Month of Madhu has been promoted a lot in the last few days. The film has been released today and let's see whether it lives up to all the hype or not.

Story:

The movie revolves around Madhusudan Rao (Naveen Chandra) who is struggling with alcoholism. He marries a college-going girl named Lekha (Swathi Reddy). However, Lekha becomes unhappy with Madhusudan Rao's behavior, which is worsened by his alcohol addiction. Eventually, she decides to seek a divorce from him. The film explores the reasons behind Madhusudan Rao's alcoholism and Lekha's decision to divorce him. It also delves into the role of a teenager named Madhumathi (Shreya Navile).

Analysis:

Srikanth Nagothi, both the director and writer, does a passable job with the script. He effectively captures the nuances of the characters and their struggles. But the narrative is slow and boring. This is the biggest issue of Month of Madhu as it takes too much of a sweet time to get to the main part. The emotions feel right but do not move you as an audience.

Naveen Chandra delivers a convincing performance as an authentic alcoholic. His facial expressions and demeanor add depth to the character, and his portrayal of an angry man feels genuine. Swathi Reddy shines in her role and brings a commendable screen presence, despite her absence from the camera for a while. She handles her multifaceted character exceptionally well.

Viva Harsha, Manjula Ghattamaneni, and Shreya Navile also perform well in their respective roles. The scenes involving Naveen Chandra and Viva Harsha are particularly enjoyable due to their unique conversations. The music composed by Achu Rajamani is soothing, and the background score enhances the situational aspects of the film.

While a gradual build-up is acceptable in the initial stages, maintaining the same languid pace into the second half becomes a significant hindrance, as observed in Month of Madhu. Writer-director Srikanth Nagothi’s presentation lacks depth, resulting in a story that struggles to engage the audience effectively.

Verdict:

Overall, Month of Madhu has greatly written characters and sensible emotions. But to enjoy them one needs a lot of patience. As the film is made for a niche audience, the regular folks will end up feeling like a big bore.