Mithai(2019)
Three days before his wedding, Sai is fired from his job and his house is robbed of everything of value, including a diamond necklace he had planned on giving to his bride-to-be. He has to find the thief within three days so that he can get married. He embarks upon an adventurous, hilarious roller-coaster ride with his friend Jani. Their mad caper begins when they meet \"The Dude\", a pot-smoking slacker loafing aimlessly with his pet goat.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- OTT Release Date
- 22 February 2019
- Theatrical Release
- 22 February 2019
- Director
- Prashant Kumar
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
A man about to get married loses everything in a robbery. He makes a bet that he won't marry until he finds the thief, sending him and his friend on a frantic three-day search. Their chaotic hunt leads them to a slacker with a pet goat as the wedding clock ticks down.
“Three days to find a thief and save a wedding.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Mithai
Cast reunions in this film: Vivek Sagar & Rahul Ramakrishna (5 films together), Vivek Sagar & Priyadarshi Pullikonda (4 films together), Rahul Ramakrishna & Priyadarshi Pullikonda (3 films together), Ravi Varma & Rahul Ramakrishna (2 films together), and Vivek Sagar & Ajay Ghosh (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Mithai' means 'sweet' in Telugu, hinting at the chaotic yet sweet-natured journey of the main characters.
- Director Prashant Kumar also wrote the story, drawing inspiration from quirky, character-driven indie comedies.
- The pet goat featured in the movie became an unexpected fan favorite and had its own scenes improvised on set.
- Despite its crime-comedy plot, the film includes subtle nods to classic Telugu cinema through background music cues.
- It was shot on a modest budget primarily in Hyderabad, with many scenes filmed in real residential neighborhoods.
- The actor playing 'dude', the pot-smoking slacker, was a relatively unknown performer chosen for his natural comic timing.
- The movie's soundtrack blended traditional folk elements with contemporary beats to match its offbeat tone.