
MAD(2021)
Telugu113 mins
MAD (2021) is a 113-minute Telugu film directed by Laxman Meneni. Starring Swetaa Varma, Rajath Raghav and Madhav Chilukuri. With an audience rating of 5.9/10, MAD stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2021.
Director:Laxman Meneni
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 23 April 2021
- Director
- Laxman Meneni
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.9/10
Storyline
It's about feeling alone even when you're in a relationship or marriage. You're stuck with a partner you can't talk to, which feels like a difficult journey to a place you don't know.
“When love feels like a lonely road.”
Film Details
5.9Rating
113Minutes
TeluguLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date23 April 2021
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
loveidentityfamilysurvival
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.9/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Swetaa VarmaActor
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Rajath RaghavActor
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Madhav ChilukuriActor
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Laxman MeneniDirector
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Spandana PalliActor
→Trivia
- The film's title 'MAD' is an acronym for 'Marriage, Affairs, and Divorce', reflecting its central themes.
- Director Laxman Meneni also served as the film's editor, a dual role he has taken on for several of his projects.
- The movie was shot primarily in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam over a compact schedule of about 30 days.
- It features a cameo appearance by actor Srikanth Iyengar, known for his supporting roles in Telugu films and web series.
- The soundtrack was composed by Suresh Bobbili, who used minimal instruments to emphasize the film's emotional tone.
- Despite its dramatic subject, the film had a limited theatrical release and later gained more attention on streaming platforms.
- A key scene involving a silent argument between the lead couple was reportedly filmed in a single long take to capture raw tension.