Shanmukha is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language crime thriller film co-written and directed by Shanmugam Sappani.[1] The film features Aadi Saikumar and Avika Gor in lead roles.[2]
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| Directed by | Shanmugam Sappani |
| Screenplay by | Shanmugam Sappani |
| Story by | Satish Aketi |
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| Edited by | M. A. Malik |
| Music by | Ravi Basrur |
Production company | Sapbro Productions |
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Running time | 121 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
The film was released on 21 March 2025.[3]
Plot
editThis article needs a plot summary. (March 2025) |
Cast
edit- Aadi Saikumar as Karthi Vallabhan
- Avika Gor as Sara Maheswaran
- Aditya Om as Kamal
- Chirag Jani as Viganda
- Master Manu Sappani
- Manoj Nandam as Koushik
- Veera Shankar
- Krishnudu as Subrahmanyam
- Ariyana Glory
- Meena Vasu
- C. V. L. Narasimha Rao
- Madhurima
- Mukhtar Khan
- Raghu
- Pandu as Srikanth
- Chitram Srinu
- Veerabhadram
- Jabardasth Dorababu
- Shanmugam Sappani
Music
editAll music is composed by Ravi Basrur.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Oo Chandrakala" | Santhosh Venky | Santhosh Venky | 3:26 |
| 2. | "Title Track" | Santhosh Venky | Santhosh Venky, Ravi Basrur | 3:02 |
Release and reception
editShanmukha was released on 21 March 2025.[citation needed]
Avad Mohammad of OTTPlay rated the film 2.5 out of 5 and wrote that "Shanmukha has a very interesting subject and decent thrills. But the confusing screenplay in the second half makes things a bit dull for the audience".[4] Eenadu too praised the story and climax scenes while opining that the screenplay is negative aspect of the film.[5] Andhra Jyothi was critical of the screenplay and the direction.[6]
References
edit- ↑ Naresh, Nelki. "Shanmukha Review: షణ్ముఖ రివ్యూ - ఆది సాయికుమార్ డివోషనల్ థ్రిల్లర్ మూవీ ఎలా ఉందంటే?". Hindustantimes Telugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 27 March 2025.[dead link]
- ↑ "After Playing Bechari Roles Shanmukha Was A Good Change, Says Actress Avika Gor". Times Now. 9 July 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
- ↑ Harsh, B. H. (12 March 2025). "Shanmukha to release on March 21". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
- ↑ "Shanmukha Review: Aadi Saikumar's film is high on thrills but low on drama". OTTPlay. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
- ↑ "Shanmukha Review: రివ్యూ: షణ్ముఖ.. ఆది సాయికుమార్ ఖాతాలో హిట్ పడిందా?". EENADU (in Telugu). Archived from the original on 11 April 2025. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
- ↑ ABN (21 March 2025). "Shanmukha Movie Review: ఆది సాయికుమార్ 'షణ్ముఖ'తో హిట్ కొట్టాడా.. | Aadi saikumar Starrer shanmukha movie review avm". Chitrajyothy Telugu News (in Telugu). Retrieved 27 March 2025.