Malli Raava
Malli Raava (English: Come back again) is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film, directed by debutant Gowtam Tinnanuri,and produced by Rahul Yadav Nakka. It stars Sumanth and Aakanksha Singh in the lead roles, with the latter making her debut in Telugu cinema. Its popular music was composed by Shravan Bharadwaj and released on Madhura Audio.[1] The film was released on 8 December 2017 to positive reviews, and was a hit at the box office.[2][3][4]
| Malli Raava | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Gowtam Tinnanuri |
| Produced by | Rahul Yadav Nakka |
| Written by | Gowtam Tinnanuri |
| Starring | Sumanth Aakanksha Singh |
| Music by | Shravan Bharadwaj |
| Cinematography | Satish Mutyala |
| Edited by | Satya Giduturi |
Release date |
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Running time | 124 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
A love story between Karthik and Anjali whose paths cross during three different stages of their lives.
Cast
- Sumanth as Karthik
- Aakanksha Singh as Anjali
- Appaji Ambarisha Darbha as Anjali's Father
- Abhinav Gomatam as Dumbo
- Annapoorna as Dumbo's grandmother
- Preethi Asrani as young Anjali
- Sathwik Varma as young Karthik
- Karthik Adusumalli as Murali
- Anithanath as Sushma, Anjali's mother
- Appaji Ambarisha Darbha as Mohan, Anjali's father
- Mirchi Kiran as manager Sowmitri
- Lahari as Samyuktha, Dumbo's fiancée
- Kadambari Kiran as social sir
Soundtrack
| Malli Raava | |||||
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| Soundtrack album by Shravan Bharadwaj | |||||
| Released | 2017 | ||||
| Recorded | 2017 | ||||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | ||||
| Length | 22:30 | ||||
| Label | Madhura Audio | ||||
| Producer | Shravan Bharadwaj | ||||
| Shravan Bharadwaj chronology | |||||
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The soundtrack was composed by Shravan Bharadwaj and became an instant hit,[5] The lyrics were penned by Krishnakanth. The audio was released on Madhura Audio.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Malli Raava" | Shravan Bharadwaj | 03:06 |
| 2. | "Chinuku" | Karthik | 03:26 |
| 3. | "Welcome Back To Love" | Hemachandra | 03:01 |
| 4. | "Ennadu" | Saikrishna, Lalitha Kavya | 03:05 |
| 5. | "Adugesale" | Kaala Bhairava | 03:02 |
| 6. | "Chinuku (Reprise)" | Lalitha Kavya | 02:30 |
| 7. | "Malli Raava (Reprise)" | Sunitha | 02:30 |
| 8. | "Telisi" | Harini Ivaturi | 01:48 |
| Total length: | 22:30 | ||
Reception
Critical reception
Malli Raava received positive reviews from critics. The Times of India gave 3 out of 5 stars stating "Watch this one if you’ve ever been in love, especially if you know the bittersweet pain of falling in love for the first time".[6] IndiaGlitz gave 3 out of 5 stars stating "A coming-of-age love story that caters to the tastes of multiplex audiences in good measure. If you like mature dramas that have an inkling of the ways of the human mind and life, you will love it! Look out for the neat performances and some stirring dialogues".[7]
Hemanth Kumar from Firstpost.com, who gave it 3.25/5, said, "for a film which doesn’t really have much to say or say anything differently, it’s a surprise that Malli Raava tugs your heart strings in the end". [8]
Deccan Chronicle, which gave it 3/5 said, "This is Sumanth’s best film in the last few years, and gives his career a boost.[9]
123Telugu.com, which gave it 3.25/5 said that it was Sumanth's career best performance and also wrote, "Malli Raava is a subtle love story which has some beautiful moments throughout. Impressive performances by the lead pair and interesting screenplay are its biggest assets assets.[10]
Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu was a bit more critical and wrote, "If only Malli Raava had been more interesting, it wouldn’t have ended up as a reminder of Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu which addressed issues of growing up, decisions and romance across decades more effectively".[11] Great Andhra gave 2.75 out of 5 stars stating " Though this love story is not for all. Youngsters and guys with too-romantic a mind can enjoy it, but for others this is not gripping enough".[12]
References
- Madhura Audio (28 November 2017), Malli Raava Movie Songs Jukebox || Sumanth || Aakanksha Singh || Gowtam Tinnanuri, retrieved 16 December 2017
- Tinnanuri, Gowtam (8 December 2017), Malli Raava, Annapoorna Amma, Preethi Asrani, Master Sathwik, retrieved 16 December 2017
- Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (8 December 2017). "Malli Raava: So near, yet so far". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
- "Malli Raava Review {3/5}: Watch this one if you've ever been in love". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
- "Malli Raava (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), an album by Shravan Bharadwaj". Gaana.com. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
- "MALLI RAAVA MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India. 8 December 2017. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
- "Malli Raava Review". IndiaGlitz. 8 December 2017. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
- {{cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/malli-raava-movie-review-this-sumanth-aakanksha-singh-starrer-is-a-pleasant-surprise-4249009.html
- {{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/101217/malli-raava-movie-review-finally-a-good-film-for-sumanth.html
- {{cite web|url=https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/malli-raava-telugu-movie-review.html
- "Malli Raava: So near, yet so far". The Hindu. 8 December 2017. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
- "'Malli Raava' Review: Three Times". Great Andhra. 8 December 2017. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
External links
- Malli Raava on IMDb