| 8 A.M. Metro | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Raj Rachakonda |
| Written by | Raj Rachakonda |
| Based on | Andamina Jeevitam byMalladi Venkata Krishna Murthy |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Sunny Kurapati |
| Edited by | Anil Aalayam |
| Music by | Mark K. Robin |
Production company | Studio 99 |
| Distributed by | Platoon Distribution |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
8 A.M. Metro is a 2023 IndianHindi-language drama film written and directed by Raj Rachakonda. The film starsGulshan Devaiah andSaiyami Kher in pivotal roles. The film tells the unusual story of two strangers who inadvertently bump into each other in the metro and strike up an unlikely friendship, in the process finding themselves and each other.[1]
The film released theatrically on 19 May 2023 to positive reviews from critics.[2]
The film follows Iravati, a 29-year-old housewife whose mundane life in Nanded is turned upside down when she has to rush toHyderabad to tend to her pregnant sister who is confined to the bed. Fighting off recurring panic attacks, she turns to Preetam, a banker with more to him than meets the eye, and the duo subsequently go on many journeys, finding solace in each other's company.
The film contains seven poems written byGulzar.[3]
Many scenes of the film were shot inHyderabad Metro.
| 8 A.M. Metro | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by Mark K. Robin | ||||
| Released | 29 May 2023 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 22:43 | |||
| Language | Hindi | |||
| Label | Sony Music India | |||
| Mark K. Robin chronology | ||||
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| Official audio | ||||
| 8 A.M. Metro – Full Album onYouTube | ||||
The film's music is composed by Mark K Robin.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Woh Khuda" | Shahbaaz Khan, Manoj Juloori | Nooran Sisters | 3:13 |
| 2. | "Ghoomey" | Manoj Juloori | Jubin Nautiyal | 3:42 |
| 3. | "Phir Se Dil Toota" | Kausar Munir | Vishal Mishra | 3:08 |
| 4. | "Hey Fikar" | Kausar Munir | Jonita Gandhi | 3:01 |
| 5. | "Ghoomey (R&B Version)" | Manoj Juloori | R&B | 3:17 |
| 6. | "Woh Khuda (Javed Ali Version)" | Shahbaaz Khan, Manoj Juloori | Javed Ali | 3:27 |
| 7. | "Hey Fikar (Suzanne's Version)" | Kausar Munir | Suzanne D'Mello | 2:55 |
| Total length: | 22:43 | |||
The film was theatrically released on 19 May 2023.[2]
8 A.M. Metro received positive reviews from critics.[4] On thereview aggregator websiteRotten Tomatoes, 78% of 9 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.7/10.[5]
Dhaval Roy ofThe Times of India gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5, stating that the film tells the meaning of live, life, loss and eventual healing.[6] Grace Cycril ofIndia Today gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5, stating that the film is like a group therapy session.[7]
It was released in theatres on May 19, 2023 and received positive reviews from audience and critics.