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Manmadhudu () is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by K. Vijaya Bhaskar, who co-wrote the script with Trivikram Srinivas. Produced by Nagarjuna under the Annapurna Studios banner, the film stars Nagarjuna, Sonali Bendre, and Anshu, with music composed by Devi Sri Prasad. The film follows Abhiram, an ad agency manager, whose disdain for women is challenged when he is forced to work with Harika, a spirited assistant manager. Their evolving relationship helps Abhiram confront his past and reconsider his views on love and women.

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Abhiram, a misogynist, works as a manager in his own advertising agency. When his uncle, the chairman, appoints Harika as an assistant manager, he mistreats her, but his hatred soon turns into love.

Released: 2002-12-20142 minDir: K. Vijaya BhaskarComedy, DramaBox office: $37,000

Cast

  • Nagarjuna Akkineni as Abhiram
  • Sonali Bendre as Harika
  • Anshu as Maheswari
  • Brahmanandam as Lavangam
  • Chandramohan as Maheswari's Uncle
  • Sunil Varma as Bunk Seenu

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Ratings

IMDb

8.3/10

4,881 votes

Year
2002
Runtime
142 min
Genres
Comedy, Romance

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
film
Country of origin
India
Original language
Telugu
Director
K. Vijaya Bhaskar
Screenwriter
Trivikram Srinivas
Cast member
Chandra Mohan
Production company
Annapurna Studios
Narrative location
Hyderabad
Filming location
Paris
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publication date
2002-01-01
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  • Cast
  • Production
  • Development
  • Filming
  • Soundtrack
  • Release
  • Reception
  • Legacy
  • Other versions
  • Awards
  • References
  • External links

Manmadhudu () is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by K. Vijaya Bhaskar, who co-wrote the script with Trivikram Srinivas. Produced by Nagarjuna under the Annapurna Studios banner, the film stars Nagarjuna, Sonali Bendre, and Anshu, with music composed by Devi Sri Prasad. The film follows Abhiram, an ad agency manager, whose disdain for women is challenged when he is forced to work with Harika, a spirited assistant manager. Their evolving relationship helps Abhiram confront his past and reconsider his views on love and women.

Filming took place at various locations, including Annapurna Studios, where a corporate agency set was created, and international locations such as Paris and Austria. Manmadhudu was reportedly the first Indian production to shoot inside the Eiffel Tower. Released on 20 December 2002, the film was a commercial success and received the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film.

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