The long-delayed movie Month of Madhu, starring Swathi Reddy and Naveen Chandra, is now officially available in theatres.
Story: Lekha (Swathi Reddy) and Madhusudhan Rao (Naveen Chandra) decide to divorce after 20 years of marriage.
Madhumitha, a teenager from an NRI, arrives in Vizag at the same time to attend her cousin’s wedding (Shreya Navile).
Lekha unexpectedly meets Madhusudhan, causing tension in their relationship. Lekha decides to leave Madhu, unsure of the reasons behind this decision.
Performances: Swathi Reddy adeptly navigates her life stages as a young girl and adult, showcasing the significant emotional shifts between these phases.
Naveen Chandra's portrayal of a troubled drinker, addressing rage issues and gender stereotypes, is impressive and relevant to current events.
Shreya Navile, plays the NRI, Madhumitha with a unique perspective, while the rest of the cast delivers adequate performances.
Technicalities: Even though Srikanth Nagothi is both the writer and the director, he struggles to create a story that is intriguing and has interesting dialogue.
Achu Rajamani's score is adequate, but the cinematography is sporadic, and Ravikanth Perupu's editing may have shortened the running duration.
The movie's main flaw is its lengthy plot, weak writing, and disjointed screenplay, which diminishes the power of the key actors' performances.
As seen in Month of Madhu, a steady build-up is okay in the beginning but becomes a huge obstacle when continued into the second half.
Srikanth Nagothi's shallow presentation in the movie hinders audience engagement, with characters like Manjula Ghattamaneni and Raja Chembolu barely registering.
Verdict: The movie Month of Madhu, despite Swathi and Naveen Chandra's performances, is uninteresting due to its plodding storyline, weak narrative, and pointless scenes, suggesting alternative weekend entertainment options.
Rating: 2/5