23 Iravai Moodu
| 23 Iravai Moodu | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Raj Rachakonda |
| Written by | Raj Rachakonda |
| Produced by | Raj Rachakonda |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Sunny Kurapati |
| Edited by | Anil Aalayam |
| Music by | Mark K Robin |
Production company | Studio 99 |
Release date |
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Running time | 135 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
23 (Iravai Moodu) is a hard-hitting social drama written and directed by Raj Rachakonda that interweaves three gripping narratives inspired by real-life tragedies: the 1991 Tsunduru massacre, the 1993 Chilakaluripeta bus burning incident, and the 1997 Hyderabad car bomb blast.
Bold, unflinching, and deeply thought-provoking, 23 serves as a powerful outcry for dignity, justice, and societal reform.
The film was released on 16 May 2025.[1]
Plot
[edit] | This article needs a plot summary. (May 2025) |
Cast
[edit]- Teja as Sagar
- Tanmai as Suseela
- Jhansi
- Pawon Ramesh as Das
- Thagubothu Ramesh
- Praneeth
Music
[edit]All music is composed by Mark K Robin.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Bangaram Akkarleni" | Chandrabose | Karthik, Ramya Behara | 3:41 |
| 2. | "Kosee Koyyangaane" | Warangal Shankar | Rela John | 2:02 |
| 3. | "Egaraale" | Chandrabose | Kailash Kher | 4:36 |
| 4. | "Dhora Pogaaka" | Indus Martin | Aditi Bhavaraju | 2:27 |
| 5. | "Cherasala" | Chandrabose | Chinmayi Sripada, Kapil Kapilan | 3:47 |
| 6. | "Jo laali Jo Jo" | Indus Martin | Aditi Bhavaraju | 3:22 |
| 7. | "Laali Paata Inka Avvanelede" | Rahman | Sindhuja Srinivasan | 2:53 |
Release and reception
[edit]23 Iravai Moodu was released on 16 May 2025.[2]
Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu stated that, "23 is not an easy film to watch; it is a brave film that does not flinch from addressing tough issues" and praised the writing.[3] NTV rated the film 3 out of 5 with particular praise for lead cast and Raj Rachakonda.[4] In contrast, 123Telugu stated, "23 (Iravai Moodu) carries a sincere message and genuine intentions, but it faces challenges in maintaining the audience’s engagement throughout".[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Harsh, B. H. (2 May 2025). "Raj Rachakonda's 23 gets a release date". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 6 May 2025. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
- ^ "3 new Telugu movies releasing this week in theaters (May 12-18): Raj R's 23, Naveen Chandra's Eleven and Oka Brundavanam". PINKVILLA. 13 May 2025. Archived from the original on 15 May 2025. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
- ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (16 May 2025). "23 movie review: A hard-hitting film that raises tough questions". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 17 May 2025. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
- ^ Telugu, ntv (16 May 2025). "23 Iravai Moodu Review: 23 ఇరవై మూడు రివ్యూ". NTV Telugu (in Telugu). Archived from the original on 16 May 2025. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
- ^ 123telugu (16 May 2025). "23 (Iravai Moodu) Telugu Movie Review and Rating". www.123telugu.com. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
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