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MAD(2021)

5.9/10
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

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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
#5
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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.

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