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Manamey
Directed bySriram Adittya
Written bySriram Adittya
Dialogues by
  • Arjun Carthyk
  • A. R. Tagore
  • Venkat D. Pati
Based onLife As We Know It
by Greg Berlanti
Produced by
  • T. G. Vishwa Prasad
  • Vivek Kuchibhotla
Starring
Cinematography
Edited byPrawin Pudi
Music byHesham Abdul Wahab
Production
companies
  • People Media Factory
  • Ramsey Studios Production
Release date
  • 7 June 2024 (2024-06-07)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Manamey (transl. Ourselves) is an 2024 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy drama film written and directed by Sriram Adittya, and produced by T. G. Vishwa Prasad and Vivek Kuchibhotla under the banner, People Media Factory and Ramsey Studios Production. Based on the film Life As We Know It directed by Greg Berlanti. The film features Sharwanand and Krithi Shetty in the lead roles.[1][2] Hesham Abdul Wahab will compose the soundtrack and the background score, Gnana Shekar V. S. and Vishnu Sarma handled the cinematography, while the editing was done by Prawin Pudi.

Manamey was released in theatres on 7 June 2024.[3]

Synopsis[edit]

Vikram is a happy-go-lucky youth who is doing his masters in the UK. One fine day, he gets a call from India that Anurag, his close friend and classmate from London, has passed awayin a fire accident along with his wife. Vikram heads to India and is forced to become the caretaker of his friend's son, Kushi. The same happens with Subhadra, a close friend of Kushi's mom. The young couple become the guardians of the two-year-old in the UK and starts a new life. While Vikram is a very careless person in life, Subhadra adores Kushi. How this unique couple shed their differences and take care of the little kid is the basic story of the film.

Cast[edit]

Production[edit]

The film was initially announced with the tentative title #Sharwa35 on occasion of Sharwa's 39th birthday on 6 March 2023, but only received the official title, Manamey, on 6 March 2024.[5] Approximately 80% of the film was shot in London, but some portions were also shot in Bangkok, Shankarpalle and Hyderabad.[6] On occasion of Krithi's birthday on 21 September 2023, the team released a character look poster.[7][8] Sharwanand reportedly finished his schedule in September.[9] Principal photography was wrapped up on 24 October 2023.[10][11] The film's title was officially released with a first look glimpse on 6 March 2024,[12] while the teaser was unveiled on 19 April.[13]

Soundtrack[edit]

The soundtrack and the background score were composed by Hesham Abdul Wahab, in his maiden collaboration with Sriram and Sharwanand. This is Wahab's third Telugu film after the films, Kushi (2023) and Hi Nanna (2023). The soundtrack was recorded at HW Studio in Kochi. The first single titled, 'Ika Na Maate,' was released to the public on 28 March 2024, and expresses both the significance of being single and the character of the hero.[14] The song also features various locations in England, including: St Mary Redcliffe, Leadenhall Market and Brighton Shelter Hall. The second single "Oh Manamey" was released on 25 May 2024, and showcases the pleasant moments between the hero and his love interest.[15] The third single "Tappa Tappa," which was a wedding song, was released on 30 May 2024.[16] The fourth single "Boom Boom" was released on 6 June 2024.[17] The remaining singles were released as part of a jukebox on 8 June 2024. The film's soundtrack possesses sixteen songs in total.[18]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Ika Na Maate"Krishna ChaitanyaHesham Abdul Wahab3:04
2."Oh Manamey"Krishna KanthKarthik
Geetha Madhuri		3:56
3."Tappa Tappa"Kasarla ShyamRam Miriyala
Hesham Abdul Wahab		3:46
4."Boom Boom"BhaskarabhatlaHemachandra
Seerat Kapoor		4:03
5."Nee Sneham"BhaskarabhatlaHesham Abdul Wahab2:56
6."Johnny Johnny Yes Papa"Lakshmi PriyankaVijay Prakash3:15
7."Chinna Babu"Lakshmi PriyankaRoll Rida
Hesham Abdul Wahab		1:21

Release[edit]

Manamey was released in theatres on 7 June 2024.[citation needed]

Reception[edit]

Critical response[edit]

Balakrishna Ganeshan of The News Minute gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote, "Amid the surge of violent action films that promote misogyny and sexism, Manamey offers a delightful package of no-judgement entertainment".[19]Paul Nicodemus of The Times of India gave 3/5 stars and wrote, "In conclusion, Manamey is a delightful blend of romance and comedy, with a touch of emotional drama, making it a pleasant watch. Despite minor flaws in the narrative depth, the film's strong performances, visual appeal, and engaging music make it a worthwhile experience".[20]Avad Mohammad of OTTplay gave 3/5 stars and wrote,"On the whole, Manamey is a feel-good romantic family drama that has some endearing moments in both halves".[21]

Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu wrote, "Hesham Abdul Wahab’s music is the lifeline of Manamey but on several occasions, the background score preempts every move and amplifies emotions without a pause. Occasional moments of silence wouldn’t have hurt. In any case, his melodies cannot make up for the lacklustre writing".[22]Priyanka Sundar of Firstpost gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "It also left me wondering, why are we so reticent to explore the emotional aspect of plotlines such as this. Why do we only choose melodrama without emotional context?"[23]Venkat Arikatla of Great Andhra gave 2/5 stars and wrote, "Overall, despite Sharwanand's fun acting and rich and grand visual setting, "Manamey" is a mediocre effort from director Sriram Adittya, who is unsure how to narrate it in a more engaging manner. A dragged on family-rom-com".[24]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Manamey: Cast, Crew, Movie Review, Release Date, Teaser, Trailer". Filmy Focus. Archived from the original on 15 March 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  2. ^ Prathama, S. (21 September 2023). "Krithi Shetty First Look from #Sharwa35". Tollywood.net. Archived from the original on 15 March 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  3. ^ "'Manamey' locks a release date suddenly". Telugu Cinema. 25 May 2024. Archived from the original on 25 May 2024. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  4. ^ "Vibrant teaser of Sharwanand's Manamey released". 123telugu. 19 April 2024. Archived from the original on 20 April 2024. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
  5. ^ Features, C. E. (6 March 2024). "Sharwa 35 is now Manamey". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 15 March 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  6. ^ "London calling Tollywood". idlebrain.com. 8 March 2023. Archived from the original on 30 March 2023. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
  7. ^ "'Sharwa35' team wishes Krithi Shetty on her Birthday; shares character look poster". The Times of India. 21 September 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 15 March 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  8. ^ Christopher Kanagaraj on X: "Kriti Shetty in Sharwanand’s upcoming film #Sharwa35 https://t.co/Veozc8VuPu" / X (twitter.com)
  9. ^ P, Ram (15 September 2023). "Sharwanand Silently Wraps Maname". cinejosh.com. Archived from the original on 2 April 2024. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  10. ^ Prathama, S. (11 October 2023). "#Sharwa35: Sharwanand film is titled Maname". Tollywood.net. Archived from the original on 15 March 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  11. ^ "Confirmed: Sharwa 35 wraps up its shoot". Mallemala Entertainments. 7 November 2023. Archived from the original on 2 April 2024. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  12. ^ Bureau, The Hindu (6 March 2024). "Sharwanand's next titled 'Manamey'; first look out". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 17 March 2024. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  13. ^ Arjun (19 April 2024). "Sharwanand's Manamey teaser : Looks vibrant and mesmerising!". TeluguBulletin.com. Archived from the original on 20 April 2024. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
  14. ^ Desk, Tupaki (28 March 2024). "'Ika Naa Maate' Lyrical: Peppy Track & Funky Visuals!". Tupaki. Archived from the original on 30 March 2024. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  15. ^ "Oh Manamey song from Manamey: Check out Hesham Abdul Wahab's cheerful composition from Sharwanand-starrer". Desimartini. 25 May 2024. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
  16. ^ "The wedding song from Manamey to be released on this day". 123telugu. 28 May 2024. Archived from the original on 6 June 2024. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  17. ^ "Manamey makers release new single 'Boom Boom'". Cinema Express. 6 June 2024.
  18. ^ "Sriram Aditya justifies the presence of 16 songs in Manamey". 123telugu.com. 6 June 2024. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
  19. ^ "Manamey review: Sharwanand and Krithi Shetty pull off a delightful rom-com". The News Minute. 7 June 2024. Archived from the original on 8 June 2024. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  20. ^ "Manamey Movie Review: Sharwanand Charms In A Visually Captivating Narrative". The Times of India. 7 June 2024. Archived from the original on 7 June 2024. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  21. ^ "Manamey Review - Sharwanand's charming performance wins your heart in this predictable yet feel-good family drama". OTTplay. 7 June 2024.
  22. ^ "'Manamey' movie review: Sharwanand, Krithi Shetty starrer is a lighthearted rom-com with occasional fun moments". The Hindu. 7 June 2024. Archived from the original on 8 June 2024. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  23. ^ "Manamey movie review: Sharwanand's film starts off as a fun ride, only to lose its direction with villains and mediocre melodrama". Firstpost. 7 June 2024. Archived from the original on 8 June 2024. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  24. ^ "Manamey Review: Carefree Narration". Great Andhra. 7 June 2024.

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