Writer Padmabhushan is a 2023 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by debutant Shanmukha Prasanth. The film features Suhas in the titular role, along with Tina Shilparaj, Rohini and Ashish Vidyarthi.[2] The film was released on 3 February 2023 to positive reviews from critics, and it became a commercial success.[3]
| Writer Padmabhushan | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Shanmukha Prasanth |
| Produced by | Anurag Reddy Sharath Chandra Chandru Manoharan |
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| Cinematography | Venkat R. Shakamuri |
| Edited by | Kodati Pavan Kalyan Siddharth Thatholu |
| Music by | Score: Kalyan Nayak Songs: Shekar Chandra Kalyan Nayak |
Production companies | Chai Bisket Films Lahari Films |
| Distributed by | Geetha Film Distributors |
Release date |
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Running time | 123 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
| Budget | ₹3−5 crore |
| Box office | est. ₹12.05 crore[1] |
Plot
editSet in Vijayawada, the film revolves around Padmabhushan. Padmabhushan, the only child to his parents is an aspiring writer who publishes his first book with hopes of becoming a famous writer. The twists that follow in his life, how he overcomes all the challenges that come along his way and wins the hand of his love Sarika forms the rest of the story.
Cast
edit- Suhas as P. Padmabhushan
- Rohini as Saraswati, Padmabhushan's mother
- Tina Shilparaj as Sarika
- Sri Gouri Priya as Kanna
- Ashish Vidyarthi as Madhusudhan Rao, Padmabhushan's father
- Goparaju Ramana as Lokendra Kumar, Sarika's father
- Praveen Katari as Saumitri, Padmabhushan’s friend
- Ashok Kumar as Baburao, Padmabhushan’s manager
- Pragna Kiran as Kanna’s mother
Music
editThe film score is composed by Kalyan Nayak, whereas the songs were composed by Shekar Chandra along with the former. The audio rights were acquired by Lahari Music and T-Series. The first song "Kannullo Nee Roopame" was released on 10 July 2022.[4]
| Writer Padmabhushan | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by Shekar Chandra, Kalyan Malik | ||||
| Released | 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2022 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 19:01 | |||
| Language | Telugu | |||
| Label | Lahari Music | |||
| Shekar Chandra chronology | ||||
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| Kalyan Nayak chronology | ||||
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| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Kannullo Nee Roopame" | Bhaskarabhatla | Shekar Chandra | Dhanunjay Seepana | 3:58 |
| 2. | "Aybaboi Gandaragolam" | Koti Mamidala | Kalyan Nayak | Lakshmi Meghana, Kavya Chandana, Aparna, Sai Dev Harsha, Sai Charan, Harsha Chavali | 3:06 |
| 3. | "Bezawada Sandhullo" | Bhaskarabhatla | Shekar Chandra | Lokeshwar Edara | 3:41 |
| 4. | "Ennallilaa" | Bhaskarabhatla | Shekhar Chandra | Anurag Kulkarni | 4:11 |
| 5. | "Manninchava Amma" | Koti Mamidala | Kalyan Nayak | Karthik, Kalyan Nayak | 4:05 |
| Total length: | 19:01 | ||||
Release
editTheatrical Release
editWriter Padmabhushan was released on 3 February 2023.[5] Geetha Arts acquired the theatrical distribution rights of the film.
Home Media
editThe satellite and digital streaming rights were sold to Zee Telugu and ZEE5 respectively.[6] It premiered on Zee5 on 17 March 2023.[7]
Reception
editRam Venkat Srikar of The New Indian Express rated the film 3.5 out of 5 and wrote that "Writer Padmabhushan is not a flawless film. It has some issues craft-wise and writing-wise too but it is the kind of lovely little film that we often see in Malayalam and wish something like that was made here, in our world".[8] A critic from 123Telugu wrote that "On the whole, Writer Padmabhushan is a engaging film that is a perfect blend of humour and sentiment".[9] The Times of India's Neeshita Nyayapati stated that "Writer Padmabhushan is the kind of film that’s perfect to watch with your family", giving a rating of 3 out of 5.[10]
References
edit- ^ "Writer Padmabhushan WW Closing Collections: 'రైటర్ పద్మభూషణ్' వరల్డ్ వైడ్ క్లోజింగ్ కలెక్షన్స్." News 18 (in Telugu). 4 March 2023. Archived from the original on 12 March 2023. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
- ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (24 January 2023). "Actor Suhas opens up on life after 'Colour Photo', as his new Telugu film 'Writer Padmabhushan' gears up for release". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
- ^ R, Chandini (19 January 2023). "Writer Padmabhushan trailer to be out on this date". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 7 February 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
- ^ "'Kannullo Nee Roopame': First lyrical video from Suhas, Tina Shilparaj's 'Writer Padmabhushan' out". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 7 February 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
- ^ Sundar, Anusha (29 December 2022). "Writer Padmabhushan to release on this date". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 7 February 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
- ^ "Blockbuster Writer Padmabhushan brings huge profits to makers". 123Telugu. 6 February 2023. Archived from the original on 7 February 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
- ^ "'Writer Padmabhushan' heads to Zee5 as an early Ugadi gift". Telangana Today. 9 March 2023. Archived from the original on 11 March 2023. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ^ "Writer Padmabhushan Movie Review: A pleasing coming-of-age drama". Cinema Express. 3 February 2023. Archived from the original on 4 February 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
- ^ "Writer PadmabhushanTelugu Movie Review". 3 February 2023. Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ "Writer Padmabhushan Movie Review : A feel-good tale with its heart in the right place". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 5 February 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2023.