Music Shop Murthy is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film written and directed by Siva Paladugu and produced through Fly High Cinemas.[1] The film features Ajay Ghosh and Chandini Chowdary in primary roles and was released on 14 June 2024.[2]
| Music Shop Murthy | |
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| Directed by | Siva Paladugu |
| Written by | Siva Paladugu |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Sreenivas Bejugam |
| Edited by | Bonthala Nageswara Reddy |
| Music by | Pavan |
Production company | Fly High Cinemas |
Release date |
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Running time | 127 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot
editThis article needs a plot summary. (July 2024) |
Cast
edit- Ajay Ghosh as Murthy
- Chandini Chowdary as Anjana
- Aamani as Jaya, Murthy's wife
- Bhanu Chander as Anjana's father
- Amit Sharma as DJ "D"
- Dayanandh Reddy as James
- Chatrapathi Sekhar
- "ETV" Prabhakar Podakandla
- Siva Karthik Danda
- Ambati Srinivas
- Muralidhar Goud
- Ujith Dev as Sharath
Music
editThe film's soundtrack album and background score were composed by Pavan. "Angrezi Beat" was released as second single on 16 May 2024.[3]
All music is composed by Pavan
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Arere Kaalam" | Mahesh Poloju | Haricharan | 3:43 |
| 2. | "Antarantha Murthy" | Mahesh Poloju | Kaala Bhairava | 4:08 |
| 3. | "Anukunnavi Jarigena" | Mahesh Poloju | N. C. Karunya | 4:02 |
| 4. | "Vadiley Vadiley" | Mahesh Poloj, Pavan | Yazin Nizar | 4:23 |
| 5. | "Angrezi Beat" | Pavan | Rahul Sipligunj | 4:23 |
| 6. | "Chinni Chinni" | Mahesh Poloju | Sooraj Santhosh | 4:02 |
Release
editMusic Shop Murthy was initially scheduled to release on 31 May 2024 but was postponed and released on 14 June 2024 in movie theaters.[4][2] Post-theatrical digital streaming rights were acquired by Amazon Prime Video and ETV Win. It premiered on Prime Video and Win on 16 July 2024.[5][6]
Reception
editWith a rating of 3.25 out of 5, Suhas Sistu of The Hans India particularly praised the performance of Ajay Ghosh and cited the film as "heartfelt drama", "must-watch" and "well-crafted". [7] BH Harsh of Cinema Express rated the film 3 out of 5 and praised the performances of Chowdary and Ghosh while stating "It's hard to be sceptical about a film that’s so inherently sweet and cheerful, despite carrying its share of familiar tropes".[8] Echoing the same, The Times of India too gave the same rating while giving a positive response and stated "Music Shop Murthy stands out as a poignant tale of resilience and passion. Its unconventional storyline, combined with stellar performances and strong technical execution, makes it an enjoyable watch".[9]
References
edit- ^ "'Music Shop Murthy' is a film that can be enjoyed with the entire family: Director Siva Paladugu". Sakshi Post. 12 June 2024. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ a b Features, C. E. (25 May 2024). "Music Shop Murthy gets a new release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ Harsh, B. H. (10 June 2024). "Music Shop Murthy makers release 'Angrezi Beat' video". Cinema Express. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (25 May 2024). "Music Shop Murthy gets a new release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ "Telugu emotional drama Music Shop Murthy locks its OTT release date | Latest Telugu cinema news | Movie reviews | OTT Updates, OTT". 123telugu.com. 13 July 2024. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (17 July 2024). "Music Shop Murthy now streaming on OTT". Cinema Express. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ Sistu, Suhas (14 June 2024). "'Music Shop Murthy' review: A heartfelt journey of dreams and determination". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ Harsh, B. H. (14 June 2024). "Music Shop Murthy review: Ajay Ghosh carries a disarming follow-your-dreams tale". Cinema Express. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ "Music Shop Murthy Movie Review : A unique premise wrapped in heartfelt storytelling". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 20 July 2024.