Aarambham (2024 film)
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Directed by | Ajay Nag V |
Written by | Ajay Nag V |
Based on | Neenu Ninnolage Khaidi by Anush A Shetty |
Produced by | Abhishek V Thirumalesh |
Starring |
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Cinematography | Devdeep Gandhi Kundu |
Edited by |
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Music by | Sinjith Yerramilli |
Production company | AVT Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 132 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Aarambham (transl. Beginning) is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language science fiction drama film written and directed by Ajay Nag V.[1] The film features Mohan Bhagat, Supritha Sathyanarayan, Bhooshan and Ravindra Vijay in important roles. Aarambham is an adaptation of the Kannada novel Neenu Ninnolage Khaidi, and was released on 10 May 2024.[2][3]
Plot
[edit]The story revolves around Prisoner No. 299, Mighel (played by Mohan Bhagat), who is on death row at Kalaghati Jail. On the night before his scheduled execution, Mighel mysteriously vanishes from his cell, leaving no clues behind. This sensational escape baffles the prison authorities and prompts an intense investigation.
Two private detectives, Chaitanya (Ravindra Vijay) and Madhav (Bhooshan Kalyan), are hired to solve the mystery. As they delve deeper into the case, they discover a journal written by Mighel, which leads them to uncover strange and unbelievable truths. The detectives must navigate through a series of unexpected twists and turns to unravel the mystery of Mighel’s disappearance and the secrets hidden within the prison walls.
Cast
[edit]- Mohan Bhagat as Prisoner 299 Mighel
- Supritha Sathyanarayan as Vasanthi
- Bhooshan Kalyan as Professor Subramanya Rao
- Ravindra Vijay as Detective Chaitanya
- Laxman Meesala as Ganesha
- Boddepalli Abhishek as Detective Madhav
- Surabhi Prabhavathi as Leelamma
- Goparaju Vijay as Giri
- Uma Maheshwar Rao Inabathi as Ponnanna
- Surabhi Jayachandra as Somayya
Music
[edit]The film's soundtrack album and background score is composed by Sinjith Yerramilli.
All music is composed by Sinjith Yerramilli
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Anaga Anaga" | Swaroop Goli | S. P. Charan | 3:44 |
2. | "Amaayakanga" | Srikanth Allapu | Shivani Nagaram | 4:02 |
3. | "Tholi Nesthama" | Kittu Vissapragada | Sanjith Hegde, Damini Bhatla | 3:35 |
Release
[edit]Aarambham was released on 10 May 2024.[4] Post-theatrical digital streaming rights were acquired by Aha, ETV Win and Amazon Prime Video. The film premiered on ETV Win 23 May 2024.[5][6] Later, on 5 July 2024, it was premiered on Amazon Prime Video.[7]
Reception
[edit]Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu gave a mixed review with praise for the Ajay Nag V's work performances of the entire cast.[8] 123Telugu gave a mixed review with particular praise for storytelling, and performances of Mohan Bhagath, Ravindra Vija,y and Bhooshan Kalyan.[9] Film Companion too appreciated the performances of the entire cast and stated that "Aarambham is better film whenever love transcends time".[10]
References
[edit]- ^ Features, C. E. (15 April 2024). "Aarambham completes censorship formalities". Cinema Express. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (9 May 2024). "Director Ajay Nag: 'Aarambham' is a beautiful drama with elements of prison break, mystery and déjà vu". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ ABN (23 April 2024). "Aarambham: మే 10న. థియేటర్లలోకి.. ఎమోషనల్ థ్రిల్లర్ ఆరంభం | Mohan Bhagath Ajay Nags Aarambham Movie Theatrical Release on May 10 ktr". Chitrajyothy Telugu News (in Telugu). Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (23 April 2024). "Aarambham makers set a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ "Aarambham OTT release: When and where to watch this Telugu sci-fi drama starring Mohan Bhagath". PINKVILLA. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ "Aarambham OTT Release Date: Everything About Plot, Cast & Platform". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ ABN (5 July 2024). "Aarambham OTT: మరో ఓటీటీలో స్ట్రీమింగ్కు వచ్చిన.. తెలుగు టైమ్ ట్రావెల్ థ్రిల్లర్! డోంట్మిస్ | Telugu Latest Time Travel Thriller Movie Aarambham Now Streaming On Amazon Prime Video OTT ktr". Chitrajyothy Telugu News (in Telugu). Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (10 May 2024). "'Aarambham' movie review: This Telugu science fiction drama partly holds interest". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ "Aarambham Telugu Movie Review | Mohan Bhagath, Ajay Nag V". 123telugu.com. 10 May 2024. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ Raman, Sruthi Ganapathy (17 May 2024). "Aarambham Review: Emotions Do The Heavy Lifting In This Dull Time-Travel Drama". www.filmcompanion.in. Retrieved 9 August 2024.