Mental Madhilo (lit.
'Crazy at Heart') is a 2017 indian Telugu-language romantic
comedy film written and directed by Vivek Athreya in his directorial debut, and
produced by Raj Kandukuri (well known for Pelli Choopulu) for Dharmapatha
Creations. The film features Sree Vishnu, Nivetha Pethuraj, and Amrutha Srinivasan
in lead roles with Sivaji 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.
Contents
1 Plot
2 Cast
3 Soundtrack
4 Production
5 Release
6 Reception
7 Awards
8 References
9 External links
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 (Sree Vishnu) 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 (Nivetha Pethuraj), 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 (Amrutha Srinivasan), 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 (Kireeti Damaraju)
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 (Sivaji Raja) 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 (Anitha Chowdary) 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 (Nara Rohit) and
invites him to his son's marriage. Aravind and Swetcha get married and lived
happily.[1][2]
Cast
Sree Vishnu as Aravind Krishna
Nivetha Pethuraj as Swetcha
Amrutha Srinivasan as Renuka
Keshav Deepak as Manu
Kireeti Damaraju as Saki
Shivaji Raja as Arvind Krishna's father
Madhumani as Aravind Krishna's mother
Raj Madiraju as Swetcha's father
Anita Chowadary as Swetcha's mother
Dinesh Koushika as Aravind's friend
Appaji Ambarisha Darbha as office colleague
Jahanvi Dassety
Sujata
Nara Rohit as a bus passenger (Cameo Appearance)
Soundtrack
Mental Madhilo
Film score by Prashanth R Vihari
Released 2017
Recorded 2017
Venue Chennai
Studio AM Studios
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Length 32:47
Label Madhura Audio
Producer Prashanth R Vihari
Prashanth R Vihari chronology
Vellipomakey
(2017) Mental Madhilo
(2017) Adhugo
(2018)
External audio
audio icon Audio Jukebox on YouTube
Music composed by Prashanth R Vihari.
Track listNo. Title Lyrics Singer(s) Length
1. "Gummadikaya Halwa" Vivek Athreya Vedala Hemachandra, Prashanth R
Vihari 4:36
2. "Oohale" Vivek Athreya Shakthisree Gopalan 4:38
3. "Manavi Alakinacharadate" Hasith Goli, Vivek Athreya Pradeep Kumar
5:42
4. "Edhola" Kittu Vissapragada LV Revanth, Ranjani Sivakumar 4:17
5. "Bagundayya Chandram" Hasith Goli Diwakar, Pranav Chaganty 3:38
7. "Chelliyo Chellako" Bhaskarabhatla, Palak Khatri Yazin Nizar 4:36
8. "Malik Tere" Sirasri Nikhita Gandhi 5:01
Total length: 32:47
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 [3]
Suresh Productions.
