Amrutharamam Explained
Amrutharamam |
Director: | Surender Kontaddi |
Producer: | S. N. Reddy |
Starring: | Ram Mittakanti Amitha Ranganath |
Music: | NS Prasu |
Cinematography: | Santosh Shanamoni |
Studio: | Padmaja Films India Suresh Productions (presenter) |
Distributor: | ZEE5 |
Country: | India |
Language: | Telugu |
Budget: | [1] |
Amrutharamam is a 2020 Indian Telugu-language romance film written and directed by Surender Kontaddi, starring Ram Mittakanti and Amitha Ranganath. The film has music composed by NS Prasu.[2] It was the first Telugu film to have a direct-to-OTT release.[3] The plot revolves around an NRI couple in Australia who fall for each other. Released on ZEE5, the film received a lukewarm response from the audience.[4]
Cast
- Ram Mittakanti as Ram
- Amitha Ranganath as Amrutha
Production and release
The entire film was shot in New South Wales, Australia.[5]
The film was initially scheduled for a theatrical release on 25 March 2020, but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On 29 April 2020, the film was released directly on ZEE5.[6]
Reception
The Times of India rated the film 2/5 and termed the film as "[an] overdose of melodrama." On the debutant actors, the review added that "The performances are not impressive and both the leads fail to make a mark."[7] The Hindu's Sangeetha Devi Dundoo opined that "The plot of Amrutharamam feels outdated." and "tries too hard to be a saga of eternal love"[8] A reviewer from Sakshi wrote that the screenplay of the film offers nothing new.[9]
Notes and References
- Web site: Prakash. B. V. S.. 2020-05-15. OTT premiers best bet for small films over big ones. 2020-10-17. The Hans India. en.
- Web site: Pecheti. Prakash. Music composer NS Prasu confident of 'Amrutharamam'. Telangana Today.
- Web site: Amrutharamam to be released directly on OTT. Cinema Express. 27 April 2020 .
- Web site: May 1, 2020. Telugu film Amrutharamam failed to impress on Digital release. The Hans India.
- Web site: Pecheti. Prakash. Amrutharamam: A tale of love and sacrifice. Telangana Today.
- Web site: April 27, 2020. 'Amrutharamam' to have direct digital release on Zee5. The News Minute.
- News: Amrutharamam Review: This love story not only lacks the soul and feel but an engaging script. . 2020-10-17.
- News: 'Amrutharamam' movie review: Frustratingly soppy romance - The Hindu. The Hindu . 29 April 2020 . Dundoo . Sangeetha Devi .
- Web site: 2020-04-29. అమృతరామమ్ సినిమా రివ్యూ. 2020-10-17. Sakshi. te.