Mental Madhilo

Mental Madhilo (lit. 'Inside a Crazy Heart') is a 2017 Telugu romantic comedy film written and directed by Vivek Athreya and produced by Raj Kandukuri (well known for Pelli Choopulu) for Dharmapatha Creations. The film features Sree Vishnu, Nivetha Pethuraj, and Amrutha Srinivasan in lead roles with Sivaji Raja, Madhumani, Raj Madiraju and Anita Chowadary in pivotal roles. This film marks the Telugu debut of Nivetha Pethuraj and Srinivasan. Songs and background score for the movie are composed and arranged by Prashanth R Vihari. The film's title was taken from a song from OK Bangaram.

Mental Madhilo
Directed by	Vivek Athreya
Produced by	Raj Kandukuri
Screenplay by	Vivek Athreya
Story by	Vivek Athreya
Starring	Sree Vishnu Nivetha Pethuraj Amrutha Srinivasan
Music by	Prashanth R Vihari
Cinematography	Vedaraman S
Edited by	Viplav Nyshadam
Production company	Dharmapatha Creations
Distributed by	Suresh Productions (India), Freeze Frame Films (Overseas)
Release date	24 November 2017 (2017-11-24)
Country	India
Language	Telugu

Plot

Decision making? Well that's tough given that options before you are equally luring. That's near to impossible for a guy, Aravind Krishna (Sree Vishnu) is a guy affected to Borderline personality disorder a fickle-minded person since childhood who gets confused when faced with regular options. The kind that could answer everything on a theoretical paper but returns the objective paper blank. Not just getting confused, like any one of us generally happen to be,  but yearns for the option that he didn't choose after deciding. To add to this, an incident from his 12th year makes him uncomfortable to talk to or be around girls. As he becomes older, the situation doesn't get any better. Aravind, now 29 years old, almost gives up on the hope of getting married after messing up 12 match makings. Reluctantly, he attends the 13th and to his surprise, he finds himself at ease when he talks to Swetcha (Nivetha Pethuraj), a clear-headed straight forward girl in contrast to Aravind.

Swetcha who sees the plainness in his heart agrees to marry him. The two spend some time together before getting engaged, as they get to know about each other they start liking each other. Being with Swetcha helps Aravind to get over his discomfort with girls. While waiting on their engagement, Aravind is obliged to go to Mumbai for a project. On his way, he meets a joyous and unpredictable girl, called Renuka (Amrutha Srinivasan), from Vijayawada and architectural student who leaves an impression during their bus journey, but disappears as he reaches Mumbai. She is a strong believer in destiny and Aravind too subconsciously starts believing in it and starts searching for her in Mumbai. The same destiny has them meet again in Mumbai and she became a roommate with Aravind along with Saki (Kireeti Damaraju) and some other friends. Meanwhile, Aravind finds himself drawn to her as he spends more and more time with her. He became infatuated with her and one night they both kiss later she shares her past that he had a boy friend who died in an accident. Then she confess her feelings on Aravind later she Vacated the Apartment next day. The same night in the confused state of mind Aravind calls off the engagement with Swetcha then suddenly manages it as prank. Then in the next day Swetcha gives a surprise visit to Mumbai. She befriends all of his friends. Later she asks about Renu however they manage but Swetcha finds her in a restaurant they both become good friends.

Later while going back Swecha admits to Aravind that she understands everything about Aravind and Renu and shows anguish on him and she goes to Hyderabad. In Hyderabad Aravind's father (Sivaji Raja) makes him realise that how the risk of choice making will become a positive change in life. Then Aravind for the first time took decision and came to apologise Swetcha but she avoids him. Later he meets Renu and confess his feelings on Swetcha and apologise Renu. Then, Renu encourages Aravind to propose to Swetcha and they part their ways. The same night Aravind went to Swetcha's home to talk about it but her mom (Anitha Chowdary) tells him that she is on a bus which is going out of station. Then Aravind catches the bus along with his father successfully. Then he proves that he overcomes his disorder and apologise her. Then, finally, Swetcha accept his proposal with a tight slap. Meanwhile, his father comically encounters the other passenger (Nara Rohit) and invites him to his son's marriage. Aravind and Swetcha get married and lived happily.[1][2]

Cast

• Sree Vishnu as Aravind Krishna
• Nivetha Pethuraj as Swetcha
• Amrutha Srinivasan as Renuka
• Keshav Deepak as Manu
• Kireeti Damaraju as Saki
• Shivaji Raja as Arvind Krishna's father
• Madhumani as Aravind Krishna's mother
• Raj Madiraju as Swetcha's father
• Anita Chowadary as Swetcha's mother
• Dinesh Koushika as Aravind's friend
• Appaji Ambarisha Darbha as office colleague
• Sujata
• Nara Rohit as a bus passenger (Cameo Appearance)

Soundtrack

Mental Madhilo
Film score by Prashanth R Vihari
Released	2017
Recorded	2017
Venue	Chennai
Studio	AM Studios
Genre	Feature film soundtrack
Length	32:47
Label	Madhura Audio
Producer	Prashanth R Vihari
Prashanth R Vihari chronology
Vellipomakey (2017) Mental Madhilo (2017) Adhugo (2018)
External audio Audio Jukebox on YouTube

Music composed by Prashanth R Vihari.

Track list

No.	Title	Lyrics	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Gummadikaya Halwa"	Vivek Athreya	Vedala Hemachandra, Prashanth R Vihari	4:36
2.	"Oohale"	Vivek Athreya	Shakthisree Gopalan	4:38
3.	"Manavi Alakinacharadate"	Hasith Goli, Vivek Athreya	Pradeep Kumar	5:42
4.	"Edhola"	Kittu Vissapragada	LV Revanth, Ranjani Sivakumar	4:17
5.	"Bagundayya Chandram"	Hasith Goli	Diwakar, Pranav Chaganty	3:38
7.	"Chelliyo Chellako"	Bhaskarabhatla, Palak Khatri	Yazin Nizar	4:36
8.	"Malik Tere"	Sirasri	Nikhita Gandhi	5:01
Total length:				32:47

Production

The film was written by Vivek Athreya, who also made his directorial debut with this film. It completed its production in 40 days, across 3 schedules and is shot in Hyderabad, Mumbai and Goa.

Once the production was completed, the film was taken over and presented by [3] Suresh Productions.

Release

After Suresh Productions took over the film, there were regular previews to audience and critics a few days before the release.[4] The film was released in India on 24 November 2017. Overseas, it was distributed by Freeze Frame Films LLC.

Reception

The film has garnered positive feedback from the audience and critics. Actor Sree Vishnu received accolades for his ease of acting from critics and so did Nivetha Pethuraj, the female lead.[5] The film had a good gross collection across the released theatres and made its mark overseas.[6][7][8][9] Producer Raj Kandukuri along with actor Nani released its first song, "Gummadikaya Halwa", on 30 June at SIIMA 2017.[10][11]

Awards

Artist	Character Name	Category	Status
Nivetha Pethuraj	Swetcha	Zee Apsara Awards 2018 - Best Fresh Face of The Year	Yes

Name	Category	Status
Vivek Athreya	SIIMA 2018 - Best Debut Director	Nominated
Nivetha Pethuraj	SIIMA 2018 - Best Debut Actress	Nominated

References

1. "Mental Madhilo Review {3.5/5}: Watch this movie if you're looking for something extremely laidback, beautiful and uncomplicated this weekend, you won't regret it!". indiatimes.com. Archived from the original on 11 April 2018. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
2. Ej, Ejaz. "These Musings About "Mental Madhilo" Will Explain Why This Film Is A New Age Rom-Com!". chaibisket.com. Archived from the original on 2 March 2018. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
3. "Suresh Babu Acquires Mental Madhilo". greatandhra.com. Archived from the original on 14 October 2017. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
4. "Mental Madhilo Is Huge Hit Before Release". The Hans India. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
5. "Mental Madhilo movie review: Love trumps confusion in Vivek Athreya's sparkling debut- Entertainment News, Firstpost". firstpost.com. Archived from the original on 25 March 2018. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
6. "How Is Mental Madhilo A Profitable Venture?". gulte.com. Archived from the original on 3 January 2018. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
7. Mental Madhilo The Movie (25 June 2017). "A Glimpse of Mental Madhilo - Sree Vishnu - Nivetha Pethuraj - Raj Kandukuri - Vivek Athreya". Archived from the original on 9 July 2017. Retrieved 9 July 2017 – via YouTube.
8. "Mental Madhilo Overseas by Freeze Frame Films - idlebrain.com". www.idlebrain.com. Archived from the original on 7 July 2017. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
9. "Teaser Talk: Only Confusion". Archived from the original on 14 July 2017. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
10. "Nani Releases first lyrical video of Mental Madhilo - AP News Online". www.apnewsonline.in. Archived from the original on 4 July 2017. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
11. "Mental Madhilo Release Date". Archived from the original on 1 December 2017.

External links

• Mental Madhilo on IMDb