Mental Madhilo


Mental Madhilo is a 2017 Telugu romantic comedy film written and directed by Vivek Athreya and produced by Raj Kandukuri for Dharmapatha Creations. The film features Sree Vishnu, Nivetha Pethuraj, and Amrutha Srinivasan in lead roles with Shivaji Raja, Madhumani, Raj Madiraju and Anita Chowadary in pivotal roles. This film marks the Telugu debut of Nivetha Pethuraj and Srinivasan. Songs and background score for the movie are composed and arranged by Prashanth R Vihari. The film's title was taken from a song from OK Bangaram.

Plot

Decision making? Well that's tough given that options before you are equally luring. That's near to impossible for a guy, Aravind Krishna is a guy affected to Borderline personality disorder a fickle-minded person since childhood who gets confused when faced with regular options. The kind that could answer everything on a theoretical paper but returns the objective paper blank. Not just getting confused, like any one of us generally happen to be,  but yearns for the option that he didn't choose after deciding. To add to this, an incident from his 12th year makes him uncomfortable to talk to or be around girls. As he becomes older, the situation doesn't get any better. Aravind, now 29 years old, almost gives up on the hope of getting married after messing up 12 match makings. Reluctantly, he attends the 13th and to his surprise, he finds himself at ease when he talks to Swetcha, a clear-headed straight forward girl in contrast to Aravind.
Swetcha who sees the plainness in his heart agrees to marry him. The two spend some time together before getting engaged, as they get to know about each other they start liking each other. Being with Swetcha helps Aravind to get over his discomfort with girls. While waiting on their engagement, Aravind is obliged to go to Mumbai for a project. On his way, he meets a joyous and unpredictable girl, called Renuka, from Vijayawada and architectural student who leaves an impression during their bus journey, but disappears as he reaches Mumbai. She is a strong believer in destiny and Aravind too subconsciously starts believing in it and starts searching for her in Mumbai. The same destiny has them meet again in Mumbai and she became a roommate with Aravind along with Saki and some other friends. Meanwhile, Aravind finds himself drawn to her as he spends more and more time with her. He became infatuated with her and one night they both kiss later she shares her past that he had a boy friend who died in an accident. Then she confess her feelings on Aravind later she Vacated the Apartment next day. The same night in the confused state of mind Aravind calls off the engagement with Swetcha then suddenly manages it as prank. Then in the next day Swetcha gives a surprise visit to Mumbai. She befriends all of his friends. Later she asks about Renu however they manage but Swetcha finds her in a restaurant they both become good friends.
Later while going back Swecha admits to Aravind that she understands everything about Aravind and Renu and shows anguish on him and she goes to Hyderabad. In Hyderabad Aravind's father makes him realise that how the risk of choice making will become a positive change in life. Then Aravind for the first time took decision and came to apologise Swetcha but she avoids him. Later he meets Renu and confess his feelings on Swetcha and apologise Renu. Then, Renu encourages Aravind to propose to Swetcha and they part their ways. The same night Aravind went to Swetcha's home to talk about it but her mom tells him that she is on a bus which is going out of station. Then Aravind catches the bus along with his father successfully. Then he proves that he overcomes his disorder and apologise her. Then, finally, Swetcha accept his proposal with a tight slap. Meanwhile, his father comically encounters the other passenger and invites him to his son's marriage. Aravind and Swetcha get married and lived happily.

Cast

Music composed by Prashanth R Vihari.

Production

The film was written by Vivek Athreya, who also made his directorial debut with this film. It completed its production in 40 days, across 3 schedules and is shot in Hyderabad, Mumbai and Goa.
Once the production was completed, the film was taken over and presented by Suresh Productions.

Release

After Suresh Productions took over the film, there were regular previews to audience and critics a few days before the release. The film was released in India on 24 November 2017. Overseas, it was distributed by Freeze Frame Films LLC.

Reception

The film has garnered positive feedback from the audience and critics. Actor Sree Vishnu received accolades for his ease of acting from critics and so did Nivetha Pethuraj, the female lead. The film had a good gross collection across the released theatres and made its mark overseas. Producer Raj Kandukuri along with actor Nani released its first song, "Gummadikaya Halwa", on 30 June at SIIMA 2017.

Awards

NameCategoryStatus
Vivek AthreyaSIIMA 2018 - Best Debut DirectorNominated
Nivetha PethurajSIIMA 2018 - Best Debut ActressNominated