Midhunam(2012)
Midhunam is a 2012 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Tanikella Bharani. It stars S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Lakshmi as the only two on-screen characters. The story follows a retired teacher and his wife living in a village while their children reside abroad. The film is based on a best-selling Telugu novel by Sri Ramana. It won four Nandi Awards including Third Best Feature Film. Critics praised its world cinema quality and authentic portrayal of elderly romance. The film released on 21 December 2012 and ran for fifty days in theatres.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 21 December 2012
- Director
- Tanikella Bharani
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 8.4/10
Storyline
Appadasu is a retired teacher living in a village with his wife Buchchi Lakshmi. Their children are abroad. Instead of feeling lonely, they treat every day as a celebration. They cook, argue, laugh, and love like young couples. But life tests their bond with small fights and memories of the past.
“Love never retires.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Midhunam
Cast reunions in this film: Tanikella Bharani & Mohan Krishna Indraganti (3 films together), and Lakshmi & S. P. Balasubrahmanyam (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film is based on a popular Telugu novel of the same name by writer Sivasankari.
- It was shot almost entirely in a single house in Hyderabad over a short schedule.
- Lead actor SPB was primarily a legendary playback singer and this was a rare lead acting role for him.
- The director Tanikella Bharani is also a well-known poet and dialogue writer in Telugu cinema.
- The film had a very limited theatrical release but gained a strong following through television broadcasts.
- It features no background score, using only natural sounds and silence to create its mood.
- The story was inspired by the real-life experiences of many elderly parents in modern India.