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{{Infobox film
| name = Varshangalkku Shesham
| image = Varshangalkku Shesham film poster.jpeg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Vineeth Sreenivasan]]
| writer = Vineeth Sreenivasan
| producer = [[Visakh Subramaniam]]
| starring = {{ubl|[[Pranav Mohanlal]]|[[Dhyan Sreenivasan]]|[[Nivin Pauly]]}}
| narrator =
| cinematography = Viswajith Odukkathil
| editing = [[Ranjan Abraham]]
| music = Amrit Ramnath
| studio = [[Merryland Studio|Merryland Cinemas]]
| distributor = Merryland Release
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2024|4|11|}}
| runtime = 167 minutes
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
| budget =
| gross = {{estimation}} {{INR|80 crore}}<ref>{{cite news |title='Varshangalkku Shesham' box office collections |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/varshangalkku-shesham-box-office-collections-day-36-vineeth-sreenivasans-film-earns-rs-1-lakh/articleshow/110201097.cms |access-date=26 May 2024 |work=Times of India |date=17 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title='ആവേശം' ഉണ്ടോ ഇപ്പോഴും ? കളക്ഷനിൽ 'വർഷങ്ങൾക്കു ശേഷ'ത്തിന് സംഭവിക്കുന്നത് എന്ത്? കണക്കുകൾ ഇതാ |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment/box-office/vineeth-sreenivasan-movie-varshangalkku-shesham-22-days-box-office-collection-nivin-pauly-pranav-mohanlal-dhyan-sreenivasan-scwzk1 |date=2024-05-03 |website=AsianetNews }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Varshangalkku Shesham box office collections: Pranav Mohanlal starrer collects Rs. 65 crore worldwide|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/varshangalkku-shesham-box-office-collections-pranav-mohanlal-starrer-collects-rs-65-crore-worldwide-1300941|date=2024-04-30|website=PinkVilla|language=en|archive-date=2024-05-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240524075456/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/varshangalkku-shesham-box-office-collections-pranav-mohanlal-starrer-collects-rs-65-crore-worldwide-1300941|url-status=live}}</ref>
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'''''Varshangalkku Shesham''''' ({{trans|Years later}}) is a 2024 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[Period film|period]] [[comedy drama]] film,written and directed by [[Vineeth Sreenivasan]]. It was produced and distributed by [[Visakh Subramaniam]] of [[Merryland Studio|Merryland Cinemas]]. The film stars [[Pranav Mohanlal]] and [[Dhyan Sreenivasan]] in the lead roles, along with [[Nivin Pauly]], [[Kalyani Priyadarshan]], [[Y. G. Mahendran]], [[Shaan Rahman]], [[Neeta Pillai]], [[Aju Varghese]], [[Basil Joseph]], [[Neeraj Madhav]], and Vineeth Sreenivasan himself in supporting roles. The film's original songs and background score were composed by debutant Amrit Ramnath.

The film's [[principal photography]] took place between October and December 2023, lasting 40 days. It was filmed across 50 locations in [[Kerala]] and [[Tamil Nadu]]. Viswajith Odukkathil and [[Ranjan Abraham]] handled the cinematography and editing, respectively.

It was released worldwide in theatres on 11 April 2024 to mixed reviews from critics and audiences, alike. The performances of Dhyan and Nivin, Vineeth's direction, humor, production design, soundtrack, and cinematography were praised. However, the performances of Pranav and Kalyani, pacing and runtime received criticism. Upon ott release, it received negative reviews. It became a major commercial success, grossing over ₹80 crores at the worldwide box-office.<ref name="ierev">{{Cite web |title= Varshangalkku Shesham box office collection day 1 early report: Vineeth Sreenivasan's directed movie took off a superb start at box office |date=11 April 2024 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/varshangalkku-shesham-box-office-collection-day-1-early-report-vineeth-sreenivasans-directorial-off-to-a-decent-start-despite-mixed-reviews-9264892/lite/ |website=The Indian Express |access-date=11 April 2024 |archive-date=25 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240425153012/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/varshangalkku-shesham-box-office-collection-day-1-early-report-vineeth-sreenivasans-directorial-off-to-decent-start-despite-mixed-reviews-9264892/lite/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="asianetnews-2024"> {{Cite web |title=എതിരാളികൾക്ക് മുന്നിൽ കട്ടയ്ക്ക്, ഒരാഴ്ചയിൽ 50കോടി ക്ലബ്ബ്; കസറിക്കേറി 'വർഷങ്ങൾക്കു ശേഷം' പിള്ളേർ |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/vineeth-sreenivasan-movie-varshangalkku-shesham-enters-second-week-sc8njh |date=2024-04-20 |website=AsianetNews }}</ref>

== Plot ==
In the early 1970s, Venu is a high schooler who devotes all of his time to helping out in [[Touring theatre|traveling plays]] as they stop in his hometown. One night, the producer of a play asks him to bring an [[Musical instrument|instrumentalist]], Murali, from the house of the local landlord. Drunk, Murali reluctantly agrees to play for the evening. Venu is thoroughly impressed with the man's spontaneous musicality and they quickly become friends. As time passes, Venu goes to college; Murali shows up there one day, trying to meet the principal to borrow a new book that has reached the college [[library]]. Venu offers to help and discovers that the book has already been lent to a first-year student named Annie. Murali, on meeting Annie, instantly falls in love with her. They meet that night to exchange the book and continue seeing each other. Murali asks her out, but is met with shock and rejection. She tells him to leave, also revealing that she is sexually involved with her brother-in-law due to his compulsion.

Murali is shattered by the news and disappears for a while. One day, he writes to Venu that he is leaving for Madras with the intention of making it in cinema; Venu joins him as well. They rent out a room in [[Kodambakkam]] where Murali lands a job as a [[Violin|violinist]] under music director Indhra Dhanush. After playing the violin for a B-movie, Murali meets the producer of the film, Keshavadev. He tells him that his film will flop massively. Embarrassed, he returns to meet him after it rightly fails. Murali introduces him to Venu, who has the script for a prospective film. He is impressed and agrees to produce it. Venu insists that Murali produce the music for it, but he refuses, citing his inexperience. Murali secretly passes on some of his music to Indhra Dhanush, who goes on to compose music for the film. The film, upon release, becomes a huge success, with the song that Murali actually composed becoming a sensation. He is driven mad by the fact that he did not produce the music himself. He meets Indhra Dhanush, asking in vain that he at least tell Venu that it was his music. Venu eventually discovers the original cassette with the words "Murali" on it, containing his film's music. He tries to meet Murali, discovering that he has left [[Chennai|Madras]].

Over the years, Venu directs many more films and falls out of the cinema industry. He meets Murali again who says that he should return to the film industry. He hesitatingly agrees, and they discover the young director Pradeep. Venu and Pradeep start looking for the crew to work on one of Venu's old scripts, ''Jeevithagadhakale''. They finalise on a cast of mostly new artists except for the eccentric actor, Nithin Molly. At the end of filming, their producer, Jayan, who is Keshavdev's son, falls seriously [[Heart failure|ill]] and is unable to continue bankrolling the film. Murali, disappointed, disappears again. They are miraculously saved by [[paparazzi]] who film Nithin Molly in an inebriated state, making him [[Viral phenomenon|popular]] and creating hype for the film. ''Jeevithagadhakale'' releases theatrically to outstanding reactions and reviews.

Venu hires a taxi to a location in Tamil Nadu where they meet Senthil, an old friend from their lodge in Madras. He directs them to [[Tiruchirappalli|Trichy]], where Murali is living in a Carnatic music sabha. Venu tells him that their first movie as a duo has released, to his delight. They go to a theatre in [[Coimbatore district|Coimbatore]] to see how the audience reacts to their film.

== Cast ==
{{Castlist|
* [[Pranav Mohanlal]] as Murali Vishwambaran
* [[Dhyan Sreenivasan]] as Venu Koothuparambu
* [[Nivin Pauly]] as Nithin Mulanthuruthy a.k.a. Nithin Molly (extended cameo appearance)
* [[Kalyani Priyadarshan]] as Annie, Murali's ex-girlfriend (voiceovers by [[Raveena Ravi]] and Darshana Sudarshan)
* [[Vineeth Sreenivasan]] as Venu's taxi driver
* [[Aju Varghese]] in a dual role as:
** Producer Kamukara Keshavadev
** Jayan Keshavadev, Keshavadev's son
* [[Basil Joseph]] as Pradeep, an assistant director
* [[Neeraj Madhav]] as producer 'Fearless' Alex Mathew (cameo)
* [[Shaan Rahman]] as actor Kamraj
* [[Y. G. Mahendran]] as Swaminathan, Swami's lodge owner
* [[Neeta Pillai]] as actress Radhika, Venu's wife
* Kalesh Ramanand as music director Indradhanush "Indra"
* [[Deepak Parambol]] as Shakespeare Shekharan a.k.a. Kuntham Kulukki
* [[Bhagath Manuel]] as Frederick, Nithin's manager
* Aswath Lal as ''Jeevithagadhakale'' movie production controller Saji
* Arjun Lal as Christy, Annie's brother-in-law
* Darshana Sudarshan Nair as Annie's bedridden sister
* TSR Sreenivasan as movie art director Ilango
* [[Harikrishnan]] as ''Jeevithagadhakale'' movie cameraman
* [[Sreeram Ramachandran]] as ''Jeevithagadhakale'' movie art director
* [[Krishnachandran]] as Pro Arumai Prakasham
* [[Biju Sopanam]] as film producer
* Reshma Sebastian as Nithin Molly's movie actress
* [[Fahim Safar]] as the music composer of Venu's new film
* Parvathy R. Krishna as Nithin Molly's programme anchor
* Blessy Kurien as ''Jeevithagadhakale'' movie costume designer
* A. R. Raja Ganesh as Senthil, Swami's lodge steward
* Unni Raja as Singakkutty
* Vijayalakshmi as Thankakkutty
* Nikhil Nair
* Nandu Poduval as MLA Pothuval
* Pollachi Raja
* Prasanth Amaravila as Nithin's video leaker
* [[Asif Ali (actor)|Asif Ali]] as John, Annie's husband (cameo)
* Amrit Ramnath as pianist singer (cameo)
* [[Hesham Abdul Wahab]] as male singer (cameo)
* [[Visakh Subramaniam]] as movie director (cameo)
* [[Jomon T. John]] as cameraman (cameo)
* Divya Vineeth as female singer (cameo)
}}

== Production ==
=== Development ===
On 13 July 2023, [[Vineeth Sreenivasan]] announced his collaboration once again with producer [[Visakh Subramaniam]] of [[Merryland Cinemas]], following the success of ''[[Hridayam]]'' (2022), for their second project together, titled ''Varshangalkku Shesham''. The film also brings back [[Pranav Mohanlal]] and [[Kalyani Priyadarshan]] from their previous film.<ref name="the hindu-2023">{{cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/varshangalkku-shesham-vineeth-sreenivasan-brings-together-an-ensemble-cast-for-his-next/article67075968.ece |title=Vineeth Sreenivasan brings together an ensemble cast for his next |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |url-access=subscription |date=13 July 2023 |accessdate=10 December 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230713141855/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/varshangalkku-shesham-vineeth-sreenivasan-brings-together-an-ensemble-cast-for-his-next/article67075968.ece |archivedate=13 July 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref> Vineeth described that the film will revolve around a bunch of friends.<ref>{{cite news |author=CE Features |title=Varshangalkku Shesham is not the story of Mohanlal and Sreenivasan, clarifies Vineeth Sreenivasan |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/jul/22/varshangalkku-shesham-is-not-the-story-of-mohanlal-and-sreenivasan-clarifies-vineeth-sreenivasan-45874.html |access-date=23 December 2023 |work=[[Cinema Express]] |date=22 July 2023 |archive-date=23 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231223084628/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/jul/22/varshangalkku-shesham-is-not-the-story-of-mohanlal-and-sreenivasan-clarifies-vineeth-sreenivasan-45874.html |url-status=live}}</ref>

In an interview, talking about his influences, Vineeth recalled how he listened to his father [[Sreenivasan]]'s stories about his early life in [[Madras]] and also the experiences of his contemporaries in the film industry. During his school days, Vineeth avidly read popular [[Malayalam]] [[film magazines]], such as ''Nana'', ''[[Vellinakshatram (magazine)|Vellinakshatram]]'', and ''[[Chithrabhumi]]'', which featured articles and interviews with those working in cinema. These stories, along with the imagined picture of Madras they presented, served as inspirations for ''Varshangalkku Shesham''. He also recalled how, during stage shows, actors [[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]] and [[Innocent (actor)|Innocent]] would entertain the team with anecdotes from their lives in Madras and their experiences in the cinema world. Vineeth himself being a resident of [[Chennai]] (formerly Madras), describes the city as "a place that had always fascinated" him. ''Varshangalkku Shesham'' features Madras in the 1970s and 1980s, spanning 50 years from early 1970s, showcasing the evolution of the film industry during this period; the film "attempts to showcase that arc of time, the mood and the style of working".<ref name="nagarajan-2024">{{Cite news |last=Nagarajan |first=Saraswathy |date=2 April 2024 |title=Vineeth Sreenivasan on Varshangalkku Sesham, what inspired the movie and his passion for filmmaking |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/vineeth-sreenivasan-on-varshangalkku-sesham-what-inspired-the-movie-and-his-passion-for-filmmaking/article68018933.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240406165926/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/vineeth-sreenivasan-on-varshangalkku-sesham-what-inspired-the-movie-and-his-passion-for-filmmaking/article68018933.ece |archive-date=6 April 2024 |access-date=6 April 2024 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

Vineeth had the story in mind since his college days but lacked confidence to execute it. After ''Hridayam'', he gained confidence to make it into fruition. He began screenwriting in 2022.<ref name="rajan-2024">{{cite news |last=Rajan |first=Silpa |title=Exclusive! Vineeth Sreenivasan on 'Varshangalkku Shesham': While filming, I also felt how much Pranav resembled Mohanlal |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/exclusive-vineeth-sreenivasan-on-varshangalkku-shesham-while-filming-i-also-felt-how-much-pranav-mohanlal-resembled-mohanlal/articleshow/109190716.cms |access-date=10 April 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=10 April 2024 |archive-date=10 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240410101104/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/exclusive-vineeth-sreenivasan-on-varshangalkku-shesham-while-filming-i-also-felt-how-much-pranav-mohanlal-resembled-mohanlal/articleshow/109190716.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> Vineeth revealed that the story of ''Varshangalkku Shesham'' was inspired by two screenplays written by Sreenivasan.<ref name="prajith-2024">{{cite news |last=Prajith |first=P. |title='Inspired by two screenplays of my father', Vineeth Sreenivasan on 'Varshangalkku Shesham' |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/interview/director-vineeth-sreenivasan-interview-1.9469806 |access-date=10 April 2024 |work=[[Mathrubhumi]] |date=8 April 2024}}</ref> Vineeth also integrated some inputs from director [[Priyadarshan]], to whom he shared the screenplay. Priyadarshan narrated an incident that occurred in a film studio, which Vineeth incorporated into the film.<ref name="ottplay" />

=== Casting ===

During the film's announcement, the initial cast included [[Pranav Mohanlal]], [[Dhyan Sreenivasan]], [[Aju Varghese]], [[Kalyani Priyadarshan]], [[Basil Joseph]], Vineeth, [[Neeraj Madhav]], [[Neeta Pillai]], Arjun Lal, Nikhil Nair, [[Shaan Rahman]], and [[Nivin Pauly]].<ref name="the hindu-2023" /><ref name="the times of india-2023">{{Cite news |date=13 July 2023 |title=Pranav Mohanlal to reunite with Vineeth Sreenivasan for 'Varshangalkku Shesham'; Kalyani Priyadarshan and Nivin Pauly part of the cast |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/pranav-mohanlal-to-reunite-with-vineeth-sreenivasan-for-varshangalkku-shesham-kalyani-priyadarshan-and-nivin-pauly-part-of-the-cast/articleshow/101733501.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230714110140/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/pranav-mohanlal-to-reunite-with-vineeth-sreenivasan-for-varshangalkku-shesham-kalyani-priyadarshan-and-nivin-pauly-part-of-the-cast/articleshow/101733501.cms |archive-date=14 July 2023 |access-date=6 April 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Further cast members were revealed in the film's teaser, with [[Y. G. Mahendran]], [[Harikrishnan (Malayalam actor)|Harikrishnan]], [[Anjali Nair (actress, born 1988)|Anjali Nair]], Darshana Sudarshanan, [[Deepak Parambol]], [[Bhagath Manuel]], Ashwath Lal, [[Sreeram Ramachandran]], [[Krishnachandran]], TSR among others appear in supporting roles.<ref name="the indian express-2024" />

Vineeth had Pranav, Dhyan, and Nivin in mind during the scripting phase itself.<ref name="rajan-2024" /> According to Vineeth, the film will not work without the three. About Kalyani's casting, he said: "Everyone suggested Kalyani after listening to the story".<ref name="prajith-2024" /> Vineeth based Pranav's character after actor [[Murali (Malayalam actor)|Murali]], whom he observed during the filming of ''[[Champakulam Thachan]]'' (1992). He recalls seeing Murali walking towards their hotel from a distance, dressed in a [[jubba]] and [[mundu]], with a [[sling bag]] on his shoulder, while singing a poem. Vineeth described the characterisation as "a man flowing in the wind". He also named the character after the actor.<ref>{{cite news |author=Web Team |title='ചമ്പക്കുളം തച്ചന്‍' സമയത്തെ മുരളി, 'കമലദള'ത്തിലെ മാല; പ്രണവിന്‍റെ കഥാപാത്രത്തെക്കുറിച്ച് വിനീത് ശ്രീനിവാസന്‍ |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/vineeth-sreenivasan-about-pranav-mohanlal-look-in-varshangalkku-shesham-sbepn7 |access-date=10 April 2024 |work=[[Asianet News]] |date=4 April 2024 |language=ml |archive-date=6 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240406104831/https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/vineeth-sreenivasan-about-pranav-mohanlal-look-in-varshangalkku-shesham-sbepn7 |url-status=live }}</ref> The film marks the reunion of Pranav and Kalyani with Vineeth after ''Hridayam''.<ref name="the times of india-2023" /> Vineeth collaborates with Nivin after an eight-year hiatus. According to Vineeth, his character drives the story forward once he is introduced, with Vineeth noting that Nivin was in his "best form".<ref>{{Cite news |date=5 April 2024 |title=Nivin Pauly's stellar return: Vineeth Sreenivasan hails actor's best form in 'Varshangalkku Shesham' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/nivin-paulys-stellar-return-vineeth-sreenivasan-hails-actors-best-form-in-varshangalkku-shesham/articleshow/109068949.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240406225412/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/nivin-paulys-stellar-return-vineeth-sreenivasan-hails-actors-best-form-in-varshangalkku-shesham/articleshow/109068949.cms |archive-date=6 April 2024 |access-date=6 April 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Nivin Pauly in Varshangalkku Shesham {{ndash}} Vineeth Sreenivasan says the actor is in his 'best form' |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/nivin-pauly-in-varshangalkku-shesham-vineeth-sreenivasan-says-the-actor-is-in-his-best-form/b448f2f354995 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240406183816/https://www.ottplay.com/news/nivin-pauly-in-varshangalkku-shesham-vineeth-sreenivasan-says-the-actor-is-in-his-best-form/b448f2f354995 |archive-date=6 April 2024 |access-date=6 April 2024 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref> Dhyan underwent a weight loss of 12 kilograms to prepare for his role in the film.<ref>{{cite news |last=Madhu |first=Vignesh |date=14 September 2023 |title=Dhyan Sreenivasan: I might be lazy in my personal life, but not in cinema |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/interviews/2023/sep/14/dhyan-sreenivasan-i-might-be-lazy-in-my-personal-life-but-not-in-cinema-47641.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231223084626/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/interviews/2023/sep/14/dhyan-sreenivasan-i-might-be-lazy-in-my-personal-life-but-not-in-cinema-47641.html |archive-date=23 December 2023 |access-date=23 December 2023 |work=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref>

Shaan, who previously collaborated with Vineeth as a music director in his earlier projects, made his acting debut with ''Varshangalkku Shesham''.<ref name="nagarajan-2024" /> Although Vineeth had previously approached Shaan for a brief role in ''[[Thira (film)|Thira]]'' (2013), he declined it. However, he accepted this offer, influenced by Vineeth's confidence in him. Shaan underwent a makeover, donning an outfit, wig, and mustache for his role.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Varshangalkku Shesham star Shaan Rahman – 'I was in composer's block until King of Kotha came up' {{!}} Exclusive |url=https://www.ottplay.com/interview/varshangalkku-shesham-star-shaan-rahman-i-was-in-composers-block-until-king-of-kotha-came-up-exclusive/d159b506cf82 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240406183815/https://www.ottplay.com/interview/varshangalkku-shesham-star-shaan-rahman-i-was-in-composers-block-until-king-of-kotha-came-up-exclusive/d159b506cf82 |archive-date=6 April 2024 |access-date=6 April 2024 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref> Vineeth had approached director [[Lokesh Kanagaraj]] for a role as he wanted a "Tamil-speaking actor with a calm demeanor", but Kanagaraj declined it due to his directorial commitments. Consequently, Kalesh Ramanand, who had previously appeared in ''Hridayam'', was chosen for the role, as suggested by Visakh.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Varshangalkku Shesham {{ndash}} Vineeth Sreenivasan recalls approaching Leo director Lokesh Kanagaraj for the project |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/varshangalkku-shesham-vineeth-sreenivasan-recalls-approaching-leo-director-lokesh-kanagaraj-for-the-project/20999d24ca654 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240406191121/https://www.ottplay.com/news/varshangalkku-shesham-vineeth-sreenivasan-recalls-approaching-leo-director-lokesh-kanagaraj-for-the-project/20999d24ca654 |archive-date=6 April 2024 |access-date=6 April 2024 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=V. K. |first=Vipin |title='വര്‍ഷങ്ങള്‍ക്ക് ശേഷ'ത്തില്‍ ലോകേഷിന് വച്ച വേഷം പിന്നീട് ആ നടനാണ് ചെയ്തത്; വെളിപ്പെടുത്തി വിനീത് ശ്രീനിവാസന്‍ |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/vineeth-srenivasan-approach-lokesh-kanagaraj-for-his-new-movie-varshangalkku-shesham-vvk-sbey7m |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240404144608/https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/vineeth-srenivasan-approach-lokesh-kanagaraj-for-his-new-movie-varshangalkku-shesham-vvk-sbey7m |archive-date=4 April 2024 |access-date=6 April 2024 |website= |publisher=Asianet News Network Pvt. Ltd. |language=ml}}</ref>

Vineeth reminisced about how several actors in the film juggled shooting dates with multiple filmmakers, unlike in ''Hridayam'', where most of them were early in their careers. He described it as "a wonderful coincidence that we were able to bring them all together for this film".<ref name="nagarajan-2024" />

=== Filming ===
[[Principal photography]] began on 26 October 2023. The following day, filming was relocated to [[Aroor]].<ref>{{cite news |author=ETimes.in |title=Vineeth Sreenivasan's 'Varshangalkku Shesham' starts rolling |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/vineeth-sreenivasans-varshangalkku-shesham-starts-rolling/articleshow/104753390.cms |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=27 October 2023 |accessdate=10 December 2023 |archive-date=10 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231210034321/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/vineeth-sreenivasans-varshangalkku-shesham-starts-rolling/articleshow/104753390.cms |url-status=live}}</ref> The film's art director, Nimesh Thanur, constructed sets at Aroor, replicating [[Kodambakkam]] and film studios of [[Madras]]. Additionally, some old studio scenes were shot in [[Coimbatore]] and [[Pollachi]].<ref name="nagarajan-2024" /> It took two months to build the sets.<ref name="prajith-2024" /> Vineeth said that director [[Priyadarshan]] had provided some important details in the design of Swami's Lodge, one of the major backdrops of the film, when he narrated the screenplay to him.<ref name="ottplay">{{Cite web |title=Varshangalkku Shesham – Vineeth Sreenivasan reveals Priyadarshan helped him recreate the Madras of 70s |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/varshangalkku-shesham-vineeth-sreenivasan-reveals-priyadarshan-helped-him-recreate-the-madras-of-70s/6a29f27f4978 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240406183816/https://www.ottplay.com/news/varshangalkku-shesham-vineeth-sreenivasan-reveals-priyadarshan-helped-him-recreate-the-madras-of-70s/6a29f27f4978 |archive-date=6 April 2024 |access-date=6 April 2024 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=1 April 2024 |title='Varshangalkku Shesham' trivia: Vineeth Sreenivasan reveals Priyadarshan's contributions to the multistarrer film |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/varshangalkku-shesham-trivia-vineeth-sreenivasan-reveals-priyadarshans-contributions-to-the-multistarrer-film/articleshow/108939833.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240407043449/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/varshangalkku-shesham-trivia-vineeth-sreenivasan-reveals-priyadarshans-contributions-to-the-multistarrer-film/articleshow/108939833.cms |archive-date=7 April 2024 |access-date=6 April 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

The first filming schedule was concluded in the fourth week of November after 23 days shooting.<ref>{{cite news |author=Express News Service |title=First schedule of 'Varshangalkku Shesham' completed |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2023/nov/21/first-schedule-of-varshangalkku-shesham-completed-2634683.html |access-date=22 December 2023 |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |date=21 November 2023 |archive-date=22 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231222171815/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2023/nov/21/first-schedule-of-varshangalkku-shesham-completed-2634683.html |url-status=live}}</ref> Nivin joined the film for the second schedule in [[Munnar]] in early December.<ref>{{cite web |last=Sidhardhan |first=Sanjith |date=8 December 2023 |title=Jackie Chan's associate to join Nivin Pauly's upcoming high-octane action-romance, confirms director |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/jackie-chans-associate-to-join-nivin-paulys-upcoming-high-octane-action-romance-confirms-director-exclusive/57dbcc0303112 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231224195401/https://www.ottplay.com/news/jackie-chans-associate-to-join-nivin-paulys-upcoming-high-octane-action-romance-confirms-director-exclusive/57dbcc0303112 |archive-date=24 December 2023 |access-date=24 December 2023 |publisher=[[OTT Play]]}}</ref> The entire filming process wrapped up on 20 December 2023.<ref>{{cite news |author=CE Features |title=Filming of Vineeth Sreenivasan's Varshangalkku Shesham wraps up |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/dec/20/filming-of-vineeth-sreenivasansvarshangalkku-shesham-wraps-up-50563.html |access-date=22 December 2023 |work=[[Cinema Express]] |date=20 December 2023 |archive-date=22 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231222171804/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/dec/20/filming-of-vineeth-sreenivasansvarshangalkku-shesham-wraps-up-50563.html |url-status=live}}</ref> The film was shot over a span of 40 days across more than 50 locations, involving over 200 crew members.<ref>{{cite news |author=ETimes.in |title=It's a wrap for Vineeth Sreenivasan's 'Varshangalkku Shesham' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/its-a-wrap-for-vineeth-sreenivasans-varshangalkku-shesham/articleshow/106143792.cms |access-date=22 December 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=20 December 2023 |archive-date=22 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231222010457/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/its-a-wrap-for-vineeth-sreenivasans-varshangalkku-shesham/articleshow/106143792.cms |url-status=live}}</ref> Although the film depicts [[Chennai]] in the 1970s and 1980s, it was not shot in Chennai.<ref>{{cite web |last=Sidhardhan |first=Sanjith |title=Varshangalkku Shesham songs reveal Pranav Mohanlal-starrer is set in early 70s |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/varshangalkku-shesham-songs-reveal-pranav-mohanlal-starrer-is-set-in-early-70s/42b7c5c830227 |publisher=[[OTT Play]] |access-date=10 April 2024 |date=15 March 2024 |archive-date=6 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240406185320/https://www.ottplay.com/news/varshangalkku-shesham-songs-reveal-pranav-mohanlal-starrer-is-set-in-early-70s/42b7c5c830227 |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== Post-production ===
[[Dubbing]] for the film commenced in early January 2024 in [[Chennai]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=10 January 2024 |title=Dubbing begins for Vineeth Sreenivasan's 'Varshangalkku Shesham' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/dubbing-begins-for-vineeth-sreenivasans-varshangalkku-shesham/articleshow/106694579.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113105600/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/dubbing-begins-for-vineeth-sreenivasans-varshangalkku-shesham/articleshow/106694579.cms |archive-date=13 January 2024 |access-date=6 April 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The dubbing process was completed on the same month.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=23 January 2024 |title=Dubbing wraps up for Varshangalkku Shesham |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Jan/23/dubbing-wraps-upfor-varshangalkku-shesham-51471.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240406201245/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Jan/23/dubbing-wraps-upfor-varshangalkku-shesham-51471.html |archive-date=6 April 2024 |access-date=6 April 2024 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=FC |first=Team |date=25 January 2024 |title=Vineeth Srinivasan and Team Complete Dubbing for Varshangalkku Shesham |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/news/vineeth-srinivasan-and-team-complete-dubbing-for-varshangalkku-shesham |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240204121335/https://www.filmcompanion.in/news/vineeth-srinivasan-and-team-complete-dubbing-for-varshangalkku-shesham |archive-date=4 February 2024 |access-date=6 April 2024 |website=Film Companion South |language=en}}</ref> It was followed by the final stage of editing in that month.<ref>{{Cite news |date=23 January 2024 |title='Varshangalkku Shesham': Makers head to the final edit of the film |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/varshangalkku-shesham-final-edit-of-vineeth-sreenivasans-film/articleshow/107080966.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240215001750/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/varshangalkku-shesham-final-edit-of-vineeth-sreenivasans-film/articleshow/107080966.cms |archive-date=15 February 2024 |access-date=6 April 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The [[audio mixing]] of the film had been completed by March 2024.<ref>{{Cite news |date=25 March 2024 |title=Vineeth Sreenivasan wraps the final mix for 'Varshangalkku Shesham' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/vineeth-sreenivasan-wraps-the-final-mix-for-varshangalkku-shesham/articleshow/108767257.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240327092031/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/vineeth-sreenivasan-wraps-the-final-mix-for-varshangalkku-shesham/articleshow/108767257.cms |archive-date=27 March 2024 |access-date=6 April 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=25 March 2024 |title=Final mixing of Vineeth Sreenivasan's Varshangalkku Shesham completed |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Mar/25/final-mixing-of-vineeth-sreenivasans-varshangalkku-shesham-completed |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240407134912/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Mar/25/final-mixing-of-vineeth-sreenivasans-varshangalkku-shesham-completed |archive-date=7 April 2024 |access-date=6 April 2024 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>

== Music ==
{{Main|Varshangalkku Shesham (soundtrack)}}
''Varshangalkku Shesham'' marks the debut feature film composition work of Amrit Ramnath, son of singer-composer [[Bombay Jayashri]]. He was until then composing independent tracks for some years.<ref>{{cite news |last=Madhu |first=Vignesh |title=Bombay Jayashri's son Amrit Ramnath turns composer for Varshangalkku Shesham |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/jul/14/bombay-jayashris-son-amrit-ramnath-turns-composer-for-varshangalkku-shesham-45624.html |work=[[Cinema Express]] |accessdate=10 December 2023 |archive-date=10 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231210034321/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/jul/14/bombay-jayashris-son-amrit-ramnath-turns-composer-for-varshangalkku-shesham-45624.html |url-status=live}}</ref> Ramnath started composing for the film while he was at the hospital where his mother was admitted and composed three tracks during the period.<ref>{{cite news |author=CE Features |title=Vineeth Sreenivasan praises Varshangalkku Shesham's composer, Amrit Ramnath |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/jan/05/vineeth-sreenivasan-praises-varshangalkku-sheshams-composer-amrit-ramnath-50991.html |access-date=8 January 2024 |work=[[Cinema Express]] |date=5 January 2024 |archive-date=8 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240108192700/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/jan/05/vineeth-sreenivasan-praises-varshangalkku-sheshams-composer-amrit-ramnath-50991.html |url-status=live}}</ref> [[Manu Manjith]], Vaisakh Sugunan, Jayashri, and Sreenivasan wrote the lyrics.<ref name="ramnath-2024">{{Cite web |last=Ramnath |first=Amrit |date=7 April 2024 |title=Varshangalkku Shesham (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/varshangalkku-shesham-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1733727180 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240407131936/https://music.apple.com/in/album/varshangalkku-shesham-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1733727180 |archive-date=7 April 2024 |access-date=7 April 2024 |publisher=[[Think Music]] |via=[[Apple Music]]}}</ref> [[Think Music]] released the film's soundtrack album on 7 April 2024 which consisted of 14 songs.<ref name="ramnath-2024" />

== Release ==

=== Theatrical ===
''Varshangalkku Shesham'' was theatrically released worldwide on 11 April 2024 during the [[Ramadan]] and [[Vishu]] weekend, along with ''[[Aavesham (2024 film)|Aavesham]]'' and ''[[Jai Ganesh (film)|Jai Ganesh]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1 April 2024 |title='Varshangalkku Shesham' to 'Aavesham': An Exciting Lineup of Malayalam Movies to Look Forward to |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/varshangalkku-shesham-to-aavesham-an-exciting-lineup-of-malayalam-movies-to-look-forward-to/articleshow/108939584.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240403205619/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/varshangalkku-shesham-to-aavesham-an-exciting-lineup-of-malayalam-movies-to-look-forward-to/articleshow/108939584.cms |archive-date=3 April 2024 |access-date=6 April 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The date was announced through a first-look poster released by director [[Karan Johar]] in December 2023.<ref>{{cite news |title='Varshangalkku Shesham': Karan Johar unveils first-look poster of Vineeth Sreenivasan's next |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/varshangalkku-shesham-karan-johar-unveils-first-look-poster-of-vineeth-sreenivasans-next/article67659650.ece |access-date=22 December 2023 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date=20 December 2023 |archive-date=21 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231221151122/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/varshangalkku-shesham-karan-johar-unveils-first-look-poster-of-vineeth-sreenivasans-next/article67659650.ece |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="the indian express-2024">{{cite news |author= |date=13 February 2024 |title=Varshangalkku Shesham teaser: Pranav Mohanlal, Dhyan Sreenivasan to shine in Vineeth Sreenivasan's period comedy |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/varshangalkku-shesham-teaser-pranav-mohanlal-dhyan-sreenivasan-to-shine-in-vineeth-sreenivasans-period-comedy-9159600/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240315184219/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/varshangalkku-shesham-teaser-pranav-mohanlal-dhyan-sreenivasan-to-shine-in-vineeth-sreenivasans-period-comedy-9159600/ |archive-date=15 March 2024 |access-date=13 February 2024 |work=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref>

=== Distribution ===
The film was distributed by the production company Merryland Cinemas in Kerala, while Phars Film acquired the distribution rights in overseas territories.<ref name="the indian express-2024" /><ref>{{Cite news |last=Bureau |first=The Hindu |date=20 December 2023 |title='Varshangalkku Shesham': Karan Johar unveils first-look poster of Vineeth Sreenivasan's next |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/varshangalkku-shesham-karan-johar-unveils-first-look-poster-of-vineeth-sreenivasans-next/article67659650.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240104070815/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/varshangalkku-shesham-karan-johar-unveils-first-look-poster-of-vineeth-sreenivasans-next/article67659650.ece |archive-date=4 January 2024 |access-date=6 April 2024 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Sakthi Film Factory acquired the theatrical rights for film distribution across Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 April 2024 |title=This Film Distribution Company Secures Theatrical Rights For Varshangalkku Shesham In Tamil Nadu |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/this-film-distribution-company-secures-theatrical-rights-for-varshangalkku-shesham-in-tamil-nadu-8841068.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240406191122/https://www.news18.com/movies/this-film-distribution-company-secures-theatrical-rights-for-varshangalkku-shesham-in-tamil-nadu-8841068.html |archive-date=6 April 2024 |access-date=6 April 2024 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref>

=== Home media ===
The film starting streaming on [[SonyLIV]] from 7 June 2024.

== Reception ==

=== Critical reception ===
''Varshangallku Shesham'' received mixed reviews from critics as well as audience upon release, largely praising the performances of the cast.<ref name="ierev"/> Divya Nair of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' rated 3/5 stars and stated "Vineeth Sreenivasan deserves applause for striving to blend the past with the present and revoking your memories."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Varshangalkku Shesham Review: Magical Bromance|url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/review/varshangalkku-shesham-review/20240419.htm |date=19 April 2024 |website=Rediff}}{{rating|3|5}}</ref> Writing for the ''[[The Times of India]]'', Anna Mathews praised the performances of Nivin Pauly and Basil Joseph.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Varshangalkku Shesham Movie Review : Nivin Pauly-Basil Joseph comic cameos perk up Vineeth Sreenivasan's cinema-friendship story |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/varshangalkku-shesham/movie-review/109219851.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2024-04-14 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Writing for ''[[Hindustan Times]]'', Latha Srinivasan praised the performances of the cast and Vineeth Srinivasan's direction as earnest, but felt the film was lengthy and melodramatic.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-12 |title=Varshangalkku Shesham Review: Vineeth Sreenivasan's tale of friendship is earnest but melodramatic |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/varshangalkku-shesham-review-vineeth-sreenivasan-s-tale-of-friendship-is-earnest-but-melodramatic-101712930244899.html |access-date=2024-04-14 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=13 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240413062526/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/varshangalkku-shesham-review-vineeth-sreenivasan-s-tale-of-friendship-is-earnest-but-melodramatic-101712930244899.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Cris of ''[[The News Minute]]'' praised the film as an ode to cinema and friendship.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cris |date=2024-04-11 |title=Varshangalkku Shesham review: Pranav-Dhyan starrer is a tribute to cinema and friendship |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/kerala/varshangalkku-shesham-review-pranav-dhyan-starrer-is-a-tribute-to-cinema-and-friendship |access-date=2024-04-14 |website=The News Minute |language=en |archive-date=11 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240411140903/https://www.thenewsminute.com/kerala/varshangalkku-shesham-review-pranav-dhyan-starrer-is-a-tribute-to-cinema-and-friendship |url-status=live }}</ref> Anandu Suresh of ''[[The Indian Express]]'', however, criticised the film's writing and Pranav Mohanlal's acting, yet commended Nivin Pauly's performance.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/varshangalkku-shesham-movie-review-dhyan-sreenivasan-pranav-mohanlal-try-too-hard-9262736/ | title=Varshangalkku Shesham movie review: Dhyan Sreenivasan, Pranav Mohanlal try 'too hard' in Vineeth Sreenivasan's weakest film | date=11 April 2024 }}</ref>

=== Box office ===
The film grossed over {{INR|80}} crore in its theatrical run.<ref>{{Cite web |title='ആവേശം' ഉണ്ടോ ഇപ്പോഴും ? കളക്ഷനിൽ 'വർഷങ്ങൾക്കു ശേഷ'ത്തിന് സംഭവിക്കുന്നത് എന്ത്? കണക്കുകൾ ഇതാ |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment/box-office/vineeth-sreenivasan-movie-varshangalkku-shesham-22-days-box-office-collection-nivin-pauly-pranav-mohanlal-dhyan-sreenivasan-scwzk1 |date=2024-05-03 |website=AsianetNews }}</ref>

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Karnavedha

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[[Image:Upanayanam.jpg|thumb|left|250px|[[Karnavedham]] of Brahmin boy (both ears pierced)]]
'''Karnavedha''' ({{lang-sa|कर्णवेध}}, {{IAST|Karṇavedha}}) or '''Karnavedham''' is one of the sixteen major [[Sanskara (rite of passage)|sanskaras]] (sacraments) known as "Shodasha Sanskaras" of [[Sanatana Dharma]]. It is an [[ear piercing]] ceremony that is typically performed between the first and fifth year of life. This can also be performed during later years. <ref>Pandey, R.B. (1962, reprint 2003). ''The Hindu Sacraments (Sanskāra)'' in S. Radhakrishnan (ed.) ''The Cultural Heritage of India'', Vol.II, Kolkata:The Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, {{ISBN|81-85843-03-1}}, p.402</ref>

Brahmins, especially those studying the [[vedas]], usually undergo karnavedha and the other samskaras during the course of their lifetime. The samskaras are mentioned in the [[Brahmana]] portion of the [[vedas]]. Some scholars advise that the performance of karnavedha should be considered just as important as [[upanayanam]] (sacred thread ceremony - another major samskara ) and the other sacraments as each holds its own symbolic spiritual value.

While equally recommended for males and females, in modern times, karnavedha has become an uncommon practice amongst males.

Karnavedha is considered a vedic rite of passage with symbolic spiritual significance. Some believe that it is intended to open the inner ears for receiving sacred sounds. Hearing of sacred sounds with concentration is considered meritorious in that it cleanses the mind and nurtures the spirit.

During certain medieval periods, "karnavedha" became associated with religious attire and its performance became obligatory to the extent that its non-performance became regarded as sinful among some communities. According to a medieval writer, "All the accumulated merits of listening to sacred sounds disappear at the sight of a "''Brahmana''" through whose ear lobes do not pass the rays of the sun. No gift should be given to him at Sraddha ceremonies. If one does so, he/she becomes equivalent to an `''asura''` or demon."

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Manmadhudu

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{{Use Indian English|date=November 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Manmadhudu
| image = manmadhudu.jpg
| director = [[K. Vijaya Bhaskar]]
| producer = [[Akkineni Nagarjuna|Nagarjuna Akkineni]]
| writer = [[Trivikram Srinivas]] {{small|(story / dialogues)}}
| screenplay = K. Vijaya Bhaskar
| starring = [[Akkineni Nagarjuna|Nagarjuna Akkineni]] [[Sonali Bendre]] Anshu
| music = [[Devi Sri Prasad]]
| cinematography = [[Sameer Reddy]]
| editing = [[A. Sreekar Prasad]]
| studio = [[Annapurna Studios]]
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2002|12|20}}
| runtime = 142 minutes
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Manmadhudu''''' is a 2002 [[Telugu language|Telugu]] [[romance film|romantic]] [[comedy]] film produced by [[Akkineni Nagarjuna|Nagarjuna Akkineni]] on [[Annapurna Studios]] banner, directed by [[K. Vijaya Bhaskar]]. Starring [[Akkineni Nagarjuna|Nagarjuna Akkineni]], [[Sonali Bendre]], Anshu in the lead roles and has a highly successful soundtrack composed by [[Devi Sri Prasad]]. The story and dialogues for the film were written by acclaimed writer [[Trivikram Srinivas]]. The film was released on 20 December 2002 to highly positive reviews and further went on to become one of the biggest hits in [[Akkineni Nagarjuna|Nagarjuna]]'s career.
The film recorded as [[Blockbuster (entertainment)|Blockbuster]] at box office. The film was later remade as ''[[Aishwarya (film)|Aishwarya]]'' in Kannada, marking the debut of [[Deepika Padukone]] and also remade in Bengali as ''Priyotoma''.<ref>[http://www.filmz24.com/bengali/bengali-films-are-remaking-from-south-indian-films/ This website is for sale! – filmz24 Resources and Information]. Filmz24.com. Retrieved on 12 April 2016.</ref> This film is partially inspired by Hollywood film ''[[What Women Want]]''.

==Plot==
Abhiram ([[Akkineni Nagarjuna|Nagarjuna Akkineni]]) is a manager in an ad agency, owned by his paternal uncle Prasad ([[Tanikella Bharani]]). He despises women and expresses his hatred every minute of every day. But his office is populated by women as it is an ad agency and he has to live with it. Prasad appoints Harika ([[Sonali Bendre]]) as the new assistant manager and Abhiram hates to have another female employee in his office. He never leaves an opportunity to belittle her and gradually Harika gets fed up and goes to Chairman Prasad to submit her resignation. Prasad asks her to think about it twice and tells her about Abhiram's past and why he deeply hates women.

Abhi lost his parents when he was too young and his grandfather brings him up. He was the only heir to their family business and enjoys life in his own way. He meets and falls in love with Maheswari (Anshu), who is the niece of an employee ([[Chandra Mohan (actor)|Chandra Mohan]]) in Abhi's grandfather's company. Alarmed that he will just play with her and leave her, Maheshwari's uncle takes her away to his hometown and arranges her engagement with another man. Abhi goes there and tries to bring Maheswari with him assuring her uncle that he is going to marry her. But on the way to his grandfather's home, they meet with a serious accident. When Abhi returns to his consciousness, his grandfather tells him that Maheswari married another person and shows him the invitation card. Abhi feels cheated and starts to hate all the women and thinks that they all are superficial and treacherous.

After listening this, Harika feels sympathy towards Abhi's pain and his child like mind. She decides to stay with the company and Prasad promotes her as manager and demotes Abhi as assistant manager for some time. Though infuriated, Abhi has no choice but stay and goes with her to Paris on a business trip. There they become close and Harika helps him with his phobia of water. Abhi starts to fall for Harika but is disappointed and distances himself from her when she reveals that she is engaged to be married.

After they come back to India, Abhi behaves in a childish manner to get over his disappointment. Harika reciprocates his feelings but is confused about getting married as Abhi won't express his feelings. Meanwhile, Abhi's aunt reveals that Maheswari actually died in the accident they were in and they hid that information fearing that Abhi might not come out of the shock of that news. Abhi realizes it was foolish of him to hate women but is too shocked to express his feelings to Harika. At last Harika dares and tells him that this marriage was her parents choice not hers, indirectly indicating that she was ready to come to him if he asks. Prasad comes to know that Abhi and Harika have feelings for each other and encourages Abhi to go and get her. Finally he asks her to marry him and she breaks her previous engagement and marries him.

==Cast==
[[File:SonaliBendre07.jpg|thumb|right| [[Sonali Bendre]] was selected as female lead marking her first collaboration with Nagarjuna.]]
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* [[Akkineni Nagarjuna]] as Abhiram
* [[Sonali Bendre]] as Harika
* Anshu as Maheswari
* [[Chandra Mohan (actor)|Chandra Mohan]] as Maheswari's uncle
* [[Tanikella Bharani]] as Prasad
* [[Brahmanandam]] as Lavangam
* [[Dharmavarapu Subramanyam]] as Balasubramaniam
* [[Sunil (actor)|Sunil]] as Bunk Seenu
* [[M. Balaiah]] as Abhiram's Grandfather
* [[Ranganath (actor)|Ranganath]] as Harika's father
* [[Tanish]] as Harika's younger brother
* [[Jaya Prakash Reddy]] as Seenu's father
* [[Shankar Melkote|Melkote]] as Sundar
* [[Ananth Babu]] as Subba Rao
* [[Rekha Vedavyas]] (Cameo)
* [[Keerthi Chawla]] (Cameo)
* [[Sudha (Telugu actress)|Sudha]] as Lakshmi
* Siva Parvathi
* Anitha Chowdary as Anchor
* [[Madhumitha|Swapna Madhuri]] as Swapna
* Swetha
* Sumalatha
* [[Kausha Rach]] (Cameo)
* Deepika
* Devisri
{{colend}}

==Reception==

The movie received highly positive critical feedback. Particularly, [[Akkineni Nagarjuna]], [[Trivikram Srinivas]] and [[Devi Sri Prasad]] received rave reviews for their respective works in this film. Popular reviewing website ''Idlebrain'' rated 4.5 out of 5 stating "When director and hero have latest hits behind their back, the comparison is inevitable. This film is definitely better than Santosham (Nagarjuna's earlier film). Manmadhudu is as good as [[Nuvvu Naaku Nachav]] (Vijaya Bhaskar's earlier film). First half of the film is extremely entertaining (total comedy + flashback romance). And second half (comedy + story) is even better than first half. 95% of the scenes in the film are comedy dialogues. There are few sentiment scenes. But these very few sentiment scenes are bound to leave impact on you. Nagarjuna dominated the show and won accolades from audiences. It's a must recommended hilarious film for all Telugu film lovers."<ref>[http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-manmadhudu.html Telugu Cinema – Review – Manmadhudu – Nagarjuna, Sonali Bendre, Anshu – K Vijaya Bhaskar]. Idlebrain.com (20 December 2002). Retrieved on 2016-04-12.</ref> Another popular reviewing website ''Sify'' gave an extremely positive review and wrote "Though the story is wafer thin, the director has been able to package the film well with an innovative presentation. Nagarjuna and Sonali are excellent and have played their roles with conviction. The music of Devi Sri Prasad is hummable. The film is out to wallop some fun ‘n’ frolic.", giving a verdict that it is a "Rip-Roaring Entertainer".<ref>[http://www.sify.com/movies/manmadhudu-review-telugu-12379052.html Sify Movies – Review listing]. Sify.com (2 December 2012). Retrieved on 2016-04-12.</ref> Another reviewing website ''fullhyd.com'' gave a positive review stating "Nagarjuna lends significantly to the character of Abhiram in one of his slickest cinematic performances ever. He perfectly captures the liveliness, complexity and frustration of Abhiram. Unquestionably, Manmathudu proves to be an enthralling vehicle for his crowd-pleasing comeback. Sonali gives a commendable performance as a young and struggling art director who is in love with Abhiram. Devi Sri Prasad's romantic and sometimes ominous musical score nicely complements the images on screen. The dialogues, penned by Trivikram, are chronically mind-boggling. Manmathudu gratifies on many levels. The direction maintains pace and intrigue, the performances are spot on, and the locations are simply sumptuous, be it Smokey Alps or a clean Hyderabad road. All things considered, if you can stomach the thirty minutes of echoing flashback, Manmathudu makes for one intense and rousing entertainment, and if you're on its quirky wavelength, it might just strike you as one of the funniest movies you've ever seen!"<ref>[http://movies.fullhyderabad.com/manmadhudu/telugu/manmadhudu-movie-reviews-502-2.html Manmadhudu review: Manmadhudu (Telugu) Movie Review – fullhyd.com]. Movies.fullhyderabad.com. Retrieved on 12 April 2016.</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| Name = Manmadhudu
| Tagline =
| Type = film
| Artist = [[Devi Sri Prasad]]
| Cover =
| Released = 2002
| Recorded =
| Genre = Soundtrack
| Length = 27:04
| Label = Sohan Music
| Producer = [[Devi Sri Prasad]]
| Reviews =
| Last album = ''[[Khadgam]]'' (2002)
| This album = ''Manmadhudu'' (2002)
| Next album = ''[[Thotti Gang]]'' (2002)
}}

The acclaimed music for this movie was composed by [[Devi Sri Prasad]]. The audio was released on 6 December 2002. An audio release function was held at an open dais erected outside glass house in Annapurna Studios. While popular Telugu singer [[Sunitha Upadrashta|Sunitha]] anchored the event, the music director of the film Devi Sri Prasad performed some of the songs from the movie. The guests who attended the event include [[Akkineni Nagarjuna|Nagarjuna]], director [[K. Vijaya Bhaskar]], lyricist [[Sirivennela Sitaramasastri|Seetharama Sastry]], actors [[Brahmanandam]] and [[Tanikella Bharani]].<ref name="idlebrain1">[http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/manmadhuduaudio.html Telugu Cinema Etc]. Idlebrain.com (6 December 2002). Retrieved on 2016-04-12.</ref>

Addressing the fans, Nagarjuna said "I saw the complete movie yesterday and it came out really well. I can assure you that 'Manmadhudu' would become a super duper hit."<ref name="idlebrain1"/>

All songs are composed by [[Devi Sri Prasad]]. Five out of six songs had lyrics by [[Sirivennela Sitaramasastri]]. Music released was on SOHAN Music Company. Often being termed as one of Devi Sri Prasad's finest works, the music got rave reviews and went out to become a huge success commercially.

{{Track listing
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| headline =
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 27:04
| all_writing =
| all_lyrics =
| all_music =
| writing_credits =
| lyrics_credits = yes
| music_credits =

| title1 = Don`t Marry
| lyrics1 = [[Sirivennela Sitaramasastri|Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry]]
| extra1 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam|S. P. Balu]]
| length1 = 5:41

| title2 = Gundello Emundho
| lyrics2 = Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry
| extra2 = Venu, Sumangali
| length2 = 4:40

| title3 = Nenu Nenuga Lene
| lyrics3 = Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry
| extra3 = [[S. P. B. Charan]]
| length3 = 3:56

| title4 = Na Manasune
| lyrics4 = Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry
| extra4 = SP Balu, [[K. S. Chithra|Chitra]]
| length4 = 4:09

| title5 = Cheliya Cheliya
| lyrics5 = Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry
| extra5 = [[Shaan (singer)|Shaan]]
| length5 = 4:16

| title6 = Andhamaina Bhamalu
| lyrics6 = [[Bhuvanachandra]]
| extra6 = [[Devi Sri Prasad]]
| length6 = 4:20
}}

==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb title|0355742|Manmadhudu}}

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