Madhura Nagarilo(1991)
Madhura Nagarilo is a 1991 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna and produced by Gopala Reddy S under the Bhargav Art Productions banner. The film stars Srikanth and Nirosha in lead roles, with P. Ravi Shankar and Meka Srikanth in supporting parts. The story follows four young men living together in a colony whose friendship is tested when they all fall for their new neighbor Maya. The music was composed by S. Balakrishnan, and the film runs for 100 minutes. It was released on June 21, 1991, and received positive reviews for its heartwarming narrative and strong performances.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Eros Now, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1991
- Director
- Kodi Ramakrishna
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Rating
- 4.0/10
Storyline
Four best friends share a house in a lively colony. Their peaceful life is disrupted when a beautiful woman named Maya moves in next door. Each friend tries to win her heart, but their competition threatens to destroy their friendship. One friend, Srikanth, chooses genuine kindness over showmanship.
“Love and friendship, tested by one girl”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Madhura Nagarilo
Cast reunions in this film: Suresh & Kodi Ramakrishna (3 films together), Suresh & Meena (2 films together), and Meena & Kodi Ramakrishna (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Madhura Nagarilo' translates to 'In the Sweet City', but the story is a crime thriller, creating an ironic contrast.
- Director Kodi Ramakrishna, known for fantasy and horror films, tried a rare realistic crime genre with this movie.
- It features actor Rajasekhar in a dual role, a common trope in Telugu cinema of that era for dramatic effect.
- The soundtrack was composed by M. M. Keeravani, who later gained fame for the 'Baahubali' series music.
- The film was shot primarily in Hyderabad, capturing the city's urban landscape during the early 1990s.
- It had a limited theatrical run and is less remembered compared to the director's bigger hits like 'Ammoru' or 'Anji'.
- The plot involves a murder mystery, which was an uncommon theme in Telugu romance films at the time.