Most Eligible Bachelor(2021)
A well-educated, ‘settled’ NRI falls for a stand-up comedian and wants to marry her. But when she knows what she wants from her husband, will he fit the bill?
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix, Aha, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 15 October 2021
- Director
- Bhaskar
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Rating
- 6.4/10
Storyline
A successful man living abroad falls in love with a stand-up comedian and proposes to her. However, she has clear expectations for a husband. He must now figure out if he can meet her conditions for marriage.
“Love isn't a checklist. Can he meet her standards?”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Most Eligible Bachelor
Cast reunions in this film: Vennila & Murali Sharma (9 films together), Vennila & Getup Srinu (8 films together), Jayaprakash & Vennila (6 films together), Vennila & Srikanth Iyengar (6 films together), Vennila & Aamani (4 films together), and Murali Sharma & Srikanth Iyengar (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title was changed from 'Most Eligible Bachelor' to 'Most Eligible Bachelor' in Telugu, but it was originally announced with a different working title.
- Director Bhaskar previously worked as an assistant director for films like 'Bommarillu', which also explores family and relationship themes.
- Actress Pooja Hegde performed her own stand-up comedy scenes without a body double, practicing with real comedians for authenticity.
- The movie includes subtle references to modern dating trends in urban India, such as dating apps and live-in relationships.
- Parts of the film were shot in Hyderabad's Ramoji Film City, using specially designed sets to depict the protagonist's lavish lifestyle.
- The soundtrack was composed by Gopi Sundar, marking his return to Telugu cinema after a brief hiatus.
- Despite mixed reviews, the film performed well at the box office, especially in urban centers and among younger audiences.