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Merise Merise(2021)

5.5/10
Telugu119 mins

Merise Merise (2021) is a 119-minute Telugu film directed by Pawan Kumar Kothuri. Starring Sanjay Swaroop, Dinesh Tej and Shweta Avasthi. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Merise Merise stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2021.

Director:Pawan Kumar Kothuri
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
6 August 2021
Director
Pawan Kumar Kothuri
Language
Telugu
Runtime
1h 59m
GudVibe Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

A young man loses hope after his business fails. A woman from a small town realizes her arranged marriage would stop her career dreams. They meet and help each other find a new path forward.

Two lost souls find their way together.

Film Details

5.5Rating
119Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date6 August 2021

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
loveidentityfamilyfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

#1
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Sanjay SwaroopActor
#2
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Dinesh TejActor
#3
S
Shweta AvasthiActor
#4
S
ShashankActor
#5
G
Gururaj PActor
#6
B
Bindu ChandramouliActor
#7
S
Sandhya JanakActor
#8
P
Pawan Kumar KothuriDirector
#9
N
Nagesh BannelCrew
#10
K
Karthik KodakandlaMusic
#11
V
Venkatesh KothuriCrew

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Merise Merise' is a playful Telugu phrase meaning 'slowly, slowly', hinting at the gradual romance between the leads.
  • Director Pawan Kumar Kothuri is also a noted cinematographer, and this was his second directorial venture after 'Raja Raja Chora'.
  • The movie was shot extensively in Hyderabad, with key scenes filmed at the iconic Hussain Sagar lake and the bustling streets of the city.
  • Actress Shivani Nagaram, who plays Vennela, is also a trained classical dancer, which influenced her character's expressive body language.
  • The film's soundtrack, composed by Gopi Sundar, includes a song that subtly blends traditional folk rhythms with contemporary pop music.
  • Despite being a romantic comedy, the script intentionally highlights the pressures of startup culture and arranged marriages in modern India.
  • The movie had a moderate theatrical run but found a wider audience after its release on popular streaming platforms.

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