hopelessly-bad-rom-com/story-DTOWsJKwvQvw13dHEMecsO.html |access-date=2019-12-06 |website=Hindustan Times |archive-date=6 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191206110023/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/manmadhudu-2-movie-review-nagarjuna-rakul-preet-starrer-is-a-hopelessly-bad-rom-com/story-DTOWsJKwvQvw13dHEMecsO.html |url-status=live }}{{Rating|1.5|5}}</ref> ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'' stating "Manmadhudu 2 is a big blunder from Nagarjuna, who bought the remake rights of the French film. He spoke very highly about this film but it does not come to pass. The film’s leading lights stressed many times that the film is for a family audience, it is anything but that".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-07-05 |title=Manmadhudu 2 movie review: Himalayan blunder from Nagarjuna! |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/110819/manmadhudu-2-movie-review-himalayan-blunder-from-nagarjuna.html |access-date=2019-12-06 |website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
<!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en. | <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. See en.Bharatpedia.org/wiki/WP:REFB for instructions on how to add citations. --> | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
| Line 118: | Line 117: | ||
* {{IMDb title|tt10076106}} | * {{IMDb title|tt10076106}} | ||
{{Viacom18 Studios}} | |||
{{Nagarjuna (actor)}} | {{Nagarjuna (actor)}} | ||
[[Category:2019 Indian films]] | |||
[[Category:2019 Telugu-language films]] | |||
[[Category:2019 films]] | |||
[[Category:2019 romantic comedy films]] | |||
[[Category:Fiction about Indian diaspora]] | |||
[[Category:Films about fashion in India]] | |||
[[Category:Films directed by Rahul Ravindran]] | |||
[[Category:Films scored by Chaitan Bharadwaj]] | |||
[[Category:Films set in Lisbon]] | |||
[[Category:Films shot in Hyderabad, India]] | |||
[[Category:Films shot in Lisbon]] | |||
[[Category:Films shot in Portugal]] | [[Category:Films shot in Portugal]] | ||
[[Category:Films shot in | [[Category:Films shot in Switzerland]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Indian remakes of French films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian romantic comedy films]] | [[Category:Indian romantic comedy films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian sequel films]] | [[Category:Indian sequel films]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:19, 3 March 2026
| Manmadhudu 2 | |
|---|---|
| File:Manmadhudu 2 poster.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Rahul Ravindran |
| Produced by | Nagarjuna P. Kiran |
| Screenplay by | Rahul Ravindran Satyanand |
| Based on | I Do (2006) by Alain Chabat |
| Starring |
|
| Music by | Chaitan Bharadwaj |
| Cinematography | M. Sukumar |
| Edited by | Chota K. Prasad Bonthala Nageswara Reddy |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Viacom18 Studios |
Release date |
|
Running time | 152 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
| Budget | ₹30 crore |
Manmadhudu 2 (transl. Cupid 2) is a 2019 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by Rahul Ravindran. It is produced by Nagarjuna and P. Kiran under Annapurna Studios, Anandi Art Creations and Viacom18 Studios.[1] It stars Nagarjuna and Rakul Preet Singh, with music composed by Chaitan Bharadwaj. The film is an official remake of the French film I Do (2006)[2] and is a spiritual successor to Nagarjuna's Manmadhudu (2002). The film opened up to mixed to negative reviews and became a box-office bomb.[3]
Plot[edit | edit source]
Samba Siva Rao / Sam is an aged bachelor and a perfumer by profession who lives in Portugal, creator of Gucci Bloom. In his youth, a breakup with Suma due to the traditional harassment of his family makes him averse to the concept of marriage and pushes him to believe in flings. However, his family consisting of his mother and three sisters – Swarnalatha, Sangeetha, and Swetha – give an ultimatum to enter wedlock within three months. To solve the problem, Sam enters into a contract and hires a young girl named Avantika to act as his fiancé for a few weeks and ditch him on the wedding day so that his family will leave him alone. As Avantika, wants to adopt her deceased sister's son for which a bank balance is obligatory as per Portuguese rules, she also agrees. However, the situation changes when Sam's family gets emotionally closer to Avantika and even she too. According to the plan, Avantika absconds. As a result, Sam's mother collapses with a heart attack. To rescue her from danger, Sam again hires Avantika with Plan B: to act horribly toward the family so that they do not like her anymore. In that process, Avantika shifts to Sam's residence when the two starts liking each other, but Sam maintains silence because of the age gap. A grief-stricken Avantika completes their contract and takes off. At last, Sam stands up to his family, confesses his schemes, and expresses his love for Avantika, which she overhears and comes back. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Sam and Avantika and the couple adopting Avanthika's nephew.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Nagarjuna as Samba Siva Rao a.k. a. Sam
- Rakul Preet Singh as Avantika (Voice dubbed by Chinmayi)
- Rao Ramesh as Attharu Pushparaju, Sam's maternal uncle
- Vennela Kishore as Kishore, Sam's PA
- Lakshmi as Sam's mother
- Rohini as Janani, NGO director
- Jhansi as Swarnalatha, Sam's elder sister
- Devadarshini as Sangeetha, Sam's elder sister
- Nishanthi Evani as Swetha, Sam's younger sister
- Sri Satya as Avantika's sister
Cameo appearances[edit | edit source]
- Samantha Ruth Prabhu as the girl who Sam meets at a bridge[4] (Voice dubbed by Chinmayi)
- Keerthy Suresh as Suma, Sam's ex-girlfriend[5]
- Akshara Gowda as Akshara, the girl whom Sam meets at the bar[6]
- Brahmanandam as Suribabu Lavangam
- Sudhanshu Pandey as Amit, Avantika's sadistic ex-boyfriend
Production[edit | edit source]
The film is being produced by Annapurna Studios, Anandi Art Creations and Viacom18 Motion Pictures. Movie launched on March 25, 2019, with a formal puja ceremony in Annapurna Studios, Hyderabad. Naga Chaitanya, Amala Akkineni, Sumanth and Sushanth has graced the event.[7] After filming some important scenes in some locations at Portugal (including Lisbon) and Switzerland,[8][9] the team wrapped up the schedule and returned to Hyderabad.
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
| Manmadhudu 2 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released |
| |||
| Recorded | 2019 | |||
| Length | 10:37 | |||
| Label | Aditya Music | |||
| Producer | Chaitan Bharadwaj | |||
| Chaitan Bharadwaj chronology | ||||
| ||||
| ||||
Music composed by Chaitan Bharadwaj, and released on Aditya Music label.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hey Menina" | Subham Viswanadh | Chaitan Bharadwaj | 3:01 |
| 2. | "Naa Lona" | Subham Viswanadh | Chinmayi | 4:02 |
| 3. | "Maa Chakkani Pellanta" | Kittu Vissapragada | Anurag Kulkarni, Chinmayi, Deepthi Parthasarathy | 3:32 |
| Total length: | 10:37 | |||
Release[edit | edit source]
The movie was released on 9 August 2019.[10]
Reception[edit | edit source]
Critical reception[edit | edit source]
The Times of India gave 3.5 out of 5 stars stating "The director missed a trick or two with the climax but gets almost everything else bang on, ensuring a hilarious entertainer that you wouldn't mind watching on repeat. Too much of something can be an overkill, they often say. But when it comes to Vennela Kishore's comedy in Manmadhudu 2, that doesn't ring true. In fact, it only leaves you wanting for more".[11] India Today gave 2.5 out of 5 stars stating "Manmadhudu 2, directed by Rahul Ravindran, aims to be a breezy entertainer but it barely scratches the surface. Witty one-liners and a handful of neatly crafted moments are the only takeaways from Manmadhudu 2".[12] Firstpost gave 2.5 out of 5 stars stating "This could have been a meaningful drama about toxic relationships, but Rahul Ravindran does not quite dig deep into that aspect of the film. This could also have been a film about a man who is afraid of breakups because that seems more unbearable than being lonely, but we do not see enough of that. This could have been about a family trying to make Sam understand the meaning of happiness and companionship, but all we get to see is a bunch of them trying all sorts of things to convince Sam, except for pouring their hearts out to him directly. Manmadhudu 2 could have been so much more than what it is but it ends up nowhere".[13]
The Indian Express gave 3 out of 5 stars stating "Rahul Ravindran has not set this story in a perfect world. The hero’s family is regressive in its thinking even as all of them seem lovely. The hero is a womanizer. Sam also seems to enjoy trips to strip clubs and so on. And yet, the film is not crass. It is an imperfect world and we should accept something good even if we find it in the most unlikely places".[14] The New Indian Express gave 2.5 out of 5 stars stating "Save for a few comic sequences provided by Vennela Kishore, Manmadhudu 2 is a bumpy ride that struggles to take off at the right time. The convoluted plot devoid of the emotional arc makes it a dreary affair".[15] The News Minute stated "The film has its moments but holds itself back too much and Nagarjuna's character, especially, needs more work".[16]
Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu wrote "Manmadhudu 2 doesn’t live up to that promise and here’s hoping that with the next one, Rahul will be back in form".[17] Hindustan Times gave 1.5 out of 5 stars stating "Despite decent performances by the film’s lead cast, Nagarjuna and Rakul Preet Singh, the film’s writing is a huge let down. Except for a couple of funny one-liners, the film is a disgrace and shouldn’t belong to the world of Manmadhudu".[18] Deccan Chronicle stating "Manmadhudu 2 is a big blunder from Nagarjuna, who bought the remake rights of the French film. He spoke very highly about this film but it does not come to pass. The film’s leading lights stressed many times that the film is for a family audience, it is anything but that".[19]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Akkineni Nagarjuna to team up with Rahul Ravindran for 'Manmadhudu 2'". Times of India. 26 November 2018. Archived from the original on 8 April 2020. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- ↑ "Manmadhudu 2 is remake of a French film, confirms Nagarjuna". India Today. 25 July 2019. Archived from the original on 6 December 2019. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- ↑ "Actor Nagarjuna to star in the Telugu remake of this Ajay Devgn movie?". Deccan Herald. 18 December 2020. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
The film was a 'spiritual successor' to the cult movie Manmadhudu
- ↑ "Manmadhudu 2: Samantha to play a cameo in father-in-law Nagarjuna's film". India Today. 17 April 2019. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
- ↑ "After Samantha Akkieneni, Keerthy Suresh joins Nagarjuna's Manmadhudu 2 for a cameo". India Today. 5 June 2019. Archived from the original on 2 July 2019. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
- ↑ "Akshara Gowda marks her Telugu debut with 'Manmadhudu 2'". Sify. Archived from the original on 29 April 2019. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
- ↑ "Nagarjuna starrer Manmadhudu 2 launched". The Indian Express. 25 March 2019. Archived from the original on 25 March 2019. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- ↑ "Nagarjuna bids adieu to Portugal team on the wrap up of schedule for Manmadhudu 2". Times of India. 16 May 2019. Archived from the original on 15 October 2023. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- ↑ Manmadhudu 2 Archived 25 November 2023 at the Wayback Machine. wherewasitshot.com.
- ↑ "Manmadhudu 2: Nagarjuna, Rakul Preet Singh's Romantic Drama to Release on August 9". News18. 15 July 2019. Archived from the original on 6 December 2019. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- ↑ "MANMADHUDU 2 MOVIE REVIEW". Times of India. 9 August 2019. Archived from the original on 6 December 2019. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- ↑ "Manmadhudu 2 Review: Excellent Nagarjuna and Rakul Preet drive a passable entertainer". India Today. 9 August 2019. Archived from the original on 16 August 2019. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- ↑ "Manmadhudu 2 movie review: Nagarjuna, Rakul Preet's film doesn't tap into its potentially rich emotional aspect". Firstpost. 9 August 2019. Archived from the original on 5 April 2023. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- ↑ "Manmadhudu 2 movie review: Nagarjuna, Rakul Preet deliver the goods". The Indian Express. 9 August 2019. Archived from the original on 10 August 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- ↑ "'Manmadhudu 2' review: A bumpy ride that fails to take off". The New Indian Express. 9 August 2019. Archived from the original on 6 December 2019. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- ↑ "'Manmadhudu 2' review: Nagarjuna's romcom blows hot and cold". The News Minute. 9 August 2019. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- ↑ "'Manmadhudu 2' review: Something amiss in this rom-com". The Hindu. 9 August 2019. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- ↑ "Manmadhudu 2 movie review: Nagarjuna, Rakul Preet starrer is a hopelessly bad rom-com". Hindustan Times. 9 August 2019. Archived from the original on 6 December 2019. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- ↑ "Manmadhudu 2 movie review: Himalayan blunder from Nagarjuna!". Deccan Chronicle. 5 July 2019. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Manmadhudu 2 on IMDb