Brahma Anandam
| Brahma Anandam | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | RVS Nikhil |
| Written by | RVS Nikhil |
| Produced by | Rahul Yadav Nakka |
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| Cinematography | Mithesh Parvathaneni |
| Edited by | Praneeth Kumar |
| Music by | Sandilya Pisapati |
Production company | Swadharm Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 148 minutes |
| Language | Telugu |
Brahma Anandam is a 2025 Telugu-language comedy drama film written and directed by RVS Nikhil.[1][2] It was produced by Rahul Yadav Nakka, under Swadharm Entertainment. It starred Brahmanandam, Raja Goutham and Vennela Kishore in important roles.[3][4][5] The film was released on 14 February 2025.[6]
Plot
[edit]Brahmanandam, a regular middle-class youngster, is notoriously sarcastic, a quick wit and has good observational and writing knack. But in person, he is extremely self-centered and doesn't care for anyone except for himself.
Though he is serious about his passion, success never welcomed him. His life is always a misery, filled with failures. So, he decides to sign with a renowned agency that guarantees to book him big shows, for which he needs to procure a large sum of 5 lakhs! But Brahma is broke and is struggling to make ends meet. With all this mess in his life and the inconsistent career, his girlfriend broke up with him, leaving him distraught.
Amid this crisis, Brahma is reintroduced to his grandfather Ananda Ram Murthy, a novel writer, after 15 years. Murthy is abandoned by his younger son and is forced to live in an old age home. Dissatisfied with his life, he wishes to spend his last days in his native village, so he asks Brahma to come with him. Brahma, neck-deep in trouble doesn't care to help his grandfather. Knowing his grandson's condition, Murthy suggests he can sell their ancestral assets, so that Brahmanandam can take the money to pursue his dreams. Tempted by this offer, Brahma takes his grandfather to their village.
But he missed the fact that Murthy was a writer before! This time, his story is sold! Brahma goes to the village to find out they don't have any asset there! In fact, it's not even their hometown!!!
Murthy tricks his grandson, and then pulls in Brahmanandam to say his main idea. The biggest revelation of it, turns out Murthy is in love with a woman, with whom he stayed in the old age home! And apparently, she is the mother of the village's sarpanch! A typical teenage love story, but it is two old people here, who just need a companion in their fag end of life. And Murthy asks Brahmanandam to help him out with the issue.
This blew Brahma's mind, making him packs his bags to leave for the city. But fate has other plans for him and he is forced to stay on until he completes a huge task given to him by the Sarpanch!
In a village that goes to sleep by 7pm, has not internet, no network, and no way of connecting with the outside world other than through an STD booth, he is tasked with uniting a 70-year-old couple. That day, he was so sure he'd be dying single in that village!
Cast
[edit]- Brahmanandam as Chilaka Ananda Ram Murthy
- Raja Goutham as Chilaka "Brahma" Brahmanandam, Brahma’s grandson
- Vennela Kishore as Giri
- Rajeev Kanakala as Sarpanch, Tanuja’s father
- Sampath Raj as Samarla Manohar, Sarpanch’s brother
- Priya Vadlamani as Tara
- Aishwarya Holakkal as Samarla Tanuja, Manohar's nephew
- Raghu Babu as Sarpanch and Manohar’s father
- Tanikella Bharani
- Prabhakar as Brahma’s uncle, Rashi’s father and Murthy’s son
- Divija Prabhakar as Chilaka Rashi, Brahma’s cousin sister
- Dayananda Reddy as Sarpanch’s uncle
- Josh Ravi
- Talluri Rameswari as Samarla Jyothi
Production
[edit]On 8 May 2024, the makers of the film announced the title of the film as Brahma Anandam through an official poster.[7][8] The first look of Brahmanandam was revealed on 16 August 2024, followed by a glimpse on 19 August 2024.[9][10] On 16 January 2025 the teaser of the film was released.[11]
Music
[edit]The soundtrack album and background score were composed by Sandilya Pisapati. On 9 January 2025, the first single "Anandamaaye" song was released.[12] On 27 January 2025 The "Village" song was released by M. M. Keeravani, the song lyrics was written by Suresh Banisetti and sung by Ram Miriyala.[13]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Anandamaaye" | Sri Sai Kiran | Yashwanth Nag, Manisha Eerabathini | 3:17 |
| 2. | "Village Song" | Suresh Banisetti | Ram Miriyala | 3:37 |
| 3. | "Recchipovaale" | Sri Sai Kiran | Saketh Komanduri, Sandilya Pisapati | 3:35 |
Release
[edit]Brahma Anandam was released theatrically on 14 February 2025, coinciding with Valentine's Day.[14][15] It was released on Aha on 19 March 2025.[16][17]
Reception
[edit]Calling it a "lost opportunity" due to unconventional premise with too many subplots, The Hindu was positive of performances of the lead cast (particularly Vennela Kishore).[18] Echoing the same, Times Now rated it 2.5 out of 5 and wrote "to a certain extent, the narrative emerges as a compelling exploration of human frailty and resilience, challenging societal norms".[19] Telugucinema.com also gave the same rating and stated, "Brahma Anandam has impressive premise and tackles an intriguing subject, and the film's midsection is engaging, but its helter-skelter screenplay and rushed climax have diminished the overall experience".[20]
References
[edit]- ^ "Brahmanandam and son Raja Goutham join hands for 'BhrahmaAnandam'". The Hindu. 8 May 2024. Archived from the original on 10 February 2025. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
- ^ "Padma Shri awardee Brahmanandam's first look from Brahma Anandam OUT, teaser to be released on THIS day". PINKVILLA. 16 August 2024.
- ^ "Comedian Brahmanandam To Act With Son Raja Goutham In Film Titled Brahma Anandam". Times Now. 8 May 2024.
- ^ "Brahmanandam teams up with son Raja Goutham for his next; Check out title, genre, and release date details here". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 19 May 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
- ^ "Brahmanandam: అందుకే సినిమాలు చేయడం తగ్గించేశాను: బ్రహ్మానందం". EENADU.
- ^ Web, Statesman (17 January 2025). "'Brahma Anandam' teaser OUT: Brahmanandam & Raja Goutham's comedy arrives on Feb 14". The Statesman. Archived from the original on 18 January 2025. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
- ^ "'Brahma Anandam' Announcement - Regular shooting to start soon". 8 May 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (8 May 2024). "Brahmanandam to act with his son Goutham in Brahma Anandam". Cinema Express.
- ^ Today, Telangana (17 August 2024). "Brahmanandam's first look from 'BrahmaAnandam' unveiled". Telangana Today.
- ^ Kumar, Nelki Naresh. "Brahma anandam Glimpse: కొడుకుతో బ్రహ్మానందం కామెడీ మూవీ -బ్రహ్మా ఆనందం గ్లింప్స్ రిలీజ్". Hindustan Times Telugu. Archived from the original on 27 January 2025. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
- ^ "'Brahma Anandam' teaser: Brahmanandam-Raj Goutham starrer promises a delightful comedy drama". The Hindu. 17 January 2025.
- ^ Devulapally, Aditya (9 January 2025). "First single 'Anandamaaye' from BrahmaAnandam is a refreshing fusion treat". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 14 January 2025. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
- ^ "Brahma Anandam's 'village song' is out". Telugu Cinema. 27 January 2025.
- ^ "Teaser of Brahmanandam-starrer 'Brahma Anandam' released; Film to hit screens on February 14". Sakshi Post. 16 January 2025.
- ^ "Brahma Anandam (2025) - Movie; Reviews, Cast & Release Date in cherla". BookMyShow.
- ^ "'Brahma Anandam' OTT release date out: When and where to watch Telugu comedy-drama". The Economic Times. 13 March 2025. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
- ^ 123telugu (19 March 2025). "OTT: Brahma Anandam is now streaming on Aha, but there is a catch". www.123telugu.com. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Nadadhur, Srivathsan (14 February 2025). "'Brahma Anandam' movie review: Brahmanandam, Vennela Kishore shine in this half-baked dramedy". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ "Brahma Anandam Movie Review: A Passable Family Drama". Times Now. 14 February 2025. Archived from the original on 14 February 2025. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ "Brahma Anandam review: Core point is impressive, execution suffers". Telugu Cinema. 14 February 2025. Retrieved 14 February 2025.